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| Jonathan Vilma is making fine progress on his knee, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. Vilma stated on Monday, "I plan to spend as much time as I can here in New Orleans. Of course, I've been rehabbing down in Miami and I have a trainer down there, so both trainers will be talking with each other and deciding what's best for me. I don't want to give a percentage, but I'll say I'm right where I need to be. It's been progressing very well and I haven't had any setbacks, knock on wood." Vilma was once an elite fantasy LB with the Jets, and this is positive news as he aims at a fresh start in New Orleans. |
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| Mark Brunell is the likely number two QB for the Saints, as of now. This according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. Coach Payton commented on him and former top backup Jamie Martin, "Mark's a veteran player. It's no secret we were actively pursuing a few veteran quarterbacks. We were fortunate to sign Mark last week. That being said, I had a chance to visit with Jamie last week and it probably negates his opportunity here. The two years we spent with Jamie and him being a part of this team has been outstanding for all of us."
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| Robert Meachem has been medically cleared to participate in the Saints' off-season training program, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. Payton stated, "Medically, he's been cleared. I've been encouraged with the feedback I've gotten with the way he's running. I think any lingering effects from his knee from a year ago have all but disappeared. That's encouraging. I think the biggest thing for Robert a year ago was just being held back, not being 100 percent. He's cleared and full speed ahead." Meachem's rookie season was a wash, so hopefully he will make a bigger impact in year two.
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| Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints | Monday 3/17, 6:11 PM CT |
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| Reggie Bush is expected to take part in off-season workouts, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. Coach Payton stated that Bush will be a regular this off-season and added, "He's planning on being involved in all of our offseason which is encouraging and good. It's important for him, especially with running backs and the pounding they take to be real diligent in the weight room."
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| Kevin Carter, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Monday 3/17, 5:05 PM CT |
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| Kevin Carter re-signed with the Buccaneers on Monday, according to the Tampa Tribune. The deal is for one-year, and he notably passed on a two-year deal for more money from Oakland. |
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| Ellis Wyms, DT, Minnesota Vikings | Monday 3/17, 4:08 PM CT |
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| Ellis Wyms has inked a one-year deal with the Vikings, according to the Pioneer Press. His deal is for one year and he has 79 games of NFL experience, with nine starts. |
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| Bryant McKinnie has pleaded not guilty to to charges stemming from his involvement in a brawl outside a Miami nightclub in February, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He was charged with aggravated battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence before being released on a $9,000 bond. This isn't his first run-in with the law for McKinnie, so he could end up facing a suspension by Roger Goodell. |
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| The Lions have re-signed Corey Smith to a one-year contract, according to the Detroit Free Press. Several teams, including the Texans, appeared to be interesed in signing the free agent, but he'll be back in Detroit for 2008. Details of the deal weren't yet released. |
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| The Texans picked up Chris Myers from the Broncos in a sign-and-trade deal on Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. The Broncos will get a sixth-round draft pick, while Myers' new contract is for four years and $11 million. |
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| Clint Kriewaldt's career is in jeopardy due to a neck injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Steelers were hoping to sign Tracy White to replace Kriewaldt on special teams, but White re-signed with the Packers. |
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| Tracy White, LB, Green Bay Packers | Monday 3/17, 12:46 PM CT |
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| Tracy White has agreed to a two-year contract to stay with the Packers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I love it in Green Bay," said White, who met with the Broncos and Steelers after free agency opened up. The special teams expert and backup linebacker will make $1.8 million and got a $250,000 signing bonus. |
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| Laveranues Coles may not show when the Jets begin their offseason program on Monday, according to the New York Daily News. He said last month that he wouldn't take part in the sessions if the Jets didn't nix the final two years of his contract and give him a new deal. DeWayne Robertson probably won't be there, either, since he likley will be dealt soon to he Broncos. Chad Pennington, though, is expected to be there, despite being unhappy about being demoted last season. |
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| Julius Peppers was courtside when the Nuggets faced the Sonics on Sunday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He could simply have been checking out some hoops, but since trade rumors have persisted in recent weeks, there's at least a chance he could have been in Denver to visit the Broncos. He'd have to have the Panthers' permission to do so, and their GM recently shot down such trade rumors. The Broncos finished 19th in the league in sacks last year, so they could be interested in Peppers. Of course, if anyone could use some defensive help, it was the Sonics, who got smoked for a whopping 168 points by the Nugs. |
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| Word is that Jake Delhomme's recovery from Tommy John surgery is proceeding very well, according to the Charlotte Observer. He's expected to be ready for training camp, but clearly the status of his elbow will need to be watched closely heading towards next season. |
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| The Panthers and D.J. Hackett have agreed to a two-year, $3.5 million contract, according to the Charlotte Observer. He should start opposite Steve Smith next season. With those two, Muhsin Muhammad and Dwayne Jarrett in the fold, the Panthers receiving corps is looking solid. |
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