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March 24th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
The Saints have chosen not to match the one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet that RB Mike Bell signed with the Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s believed that the Saints never seriously considered matching the offer once the Eagles guaranteed Bell $500,000 and a no-trade clause.
Alex Smith Poised for Breakout Year?
March 23rd, 2010 Nathan Nau 
49ers president Jed York gave Alex Smith a strong vote of confidence as the team’s starting quarterback on Monday. “Alex is our guy,” York said. “He’s our quarterback.
Ronnie Brown Arrested for DUI
March 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Miami Herald reports that Ronnie Brown was arrested in Atlanta late Friday night on suspicion of DUI. Brown was initially pulled over for changing lanes without signaling and “did not perform well” during field-sobriety tests. Brown has no prior record or history of off-field issues, so this shouldn’t lead to an NFL suspension. It may, however, affect the Dolphins’ view of Brown as he enters a contract season. The team begins its offseason conditioning program on Monday.
Cardinals Sign Joey Porter
March 20th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals signed OLB Joey Porter to a three-year contract. With Porter opposite Clark Haggans, the Cardinals now look like the Steelers West, 2005 version, at outside linebacker.
Whitehurst Could Start for the Seahawks
March 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau Seahawks coach Pete Carroll suggested Thursday that Charlie Whitehurst will be given the opportunity to push Matt Hasselbeck for the starting quarterback job this season. “Charlie is coming in here to battle,” said Carroll. “He’s going to show where he fits into the whole thing.” Though Carroll pointed out that Hasselbeck is leading the offense, [...]
Bears Release Nathan Vasher
March 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bears have released CB Nathan Vasher. Vasher, due $3M and ineffective several seasons running, was never going to make the roster out of training camp, so GM Jerry Angelo cut the chord early.
Eagles Sign Mike Bell to an Offer Sheet
March 17th, 2010 Nathan Nau Eagles signed restricted free agent RB Mike Bell to a one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet with $500,000 guaranteed. The Saints will have seven days to match the offer. Based on the low tender and Bell’s disappointing finish down the stretch last year, the Saints will likely decline to match the guaranteed money. The 27-year-old would provide a physical, inside complement to LeSean McCoy in Philly.
Tomlinson Signs with the Jets
March 15th, 2010 Nathan Nau Jets agreed to terms with RB LaDainian Tomlinson on a two-year, $5.2 million contract. Another $500,000 is available via incentives. Tomlinson, 31 in June, does give the Jets another option at the goal line, but his addition is probably more of a threat to Leon Washington’s 2010 total touches than Shonn Greene’s.
Tomlinson Leaves Minnesota without a Contract
March 12th, 2010 Nathan Nau Updating a previous item, free agent LaDainian Tomlinson left Vikings headquarters without a contract Thursday evening. Tomlinson told SI.com’s Jim Trotter that he had a positive meeting with the Vikings, but he will follow through on his visit to the Jets Friday, explaining that he hasn’t been recruited since high school.
Ravens Sign Derrick Mason
March 11th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Baltimore Ravens have signed WR Derrick Mason to a two-year, $8 million contract, including $3.5 million in the first year. Astutely, GM Ozzie Newsome didn’t settle after acquiring Anquan Boldin. Mason is 36 now, but remains a highly effective possession threat, has missed just one game since 2002, and upped both his YPC average (13.0 to 14.1) and TDs (5 to 7) last season, indicating his body isn’t letting him down yet. While his numbers are likely to drop with Boldin as the Ravens’ new clear-cut No. 1 wideout, Mason’s return is exceptional news for Baltimore’s offense.