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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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Washington: Even though he has been medically cleared to return from his concussion, RB Clinton Portis said in a radio interview that he might be done for the year. “I have to do what’s safe and what’s best,” Portis said. “If I’m cleared and can get back out there for the last few games, I’m definitely going to try. If I can’t, I’ll go into the offseason healthy and starting off fresh next year.” Portis looked as if he lost a step this year, perhaps this will help him get his legs back for 2010.

Seattle: According to Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora, RB Julius Jones’ status won’t be known until later in the week. He has been dealing with a ribs and lung injury for the last 2 weeks. If Jones can’t go this weekend, Justin Forsett will be a solid start against the 49ers.

Detroit: QB Matthew Stafford practiced on Wednesday. He has been dealing with a dislocated left shoulder. It looks like he will start Sunday at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati: Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) returned to a full practice on Wednesday. Benson appears to be on track for a full practice week and to get a “probable” listing on Friday. Benson is expected to be 100 percent and receive the majority of the carries on Sunday.

Cincinnati: Bengals RB Bernard Scott (turf toe) was still on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday. The Bengals’ own twitter account says Scott’s status “does not look good for Sunday.” This could solve coach Marvin Lewis’ “good problem” of having four solid running backs looking to be active for Sunday’s game against the Lions.

Arizona: Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner (concussion) returned a “full” practice Wednesday, although he split first-team snaps with Matt Leinart. Despite the split in reps, Warner’s return indicates that he was cleared after an early-week visit to an eye doctor. Warner says he’s “getting better,” and that the “fogginess” in his eyes has dissipated