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

Jets RB Thomas Jones was a no-show for the third straight day, which, as The Newark Star-Ledger writes, could affect the team’s draft plans if his absence continues through April.

The Cleveland Browns have issued a statement from Dante Stallworth, the Cleveland Plain Dealer has reported.

The Steelers signed two veterans Tuesday, lineman Trai Essex and cornerback Fernando Bryant, writes the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

New executive director of the NFL Players Associations DeMaurice Smith plans to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Tennessean has learned that the Titans and return man Mark Joneshave agreed to terms on a multiyear deal. Jones will help fill the void left by Chris Carr. The Titans also received a visit Wednesday from free-agent CB Donald Strickland.

The Raiders re-signed return man Justin Miller and defensive tackle William Joseph, though most of the sports world only found out when the players showed up for offseason workouts, writes David White of the San Francisco Chronicle.

According to the Detroit Free Press, teammates of Daunte Culpepper say the Lions signal caller has lost weight. 

The Packers have re-signed DE Michael Montgomery, according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Free-agent safety Darren Sharper has agreed to terms with the Saints, per StarTribune.com. 

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner underwent hip surgeryon Tuesday, writes The Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman.

Free-agent tackle Marvel Smith met with the 49ers Wednesday, according to John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Source: nj.com, Cleveland.com, post-gazette.com, chron.com,  tennessean.com, sfgate.com, freep.com, greenbaypressgazette.com, StarTribune.com, sfgate.com- 9:37 p.m. et

The Miami Herald is reporting that the Colts have re-signed running back Lance Ball, linebacker Buster Davis and offensive lineman Dan Federkeil. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

The Jets are keeping a close eye on quarterback Jay Cutler, writes Rich Cimini of The New York Daily News.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer  has learned that the Browns have signed free-agent offensive lineman John St. Clair.

Source: Miamiherald.com, nydailynews.com, Cleveland.com - 10:57 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

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free-agent WR Laveranues Coles to a $28 million deal over four years.

Source: Rotoworld rss, NFL.com - 3:53 p.m. et

Running back LaMont Jordan has signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos, Rotoworld has reported.

The Denver Post is confirming that Broncos TE Tony Sheffler is on the trade block.

A resolution to the Kurt Warner“situation” is expected Wednesday, Rotoworld has learned from the Arizona Republic.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent PK Mike Nugent (Jets).

KFFL has learned, thanks to Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times, that the Buccaneers are close to signing TE Jeremy Stevens.

The Washington Redskins, per KFFL, are interested in re-signing OG Pete Kendall.

[Editor's Note: just for clarification..."resign" vs. "re-sign." In the event that a player "resigns," that means he has retired from the NFL (unless we're talking about Brett Favre). When a player "re-signs" he has rejoined his old team. The hyphen is a powerful thing. Case in point: "man eating plant" versus "man-eating plant."]

Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew wants a new deal before next season, Dave Richard of CBSSports.com has reported.

Source: Rotoworld.com, DenverPost.com, KFFL.com, CBSSports.com - 12:28 p.m. et

Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com and Sirius Radio has reported that the New York Jets have reached a verbal agreement with safety Jim Leonard (Ravens).

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent C Jake Grove (Raiders)  to a five-year, $29.5 million contract, according to NFL.com.

Source: Sirius NFL Radio, Rotoworld.com, NFL.com – 12:46 p.m. et