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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 New York Jets Friday, explaining that he hasn’t been recruited since high school. Tomlinson was reportedly “wowed” by the Vikes, so the pressure is on Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum to match.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

New York: Jets agreed to terms with FS Brodney Pool on a one-year, $1.3 million contract. The Kerry Rhodes trade left the Jets with just Eric Smith and James Ihedigbo as free safety possibilities. Though Pool’s concussion history makes him a red-flag injury risk, the one-year deal makes him a low-cost/high-reward starter opposite Jim Leonhard. GM Mike Tannenbaum isn’t done adding depth, but this is a nice start.

Washington: Clinton Portis was reportedly cleared to begin offseason activities after visiting a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh this week. Portis survived the Redskins’ veteran cuts due to his guaranteed contract, but it looks like he’s going to have competition for his starting job. It took him four months to gain clearance from his season-ending concussion, so the Washington Redskins would be foolish to count on him to carry the load for a full 16-game slate.

Washington: The Redskins are “very much interested” in signing free agent Larry Johnson, according to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora. The team’s brass was scheduled to pick up L.J. from the airport Thursday afternoon for a wine-and-dine session. Even with Clinton Portis cleared for football activities this week, Johnson appears to be a high priority. Though he’s less of an injury risk, Johnson wouldn’t offer the Redskins anything they don’t already have in Portis, an aging running back with lifeless legs.

Denver: Josina Anderson of Fox 31 KDVR in Denver reports the Broncos have released ILB Andra Davis. The Denver Broncos Post confirms. The move is a surprise as the 31-year-old had a fine first season in Denver, exceeding expectations with 90 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a key figure in the team’s surprising 6-0 start. The move could signal the team’s intention to move Spencer Larsen into the starting lineup, though Alabama’s Rolando McClain could be an option at No. 11 overall. Davis should draw free agent interest from teams with a 3-4 defense.

Philadelphia: Vick said he now realizes he can’t be a “disgruntled employee” and has accepted that the Eagles control his fate for the 2010 season. “If I’m in the same situation, I’ll just have to suck it up and go out and play … and understand I’m there to play a certain role to try to help the Eagles win a Super Bowl,” reasoned Vick. Though he clearly wants a starting job elsewhere, Vick knows that he’s lost his right to complain about his predicament.