Red-Zone Report

The Kansas City Chiefs have called a 5:30 p.m. ET press conference to announce a signing, but the player’s identity has not been released. Ooohhh the suspense. Those tricky Chiefs. The Kansas City Star is betting on Orlando Pace.

Update: The Chiefs have announced the addition of three players: WR Bobby Engram, LB Monty Beisel and WR Terrance Copper.

The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Ravens have will visit with free-agent TE L.J. Smith (Eagles). Profootballtalk has learned that Smith is already signed– a reported one-year, $1.5 million deal.

PFT has also reported that the Ravens have signed CB/KR Chris Carr.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Panthers will not trade DE Julius Peppers to the Patriots.

The Cardinals have re-signed LB Clark Haggans, the team has announced.

Running back Marshawn Lynch is meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday to discuss Lynch’s arrest and pending suspension. Clark Judge of CBSSports.com is reporting the suspension will be “one but no more than two” regular-season games.

Profootballtalk has been exploring the options for the Broncos and trading QB Jay Cutler.

The Saints have agreed to terms with DL Paul Spicer, Rotoworld has learned from the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Source: Rotoworld, Kansas City Star, azcardinals.com, Profootballtalk, CBSSports.com, kcchiefs.com - 5:15 p.m. et

Rotoworld is reporting that the Cleveland Browns have released WR Joe Jurevicius on Wednesday. Jurevicius, 34, reportedly underwent seven knee surgeries in the 12 months prior to December ‘08.

KFFL has learned that the Bucs have released PK Shane Andrus.

The New York Jets have signed LB Larry Izzo (Patriots) to a Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald is reporting.

“I’d like to thank Mr Kraft, Coach Belichick, and the entire Patriots organization, coaches, staff and fans for being so supportive during my eight years in New England,” Izzo was quoted on bostonherald.com. “It was an incredible honor to play with so many talented players who have become lifelong friends.”

The Chicago Bears have released OG Terrence Metalf, per KFFL.

The Eagles have signed unrestricted free-agent safety Rashad Baker (Raiders). According to KFFL, the deal is for one year and terms were not disclosed.

Profootballtalk is reporting that when the Panthers cut starting cornerback Ken Lucas they may have saved $2.375 million in cap space, but the veteran defensive back will count $8.33 million against the ‘09 cap because of unpaid bonuses–and the fact that ‘09 will be the last uncapped year.

The Bears have reached a one-year deal with safety Josh Bullocks, scout.com is reporting.

Source: Rotoworld.com, KFFL, Boston Herald, Profootballtalk, Scout.com - 10:24 p.m. et

Free agent RB LaMont Jordan and FB John Kuhn are visiting the Cardinals today, Rotoworld has reported.

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (I’m never going to be able to spell that name on my own…kinda like Mississippi) left Minnesota last night without a contract, and headed home to Los Angeles, StarTribune.com has reported. 

Phillip Buchanon will reportedly visit the Lions Monday night, per PFT. Buchanon started his career with the Raiders, where he showed signs of being a play-maker, but became a much better cover man with the Bucs.

The Saints have made an offer to CB Ron Bartell, per PFT.

With some room to move in terms of cap space, the Patriots are rumored to be making a move for Panthers DE Julius Peppers.

The Dolphins are reportedly not interested in free-agent wide receiver Laveranues Coles, even though it would reunite him with former teammate Chad Pennington.

KFFL has reported that the Raiders may be interesting in acquiring Rams OT Orlando Pace.

Free-agent QB Kurt Waner is expected to visit the 49ers today, KFFL has posted.  

Source: Rotoworld.com, StarTribune.com, Profootballtalk.com, KFFL.com- 12:05 p.m. et

If you didn’t notice yet, we’ve added a new page, “Team Links.” It’s at the top of the main page, on the right…under the Page listings.

The page provides a team-by-team listing of every NFL franchise, separated by division, with official team pages and top fan sites.  To check it out now, click here and you’ll be re-directed.

Oh, and if you have any sites for consideration, send them to redzonereport@gmail.com.

Thanks- RZR

Ravens: Steve McNair plans to return as the starter after nearly a month spent recovering from back and groin injuries. Kyle Boller has started in his place the last three games. The Ravens take on the Steelers Sunday.

Panthers: Vinny Testaverde has been limited in practice this week and it’s becoming highly likely David Carr will start in his place Sunday at Tennessee.

Texans: Matt Schaub will not start Sunday against Oakland. Sage Rosenfels will make the third start of his career.

Raiders: Josh McCown has been named the starter over a struggling Daunte Culpepper for Sunday’s game against the Texans. McCown (toe) has been sidelined since week three.

Bills: Trent Edwards (hand) missed his second straight practice Thursday and it’s likely J.P. Losman will start in his place against the Bengals.

Jets: Kellen Clemens will replace Chad Pennington Sunday against Washington.

Jaguars: Quinn Gray will replace David Gerrard Sunday against New Orleans.

Source: NFL.com. Nov. 1 – 8:42 p.m. et. Updated Nov. 3 – 9:18 p.m. et

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a contract with veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde, The Charlotte Observer has reported. The deal will be complete, pending a physical, this morning.

The Panthers starting QB Jake Delhomme was lost for the year, leaving only David Carr and rookie Matt Moore at quarterback. Testaverde, 43, will give the Panthers a reliable veteran backup.

Source: Profootballtalk.com, The Charlotte Observer. Oct. 10 – 11:15 a.m. et

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, NFL.com has reported.

Delhomme has been sidelined the last two games after suffering what the team called a strained elbow Sept. 23 against Atlanta.

David Carr will replace Delhomme at quarterback, if he is cleared to play. Carr has played in place of Delhomme the last two weeks but suffered a back injury in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Carr re-entered the game and led the Panthers to a 16-13 win.

Source: NFL.com. Oct. 8 – 4:16 p.m. et