Red-Zone Report

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

The Chargers have reportedly made one final offer to restructure LaDanian Tomlinson’s contract, per The San Diego Union Tribune.

Matt Maiocco of The Press Democrat is shooting down the reports that OT Khalif Barnes (Jaguars) is close to signing with the Raiders. Maiocco says Barnes agent Kenny Zuckerman told him that Barnes will sign with one of two other teams, and not the 49ers or Raiders.

Rotoworld has learned from the Chicago Tribune that RB Kevin Jones has agreed on a two-year, $3.5 million deal to stay with the Bears.

The Eagles signed ex-Browns safety Sean Jones to an undisclosed contract.

Add the Bears to the list of teams that are NOT interested in T.O. Just say No. Profootballtalk has a nifty page they created called the “Anti-T.O. List.”

Cornerback Bryant McFadden hopes to make a decision soon, per PFT. There are reportedly four teams in the running: the Steelers, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Eagles.

The Dallas Cowboys signed DE Igor Olshansky to a four-year, $18 million contract, NFL.com has reported.

[Editor's Note: PFT has a great Seinfeld video clip with this story - the Ukraine is weak - from the Label Maker episode. I chose not to post it since they had it first, because, you know, I prefer to do my own material.]

The Browns have signed former Jets DE C.J. Mosley, PFT has reported.

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of former Jets defensive end C.J. Mosley on Friday.

PFT has reported that the Bills may be interested in the services of Terrell Owens.

Source: Rotoworld.com, The San Diego Union Tribune, PressDemocrat.com, ChicagoTribune.com, Profootballtalk.com, NFL.com – 9:45 p.m. et

The deal between the Denver Broncos and running back J.J. Arrington apparently hit a snag that threatens to kill the deal, the Denver Post  is reporting.

Steelers FA wide receiver Nate Washington is scheduled to meet with Tennessee Titans today, PFT has reported per the Tennessean.

The New York Giants have agreed to a four-year, $16 M deal wit DT Rocky Bernard, according to Rotoworld.

Wide receiver Laveranues Coles will reportedly decide as early as today whether he’ll join the Buffalo Bills or Miami Dolphins.

Free-agent WR Michael Clayton has re-signed with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dolphins free-agent cornerback Andre Goodman is visiting the Cleveland Browns today, PFT has reported.

The Chicago Bears have made a contract offer to retain free agent RB Kevin Jones, who is said to be on  the radar of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brad Briggs of the Chicago-Sun Times.

Source: Rotoworld, Profootballtalk, Denverpost.com -9:39 a.m. et

NFL Commissoner Roger Goodell will take a voluntary paycut for 2009, slicing his salary by about $2 million according to Michael McCarthy of USA Today. Goodell, 49, will also take a pay cut in fiscal 2008, which ends March 31.

The Falcons are seeking the rights to trade suspended quarterback Michael Vick, the AP is reporting.  Vick’s contract with the Falcons runs through 2013.

The New York Giants have used the franchise tag on running back Brandon Jacobs, but will seek to sign him to a long-term deal.

The Bears have released WR Marty Booker, linebacker Gilbert Gardner and waived linebacker Marcus Riley.

Troy Vincent, Trace Armstrong and lawyer DeMaurice Smith have been named as finalists to replace the late, great NFL Players Assoction executive director Gene Upshaw.

Source: USA Today, NFL.com, Profootballtalk.com, Espn.com – 6:02 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

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp has been fined $5,000 by the league for a below-the-knee hit on Miami quarterback Trent Green Sunday, while Chicago Bears defensive back Corey Graham was hit with a $7,500 fine for a “horse-collar” tackle.

Sapp’s hit did not result in an in-game penalty, but the league reviewed the play afterwards and found it to be in violation of the rules.

Source: ESPN.com. Oct. 6 – 9:51 p.m. et

Every player has a point of no return–to the field that is. For Bears QB Rex Grossman, that point was six interceptions–including three Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys–nine sacks and a 45.2 quarterback rating.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network has reported that 10-year veteran Brian Griese will replace Grossman at quarterback.

Head coach Lovie Smith has not announced Griese as the starter, but has hinted that the team may need a change at quarterback.

“Will Rex Grossman start Sunday?” Smith was quoted Monday on NFL.com. ”Well, our evaluation process is going on right now, and if you come out to practice Wednesday, you’ll have a better idea of who will be starting at all positions.”

In Griese’s last season starting 10 games or more, he completed 69.3 percent of his passes for 2,632 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and a quarterback rating of 97.5.

Source: NFL.com. Sept. 25 – 10:09 p.m. et