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Browns president Mike Holmgren will take no action on Shaun Rogers’ gun possession arrest until the legal process runs its course. No charges have been filed yet, though Holmgren’s statement Thursday served to confirmed that this was not an April Fools story. Reported to be on the trade market since early last month, Rogers will now be much harder to move.

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Seattle: The Browns are, in fact, one of four teams interested in Seattle Seahawks G Rob Sims, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported just two weeks ago that the Browns didn’t have a “strong” interest in Sims, so there are conflicting reports about a player Mike Holmgren used to coach. Sims signed his tender offer Thursday, preparing for a trade to either the Browns, Lions, Bears, or Eagles.

Cleveland: A federal judge has ruled that Joe Jurevicius can proceed with his lawsuit against the Browns for negligence in staph infections. The Cleveland Browns wanted the case thrown out and handled through arbitration as part of the NFL collective bargaining agreement. Jurevicius contends that the team is liable for failing to inform him of hazardous conditions. That seems perfectly reasonable considering the outbreak of staph infections over several seasons in Cleveland.

Green Bay: Packers KR/PR Will Blackmon (ACL surgery) began running last week. Blackmon says he’s a full month ahead of expectations, and he may be able to take part in some portions of June OTAs. Though he’s on pace to be ready for training camp, the Green Bay Packers could still select a returner in the draft later this month.

Pittsburg: Santonio Holmes’ attorney is confident that his client will be cleared of any wrongdoing in the civil suit arising out of a March 7 nightclub incident. “The true story and the complete story is going to come out,” the attorney said. “I think the allegations against Mr. Holmes are going to be disproven.” The woman declined to press chargers, and this has had the look of a money grab from the beginning.

Philadelphia: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt was noncommittal when asked about possible interest in a Donovan McNabb trade. “As of right now, he’s with another football team so it’s not something I can comment on,” Whisenhunt said. “Hopefully, things work out for him the way he wants it to.” Beat writer Kent Somers suggests the last line was a way for Whiz to toy with the media as opposed to a hope that McNabb gets his wish by landing in Arizona.

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Oakland: Raiders acquired OLB Kamerion Wimbley from the Browns in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Wimbley, the No. 13 overall pick in 2006, is just 26 years old and led Cleveland in sacks last season, so the move is surprising at first glance. However, the Cleveland Browns have stockpiled quality depth at outside linebacker, and could turn to Marcus Benard (3.5 sacks in ’09), trusty Jason Trusnik, gifted Alex Hall, or 2009 second-round pick David Veikune opposite Matt Roth. In Oakland, Wimbley will likely start at left defensive end, replacing Greg Ellis. He’ll be playing with his hand in the dirt for the first time since Florida State.

Denver: Broncos acquired QB Brady Quinn from the Browns in exchange for FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round pick, and a conditional late-round pick in 2012. While Quinn won’t be guaranteed anything in Denver Broncos, he’ll have to beat out Tom Brandstater and Chris Simms just to threaten Kyle Orton. At Notre Dame, Quinn played in essentially an identical offense to the one Josh McDaniels runs in Denver and McDaniels’ track record of coaching up QBs is highly impressive.

Detroit: Lions acquired QB Shaun Hill from the 49ers in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011.
Hill, 30, lost his starting job to the more physically gifted Alex Smith last year, but holds a career record of 10-6 and TD-to-INT ratio of 23:11. He’s also familiar with Detroit Lions OC Scott Linehan’s system from their time together in Minnesota early in Hill’s career. Hill obviously won’t threaten Matthew Stafford’s playing time, but shouldn’t have much trouble beating out Drew Stanton to be Stafford’s primary backup. He’s a solid addition for Detroit.

Cleveland: Jake Delhomme’s two-year contract with the Browns will pay him $7 million in the first season.
Delhomme, who was benched last season after compiling an 8:18 TD-to-INT ratio, will all in all collect $19.7 million in 2010 because the Panthers are on the hook to pay him $12.7M per his old contract. We very much doubt that any other team would’ve paid the 35-year-old $7 million for one season, but the Browns’ decision to do so indicates Delhomme is the favorite to start over Seneca Wallace.

New York Jets: The Jets are having internal discussions regarding restricted free agent Brandon Marshall, sources tell Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post. Lombardi says the Jets would “love to put together a package of players that might entice the Broncos and still keep their first-round pick.” It’s hard to imagine the Broncos giving up their petulant star without getting a top draft pick, but Marshall would be a dynamic book end for Braylon Edwards. This news also sheds some light on what the Jets think of Jerricho Cotchery.

Green Bay: Packers re-signed RT Mark Tauscher to a two-year contract. Tauscher didn’t join the Packers until Week 5 last season because of the ACL he tore in December of 2008. But he immediately improved a shaky offensive line, starting the final nine games at right tackle. Even at age 33 next season, Tauscher will be the favorite to start at that spot once again.

San Diego: Updating a previous item, the Cardinals and Seahawks are both reportedly “discussing contract parameters” with restricted free agent QB Charlie Whitehurst. The third-round tender doesn’t seem to be prohibitive, though the Seahawks would have to work out a trade since they don’t have a pick in that round (Arizona has two). Seattle is looking for Matt Hasselbeck’s successor while the Cardinals are seeking competition for Matt Leinart. Though totally unproven, Whitehurst offers size, athleticism, and a strong arm.

Cincinnati: Bengals re-signed SS Roy Williams to a one-year contract. It’s likely a bargain contract, as Williams wasn’t drawing interest on the open market. Though Williams remains likely to play on running downs, Chinedum Ndukwe is a superior option in coverage. Expect the Bengals to look for a long-term solution at strong safety in the upcoming draft.

2010 NFL Draft: According to the National Football Post, Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant draft stock is “slipping and might continue to slip.” “I talked to two teams that need a receiver and feel like he’s a huge talent but also a huge risk,” the NFP’s Mike Lombardi writes. Bryant could ease a lot of concerns by showing up to his March 25 individual workout in tip-top shape and performing well. He’s going to be a steal if he gets out of the top ten.

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New York: Giants SS Kenny Phillips says the team assured him Antrel Rolle was not signed to replace him.
“They made that very clear,” Phillips said. “It’ll be a privilege playing next to him.” Coming off microfracture surgery, Phillips plans to begin running by April. He says he’ll “definitely” be full go by the start of camp.

Cleveland: According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Brady Quinn would “welcome” a trade if the Cleveland Browns aren’t committed to starting him. And obviously, they aren’t. Quinn, whose sprained foot will be fine by the start of Cleveland’s offseason conditioning program, is very available in trade talks. The Broncos were rumored to have interest in him last spring.

Cleveland: The Browns are currently hosting free agent Justin Fargas. Settling on Fargas as a backfield complement might be a best-case scenario for Jerome Harrison, who wouldn’t have trouble outproducing the injury-prone 30-year-old. Fargas might also end up “blocking” James Davis, who quite possibly would present the greatest threat to Harrison’s 2010 workload.

2010 NFL Draft: According to NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi, Alabama LB Rolando McClain’s Crohn’s disease “won’t affect him at all” on draft day. Lombardi compares McClain to ex-Giant Pepper Johnson as a “big, physical, downhill player…a thumper.” The disease may explain McClain’s iffy motor, but he remains a likely first-round pick as a heady, instinctive Mike ‘backer.

2010 NFL Draft: Kentucky CB Trevard Lindley ran forty times of 4.50 and 4.51 at the Wildcats’ Pro Day Wednesday. Lindley ran a 4.53 at the Scouting Combine, also recording a 38.5-inch vertical but just nine reps of 225 pounds. Lanky at 5’11/183, Lindley is a long-armed defensive back with press-coverage experience. He struggled with injuries as a senior, hurting his stock, and is a third-round prospect at best.

2010 NFL Draft: Updating a previous item, NFL.com’s Gil Brandt reports that Alabama NT Terrence Cody only had 22 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press at the Crimson Tide’s Wednesday Pro Day.

The difference between this account and agent Alvin Keels’ (he claimed Cody had 32 reps) is major. Cody has likely lost muscle while shedding 22 pounds since the Senior Bowl, and it showed up on the bench. Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy, with only slightly shorter arms, was criticized for repping 225 23 times.

Wallace, 30 before the season, offers very little upside, but has shown the ability to at least keep a team competitive in spot starts. He holds a career completion rate of 59.9 and TD-to-INT ratio of 25:14. If training camp began today, he would compete with Brady Quinn to start.

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Tampa Bay: Buccaneers acquired WR Reggie Brown from the Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Brown, 29, fell out of the Eagles’ receiver rotation in 2008 following three pedestrian seasons as a starter to begin his career, and caught just nine balls in seven games last year. While not a difference-making talent, the 2005 No. 35 overall pick is a worthwhile pickup for a Bucs team that currently has the league’s weakest receiver corps. Brown could ascend to a starting job in Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a good offseason.

New England: NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi reports that the Patriots have re-signed free agent CB Leigh Bodden. Bodden’s player rep, however, is denying the report. “Reports of Leigh Bodden re-signing with the Patriots are not true and premature at best,” agent Alvin Keels tweeted Monday night. “Leigh is still evaluating his options.” Bodden took a visit to Houston on Sunday. It appears the New England Patriots may have a deal in place with him, but pen has not yet been put to paper.

Pittsburg: Steelers signed WR Antwaan Randle El to a three-year contract. Randle El, going on 31, managed just 17 catches for 102 yards in 16 games last year. He hasn’t scored a touchdown since 2006 and lost most of his burst on punt returns, but can still contribute off the bench as a slot receiver.

Pittsburg: Steelers re-signed FS Ryan Clark to a four-year, $17 million contract, including $5 million in the first year. Smartly, the Steelers didn’t stop pursuing Clark after their Monday addition of backup-caliber safety Will Allen. Also smartly on Clark’s part, he leveraged Pittsburgh Steelers by taking a Monday visit to the Dolphins. Clark turns 31 during the upcoming season and has never been a big-time playmaker, but is a banger in the back end with above-average range. His return is good news for a Steelers secondary that may experience major overhaul at cornerback.

Detroit: Lions acquired CB Chris Houston from the Falcons in exchange for a 2010 sixth-round pick and an exchange of fifth-rounders in April’s NFL Draft. A three-year starter in Atlanta, Houston goes to Detroit with lots of talent but a resume consisting of just three career interceptions and maddening ups and downs. The Lions’ gamble is that Houston’s press cover skills will fit better in aggressive coordinator Gunther Cunningham’s man-to-man secondary. Though the compensation doesn’t seem like much, Houston immediately becomes the Lions’ top cornerback.

Detroit: Lions released DE Dewayne White. While White was a productive rusher in his first two years with Detroit, he was too often on the shelf, missing 10 of a possible 32 games since 2007. He also didn’t have sack last year. The signing of Julius Peppers may lessen Chicago GM Jerry Angelo’s interest, but Bears DL coach Rod Marinelli has been a longtime believer in White.

Oakland: Raiders released WR Javon Walker and DE Greg Ellis. In exchange for 15 catches, 196 yards and one touchdown in two years on Oakland’s roster, the club paid Walker $21 million. Typical Raiders business. Owner Al Davis should’ve let Walker retire when he threatened to during the 2008 offseason, even offering to return his $11 million signing bonus. Walker, 31, lost all his speed after microfracture surgery and is likely done as a pro. Ellis had seven sacks last year to lead the team, but Davis wants to move forward with Matt Shaughnessy opposite Richard Seymour.

Kansas City: Chiefs re-signed WR Chris Chambers to a three-year, $15 million contract, including $5.9 million guaranteed. Chambers looked done in San Diego before the Chiefs claimed him off waivers prior to Week 8 last season. He became an immediate starter in K.C., averaging four catches for 68 yards per game with four TDs in nine appearances. While he was clearly a better fit for Todd Haley’s offense than Norv Turner’s, Chambers’ re-signing shouldn’t prevent the Chiefs from exploring wideouts early in April’s draft. He turns 32 before the season.

Indianapolis: Colts released LG Ryan Lilja. Lilja started in the Super Bowl, but struggled badly as a run blocker along with much of Indianapolis’ front five last season. The 28-year-old missed all of 2008 due to multiple knee surgeries, returning in 2009 without much left. The Colts are likely to pursue interior line help in April’s draft.

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Cleveland: The Browns are reportedly involved in trade talks for quarterbacks with “more than one team.” “It appears the Browns have concluded they are more apt to upgrade the quarterback position through trade rather than free agency,” according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The paper doesn’t have details, but hints that Brady Quinn could be part of an outgoing deal. The Cleveland Browns have been linked to Kevin Kolb, Matt Hasselbeck, and Donovan McNabb since season’s end.

Carolina: The Panthers have assigned a first- and third-round tender to restricted free agent Matt Moore. He’ll make over $3 million in 2010. While the move seems obvious from the Panthers’ standpoint, it’s also an acknowledgement from Carolina Panthers that Moore at least might be the team’s quarterback of the future. Moore has certainly shown enough promise to be a league average starter someday, particularly when play-caller Jeff Davidson has let him get aggressive. Moore has very sound pocket presence, an adequate arm, and underrated athleticism. He’s sure to beat out Jake Delhomme in any training camp competition.

Chicago: The Chicago Sun Times disputes multiple reports that Greg Olsen is on the trading block. Initial reports, via NBC Chicago and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, linked Olsen to the Patriots and Cardinals. The fits are odd on paper, though, because neither of those teams uses tight ends often in the passing game, and Olsen isn’t a blocker.

Indianapolis: Peyton Manning underwent surgery to relieve pain from a pinched nerve in his neck Tuesday in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts call the surgery minor, but anything neck-, much less Manning-related is a big story. The team issued a statement saying he’ll be ready for offseason workouts, though it’s still a situation to monitor.

Denver: The Broncos have assigned first-round restricted free agent tenders to Brandon Marshall and Kyle Orton. Orton won’t get much interest, but as ESPN’s Adam Schefter points out, Denver has essentially extended an “invitation” for teams (mostly at the back end of the draft) to sign Marshall to an offer sheet. Should the Broncos not match, they’d receive that team’s first-round pick as compensation. The club is clearly willing to move on without Marshall by opting against giving him the first- and third-round tender. The Ravens should have immediate interest, and we wouldn’t rule out the Cowboys, Patriots, or Bengals making a move.

Philadelphia: According to Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post, the Philadelphia Eagles will not trade Michael Vick unless they get a second-round pick in return. Lombardi’s stance has softened since predicting early last month that the Eagles no longer planned to trade Vick. Now, he says Philly knows it could get a third-round compensatory pick in 2011 should Vick stay on the roster this year, and sign elsewhere next offseason. We still have a hard time believing any third-string QB is worth Vick’s $5.25 million scheduled pay.

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Houston: Texans coach Gary Kubiak indicated that Steve Slaton (neck surgery) will be involved in OTAs as a non-contact participant. Kubiak expects Slaton to be cleared for contact by training camp “as long as he recovers correctly.” The Houston Texans don’t seem to be concerned about the long-term affects of the surgery, but Slaton won’t be a great bet to play 16 games in 2010. Though he remains in the mix for carries, Kubiak is placing a “high priority” on adding a physical back with the ability to close games.

Houston: Coach Gary Kubiak believes Jacoby Jones should end up as No. 1 or No. 2 receiver in the NFL.
Kubiak joked that that he’s had more meetings with Jones than he’s had with his own children, but he insists that Jones is a “good kid,” lacking only in consistency. Kubiak has been high on Jones since the end of the season, and the return ace has a shot to ascend to the No. 2 job with Kevin Walter an unrestricted free agent.

Cincinnati: Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson disputes a report that the Bengals are planning to use Matt Jones as a tight end. The Dayton Daily News characterized “in-house NFL guru” Carlos “Big C” Holmes’ opinion as fact, when it was merely guesswork. The Cincinnati Bengals realize Jones doesn’t have the bulk or the blocking ability to pull off the switch. If reports about his workout are true, Jones has a lot of work to do this offseason just to make the final roster.

Cincinnati: The Bengals are believed to be interested in re-signing DT Tank Johnson. The team has already made an opening offer. Johnson stayed out of trouble all season while helping the Bengals’ run defense, so it makes sense that they’d want to bring him back to start next to Domata Peko.

Cleveland: Though he’s not yet ready to make a decision on his quarterback situation, Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren suggested that Brady Quinn deserves a full season of starts before he can be fairly evaluated. Holmgren believes a quarterback needs 32 games to be accurately defined. “I think Brady’s played about nine games in three years (actually 12),” said Holmgren. “So if I’m sticking to my beliefs, which I really do believe in, that’s the formula.” Holmgren added, however, that he needs to study his options more before deciding on a direction for the team’s quarterback.

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Cleveland: The Browns have released RB Jamal Lewis. Lewis has hinted at retirement since suffering a severe concussion during Week 12 of the regular season, and the Cleveland Browns were never going to pay his impending $1.5 million roster bonus or $2.4 million salary. Lewis, 31 in August, was a better signing for Cleveland in 2007 than expected, but fell off a cliff in 2008. He’s averaged just 3.64 yards per carry on his last 412 attempts. The Browns will move forward with Jerome Harrison as their starting tailback.

Minnesota: The agent for Minnesota Vikings NT Pat Williams said Wednesday that his client will finish out his contract with the team. “Trust me, I know what Pat Williams is doing,” said agent Angelo Wright. “Pat Williams is playing.” Williams, 37, is scheduled to receive over $5 million in 2010. He’s well worth that sum as Minnesota’s anchor up the middle.

Baltimore: The Ravens have signed WR Donte’ Stallworth to a one-year, $900,000 contract. Another $300K is available via playing time incentives. We’re extremely skeptical of the impact Stallworth can have after a year out of football and a string of unimpressive seasons before that, but the Baltimore Ravens don’t have much to lose. Even if Derrick Mason returns, this won’t be the last move Baltimore makes at wide receiver. The Ravens remain a serious candidate to draft Arrelious Benn or Demaryius Thomas with the No. 25 overall pick.

2010 NFL Draft: NFL Network’s Mike Mayock reports that Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas broke his foot on Monday while training for next week’s Scouting Combine and is out 4-6 weeks. Thomas’ agent claims the break was “clean,” and his client will be ready for OTAs. The injury is fluky, as Thomas missed just one game in his college career (due to a concussion as a sophomore). A likely top-32 pick, Thomas’ stock will take a hit because he may not run for scouts at all before the draft. Like for all big wideouts, there are questions about his long speed.

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Seattle: Seattle Seahawks LT Walter Jones announced on Twitter Sunday that he is retiring from football. It’s worth noting that Jones is known as something of a jokester, so we’re not sure he’s being for real. Still, a slew of knee and back issues have caught up to Jones, who turned 36 last month and was unable to play last season. A nine-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro first-teamer, Jones started every single game he appeared in during his 13-year career. He was perhaps the best left tackle during the early- to mid-2000s, protecting Matt Hasselbeck’s blind side and blocking for Shaun Alexander. Jones will make the Hall of Fame.

Denver: Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said he would like Brandon Marshall to remain with the team. “And there’s still a good possibility that could happen,” Bowlen said. The owner said that he thinks Marshall matured this season, but added that he would not veto any trade that coach Josh McDaniels thinks benefits the team. The trading period opens on March 5 and we’ll see how much teams are willing to give for someone with questionable character.

New England: Tom Brady’s $3 million offseason roster bonus is due on March 5. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss notes, the presence of the bonus in Brady’s deal at the start of the new league year could expedite talks on a long-term extension. The Pats would likely prefer to sign Brady to a new contract before paying the bonus rather than after it. Brady is expected to command at least $15M annually on his deal, which will probably span at least five years.

Philadelphia: Brian Westbrook confirmed that he was not completely healed from his October 25 concussion when he returned to game action three weeks later last season. Westbrook, though, didn’t deny or confirm reports that he’s considering retirement, which reportedly could be due to knee problems instead of his multiple head injuries. He did indicate that his concussions are a big concern going forward. Westbrook, going on 31, is due a whopping $7.25M in 2010.

Philadelphia: ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that the Denver Broncos, Bills, and Browns have shown interest in the availability of Donovan McNabb. While Cleveland and Buffalo has obvious holes at QB, this tells us a little about Denver’s faith, or lack of it, in Kyle Orton as a long-term solution. The Eagles have indicated that McNabb is unlikely to be traded. Should they be offered a first-round pick however, we strongly believe that would change.

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Arizona: NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports that Anquan Boldin (ankle, knee) is “highly, highly unlikely” to play Sunday against Green Bay Packers. Boldin was officially listed as “questionable” on Friday’s injury report and will still be worked out in warmups before any decision on his status is made, but his chances are not looking good. His left leg is in very bad shape, and the Cardinals aren’t going to trot Boldin out there if it hurts their ability to keep both Early Doucet and Jerheme Urban on the 45-man, game-day roster.

New England: Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced after Friday’s practice that Randy Moss doesn’t have an injury, despite sitting out the workout. Moss is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
Moss was spotted icing his knees and limping around throughout the week. The New England Patriots, of course, are as secretive as any team when asked to reveal injuries.

St. Louis: The player rep for Marc Bulger denies that his client is considering retirement, as reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Thursday. Bulger is marrying a St. Louisan and wants to stay in the area, but the feeling isn’t likely to be mutual. If Bulger wants to extend his NFL career, he will likely have to do it with another team.

Cleveland: The Cleveland Browns will reportedly name Tom Heckert their new GM on Monday. They may also hire Seahawks director of pro personnel Will Lewis in a lower-level capacity. Lewis interviewed for the GM job on Friday, but Heckert got it. Heckert has been the GM in Philadelphia since 2006, but always lacked “final say” with regard to the Eagles’ roster.

2010 NFL Draft: USC RB Joe McKnight will forgo his senior year with the Trojans and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

2010 NFL Draft: USC WR Damian Williams will forgo his senior year and enter the draft. Williams, who is 6’1/195, could be a first-round selection depending on his forty time.

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Jacksonville: According to Profootballtalk.com, Jack Del Rio will be “interviewing for his job” when he meets with owner Wayne Weaver next week. Del Rio will reportedly have to be “on his best behavior” while setting aside his “moody” tendencies. The only thing saving Del Rio at this point is the $15 million he’s owed for the next three seasons, thanks to Weaver picking up the coach’s option earlier in the season. Expect Del Rio to remain the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars for at least the 2010 season.

Arizona: Anquan Boldin (ankle, knee) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday. “It’s getting better every day,” Boldin said of his ankle Thursday. “I’m still optimistic. As long as it keeps improving, I should be all right.” Boldin has yet to practice this week, but Ken Whisenhunt cited his history of playing through injuries in refusing to rule him out. Considering that this is a playoff game and Boldin’s pain threshold, expect the off-injured WR to play.

St. Louis: Marc Bulger is considering retiring, sources tell the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
This explains his oft-disinterested play over the last three seasons. Bulger’s Rams career was already over due to performance that didn’t measure up to an $8.5M salary in 2010, but he’s only 32 and would’ve drawn plenty of interest on a paper-thin free agent market, if not brought back the St. Louis Rams a seventh-round pick via trade.

Cleveland: The agent for Josh Cribbs told NFL.com late Wednesday that his client will formally request a trade from the Cleveland Browns. The Browns, under Mike Holmgren even, are offering Cribbs a raise to just $1.4M a year. Another of Cribbs’ player reps hinted at a trade demand earlier today. Agent J.R. Rickert confirmed it. “We’re going to formally put in a request for a trade,” Rickert said. “(Cribbs) will not set foot in that facility again. If they had offered even something like $2.5 million per season we could have worked with them, but to me this offer is indefensible.”

2010 NFL Draft: Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead has reportedly decided to forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Originally though to be a potential first round pick, Snead has never completed even 57 percent of his passes in a season.

2010 NFL Draft: Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga will forgo his senior year with the Hawkeyes and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. Highly athletic at 6’6/315, Bulaga’s profile is similar to that of Joe Thomas. Bulaga will be an idea tackle in the zone-blocking scheme-are you listening Oakland and Washington?