Red-Zone Report

The Sun Sentinal’s Omar Kelly says the Dolphins haven’t ruled out re-signing DE Jason Taylor, but the team is concerned about Taylor’s age and previous injuries.  

After missing out on a trade for Broncos QB Jay Cutler, the Jets may look at wide receiver in the draft to aid QB Kellen Clemens, the New York Post is reporting.

The Ravens have added two coaches to the staff, the Baltimore Sun has learned. The team has promoted Roy Anderson to defensive assistant and hired Matt Weiss as head coaching assistant.

The Cincinnait Enquirer has reportedly “debunked” the rumors linking Bengals WR Chad Ocho Cinco to the Oakland Raiders.

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns teammates are supporting Dante Stallworth despite his recent charge of DUI manslaughter.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette has reported that quarterback Byron Leftwich spent the day with the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are discussing a contract.

The Steelers, on the other hand, hosted UNLV fullback Fank Summers Friday, writes Mike Prisuta of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Summers becomes the eighth draft-prospect brought in by Pittsburgh.

The Texans have agreed to terms with FA linebackers Cato June and Buster Davis, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

The Raiders are reportedly close to signing FA quarterback Jeff Garcia, per the Oakland Tribune.

Steve Corkran has reported the Raiders have also re-signed LB Sam Williams and added veteran DT Ryan Boschetti.

Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press predicts the Lions focus will again be on Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford now that Jay Cutler is out of the picture.

Source: SunSentinal.com, nypost.com, baltimoresun.com, cincinnati.com, post-gazette.com, pittsburghlive.com, chron.com, insidebayarea.com, freep.com- 10:39 p.m. et

Adam Schefter of NFL Network has reported that Cardinals running back Edgerrin James is pleading for his release from the team.

The Washington Post has learned that Shawn Springs is in Philadelphia visiting with the Eagles, and he has visited New England. The Post also mentioned Houston and New Orleans as options.

The Oakland Raiders, who have been nonexistent so far in free agency — quite a contrast to last year, and for good reason —  made a small splash Tuesday by re-signing three players and bringing on another. Tight end Tony Stewart, LB Isaiah Ekejiuba, and guard Cooper Carlisle were re-signed, while T Erik Pears joined the team.

Profootballtalk has learned that former Bucs linebacker Cato June will visit the Buffalo Bills Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Atlanta Falcons were busy Tuesday, re-signing six and signing exclusive rights contracts with RB Jason Snelling, CB Brent Grimes and S Antoine Harris. The six players re-signed were TE Justin Peelle, LB Coy Wire, DT Jason Jefferson, OL Ben Wilkerson, LB Tony Gilbert and S Jamaal Fudge.

The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed CB Evan Oglesby and WR Marcus Maxwell, per Rotoworld.

Rotoworld has also learned from the Baltimore Sun that the free-agent C Matt Burke will decide between the Vikings and the Ravens within the next two days.

The Bills have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent CB Drayton Florence (Jaguars), KFFL has reported.

Source: WashingtonPost.com, Profootballtalk, Raiders.com, Atlantafalcons.com, Rotoworld, KFFL – 9:27 p.m. et – Updated 10:54 p.m. et

NFL.com has announced that the Houstan Texans have signed QB Dan Orlovsky to a three-year, $9.15 million contract, including $24. M in the form of a signing bonus. Orlovsky will serve as the Texans second-string signal caller behind starter Matt Schaub.

Source: NFL.com, Rotoworld rss – 3:05 p.m. et

The Bills have also cut ties with TE Robert Royal, Rotoworld has announed.  

The Texans have extended the highest possible RFA tender to TE Owen Daniels, $2.792 M, per Rotoworld.

Source: Rotoworld, Rotoworld rss – 12:51 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 San Diego Union-Tribune has reported that Qualcomm Stadium will be ready Sunday when the Chargers are scheduled to host the Houston Texans.

A firestorm that swept through Southern California forced thousands of people out of their homes, and into Qualcomm Stadium. About 5,000 evacuees remained at Qualcomm Wednesday.

Texans owner Bob McNair told the Houston Chronicle that he believes the game will be played in San Diego. 

“The commissioner is exploring every option,” McNair was quoted on the Union-Tribune. “I believe that if the San Diego mayor tells the league they can host the game on Monday night, that’s when and where we’ll be playing.”

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy was quoted on NFL.com as saying “no decision has been made at this time. When a decision is made, we will certainly let you know.”

Update: The city of San Diego and the NFL have made it official–the Chargers will play at Qualcomm Sunday at the previously schedule time.

Source: Signonsandiego.com, NFL.com. Oct. 26 – 12:57 p.m. et. Updated 9:16 p.m. et