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Bengals | Team signs Andrews
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:46:01 -0700

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Wednesday, March 19, that the team signed OT Stacy Andrews (Bengals) to a one-year deal equal to the average of the top five offensive linemen in the NFL in 2007. The Bengals designated Andrews as the team's franchise player in February.

Bengals | C. Johnson to skip team workouts
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:22:48 -0700

The Sporting News reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson says he will not participate in the Bengals offseason strength and conditioning program, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. The team workouts are not mandatory, however Johnson can earn a $250,000 bonus by attending.

Bills | Team signs W. James
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:07:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Buffalo Bills signed free-agent CB William James (Eagles) to a two-year deal Tuesday, March 18. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lions | T. Bell hopes to gain 1,300 yards in 2008
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:09:00 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Tatum Bell thinks he can gain 1,300 yards in 2008. "I think I can get 1,300 yards," Bell said. "That's my goal, at least 1,300 (and) 15 touchdowns. I know it's reachable. I think our O-line started gelling toward the end of the season."

Jaguars | Team close to new contract with Garrard
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:17:49 -0700

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are closing in on a new contract with QB David Garrard. The new contract could make Garrard the richest in franchise history and could be finalized as early as this week.

Packers | Team agrees to terms with Chillar
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:15:45 -0700

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the Green Bay Packers agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $5.2 million with free-agent LB Brandon Chillar (Rams) Wednesday, March 19.

NFL | Sharpton to ask league to cancel HOF game
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:07:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Reverend Al Sharpton plans to ask the NFL to cancel the Hall of Fame game over allegations of police misconduct in Canton, Ohio. The National Action Network, founded by Sharpton, said the group is taking action because of police officers' aggressiveness and unnecessary attitude toward the citizens of the city, especially the black citizens. The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins are scheduled to play in the Hall of Fame game Sunday, August 3.

NFL | Mawae elected as new NFLPA president
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:57:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans C Kevin Mawae was elected as the new president of the NFL Players Association Wednesday, March 19. Mawae replaces former NFL FS Troy Vincent as president.