Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Rams OT Alex Barron, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA PK Shaun Suisham, May 18 (to Browns); Cut OG-C Cory Procter, May 17; Traded LB Bobby Carpenter to Rams, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); RFA C Duke Preston (retired), May 8; Cut OT Flozell Adams and S Ken Hamlin, April 2.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Miles Austin, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA S Gerald Sensabaugh, May 27 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OG Montrae Holland, April 27 (two years); RFA WR Sam Hurd, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Pat Watkins, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Stephen Bowen, April 9 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Junior Siavii, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jason Hatcher, April 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Pat McQuistan, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Marcus Spears, April 6 (one year, $1.2 million); CB Cletis Gordon, March 4.

New York Giants

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Titans UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks S Deon Grant, April 1 (one year); Ex-Colts QB Jim Sorgi, March 9 (one year); Ex-Cardinals S Antrel Rolle, March 5 (five years, $37 million, $15 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (to Lions); P Jeff Feagles (retired), April 28; Non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (to Rams); Non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (to Rams); UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (to Rams); UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (to 49ers); Cut S Aaron Rouse, March 6; Cut ILB Antonio Pierce, Feb. 12.

Key re-signings: RFA DT Barry Cofield, May 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Derek Hagan, May 11 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Gerris Wilkinson, April 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA WR Domenik Hixon, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Sinorice Moss, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Guy Whimper, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Kevin Boothe, April 1 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Dave Tollefson, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million).

Philadelphia Eagles

UFAs: ILB Jeremiah Trotter, OLB Tracy White.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Lions OLB Ernie Sims, April 19 (Eagles sent 2010 fifth-round draft pick to Broncos as part of three-team trade); Traded for Browns LB Alex Hall, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Ex-Saints RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Traded for Seahawks DE Darryl Tapp, March 16 (Seahawks get DE Chris Clemons and 2010 fourth-round draft pick; Eagles subsequently signed Tapp to a three-year, $9 million contract extension); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 12 (one year); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (two years).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (to Browns); Traded QB Donovan McNabb to Redskins, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Traded CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong to Browns, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (to Titans); Cut WR Kevin Curtis, March 18; Cut DE Darren Howard, March 18; Cut OT Shawn Andrews, March 17; Traded DE Chris Clemons to Seahawks, March 16; UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (to Buccaneers); Traded WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (to Buccaneers; Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Brian Westbrook, March 5; Cut LB Will Witherspoon, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA P Sav Rocca, April 22 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OG Max Jean-Gilles, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Omar Gaither, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA CB Ellis Hobbs, March 30 (one year, $2.8 million); RFA OG-C Nick Cole, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Akeem Jordan, March 22 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA WR Jason Avant, March 8 (five years, $18 million, $8 million guaranteed); RFA FB Leonard Weaver, March 5 (three years, $10 million).

Washington Redskins

UFAs: LS Ethan Albright, OT Levi Jones, P Hunter Smith, DE Renaldo Wynn, TE Todd Yoder.

RFAs: CB Carlos Rogers.

Key arrivals: Traded for Saints OT Jammal Brown, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Browns UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9; Ex-Broncos UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17; Ex-Bills UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7; Ex-Chiefs UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29; WR Joey Galloway, April 28; Traded for Rams DT Adam Carriker, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); DT Howard Green, April 19; RB Ryan Torain, April 19; WR Roydell Williams, April 19; Traded for Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Steelers UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (one year, up to $3.1 million with incentives); Ex-Lions CB Phillip Buchanon, March 29 (one year, $1.5 million); Ex-Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell, March 23; Ex-Texans UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (three years, up to $12 million); Ex-Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu. March 10 (two years, $7 million); Ex-Vikings UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6.

Key departures: Cut DT Anthony Montgomery, May 3; Traded QB Jason Campbell to Raiders, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (to Seahawks); OT Chris Samuels (retired), March 4; Cut RB Ladell Betts, March 4; Cut QB Todd Collins, March 4; Cut RB Rock Cartwright, March 4; Cut DT Cornelius Griffin, March 4; Cut WR Antwaan Randle El, March 4; Cut CB Fred Smoot, March 4; Cut OG Randy Thomas, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Rocky McIntosh, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Reed Doughty, May 26 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Kedric Golston, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Stephon Heyer, April 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB-DE Chris Wilson, March 25 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Will Montgomery, March 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA C Casey Rabach, March 8 (three years, $12.3 million); RFA DT Lorenzo Alexander, March 5 (three years); UFA DE Phillip Daniels, March 5 (two years, $2.2 million); UFA OT Mike Williams, March 5.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

UFAs: DT Dusty Dvoracek (not tendered), OLB Darrell McClover, DE Adewale Ogunleye, RB Adrian Peterson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars LB Brian Iwuh, May 24; Traded for Panthers S Chris Harris, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (two years); Ex-Panthers UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (six years, up to $91.5 million, $42 million guaranteed); Ex-Vikings UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (four years, $12.5 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (five years, up to $17 million, $6 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded S Kevin Payne to Rams, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Traded OLB Jamar Williams to Panthers, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Cut DE Alex Brown, April 1; Cut CB Nathan Vasher, March 17; Cut FB Jason McKie, March 16; Cut RB Kevin Jones, March 9; Cut OT Orlando Pace, March 1.

Key re-signings: RFA S Danieal Manning, May 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Mark Anderson, April 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Nick Roach, April 19 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, April 12 (one year); RFA S Josh Bullocks, March 11 (one year, $1.2 million).

Detroit Lions

UFAs: OT Damion Cook, CB Anthony Henry, OLB Cody Spencer (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (two years); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (one year); Traded for Broncos TE Tony Scheffler, April 19 (Lions sent OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles in three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded for Seahawks OG Rob Sims, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (two years); Ex-Panthers LB Landon Johnson, March 19 (one year); Traded for 49ers QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (Niners get 2011 seventh-round draft pick; Lions subsequently signed Hill to one-year contract extension through 2011); Traded for Falcons CB Chris Houston, March 8 (Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); Ex-Rams non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8; Ex-Titans UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (four years, $26 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (five years, $25 million, $11 million guaranteed); LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 18; RB DeDe Dorsey, Feb. 9.

Key departures: UFA QB Patrick Ramsey, July 28 (to Saints); Cut S Daniel Bullocks, July 8; UFA QB Daunte Culpepper, June 7 (to UFL); UFA CB William James, May 6 (to 49ers); Cut CB DeAngelo Smith, April 26; Traded OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles, April 19 (Lions get Broncos TE Tony Scheffler and Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick as part of three-team trade); Cut CB Kevin Hobbs, April 16; Cut OL Daniel Loper, April 15; TE Casey FitzSimmons (retired), April 14; UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (to Steelers); Cut DE Dewayne White, March 8; Cut CB Phillip Buchanon, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA C Dylan Gandy, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); DE Jared DeVries, April 12 (one year, $1.7 million; was previously cut by Lions Feb. 23); RFA S Ko Simpson, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Daniel Loper, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Manny Ramirez, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA DE Jason Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Kevin Hobbs, March 18 (one year); UFA S Marquand Manuel, March 16 (one year, $805,000); Non-tendered RFA DE Copeland Bryan, March 16; UFA TE Will Heller, March 8 (three years); UFA ILB Vinny Ciurciu, March 5 (one year); UFA OT Jon Jansen, March 5 (one year, $860,000).

Green Bay Packers

UFAs: P Jeremy Kapinos (not tendered), RB DeShawn Wynn (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals:

Key departures: Cut OLB Jeremy Thompson, April 26; UFA OLB Aaron Kampman, March 7 (to Jaguars); Cut DE Mike Montgomery, March 6; Cut S Matt Giordano, March 6.

Key re-signings: RFA S Atari Bigby, July 27 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Tramon Williams, June 16 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DE Johnny Jolly, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Daryn Colledge, May 10 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB John Kuhn, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA C Jason Spitz, April 5 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB-RS Will Blackmon, March 17 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA OT Mark Tauscher (two years); FFA NT Ryan Pickett, March 12 (four years, $25 million, $10 million in first year); RFA S Nick Collins, March 9 (one year, $3.3 million; subsequently signed three-year extension worth additional $23.4 million, with $14 million in first year, March 12); UFA OT Chad Clifton, March 5 (three years, to up $19.4 million, $7.5 million guaranteed).

Minnesota Vikings

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans RB Ryan Moats, June 15; Ex-Jets CB Lito Sheppard, April 21 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Packers DE Mike Montgomery, March 29 (one year); Ex-Panthers non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (to 49ers); UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6 (to Redskins); UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (to Bears).

Key re-signings: RFA DE Ray Edwards, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA QB Tarvaris Jackson, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA FB Naufahu Tahi, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Ryan Cook, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Fred Evans, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Frampton, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DT Jimmy Kennedy, March 13 (two years, $6 million); UFA CB Benny Sapp, March 9 (two years); WR Greg Lewis, Feb. 28 (one year).

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

UFAs: WR Marty Booker, S Jamaal Fudge (not tendered), ILB Tony Gilbert, CB Antoine Harris (not tendered), RB Verron Haynes.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (six years, $57 million, $25.5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut CB Tye Hill, March 16; Traded CB Chris Houston, March 8 (to Lions; Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); LS Mike Schneck (retired), March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Jerious Norwood, April 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Michael Koenen, April 22 (one year, $2.7 million); RFA RB Jason Snelling, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OT Tyson Clabo, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Harvey Dahl, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OL Quinn Ojinnaka, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA LS Joe Zelenka, March 8; UFA QB Chris Redman, March 5 (two years, $5.6 million); CB Brian Williams, March 4; WR Brian Finneran, Feb. 11.

Carolina Panthers

UFAs: QB Josh ­McCown, DT Hollis Thomas.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Bears OLB Jamar Williams, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12; Ex-Jets WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (two years, $1.7 million); DT Ed Johnson, Feb. 17.

Key departures: UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (to Buccaneers); UFA WR Muhsin Muhammad (retired), June 10; Non-tendered RFA S Quinton Teal, April 28 (to Seahawks); Traded S Chris Harris to Bears, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (to Lions); Non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8 (to Vikings); Cut FB Brad Hoover, March 8; UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (to Rams); UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (to Bears); Cut QB Jake Delhomme, March 5; Cut LB Na'il Diggs, March 5; Cut LB Landon Johnson, March 5; Cut DT Maake Kemoeatu, March 5; Cut DT Damione Lewis, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Thomas Davis, June 8 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA CB Richard Marshall, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB James Anderson, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Louis Leonard, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA TE Jeff King, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Tank Tyler, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DE Tyler Brayton, March 17 (three years); RFA QB Matt Moore, March 11 (one year, $3 million).

New Orleans Saints

UFAs: TE Dan Campbell, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, TE Billy Miller, DE Paul Spicer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA QB Patrick Ramsey, July 28; Ex-Bears FB Jason McKie, May 24 (one year); Ex-Jaguars non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (one year); Ex-Buccaneers UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Bears DE Alex Brown, April 7 (two years, $5.5 million).

Key departures: UFA QB Mark Brunell, July 28 (to Jets); Traded OT Jammal Brown to Redskins, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round pick); Non-tendered RFA FB Kyle Eckel, June 4 (to Broncos); RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (to Eagles); UFA OLB Scott Fujita, March 7 (to Browns); Cut DE Charles Grant, March 5; Cut OG Jamar Nesbit, March 4; Cut OLB Mark Simoneau, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Lance Moore, June 18 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Roman Harper, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA RB Pierre Thomas, June 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Jahri Evans, May 5 (seven years, $56.7 million); UFA S Darren Sharper, May 3 (one year); RFA WR-RS Courtney Roby, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA ILB Marvin Mitchell, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Usama Young, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Chris Reis, April 14 (one year, $1 million); RFA TE David Thomas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jermon Bushrod, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Remi Ayodele, April 13 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Zach Strief, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DE Anthony Hargrove, April 5 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jeff Charleston, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA LS Jason Kyle, March 11; UFA C Nick Leckey, March 6 (one year); UFA S Pierson Prioleau, March 6 (one year).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

UFAs: S Jermaine Phillips, FB Byron Storer (not tendered), OLB Rod Wilson (not tendered).

RFAs: OT Donald Penn.

Key arrivals: Ex-Panthers UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Eagles UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13; Traded for Eagles WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Cut LB Angelo Crowell, June 18; Cut WR Mark Bradley, June 16; Cut DT Chris Hovan, FB B.J. Askew and OG Arron Sears, April 26; Traded QB Byron Leftwich to Steelers, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (to Saints); Non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (to Seahawks); UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (to Bengals); UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (to Steelers); Cut CB Torrie Cox, March 4; Cut P Josh Bidwell, March 4; Cut P Dirk Johnson, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Cadillac Williams, May 12 (one year, $2.3 million); RFA OT Jeremy Trueblood, May 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Barrett Ruud, April 21 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA WR Maurice Stovall, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million).

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

UFAs: DE Jason Banks (not tendered), CB Ralph Brown, OT Mike Gandy, FB Justin Green (not tendered), FB Dan Kreider, OLB Chike Okeafor, QB Brian St. Pierre.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jets OG Alan Faneca, April 27 (one year, $2.5 million); Ex-Jets UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (two years, $3.5 million); Ex-Dolphins OLB Joey Porter, March 19 (three years, $17.5 million); Ex-Browns QB Derek Anderson, March 17 (two years, $7.3 million, $3.3 million guaranteed); Ex-Rams UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (three years); Ex-Browns UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (three years, $9 million); Traded for Jets S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Traded CB Bryant McFadden to Steelers, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (to Texans); UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29 (to Seahawks); Non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11 (to Chiefs); Traded WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (to Ravens; Cardinals get third- and fourth-round draft picks in 2010, also send fifth-round draft pick in 2010 to Baltimore); UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (to Dolphins); Cut S Antrel Rolle, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OG Deuce Lutui, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA DT Bryan Robinson, April 28 (one year); UFA S Matt Ware, March 31 (one year); RFA WR Steve Breaston, March 29 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA C Lyle Sendlein, March 29 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Gabe Watson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA LB Monty Beisel, March 29 (one year); RFA TE Ben Patrick, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA C Ben Claxton, March 12 (one year); UFA OL Jeremy Bridges, March 11 (three years, $4.9 million); Non-tendered RFA TE Stephen Spach, March 10 (one year); UFA TE Anthony Becht, March 10 (one year, $950,000).

St. Louis Rams

UFAs: CB Eric Bassey (not tendered), RB Samkon Gado (not tendered), S Clinton Hart, DE Leonard Little, LS Ryan Neill (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan, June 9; Traded for Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); Traded for Bears S Kevin Payne, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers LB Na'il Diggs, April 7 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (one year, $470,000); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (one year, $620,000); Ex-Browns UFA C Hank Fraley, March 14 (three years, $3 million); Ex-Giants UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (three years, $11.3 million); Ex-Panthers UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (two years, $6 million).

Key departures: UFA TE Randy McMichael, June 3 (to Chargers); Traded OT Alex Barron to Cowboys, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter); Traded DT Adam Carriker to Redskins, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15 (to Raiders); Cut QB Marc Bulger, April 5; UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (to Cardinals); Non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: Non-tendered RFA S O.J. Atogwe, June 23 (five years, $32 million); RFA DT Clifton Ryan, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA DT Gary Gibson, April 19 (one year); RFA DE Victor Adeyanju, March 30 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA DE James Hall, March 22 (three years, $8.3 million); UFA LS Chris Massey, March 18 (four years, $4.4 million); Non-tendered RFA OG Mark Setterstrom, March 16 (one year, $560,000); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Fells, March 10 (one year, $745,000); RFA S Craig Dahl, March 5 (three years, $3.6 million).

San Francisco 49ers

UFAs: NT Aubrayo Franklin (franchised), S Mark Roman, P Ricky Schmitt (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA CB William James, May 6 (one year, $755,000); OLB Travis LaBoy, April 20 (one year, $1.6 million); Traded for Dolphins WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Vikings non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (one year); Ex-Giants UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (two years, $6.3 million, $2 million signing bonus).

Key departures: UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (to Lions); UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (to Ravens); Traded QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (to Lions; Niners get 2011 seventh-round pick); UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (to Steelers); UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (to Browns).

Key re-signings: RFA OG David Baas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Ahmad Brooks, April 2 (two years, $4.2 million, $1.9 million signing bonus); UFA OT Barry Sims, March 22 (one year, up to $2.1 million); ILB Matt Wilhelm, March 4.

Seattle Seahawks

UFAs: OT Brandon Frye (not tendered), LS Kevin Houser, OLB D.D. Lewis, CB Ken Lucas, OT Damion McIntosh, LS Jeff Robinson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers S Kevin Ellison, June 29; Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Titans RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); Traded for Jets RB Leon Washington, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Broncos UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (one year); Ex-Titans WR Mike Williams, April 16; Ex-Cardinals UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29; Ex-Redskins non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (one year); Traded for Chargers RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick; Seahawks subsequently signed Whitehurst to a two-year contract worth up to $10 million); Ex-Buccaneers non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Eagles DE Chris Clemons, March 16 (Eagles get DE Darryl Tapp; Seahawks also receive Eagles' 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Patriots TE Chris Baker, March 13 (two years, $4.8 million).

Key departures: UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16 (to Texans); Cut RB LenDale White, May 28; OT Walter Jones (retired), April 29; DE Patrick Kerney (retired), April 13; Cut RB Xavier Omon and TE John Owens, April 6; Traded OG Rob Sims to Lions, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (to Ravens); Traded DE Darryl Tapp to Eagles, March 16; Cut S Deon Grant, March 15; Traded QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (to Browns; Seahawks get conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2011); UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: UFA S Lawyer Milloy, April 30 (one year); RFA C Chris Spencer, April 15 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Ben Obomanu, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); FFA PK Olindo Mare, March 10 (one year, $2.8 million).

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Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Terrell Owens, July 27 (to Bengals); UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Saints DE Charles Grant, July 28 (two years); Ex-Jaguars DT Montavious Stanley, July 25; Ex-Jets UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: DT Jason Ferguson (retired), July 15; Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Saints UFA QB Mark Brunell, July 28 (two years); Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (to Dolphins); Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DT Howard Green, April 19 (to Redskins); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); UFA WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (to Panthers); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks CB Travis Fisher, May 17; Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Terrell Owens, July 27 (one year, up to $4 million); CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); Ex-Lions RB Cedric Peerman, April 27; PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins); UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (to Falcons).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Hayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (to Giants); Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, July 22 (six years, $61.5 million, $43.2 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut TE Brad Cottam, July 28; Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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Seattle has become, at least temporarily, the site of U.S. Open golf championships.

This week Sahalee Country Club is hosting the Senior U.S. Open, and next month Chambers Bay will be the site for the U.S. Amateur Championship. And to top it off, Chambers Bay will host the U.S. Open next summer.

Sahalee has hosted big events before. The 1998 PGA Championship and the 2002 WGC-NEC Invitational. It is as unique a golf course as you can find for a tournament, with towering 120 to 140 foot Douglas Firs lining most fairways.

"It can be intimidating, especially coming from Carnoustie last week. The tallest tree over there was probably a 3-foot bush," Peter Jacobson said in his press conference earlier in the week. "And you come here and anybody who is not from the northwest has never seen 100-foot firs and 100-foot cedar trees so it is different. And as tight as fairways are, you just really have to keep the ball in play."

The USGA has had Sahalee's Golf Course Superintendent Rich Taylor graduate the rough out from the fairways, from 2" just off the edge to it's deepest, a thick, dense 4". The average fairway width is only 26 yards.

Putting the ball in the fairways will be essential. Tom Lehman, who is also coming over after playing in Scotland last week, said, "After playing links golf the last two weeks and then standing on that first tee, it looks like you have to walk sideways. The trees really make it feel like there's no room."

Lehman and Jacobson are part of an impressive field for the championship. Seattle's favorite son Fred Couples will be teamed with Tom Watson for the first two rounds.

Watson, in his press conference on Wednesday, agreed with the challenge that the trees will bring, but also thought the greens would be just as hard of a test.

"There's two things you have to do," he said. "First thing, you have to drive it straight. The first hole is like a slap in the face... You look right down there and it's as narrow a tee ball as you're ever going to see here at Sahalee. And it doesn't get a whole lot wider than that.

"The other thing is the firmness of the greens. The firmness of the greens is probably as hard as I've seen a green in America in a long time. They're very, very firm. And as a result the greens are not real big in depth."

Couples, the native of Seattle, will be the big draw for the week. Fred, playing in his first Senior U.S. Open Championship, was asked in his press conference earlier in the week what it would mean to win in Seattle.

"To win here?" he said. "It would be --first of all, it's a U.S. Senior Open or USGA event, so that would be incredible. But to win here would be -- it would rank right up there as any other tournaments probably besides Augusta... This is just like a U.S. Open; no one is going to tell me differently. It's very tough out there. So to win here would be, you know, like winning a U.S. Open. And I'm from Seattle, so I would think it would be a great, great accomplishment. But it would be very special for me."

Others in the strong field include defending champion Fred Funk, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin and winner last week at the Senior British Open Bernhard Langer.

Paul Azinger and Nick Price both had to withdraw earlier in the week due to nagging injuries.

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On this day….

1954 - Chick Herbert wins (PGA Tour major) PGA Championship at Keller GC; first-place money - NA.

1958 - Louise Suggs wins LPGA Tour French Lick Open; first-place money – $1,247.

1968 - Carol Mann wins LPGA Tour Supertest Canadian Open; first-place money – $3,000.

1969 - Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Tour major LPGA Championship; first-place money – $5,250.

1975 - Carol Mann wins LPGA Tour George Washington Ladies Classic; first-place money - $5,700.

1975 - Tom Watson wins PGA Tour Canadian Open; first-place money - $40,000.

1980 - Sally Little wins LPGA Tour LPGA WUI Classic; first-place money - $18,750.

1980 - Howard Twitty wins PGA Tour Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open; first-place money - $54,000.

1986 - Pat Bradley wins LPGA Tour major du Maurier Classic; first-place money - $52,500.

1986 - Ben Crenshaw wins PGA Tour Buick Open; first-place money - $90,000.

1986 - Bruce Crampton wins Senior PGA Tour MONY Syracuse Senior’s Pro Golf Classic; first-place money - $30,000.

1997 - Tammie Green wins LPGA Tour Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; first-place money - $90,000.
1997 - Stewart Cink wins PGA Tour Canon Greater Hartford Open; first-place money - $270,000.
1997 - Dave Stockton wins Senior PGA Tour Franklin Quest Senior Golf Championship; first-place money - $150,000.

2003 - Juli Inkster wins LPGA Tour Evian Masters; first-place money - $315,000.

2003 - Peter Jacobsen wins PGA Tour Greater Hartford Open; first-place money - $720,000.

2003 - Tom Watson wins PGA Champions Tour major Senior British Open Championship; first-place money - $255,730.

2008 - Helen Alfredsson wins LPGA Tour Evian Masters; first-place money - $487,500.

2008 - Chez Reavie wins PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open; first-place money - $900,000.

2008 - Bruce Vaughan wins PGA Champions Tour major Senior British Open Championship; first-place money - $315,600.

Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Rams OT Alex Barron, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA PK Shaun Suisham, May 18 (to Browns); Cut OG-C Cory Procter, May 17; Traded LB Bobby Carpenter to Rams, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); RFA C Duke Preston (retired), May 8; Cut OT Flozell Adams and S Ken Hamlin, April 2.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Miles Austin, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA S Gerald Sensabaugh, May 27 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OG Montrae Holland, April 27 (two years); RFA WR Sam Hurd, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Pat Watkins, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Stephen Bowen, April 9 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Junior Siavii, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jason Hatcher, April 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Pat McQuistan, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Marcus Spears, April 6 (one year, $1.2 million); CB Cletis Gordon, March 4.

New York Giants

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Titans UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks S Deon Grant, April 1 (one year); Ex-Colts QB Jim Sorgi, March 9 (one year); Ex-Cardinals S Antrel Rolle, March 5 (five years, $37 million, $15 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (to Lions); P Jeff Feagles (retired), April 28; Non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (to Rams); Non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (to Rams); UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (to Rams); UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (to 49ers); Cut S Aaron Rouse, March 6; Cut ILB Antonio Pierce, Feb. 12.

Key re-signings: RFA DT Barry Cofield, May 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Derek Hagan, May 11 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Gerris Wilkinson, April 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA WR Domenik Hixon, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Sinorice Moss, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Guy Whimper, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Kevin Boothe, April 1 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Dave Tollefson, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million).

Philadelphia Eagles

UFAs: ILB Jeremiah Trotter, OLB Tracy White.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Lions OLB Ernie Sims, April 19 (Eagles sent 2010 fifth-round draft pick to Broncos as part of three-team trade); Traded for Browns LB Alex Hall, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Ex-Saints RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Traded for Seahawks DE Darryl Tapp, March 16 (Seahawks get DE Chris Clemons and 2010 fourth-round draft pick; Eagles subsequently signed Tapp to a three-year, $9 million contract extension); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 12 (one year); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (two years).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (to Browns); Traded QB Donovan McNabb to Redskins, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Traded CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong to Browns, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (to Titans); Cut WR Kevin Curtis, March 18; Cut DE Darren Howard, March 18; Cut OT Shawn Andrews, March 17; Traded DE Chris Clemons to Seahawks, March 16; UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (to Buccaneers); Traded WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (to Buccaneers; Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Brian Westbrook, March 5; Cut LB Will Witherspoon, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA P Sav Rocca, April 22 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OG Max Jean-Gilles, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Omar Gaither, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA CB Ellis Hobbs, March 30 (one year, $2.8 million); RFA OG-C Nick Cole, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Akeem Jordan, March 22 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA WR Jason Avant, March 8 (five years, $18 million, $8 million guaranteed); RFA FB Leonard Weaver, March 5 (three years, $10 million).

Washington Redskins

UFAs: LS Ethan Albright, OT Levi Jones, P Hunter Smith, DE Renaldo Wynn, TE Todd Yoder.

RFAs: CB Carlos Rogers.

Key arrivals: Traded for Saints OT Jammal Brown, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Browns UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9; Ex-Broncos UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17; Ex-Bills UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7; Ex-Chiefs UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29; WR Joey Galloway, April 28; Traded for Rams DT Adam Carriker, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); DT Howard Green, April 19; RB Ryan Torain, April 19; WR Roydell Williams, April 19; Traded for Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Steelers UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (one year, up to $3.1 million with incentives); Ex-Lions CB Phillip Buchanon, March 29 (one year, $1.5 million); Ex-Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell, March 23; Ex-Texans UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (three years, up to $12 million); Ex-Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu. March 10 (two years, $7 million); Ex-Vikings UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6.

Key departures: Cut DT Anthony Montgomery, May 3; Traded QB Jason Campbell to Raiders, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (to Seahawks); OT Chris Samuels (retired), March 4; Cut RB Ladell Betts, March 4; Cut QB Todd Collins, March 4; Cut RB Rock Cartwright, March 4; Cut DT Cornelius Griffin, March 4; Cut WR Antwaan Randle El, March 4; Cut CB Fred Smoot, March 4; Cut OG Randy Thomas, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Rocky McIntosh, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Reed Doughty, May 26 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Kedric Golston, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Stephon Heyer, April 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB-DE Chris Wilson, March 25 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Will Montgomery, March 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA C Casey Rabach, March 8 (three years, $12.3 million); RFA DT Lorenzo Alexander, March 5 (three years); UFA DE Phillip Daniels, March 5 (two years, $2.2 million); UFA OT Mike Williams, March 5.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

UFAs: DT Dusty Dvoracek (not tendered), OLB Darrell McClover, DE Adewale Ogunleye, RB Adrian Peterson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars LB Brian Iwuh, May 24; Traded for Panthers S Chris Harris, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (two years); Ex-Panthers UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (six years, up to $91.5 million, $42 million guaranteed); Ex-Vikings UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (four years, $12.5 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (five years, up to $17 million, $6 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded S Kevin Payne to Rams, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Traded OLB Jamar Williams to Panthers, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Cut DE Alex Brown, April 1; Cut CB Nathan Vasher, March 17; Cut FB Jason McKie, March 16; Cut RB Kevin Jones, March 9; Cut OT Orlando Pace, March 1.

Key re-signings: RFA S Danieal Manning, May 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Mark Anderson, April 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Nick Roach, April 19 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, April 12 (one year); RFA S Josh Bullocks, March 11 (one year, $1.2 million).

Detroit Lions

UFAs: OT Damion Cook, CB Anthony Henry, OLB Cody Spencer (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (two years); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (one year); Traded for Broncos TE Tony Scheffler, April 19 (Lions sent OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles in three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded for Seahawks OG Rob Sims, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (two years); Ex-Panthers LB Landon Johnson, March 19 (one year); Traded for 49ers QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (Niners get 2011 seventh-round draft pick; Lions subsequently signed Hill to one-year contract extension through 2011); Traded for Falcons CB Chris Houston, March 8 (Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); Ex-Rams non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8; Ex-Titans UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (four years, $26 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (five years, $25 million, $11 million guaranteed); LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 18; RB DeDe Dorsey, Feb. 9.

Key departures: UFA QB Patrick Ramsey, July 28 (to Saints); Cut S Daniel Bullocks, July 8; UFA QB Daunte Culpepper, June 7 (to UFL); UFA CB William James, May 6 (to 49ers); Cut CB DeAngelo Smith, April 26; Traded OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles, April 19 (Lions get Broncos TE Tony Scheffler and Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick as part of three-team trade); Cut CB Kevin Hobbs, April 16; Cut OL Daniel Loper, April 15; TE Casey FitzSimmons (retired), April 14; UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (to Steelers); Cut DE Dewayne White, March 8; Cut CB Phillip Buchanon, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA C Dylan Gandy, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); DE Jared DeVries, April 12 (one year, $1.7 million; was previously cut by Lions Feb. 23); RFA S Ko Simpson, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Daniel Loper, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Manny Ramirez, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA DE Jason Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Kevin Hobbs, March 18 (one year); UFA S Marquand Manuel, March 16 (one year, $805,000); Non-tendered RFA DE Copeland Bryan, March 16; UFA TE Will Heller, March 8 (three years); UFA ILB Vinny Ciurciu, March 5 (one year); UFA OT Jon Jansen, March 5 (one year, $860,000).

Green Bay Packers

UFAs: P Jeremy Kapinos (not tendered), RB DeShawn Wynn (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals:

Key departures: Cut OLB Jeremy Thompson, April 26; UFA OLB Aaron Kampman, March 7 (to Jaguars); Cut DE Mike Montgomery, March 6; Cut S Matt Giordano, March 6.

Key re-signings: RFA S Atari Bigby, July 27 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Tramon Williams, June 16 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DE Johnny Jolly, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Daryn Colledge, May 10 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB John Kuhn, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA C Jason Spitz, April 5 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB-RS Will Blackmon, March 17 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA OT Mark Tauscher (two years); FFA NT Ryan Pickett, March 12 (four years, $25 million, $10 million in first year); RFA S Nick Collins, March 9 (one year, $3.3 million; subsequently signed three-year extension worth additional $23.4 million, with $14 million in first year, March 12); UFA OT Chad Clifton, March 5 (three years, to up $19.4 million, $7.5 million guaranteed).

Minnesota Vikings

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans RB Ryan Moats, June 15; Ex-Jets CB Lito Sheppard, April 21 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Packers DE Mike Montgomery, March 29 (one year); Ex-Panthers non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (to 49ers); UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6 (to Redskins); UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (to Bears).

Key re-signings: RFA DE Ray Edwards, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA QB Tarvaris Jackson, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA FB Naufahu Tahi, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Ryan Cook, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Fred Evans, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Frampton, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DT Jimmy Kennedy, March 13 (two years, $6 million); UFA CB Benny Sapp, March 9 (two years); WR Greg Lewis, Feb. 28 (one year).

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

UFAs: WR Marty Booker, S Jamaal Fudge (not tendered), ILB Tony Gilbert, CB Antoine Harris (not tendered), RB Verron Haynes.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (six years, $57 million, $25.5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut CB Tye Hill, March 16; Traded CB Chris Houston, March 8 (to Lions; Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); LS Mike Schneck (retired), March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Jerious Norwood, April 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Michael Koenen, April 22 (one year, $2.7 million); RFA RB Jason Snelling, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OT Tyson Clabo, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Harvey Dahl, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OL Quinn Ojinnaka, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA LS Joe Zelenka, March 8; UFA QB Chris Redman, March 5 (two years, $5.6 million); CB Brian Williams, March 4; WR Brian Finneran, Feb. 11.

Carolina Panthers

UFAs: QB Josh ­McCown, DT Hollis Thomas.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Bears OLB Jamar Williams, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12; Ex-Jets WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (two years, $1.7 million); DT Ed Johnson, Feb. 17.

Key departures: UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (to Buccaneers); UFA WR Muhsin Muhammad (retired), June 10; Non-tendered RFA S Quinton Teal, April 28 (to Seahawks); Traded S Chris Harris to Bears, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (to Lions); Non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8 (to Vikings); Cut FB Brad Hoover, March 8; UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (to Rams); UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (to Bears); Cut QB Jake Delhomme, March 5; Cut LB Na'il Diggs, March 5; Cut LB Landon Johnson, March 5; Cut DT Maake Kemoeatu, March 5; Cut DT Damione Lewis, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Thomas Davis, June 8 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA CB Richard Marshall, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB James Anderson, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Louis Leonard, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA TE Jeff King, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Tank Tyler, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DE Tyler Brayton, March 17 (three years); RFA QB Matt Moore, March 11 (one year, $3 million).

New Orleans Saints

UFAs: QB Mark Brunell, TE Dan Campbell, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, TE Billy Miller, DE Paul Spicer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA QB Patrick Ramsey, July 28; Ex-Bears FB Jason McKie, May 24 (one year); Ex-Jaguars non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (one year); Ex-Buccaneers UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Bears DE Alex Brown, April 7 (two years, $5.5 million).

Key departures: Traded OT Jammal Brown to Redskins, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round pick); Non-tendered RFA FB Kyle Eckel, June 4 (to Broncos); RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (to Eagles); UFA OLB Scott Fujita, March 7 (to Browns); Cut DE Charles Grant, March 5; Cut OG Jamar Nesbit, March 4; Cut OLB Mark Simoneau, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Lance Moore, June 18 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Roman Harper, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA RB Pierre Thomas, June 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Jahri Evans, May 5 (seven years, $56.7 million); UFA S Darren Sharper, May 3 (one year); RFA WR-RS Courtney Roby, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA ILB Marvin Mitchell, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Usama Young, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Chris Reis, April 14 (one year, $1 million); RFA TE David Thomas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jermon Bushrod, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Remi Ayodele, April 13 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Zach Strief, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DE Anthony Hargrove, April 5 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jeff Charleston, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA LS Jason Kyle, March 11; UFA C Nick Leckey, March 6 (one year); UFA S Pierson Prioleau, March 6 (one year).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

UFAs: S Jermaine Phillips, FB Byron Storer (not tendered), OLB Rod Wilson (not tendered).

RFAs: OT Donald Penn.

Key arrivals: Ex-Panthers UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Eagles UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13; Traded for Eagles WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Cut LB Angelo Crowell, June 18; Cut WR Mark Bradley, June 16; Cut DT Chris Hovan, FB B.J. Askew and OG Arron Sears, April 26; Traded QB Byron Leftwich to Steelers, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (to Saints); Non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (to Seahawks); UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (to Bengals); UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (to Steelers); Cut CB Torrie Cox, March 4; Cut P Josh Bidwell, March 4; Cut P Dirk Johnson, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Cadillac Williams, May 12 (one year, $2.3 million); RFA OT Jeremy Trueblood, May 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Barrett Ruud, April 21 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA WR Maurice Stovall, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million).

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

UFAs: DE Jason Banks (not tendered), CB Ralph Brown, OT Mike Gandy, FB Justin Green (not tendered), FB Dan Kreider, OLB Chike Okeafor, QB Brian St. Pierre.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jets OG Alan Faneca, April 27 (one year, $2.5 million); Ex-Jets UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (two years, $3.5 million); Ex-Dolphins OLB Joey Porter, March 19 (three years, $17.5 million); Ex-Browns QB Derek Anderson, March 17 (two years, $7.3 million, $3.3 million guaranteed); Ex-Rams UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (three years); Ex-Browns UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (three years, $9 million); Traded for Jets S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Traded CB Bryant McFadden to Steelers, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (to Texans); UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29 (to Seahawks); Non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11 (to Chiefs); Traded WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (to Ravens; Cardinals get third- and fourth-round draft picks in 2010, also send fifth-round draft pick in 2010 to Baltimore); UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (to Dolphins); Cut S Antrel Rolle, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OG Deuce Lutui, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA DT Bryan Robinson, April 28 (one year); UFA S Matt Ware, March 31 (one year); RFA WR Steve Breaston, March 29 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA C Lyle Sendlein, March 29 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Gabe Watson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA LB Monty Beisel, March 29 (one year); RFA TE Ben Patrick, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA C Ben Claxton, March 12 (one year); UFA OL Jeremy Bridges, March 11 (three years, $4.9 million); Non-tendered RFA TE Stephen Spach, March 10 (one year); UFA TE Anthony Becht, March 10 (one year, $950,000).

St. Louis Rams

UFAs: CB Eric Bassey (not tendered), RB Samkon Gado (not tendered), S Clinton Hart, DE Leonard Little, LS Ryan Neill (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan, June 9; Traded for Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); Traded for Bears S Kevin Payne, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers LB Na'il Diggs, April 7 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (one year, $470,000); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (one year, $620,000); Ex-Browns UFA C Hank Fraley, March 14 (three years, $3 million); Ex-Giants UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (three years, $11.3 million); Ex-Panthers UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (two years, $6 million).

Key departures: UFA TE Randy McMichael, June 3 (to Chargers); Traded OT Alex Barron to Cowboys, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter); Traded DT Adam Carriker to Redskins, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15 (to Raiders); Cut QB Marc Bulger, April 5; UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (to Cardinals); Non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: Non-tendered RFA S O.J. Atogwe, June 23 (five years, $32 million); RFA DT Clifton Ryan, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA DT Gary Gibson, April 19 (one year); RFA DE Victor Adeyanju, March 30 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA DE James Hall, March 22 (three years, $8.3 million); UFA LS Chris Massey, March 18 (four years, $4.4 million); Non-tendered RFA OG Mark Setterstrom, March 16 (one year, $560,000); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Fells, March 10 (one year, $745,000); RFA S Craig Dahl, March 5 (three years, $3.6 million).

San Francisco 49ers

UFAs: NT Aubrayo Franklin (franchised), S Mark Roman, P Ricky Schmitt (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA CB William James, May 6 (one year, $755,000); OLB Travis LaBoy, April 20 (one year, $1.6 million); Traded for Dolphins WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Vikings non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (one year); Ex-Giants UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (two years, $6.3 million, $2 million signing bonus).

Key departures: UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (to Lions); UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (to Ravens); Traded QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (to Lions; Niners get 2011 seventh-round pick); UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (to Steelers); UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (to Browns).

Key re-signings: RFA OG David Baas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Ahmad Brooks, April 2 (two years, $4.2 million, $1.9 million signing bonus); UFA OT Barry Sims, March 22 (one year, up to $2.1 million); ILB Matt Wilhelm, March 4.

Seattle Seahawks

UFAs: OT Brandon Frye (not tendered), LS Kevin Houser, OLB D.D. Lewis, CB Ken Lucas, OT Damion McIntosh, LS Jeff Robinson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers S Kevin Ellison, June 29; Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Titans RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); Traded for Jets RB Leon Washington, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Broncos UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (one year); Ex-Titans WR Mike Williams, April 16; Ex-Cardinals UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29; Ex-Redskins non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (one year); Traded for Chargers RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick; Seahawks subsequently signed Whitehurst to a two-year contract worth up to $10 million); Ex-Buccaneers non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Eagles DE Chris Clemons, March 16 (Eagles get DE Darryl Tapp; Seahawks also receive Eagles' 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Patriots TE Chris Baker, March 13 (two years, $4.8 million).

Key departures: UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16 (to Texans); Cut RB LenDale White, May 28; OT Walter Jones (retired), April 29; DE Patrick Kerney (retired), April 13; Cut RB Xavier Omon and TE John Owens, April 6; Traded OG Rob Sims to Lions, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (to Ravens); Traded DE Darryl Tapp to Eagles, March 16; Cut S Deon Grant, March 15; Traded QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (to Browns; Seahawks get conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2011); UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: UFA S Lawyer Milloy, April 30 (one year); RFA C Chris Spencer, April 15 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Ben Obomanu, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); FFA PK Olindo Mare, March 10 (one year, $2.8 million).

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Training camp starts July 31st in Berea, Ohio for the Cleveland Browns. This will mark the first season in the Mike Holmgren era.

Although Holmgren isn't going to be the coach, he's been given the keys to the organization with one goal.

To win.

Winning is something Browns fans aren't accustomed to, since returning to the league in 1999. The Browns have had two winning seasons and only one playoff appearance since their return. 

Last season, under coach Eric Mangini's first year as coach, the Browns started off a dreadful 1-11 and then something amazing happened. They won the last four games. After competing for the worst record in the league, the Browns bought into Mangini's system and finished the season on a strong note. Those four games included a victory over hated rival, Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Browns fans had a reason to be optimistic going into the offseason and that optimism continued when Mike Holmgren was hired as team president. Holmgren decided to keep the coaching staff and hired former Eagles GM Tom Heckert to fill the same roll with the Browns.

Once the front office staff was in place, it was time to work on the roster. 

It is well documented that Holmgren believes that quarterback is the most important position on the team and for good reason. Obviously he didn't like what he saw in Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, so they were removed from the team.

Brought in were veterans Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace.

Delhomme is expected to be the starter, even though he's coming off a much talked about horrible season. The Browns are counting on him to bounce back while Seneca is there to back him up. 

The Browns continued improving in free agency by adding linebacker Scott Fujita. Fujita was the defensive captain of the Super Bowl winning New Orleans Saints and brings a lot of talent and leadership to a growing Cleveland defense. 

They also added another former Super Bowl champion, tight end Ben Watson. Watson, who caught five touchdowns last year for the Patriots, will come in and start at a position that was a big question mark last season for the Browns. 

The Browns added another big name veteran when they traded for CB Sheldon Brown. Coming over from the Eagles, Brown had one of the best seasons of his career last year. His five interceptions in '09 were the highest in his career. 

The secondary was the weakest spot on the Browns defense last season. But Brown will join rising star Eric Wright and 7th overall draft pick Joe Haden. 

Speaking of the draft, the Browns had two picks in the 2nd round. They were used on S TJ Ward (38th overall) and RB Montario Hardesty (59th overall). 

Some thought that Ward was a reach in the early second round, but GM Tom Heckert loved his ability. Ward is known for his mind-numbing blows, but is also considered a liability in coverage. The Browns worked Ward out during his private workouts and saw that he had the athletic ability to cover in the NFL.

When the Browns moved into the 2nd round and drafted Montario Hardesty it came as a big surprise. Mostly because running back Jerome Harrison was the main reason the Browns were able to win the last four games of the season. 

But the Browns didn't think Harrison, who stands 5'9 and weighs 205 lbs, could last throughout a 16 game season. So they drafted Hardesty, who ran for 1,345 yards and 13 touchdowns at Tennessee last year. 

With the additions of rookies Joe Haden, TJ Ward and Montario Hardesty along with veterans Jake Delhomme, Sheldon Brown, Scott Fujita and Ben Watson, the Browns roster should be much more talented.

And hopefully more successful. 

Kathy Bissell

Don’t you just love speculation?  Especially when it comes to US Ryder Cup selections. 

Just to refresh your memory, our US Captain gets four picks these days, thanks to Paul Azinger’s insistence.  The selections are based on “what have you done for me lately,” otherwise known as this year’s money list. There are double points for majors plus leftover points from 2009 majors.    

Right now the top eight, in order, are Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar and Tiger Woods. A formidable group.  If there’s any slippage by Woods or Kuchar, the next four on the list are Hunter Mahan, Jeff Overton, Ricky Barnes and Ben Crane.  

Who would you pick of the next eight or so players?

Hunter Mahan has won on the PGA Tour and has Ryder Cup experience. He went 2-0-3 in 2009 for 3 ½ points, the most of any US player.  You can bet he gets picked if he doesn’t rise in the points.   

Jeff Overton has not yet won a PGA Tour event, and that makes him unlikely as a choice. 

The next two are Ricky Barnes and Ben Crane.  Barnes won a US Amateur, the epitome of match play, but it has taken him several seasons to manage his swing to stay on the PGA Tour.     He’s now 58^th on the World Rankings, up from 194^th last year, so something is working for him other than looking like John Travolta.

Corey Pavin at his golf best was a brash, prickly, gutsy fighter of a guy.  He’s Raymond Floyd in a smaller body.  One would think Pavin will go for fearless players.  That may mean bypassing Crane, who doesn’t like to see who he is paired with because he “looks up to so many guys.”  At the Ryder Cup, you don’t want to look up to other players.  You want to look down on the other team, even if you are five foot four.   However, Crane, with one victory, could potentially slow play Padraig Harrington to a match victory.   

With three weeks left in the points gathering, expect the drama and guessing to build.

Overton and Crane have a chance to make the team on points.   Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has a chance to drop down, depending on how he plays at Bridgestone and the PGA Championship.   

In the important 13^th through 16^th places we have Stewart Cink, Nick Watney, newcomer Rickie Fowler, and Bubba Watson. Cink, lest we forget, is the 2009 British Open champ.

Watney is a student of Butch Harmon, with two victory notches on his belt, although his form of late is not as good as it was last season.  

Fowler, while short on experience compared to all the rest, climbed his way into the 15^th spot in a single season.  Everybody compares him to Lanny Wadkins, and that can’t be a bad thing for a golfer.  You just get the feeling he will chew a guy’s leg off to get a point.

In the 16^th slot is Bubba Watson, who recently won at Travelers, and afterward he started talking about how important it would be to play for his country.

Faced with a team of five lock veterans with the probable lock of Woods, Pavin definitely has three mystery picks if Woods doesn’t make it on points and four if he does.  There’s no way he leaves Woods off the team unless Woods asks to be left off.  As Paul Azinger said, you always want the best player in the world on your team. 

After that, no one knows what method Pavin will use.  Some captains have just gone down the points list for the next players.  Some, like Azinger, have asked those who already made the team for input.   That way everyone’s invested in the choices.

Pavin would be taking a chance on non-winners if he selected Barnes, Overton or Fowler. They are unproven, and he will already have three Ryder Cup rookies in Lucas Glover, Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar.  Kuchar, in 7^th , could get bumped with great play by someone just behind him on the list, and that could change the whole order of things.   

For certain, Stewart Cink gets a nod, and so does Hunter Mahan. Pavin then has two remaining choices, assuming Woods makes it on points.  

Does he dare go with untested Ben Crane or Jeff Overton?  With his legacy riding on it, Pavin will have to know something that the rest of us don’t.  In the end, it may come down to personal relationships.  Who does Pavin like and believe in his heart can go the distance.

Don’t you wish you could get inside Pavin’s head for a little while?    

Who would I pick today:   Stewart Cink, Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, and I might go farther down the list to Ryan Moore who won everything in the world at match play as an amateur. 

Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Terrell Owens, July 27 (to Bengals); UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT Montavious Stanley, July 25; Ex-Jets UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: DT Jason Ferguson (retired), July 15; Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (to Dolphins); Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DT Howard Green, April 19 (to Redskins); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); UFA WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (to Panthers); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks CB Travis Fisher, May 17; Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Terrell Owens, July 27 (one year, up to $4 million); CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); Ex-Lions RB Cedric Peerman, April 27; PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins); UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (to Falcons).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Hayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (to Giants); Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, July 22 (six years, $61.5 million, $43.2 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Rams OT Alex Barron, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA PK Shaun Suisham, May 18 (to Browns); Cut OG-C Cory Procter, May 17; Traded LB Bobby Carpenter to Rams, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); RFA C Duke Preston (retired), May 8; Cut OT Flozell Adams and S Ken Hamlin, April 2.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Miles Austin, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA S Gerald Sensabaugh, May 27 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OG Montrae Holland, April 27 (two years); RFA WR Sam Hurd, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Pat Watkins, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Stephen Bowen, April 9 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Junior Siavii, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jason Hatcher, April 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Pat McQuistan, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Marcus Spears, April 6 (one year, $1.2 million); CB Cletis Gordon, March 4.

New York Giants

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Titans UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks S Deon Grant, April 1 (one year); Ex-Colts QB Jim Sorgi, March 9 (one year); Ex-Cardinals S Antrel Rolle, March 5 (five years, $37 million, $15 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (to Lions); P Jeff Feagles (retired), April 28; Non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (to Rams); Non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (to Rams); UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (to Rams); UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (to 49ers); Cut S Aaron Rouse, March 6; Cut ILB Antonio Pierce, Feb. 12.

Key re-signings: RFA DT Barry Cofield, May 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Derek Hagan, May 11 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Gerris Wilkinson, April 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA WR Domenik Hixon, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Sinorice Moss, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Guy Whimper, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Kevin Boothe, April 1 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Dave Tollefson, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million).

Philadelphia Eagles

UFAs: ILB Jeremiah Trotter, OLB Tracy White.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Lions OLB Ernie Sims, April 19 (Eagles sent 2010 fifth-round draft pick to Broncos as part of three-team trade); Traded for Browns LB Alex Hall, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Ex-Saints RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Traded for Seahawks DE Darryl Tapp, March 16 (Seahawks get DE Chris Clemons and 2010 fourth-round draft pick; Eagles subsequently signed Tapp to a three-year, $9 million contract extension); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 12 (one year); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (two years).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (to Browns); Traded QB Donovan McNabb to Redskins, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Traded CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong to Browns, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (to Titans); Cut WR Kevin Curtis, March 18; Cut DE Darren Howard, March 18; Cut OT Shawn Andrews, March 17; Traded DE Chris Clemons to Seahawks, March 16; UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (to Buccaneers); Traded WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (to Buccaneers; Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Brian Westbrook, March 5; Cut LB Will Witherspoon, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA P Sav Rocca, April 22 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OG Max Jean-Gilles, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Omar Gaither, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA CB Ellis Hobbs, March 30 (one year, $2.8 million); RFA OG-C Nick Cole, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Akeem Jordan, March 22 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA WR Jason Avant, March 8 (five years, $18 million, $8 million guaranteed); RFA FB Leonard Weaver, March 5 (three years, $10 million).

Washington Redskins

UFAs: LS Ethan Albright, OT Levi Jones, P Hunter Smith, DE Renaldo Wynn, TE Todd Yoder.

RFAs: CB Carlos Rogers.

Key arrivals: Traded for Saints OT Jammal Brown, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Browns UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9; Ex-Broncos UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17; Ex-Bills UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7; Ex-Chiefs UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29; WR Joey Galloway, April 28; Traded for Rams DT Adam Carriker, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); DT Howard Green, April 19; RB Ryan Torain, April 19; WR Roydell Williams, April 19; Traded for Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Steelers UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (one year, up to $3.1 million with incentives); Ex-Lions CB Phillip Buchanon, March 29 (one year, $1.5 million); Ex-Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell, March 23; Ex-Texans UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (three years, up to $12 million); Ex-Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu. March 10 (two years, $7 million); Ex-Vikings UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6.

Key departures: Cut DT Anthony Montgomery, May 3; Traded QB Jason Campbell to Raiders, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (to Seahawks); OT Chris Samuels (retired), March 4; Cut RB Ladell Betts, March 4; Cut QB Todd Collins, March 4; Cut RB Rock Cartwright, March 4; Cut DT Cornelius Griffin, March 4; Cut WR Antwaan Randle El, March 4; Cut CB Fred Smoot, March 4; Cut OG Randy Thomas, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Rocky McIntosh, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Reed Doughty, May 26 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Kedric Golston, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Stephon Heyer, April 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB-DE Chris Wilson, March 25 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Will Montgomery, March 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA C Casey Rabach, March 8 (three years, $12.3 million); RFA DT Lorenzo Alexander, March 5 (three years); UFA DE Phillip Daniels, March 5 (two years, $2.2 million); UFA OT Mike Williams, March 5.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

UFAs: DT Dusty Dvoracek (not tendered), OLB Darrell McClover, DE Adewale Ogunleye, RB Adrian Peterson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars LB Brian Iwuh, May 24; Traded for Panthers S Chris Harris, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (two years); Ex-Panthers UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (six years, up to $91.5 million, $42 million guaranteed); Ex-Vikings UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (four years, $12.5 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (five years, up to $17 million, $6 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded S Kevin Payne to Rams, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Traded OLB Jamar Williams to Panthers, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Cut DE Alex Brown, April 1; Cut CB Nathan Vasher, March 17; Cut FB Jason McKie, March 16; Cut RB Kevin Jones, March 9; Cut OT Orlando Pace, March 1.

Key re-signings: RFA S Danieal Manning, May 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Mark Anderson, April 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Nick Roach, April 19 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, April 12 (one year); RFA S Josh Bullocks, March 11 (one year, $1.2 million).

Detroit Lions

UFAs: OT Damion Cook, CB Anthony Henry, QB Patrick Ramsey, OLB Cody Spencer (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (two years); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (one year); Traded for Broncos TE Tony Scheffler, April 19 (Lions sent OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles in three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded for Seahawks OG Rob Sims, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (two years); Ex-Panthers LB Landon Johnson, March 19 (one year); Traded for 49ers QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (Niners get 2011 seventh-round draft pick; Lions subsequently signed Hill to one-year contract extension through 2011); Traded for Falcons CB Chris Houston, March 8 (Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); Ex-Rams non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8; Ex-Titans UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (four years, $26 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (five years, $25 million, $11 million guaranteed); LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 18; RB DeDe Dorsey, Feb. 9.

Key departures: Cut S Daniel Bullocks, July 8; UFA QB Daunte Culpepper, June 7 (to UFL); UFA CB William James, May 6 (to 49ers); Cut CB DeAngelo Smith, April 26; Traded OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles, April 19 (Lions get Broncos TE Tony Scheffler and Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick as part of three-team trade); Cut CB Kevin Hobbs, April 16; Cut OL Daniel Loper, April 15; TE Casey FitzSimmons (retired), April 14; UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (to Steelers); Cut DE Dewayne White, March 8; Cut CB Phillip Buchanon, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA C Dylan Gandy, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); DE Jared DeVries, April 12 (one year, $1.7 million; was previously cut by Lions Feb. 23); RFA S Ko Simpson, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Daniel Loper, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Manny Ramirez, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA DE Jason Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Kevin Hobbs, March 18 (one year); UFA S Marquand Manuel, March 16 (one year, $805,000); Non-tendered RFA DE Copeland Bryan, March 16; UFA TE Will Heller, March 8 (three years); UFA ILB Vinny Ciurciu, March 5 (one year); UFA OT Jon Jansen, March 5 (one year, $860,000).

Green Bay Packers

UFAs: P Jeremy Kapinos (not tendered), RB DeShawn Wynn (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals:

Key departures: Cut OLB Jeremy Thompson, April 26; UFA OLB Aaron Kampman, March 7 (to Jaguars); Cut DE Mike Montgomery, March 6; Cut S Matt Giordano, March 6.

Key re-signings: RFA S Atari Bigby, July 27 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Tramon Williams, June 16 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DE Johnny Jolly, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Daryn Colledge, May 10 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB John Kuhn, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA C Jason Spitz, April 5 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB-RS Will Blackmon, March 17 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA OT Mark Tauscher (two years); FFA NT Ryan Pickett, March 12 (four years, $25 million, $10 million in first year); RFA S Nick Collins, March 9 (one year, $3.3 million; subsequently signed three-year extension worth additional $23.4 million, with $14 million in first year, March 12); UFA OT Chad Clifton, March 5 (three years, to up $19.4 million, $7.5 million guaranteed).

Minnesota Vikings

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans RB Ryan Moats, June 15; Ex-Jets CB Lito Sheppard, April 21 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Packers DE Mike Montgomery, March 29 (one year); Ex-Panthers non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (to 49ers); UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6 (to Redskins); UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (to Bears).

Key re-signings: RFA DE Ray Edwards, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA QB Tarvaris Jackson, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA FB Naufahu Tahi, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Ryan Cook, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Fred Evans, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Frampton, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DT Jimmy Kennedy, March 13 (two years, $6 million); UFA CB Benny Sapp, March 9 (two years); WR Greg Lewis, Feb. 28 (one year).

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

UFAs: WR Marty Booker, S Jamaal Fudge (not tendered), ILB Tony Gilbert, CB Antoine Harris (not tendered), RB Verron Haynes.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (six years, $57 million, $25.5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut CB Tye Hill, March 16; Traded CB Chris Houston, March 8 (to Lions; Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); LS Mike Schneck (retired), March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Jerious Norwood, April 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Michael Koenen, April 22 (one year, $2.7 million); RFA RB Jason Snelling, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OT Tyson Clabo, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Harvey Dahl, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OL Quinn Ojinnaka, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA LS Joe Zelenka, March 8; UFA QB Chris Redman, March 5 (two years, $5.6 million); CB Brian Williams, March 4; WR Brian Finneran, Feb. 11.

Carolina Panthers

UFAs: QB Josh ­McCown, DT Hollis Thomas.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Bears OLB Jamar Williams, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12; Ex-Jets WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (two years, $1.7 million); DT Ed Johnson, Feb. 17.

Key departures: UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (to Buccaneers); UFA WR Muhsin Muhammad (retired), June 10; Non-tendered RFA S Quinton Teal, April 28 (to Seahawks); Traded S Chris Harris to Bears, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (to Lions); Non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8 (to Vikings); Cut FB Brad Hoover, March 8; UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (to Rams); UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (to Bears); Cut QB Jake Delhomme, March 5; Cut LB Na'il Diggs, March 5; Cut LB Landon Johnson, March 5; Cut DT Maake Kemoeatu, March 5; Cut DT Damione Lewis, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Thomas Davis, June 8 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA CB Richard Marshall, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB James Anderson, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Louis Leonard, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA TE Jeff King, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Tank Tyler, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DE Tyler Brayton, March 17 (three years); RFA QB Matt Moore, March 11 (one year, $3 million).

New Orleans Saints

UFAs: QB Mark Brunell, TE Dan Campbell, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, TE Billy Miller, DE Paul Spicer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bears FB Jason McKie, May 24 (one year); Ex-Jaguars non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (one year); Ex-Buccaneers UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Bears DE Alex Brown, April 7 (two years, $5.5 million).

Key departures: Traded OT Jammal Brown to Redskins, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round pick); Non-tendered RFA FB Kyle Eckel, June 4 (to Broncos); RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (to Eagles); UFA OLB Scott Fujita, March 7 (to Browns); Cut DE Charles Grant, March 5; Cut OG Jamar Nesbit, March 4; Cut OLB Mark Simoneau, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Lance Moore, June 18 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Roman Harper, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA RB Pierre Thomas, June 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Jahri Evans, May 5 (seven years, $56.7 million); UFA S Darren Sharper, May 3 (one year); RFA WR-RS Courtney Roby, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA ILB Marvin Mitchell, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Usama Young, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Chris Reis, April 14 (one year, $1 million); RFA TE David Thomas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jermon Bushrod, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Remi Ayodele, April 13 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Zach Strief, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DE Anthony Hargrove, April 5 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jeff Charleston, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA LS Jason Kyle, March 11; UFA C Nick Leckey, March 6 (one year); UFA S Pierson Prioleau, March 6 (one year).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

UFAs: S Jermaine Phillips, FB Byron Storer (not tendered), OLB Rod Wilson (not tendered).

RFAs: OT Donald Penn.

Key arrivals: Ex-Panthers UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Eagles UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13; Traded for Eagles WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Cut LB Angelo Crowell, June 18; Cut WR Mark Bradley, June 16; Cut DT Chris Hovan, FB B.J. Askew and OG Arron Sears, April 26; Traded QB Byron Leftwich to Steelers, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (to Saints); Non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (to Seahawks); UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (to Bengals); UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (to Steelers); Cut CB Torrie Cox, March 4; Cut P Josh Bidwell, March 4; Cut P Dirk Johnson, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Cadillac Williams, May 12 (one year, $2.3 million); RFA OT Jeremy Trueblood, May 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Barrett Ruud, April 21 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA WR Maurice Stovall, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million).

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

UFAs: DE Jason Banks (not tendered), CB Ralph Brown, OT Mike Gandy, FB Justin Green (not tendered), FB Dan Kreider, OLB Chike Okeafor, QB Brian St. Pierre.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jets OG Alan Faneca, April 27 (one year, $2.5 million); Ex-Jets UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (two years, $3.5 million); Ex-Dolphins OLB Joey Porter, March 19 (three years, $17.5 million); Ex-Browns QB Derek Anderson, March 17 (two years, $7.3 million, $3.3 million guaranteed); Ex-Rams UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (three years); Ex-Browns UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (three years, $9 million); Traded for Jets S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Traded CB Bryant McFadden to Steelers, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (to Texans); UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29 (to Seahawks); Non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11 (to Chiefs); Traded WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (to Ravens; Cardinals get third- and fourth-round draft picks in 2010, also send fifth-round draft pick in 2010 to Baltimore); UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (to Dolphins); Cut S Antrel Rolle, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OG Deuce Lutui, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA DT Bryan Robinson, April 28 (one year); UFA S Matt Ware, March 31 (one year); RFA WR Steve Breaston, March 29 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA C Lyle Sendlein, March 29 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Gabe Watson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA LB Monty Beisel, March 29 (one year); RFA TE Ben Patrick, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA C Ben Claxton, March 12 (one year); UFA OL Jeremy Bridges, March 11 (three years, $4.9 million); Non-tendered RFA TE Stephen Spach, March 10 (one year); UFA TE Anthony Becht, March 10 (one year, $950,000).

St. Louis Rams

UFAs: CB Eric Bassey (not tendered), RB Samkon Gado (not tendered), S Clinton Hart, DE Leonard Little, LS Ryan Neill (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan, June 9; Traded for Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); Traded for Bears S Kevin Payne, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers LB Na'il Diggs, April 7 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (one year, $470,000); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (one year, $620,000); Ex-Browns UFA C Hank Fraley, March 14 (three years, $3 million); Ex-Giants UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (three years, $11.3 million); Ex-Panthers UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (two years, $6 million).

Key departures: UFA TE Randy McMichael, June 3 (to Chargers); Traded OT Alex Barron to Cowboys, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter); Traded DT Adam Carriker to Redskins, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15 (to Raiders); Cut QB Marc Bulger, April 5; UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (to Cardinals); Non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: Non-tendered RFA S O.J. Atogwe, June 23 (five years, $32 million); RFA DT Clifton Ryan, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA DT Gary Gibson, April 19 (one year); RFA DE Victor Adeyanju, March 30 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA DE James Hall, March 22 (three years, $8.3 million); UFA LS Chris Massey, March 18 (four years, $4.4 million); Non-tendered RFA OG Mark Setterstrom, March 16 (one year, $560,000); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Fells, March 10 (one year, $745,000); RFA S Craig Dahl, March 5 (three years, $3.6 million).

San Francisco 49ers

UFAs: NT Aubrayo Franklin (franchised), S Mark Roman, P Ricky Schmitt (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA CB William James, May 6 (one year, $755,000); OLB Travis LaBoy, April 20 (one year, $1.6 million); Traded for Dolphins WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Vikings non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (one year); Ex-Giants UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (two years, $6.3 million, $2 million signing bonus).

Key departures: UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (to Lions); UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (to Ravens); Traded QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (to Lions; Niners get 2011 seventh-round pick); UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (to Steelers); UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (to Browns).

Key re-signings: RFA OG David Baas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Ahmad Brooks, April 2 (two years, $4.2 million, $1.9 million signing bonus); UFA OT Barry Sims, March 22 (one year, up to $2.1 million); ILB Matt Wilhelm, March 4.

Seattle Seahawks

UFAs: OT Brandon Frye (not tendered), LS Kevin Houser, OLB D.D. Lewis, CB Ken Lucas, OT Damion McIntosh, LS Jeff Robinson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers S Kevin Ellison, June 29; Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Titans RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); Traded for Jets RB Leon Washington, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Broncos UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (one year); Ex-Titans WR Mike Williams, April 16; Ex-Cardinals UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29; Ex-Redskins non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (one year); Traded for Chargers RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick; Seahawks subsequently signed Whitehurst to a two-year contract worth up to $10 million); Ex-Buccaneers non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Eagles DE Chris Clemons, March 16 (Eagles get DE Darryl Tapp; Seahawks also receive Eagles' 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Patriots TE Chris Baker, March 13 (two years, $4.8 million).

Key departures: UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16 (to Texans); Cut RB LenDale White, May 28; OT Walter Jones (retired), April 29; DE Patrick Kerney (retired), April 13; Cut RB Xavier Omon and TE John Owens, April 6; Traded OG Rob Sims to Lions, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (to Ravens); Traded DE Darryl Tapp to Eagles, March 16; Cut S Deon Grant, March 15; Traded QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (to Browns; Seahawks get conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2011); UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: UFA S Lawyer Milloy, April 30 (one year); RFA C Chris Spencer, April 15 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Ben Obomanu, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); FFA PK Olindo Mare, March 10 (one year, $2.8 million).

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The draft board below will be updated until the start of the regular season.

Quarterbacks   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. Aaron Rodgers / Packers 10
2. Drew Brees / Saints 10
3. Peyton Manning / Colts 7
4. Matt Schaub / Texans 7
5. Tony Romo / Cowboys 4
6. Tom Brady / Patriots 5
7. Philip Rivers / Chargers 10
8. Brett Favre / Vikings 4
9. Eli Manning / Giants 8
10. Joe Flacco / Ravens 8
11. Jay Cutler / Bears 8
12. Kevin Kolb / Eagles 8
13. Donovan McNabb / Redskins 9
14. Matt Ryan / Falcons 8
15. Carson Palmer / Bengals 6
16. Ben Roethlisberger / Steelers 5
17. Chad Henne / Dolphins 5
18. Matthew Stafford / Lions 7
19. Alex Smith / 49ers 9
20. Matt Cassel / Chiefs 4
21. David Garrard / Jaguars 9
22. Vince Young / Titans 9
23. Matt Leinart / Cardinals 6
24. Mark Sanchez / Jets 7
25. Matt Hasselbeck / Seahawks 5
26. Kyle Orton / Broncos 9
27. Jason Campbell / Raiders 10
28. Josh Freeman / Buccaneers 4
29. Matt Moore / Panthers 6
30. Jake Delhomme / Browns 8
31. Trent Edwards / Bills 6
32. Sam Bradford / Rams 9
33. Michael Vick / Eagles 8
34. Byron Leftwich / Steelers 5
35. Derek Anderson / Cardinals 6
36. A.J. Feeley / Rams 9
37. Charlie Whitehurst / Seahawks 5
38. Tarvaris Jackson / Vikings 4
39. Jimmy Clausen / Panthers 6
40. Brady Quinn / Broncos 9

Running backs   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. Chris Johnson / Titans 9
2. Adrian Peterson / Vikings 4
3. Maurice Jones-Drew / Jaguars 9
4. Ray Rice / Ravens 8
5. Michael Turner / Falcons 8
6. Frank Gore / 49ers 9
7. Steven Jackson / Rams 9
8. Rashard Mendenhall / Steelers 5
9. Cedric Benson / Bengals 6
10. DeAngelo Williams / Panthers 6
11. Ryan Grant / Packers 10
12. Shonn Greene / Jets 7
13. Ryan Mathews / Chargers 10
14. Beanie Wells / Cardinals 6
15. Jamaal Charles / Chiefs 4
16. Jonathan Stewart / Panthers 6
17. Pierre Thomas / Saints 10
18. Knowshon Moreno / Broncos 9
19. Ronnie Brown / Dolphins 5
20. Joseph Addai / Colts 7
21. Jahvid Best / Lions 7
22. Felix Jones / Cowboys 4
23. LeSean McCoy / Eagles 8
24. Matt Forté / Bears 8
25. Ahmad Bradshaw / Giants 8
26. Brandon Jacobs / Giants 8
27. Fred Jackson / Bills 6
28. Marion Barber / Cowboys 4
29. Ricky Williams / Dolphins 5
30. Montario Hardesty / Browns 8
31. Michael Bush / Raiders 10
32. Reggie Bush / Saints 10
33. C.J. Spiller / Bills 6
34. Cadillac Williams / Buccaneers 4
35. Thomas Jones / Chiefs 4
36. Justin Forsett / Seahawks 5
37. Jerome Harrison / Browns 8
38. Clinton Portis / Redskins 9
39. LaDainian Tomlinson / Jets 7
40. Arian Foster / Texans 7
41. Tim Hightower / Cardinals 6
42. Chester Taylor / Bears 8
43. Ben Tate / Texans 7
44. Laurence Maroney / Patriots 5
45. Willis McGahee / Ravens 8
46. Darren McFadden / Raiders 10
47. Darren Sproles / Chargers 10
48. Donald Brown / Colts 7
49. Steve Slaton / Texans 7
50. Leon Washington / Seahawks 5
51. Larry Johnson / Redskins 9
52. Mike Bell / Eagles 8
53. Marshawn Lynch / Bills 6
54. Correll Buckhalter / Broncos 9
55. Javon Ringer / Titans 9
56. Toby Gerhart / Vikings 4
57. Kevin Smith / Lions 7
58. Derrick Ward / Buccaneers 4
59. Julius Jones / Seahawks 5
60. Bernard Scott / Bengals 6
61. Brian Westbrook / free agent  
62. Fred Taylor / Patriots 5
63. Jerious Norwood / Falcons 8
64. Mewelde Moore / Steelers 5
65. Glen Coffee / 49ers 9
66. Rashad Jennings / Jaguars 9
67. Lynell Hamilton / Saints 10
68. Tashard Choice / Cowboys 4
69. Jason Snelling / Falcons 8
70. Sammy Morris / Patriots 5

   
Wide receivers   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. Andre Johnson / Texans 7
2. Randy Moss / Patriots 5
3. Reggie Wayne / Colts 7
4. Larry Fitzgerald / Cardinals 6
5. Calvin Johnson / Lions 7
6. Miles Austin / Cowboys 4
7. Brandon Marshall / Dolphins 5
8. Roddy White / Falcons 8
9. DeSean Jackson / Eagles 8
10. Sidney Rice / Vikings 4
11. Marques Colston / Saints 10
12. Greg Jennings / Packers 10
13. Steve Smith / Giants 8
14. Chad Ochocinco / Bengals 6
15. Steve Smith / Panthers 6
16. Hines Ward / Steelers 5
17. Anquan Boldin / Ravens 8
18. Mike Sims-Walker / Jaguars 9
19. Dwayne Bowe / Chiefs 4
20. Hakeem Nicks / Giants 8
21. Michael Crabtree / 49ers 9
22. Percy Harvin / Vikings 4
23. Jeremy Maclin / Eagles 8
24. Wes Welker / Patriots 5
25. Robert Meachem / Saints 10
26. Vincent Jackson / Chargers 10
27. Santana Moss / Redskins 9
28. Mike Wallace / Steelers 5
29. T.J. Houshmandzadeh / Seahawks 5
30. Malcom Floyd / Chargers 10
31. Donald Driver / Packers 10
32. Derrick Mason / Ravens 8
33. Pierre Garcon / Colts 7
34. Steve Breaston / Cardinals 6
35. Dez Bryant / Cowboys 4
36. Braylon Edwards / Jets 7
37. Lee Evans / Bills 6
38. Devin Aromashodu / Bears 8
39. Santonio Holmes / Jets 7
40. Kenny Britt / Titans 9
41. Devin Hester / Bears 8
42. Nate Burleson / Lions 7
43. Kevin Walter / Texans 7
44. Johnny Knox / Bears 8
45. Antonio Bryant / Bengals 6
46. Chris Chambers / Chiefs 4
47. Jerricho Cotchery / Jets 7
48. Mario Manningham / Giants 8
49. Austin Collie / Colts 7
50. Devin Thomas / Redskins 9
51. Bernard Berrian / Vikings 4
52. Roy Williams / Cowboys 4
53. Arrelious Benn / Buccaneers 4
54. Jabar Gaffney / Broncos 9
55. Eddie Royal / Broncos 9
56. Terrell Owens / free agent  
57. Golden Tate / Seahawks 5
58. Donnie Avery / Rams 9
59. Mohamed Massaquoi / Browns
60. James Jones / Packers 10
61. Early Doucet / Cardinals 6
62. Jacoby Jones / Texans 7
63. Davone Bess / Dolphins 5
64. Demaryius Thomas / Broncos 9
65. Devery Henderson / Saints 10
66. Louis Murphy / Raiders 10
67. Josh Morgan / 49ers 9
68. Nate Washington / Titans 9
69. Julian Edelman / Patriots 5
70. Anthony Gonzalez / Colts 7
71. Torry Holt / Patriots 5
72. Josh Cribbs / Browns 8
73. Laurent Robinson / Rams 9
74. Jason Avant / Eagles 8
75. Mike Williams / Buccaneers 4
76. Brandon LaFell / Panthers 6
77. Mike Thomas / Jaguars 9
78. Donté Stallworth / Ravens 8
79. Chaz Schilens / Raiders 10
80. Dexter McCluster / Chiefs 4

   
Tight ends   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. Dallas Clark / Colts 7
2. Antonio Gates / Chargers 10
3. Vernon Davis / 49ers 9
4. Jason Witten / Cowboys 4
5. Jermichael Finley / Packers 10
6. Brent Celek / Eagles 8
7. Tony Gonzalez / Falcons 8
8. Owen Daniels / Texans 7
9. Kellen Winslow / Buccaneers 4
10. Visanthe Shiancoe / Vikings 4
11. Chris Cooley / Redskins 9
12. Heath Miller / Steelers 5
13. Zach Miller / Raiders 10
14. John Carlson / Seahawks 5
15. Dustin Keller / Jets 7
16. Greg Olsen / Bears 8
17. Kevin Boss / Giants 8
18. Jeremy Shockey / Saints 10
19. Todd Heap / Ravens 8
20. Tony Scheffler / Lions 7
21. Fred Davis / Redskins 9
22. Benjamin Watson / Browns 8
23. Jermaine Gresham / Bengals 6
24. Marcedes Lewis / Jaguars 9
25. Bo Scaife / Titans 9
26. Brandon Pettigrew / Lions 7
27. Anthony Fasano / Dolphins 5
28. Rob Gronkowski / Patriots 5
29. Shawn Nelson / Bills 6
30. Tony Moeaki / Chiefs 4

   
Placekickers   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. Nate Kaeding / Chargers 10
2. Stephen Gostkowski / Patriots 5
3. David Akers / Eagles 8
4. Ryan Longwell / Vikings 4
5. Garrett Hartley / Saints 10
6. Mason Crosby / Packers 10
7. Robbie Gould / Bears 8
8. Rob Bironas / Titans 9
9. Lawrence Tynes / Giants 8
10. Jay Feely / Cardinals 6
11. Texans PK 7
12. Dan Carpenter / Dolphins 5
13. Jeff Reed / Steelers 5
14. Sebastian Janikowski / Raiders 10
15. Matt Prater / Broncos 9
16. Shayne Graham / Ravens 8
17. Nick Folk / Jets 7
18. Adam Vinatieri / Colts 7
19. Ryan Succop / Chiefs 4
20. Joe Nedney / 49ers 9

   
Defenses/Special teams   
Rk. Player / Team Bye week

1. New York Jets 7
2. Minnesota Vikings 4
3. Baltimore Ravens 8
4. Philadelphia Eagles 8
5. Pittsburgh Steelers 5
6. Green Bay Packers 10
7. Dallas Cowboys 4
8. New Orleans Saints 10
9. San Francisco 49ers 9
10. Chicago Bears 8
11. San Diego Chargers 10
12. New England Patriots 5
13. Cincinnati Bengals 6
14. New York Giants 8
15. Miami Dolphins 5
16. Arizona Cardinals 6
17. Houston Texans 7
18. Indianapolis Colts 7
19. Tennessee Titans 9
20. Denver Broncos 9

Top 100 overall   
Rk. Pos / Player / Team  

1. RB Chris Johnson / Titans  
2. RB Adrian Peterson / Vikings  
3. RB Maurice Jones-Drew / Jaguars  
4. RB Ray Rice / Ravens  
5. RB Michael Turner / Falcons
6. RB Frank Gore / 49ers  
7. QB Aaron Rodgers / Packers  
8. WR Andre Johnson / Texans
9. RB Steven Jackson / Rams 
10. QB Drew Brees / Saints 
11. RB Rashard Mendenhall / Steelers 
12. RB Cedric Benson / Bengals
13. RB DeAngelo Williams / Panthers  
14. WR Randy Moss / Patriots  
15. QB Peyton Manning / Colts
16. RB Ryan Grant / Packers  
17. RB Shonn Greene / Jets 
18. WR Reggie Wayne / Colts
19. RB Ryan Mathews / Chargers 
20. WR Larry Fitzgerald / Cardinals  
21. WR Calvin Johnson / Lions  
22. WR Miles Austin / Cowboys  
23. RB Beanie Wells / Cardinals  
24. RB Jamaal Charles / Chiefs  
25. WR Brandon Marshall / Dolphins  
26. WR Roddy White / Falcons  
27. RB Jonathan Stewart / Panthers  
28. WR DeSean Jackson / Eagles  
29. QB Matt Schaub / Texans  
30. RB Pierre Thomas / Saints  
31. RB Knowshon Moreno / Broncos  
32. WR Sidney Rice / Vikings  
33. QB Tony Romo / Cowboys  
34. WR Marques Colston / Saints  
35. WR Greg Jennings / Packers  
36. QB Tom Brady / Patriots  
37. RB Ronnie Brown / Dolphins  
38. RB Joseph Addai / Colts  
39. TE Dallas Clark / Colts  
40. QB Philip Rivers / Chargers  
41. RB Jahvid Best / Lions  
42. TE Antonio Gates / Chargers  
43. WR Steve Smith / Giants 
44. RB Felix Jones / Cowboys
45. WR Chad Ochocinco / Bengals  
46. WR Steve Smith / Panthers
47. RB LeSean McCoy / Eagles 
48. WR Hines Ward / Steelers  
49. WR Anquan Boldin / Ravens  
50. TE Vernon Davis / 49ers
51. WR Mike Sims-Walker / Jaguars 
52. WR Dwayne Bowe / Chiefs  
53. WR Hakeem Nicks / Giants 
54. QB Brett Favre / Vikings 
55. RB Matt Forté / Bears 
56. WR Michael Crabtree / 49ers 
57. TE Jason Witten / Cowboys
58. WR Percy Harvin / Vikings  
59. RB Ahmad Bradshaw / Giants  
60. RB Brandon Jacobs / Giants
61. TE Jermichael Finley / Packers  
62. WR Jeremy Maclin / Eagles  
63. TE Brent Celek / Eagles  
64. RB Fred Jackson / Bills  
65. RB Marion Barber / Cowboys  
66. QB Eli Manning / Giants 
67. WR Wes Welker / Patriots 
68. RB Ricky Williams / Dolphins  
69. WR Robert Meachem / Saints  
70. TE Tony Gonzalez / Falcons  
71. QB Joe Flacco / Ravens  
72. WR Vincent Jackson / Chargers
73. WR Santana Moss / Redskins 
74. WR Mike Wallace / Steelers 
75. RB Montario Hardesty / Browns  
76. RB Michael Bush / Raiders  
77. WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh / Seahawks  
78. TE Owen Daniels / Texans 
79. RB Reggie Bush / Saints
80. WR Malcom Floyd / Chargers
81. WR Donald Driver / Packers  
82. WR Derrick Mason / Ravens  
83. RB C.J. Spiller / Bills  
84. QB Jay Cutler / Bears  
85. RB Cadillac Williams / Buccaneers  
86. WR Pierre Garcon / Colts
87. QB Kevin Kolb / Eagles  
88. RB Thomas Jones / Chiefs  
89. WR Steve Breaston / Cardinals  
90. QB Donovan McNabb / Redskins 
91. WR Dez Bryant / Cowboys
92. TE Kellen Winslow / Buccaneers  
93. RB Justin Forsett / Seahawks  
94. QB Matt Ryan / Falcons  
95. RB Jerome Harrison / Browns  
96. RB Clinton Portis / Redskins  
97. WR Braylon Edwards / Jets  
98. WR Lee Evans / Bills 
99. TE Visanthe Shiancoe / Vikings
100. RB LaDainian Tomlinson / Jets

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Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, WR Terrell Owens, ­OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT Montavious Stanley, July 25; Ex-Jets UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: DT Jason Ferguson (retired), July 15; Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (to Dolphins); Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DT Howard Green, April 19 (to Redskins); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); UFA WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (to Panthers); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks CB Travis Fisher, May 17; Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); Ex-Lions RB Cedric Peerman, April 27; PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins); UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (to Falcons).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Hayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (to Giants); Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, July 22 (six years, $61.5 million, $43.2 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Rams OT Alex Barron, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA PK Shaun Suisham, May 18 (to Browns); Cut OG-C Cory Procter, May 17; Traded LB Bobby Carpenter to Rams, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); RFA C Duke Preston (retired), May 8; Cut OT Flozell Adams and S Ken Hamlin, April 2.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Miles Austin, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA S Gerald Sensabaugh, May 27 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OG Montrae Holland, April 27 (two years); RFA WR Sam Hurd, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Pat Watkins, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Stephen Bowen, April 9 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Junior Siavii, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jason Hatcher, April 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Pat McQuistan, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Marcus Spears, April 6 (one year, $1.2 million); CB Cletis Gordon, March 4.

New York Giants

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Titans UFA LB Keith Bulluck, July 24 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks S Deon Grant, April 1 (one year); Ex-Colts QB Jim Sorgi, March 9 (one year); Ex-Cardinals S Antrel Rolle, March 5 (five years, $37 million, $15 million guaranteed).

Key departures: UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (to Lions); P Jeff Feagles (retired), April 28; Non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (to Rams); Non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (to Rams); UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (to Rams); UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (to 49ers); Cut S Aaron Rouse, March 6; Cut ILB Antonio Pierce, Feb. 12.

Key re-signings: RFA DT Barry Cofield, May 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Derek Hagan, May 11 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Gerris Wilkinson, April 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA WR Domenik Hixon, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Sinorice Moss, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Guy Whimper, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Kevin Boothe, April 1 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Dave Tollefson, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million).

Philadelphia Eagles

UFAs: ILB Jeremiah Trotter, OLB Tracy White.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Lions OLB Ernie Sims, April 19 (Eagles sent 2010 fifth-round draft pick to Broncos as part of three-team trade); Traded for Browns LB Alex Hall, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Ex-Saints RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Traded for Seahawks DE Darryl Tapp, March 16 (Seahawks get DE Chris Clemons and 2010 fourth-round draft pick; Eagles subsequently signed Tapp to a three-year, $9 million contract extension); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 12 (one year); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (two years).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (to Browns); Traded QB Donovan McNabb to Redskins, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Traded CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong to Browns, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (to Titans); Cut WR Kevin Curtis, March 18; Cut DE Darren Howard, March 18; Cut OT Shawn Andrews, March 17; Traded DE Chris Clemons to Seahawks, March 16; UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (to Buccaneers); Traded WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (to Buccaneers; Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Brian Westbrook, March 5; Cut LB Will Witherspoon, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA P Sav Rocca, April 22 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OG Max Jean-Gilles, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Omar Gaither, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA CB Ellis Hobbs, March 30 (one year, $2.8 million); RFA OG-C Nick Cole, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Akeem Jordan, March 22 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA WR Jason Avant, March 8 (five years, $18 million, $8 million guaranteed); RFA FB Leonard Weaver, March 5 (three years, $10 million).

Washington Redskins

UFAs: LS Ethan Albright, OT Levi Jones, P Hunter Smith, DE Renaldo Wynn, TE Todd Yoder.

RFAs: CB Carlos Rogers.

Key arrivals: Traded for Saints OT Jammal Brown, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Browns UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9; Ex-Broncos UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17; Ex-Bills UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7; Ex-Chiefs UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29; WR Joey Galloway, April 28; Traded for Rams DT Adam Carriker, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); DT Howard Green, April 19; RB Ryan Torain, April 19; WR Roydell Williams, April 19; Traded for Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, April 4 (Eagles get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 conditional fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Steelers UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (one year, up to $3.1 million with incentives); Ex-Lions CB Phillip Buchanon, March 29 (one year, $1.5 million); Ex-Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell, March 23; Ex-Texans UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (three years, up to $12 million); Ex-Panthers DT Maake Kemoeatu. March 10 (two years, $7 million); Ex-Vikings UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6.

Key departures: Cut DT Anthony Montgomery, May 3; Traded QB Jason Campbell to Raiders, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (to Seahawks); OT Chris Samuels (retired), March 4; Cut RB Ladell Betts, March 4; Cut QB Todd Collins, March 4; Cut RB Rock Cartwright, March 4; Cut DT Cornelius Griffin, March 4; Cut WR Antwaan Randle El, March 4; Cut CB Fred Smoot, March 4; Cut OG Randy Thomas, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Rocky McIntosh, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Reed Doughty, May 26 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Kedric Golston, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Stephon Heyer, April 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB-DE Chris Wilson, March 25 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Will Montgomery, March 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA C Casey Rabach, March 8 (three years, $12.3 million); RFA DT Lorenzo Alexander, March 5 (three years); UFA DE Phillip Daniels, March 5 (two years, $2.2 million); UFA OT Mike Williams, March 5.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

UFAs: DT Dusty Dvoracek (not tendered), OLB Darrell McClover, DE Adewale Ogunleye, RB Adrian Peterson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars LB Brian Iwuh, May 24; Traded for Panthers S Chris Harris, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (two years); Ex-Panthers UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (six years, up to $91.5 million, $42 million guaranteed); Ex-Vikings UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (four years, $12.5 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (five years, up to $17 million, $6 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded S Kevin Payne to Rams, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Traded OLB Jamar Williams to Panthers, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Cut DE Alex Brown, April 1; Cut CB Nathan Vasher, March 17; Cut FB Jason McKie, March 16; Cut RB Kevin Jones, March 9; Cut OT Orlando Pace, March 1.

Key re-signings: RFA S Danieal Manning, May 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Mark Anderson, April 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Nick Roach, April 19 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, April 12 (one year); RFA S Josh Bullocks, March 11 (one year, $1.2 million).

Detroit Lions

UFAs: OT Damion Cook, CB Anthony Henry, QB Patrick Ramsey, OLB Cody Spencer (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (two years); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA S C.C. Brown, May 10 (one year); Traded for Broncos TE Tony Scheffler, April 19 (Lions sent OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles in three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded for Seahawks OG Rob Sims, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (two years); Ex-Panthers LB Landon Johnson, March 19 (one year); Traded for 49ers QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (Niners get 2011 seventh-round draft pick; Lions subsequently signed Hill to one-year contract extension through 2011); Traded for Falcons CB Chris Houston, March 8 (Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); Ex-Rams non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8; Ex-Titans UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (four years, $26 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (five years, $25 million, $11 million guaranteed); LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 18; RB DeDe Dorsey, Feb. 9.

Key departures: Cut S Daniel Bullocks, July 8; UFA QB Daunte Culpepper, June 7 (to UFL); UFA CB William James, May 6 (to 49ers); Cut CB DeAngelo Smith, April 26; Traded OLB Ernie Sims to Eagles, April 19 (Lions get Broncos TE Tony Scheffler and Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick as part of three-team trade); Cut CB Kevin Hobbs, April 16; Cut OL Daniel Loper, April 15; TE Casey FitzSimmons (retired), April 14; UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (to Steelers); Cut DE Dewayne White, March 8; Cut CB Phillip Buchanon, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA C Dylan Gandy, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); DE Jared DeVries, April 12 (one year, $1.7 million; was previously cut by Lions Feb. 23); RFA S Ko Simpson, April 8 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Daniel Loper, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OG Manny Ramirez, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA DE Jason Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Kevin Hobbs, March 18 (one year); UFA S Marquand Manuel, March 16 (one year, $805,000); Non-tendered RFA DE Copeland Bryan, March 16; UFA TE Will Heller, March 8 (three years); UFA ILB Vinny Ciurciu, March 5 (one year); UFA OT Jon Jansen, March 5 (one year, $860,000).

Green Bay Packers

UFAs: P Jeremy Kapinos (not tendered), RB DeShawn Wynn (not tendered).

RFAs: S Atari Bigby.

Key arrivals:

Key departures: Cut OLB Jeremy Thompson, April 26; UFA OLB Aaron Kampman, March 7 (to Jaguars); Cut DE Mike Montgomery, March 6; Cut S Matt Giordano, March 6.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Tramon Williams, June 16 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DE Johnny Jolly, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Daryn Colledge, May 10 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB John Kuhn, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA C Jason Spitz, April 5 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB-RS Will Blackmon, March 17 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA OT Mark Tauscher (two years); FFA NT Ryan Pickett, March 12 (four years, $25 million, $10 million in first year); RFA S Nick Collins, March 9 (one year, $3.3 million; subsequently signed three-year extension worth additional $23.4 million, with $14 million in first year, March 12); UFA OT Chad Clifton, March 5 (three years, to up $19.4 million, $7.5 million guaranteed).

Minnesota Vikings

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans RB Ryan Moats, June 15; Ex-Jets CB Lito Sheppard, April 21 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Packers DE Mike Montgomery, March 29 (one year); Ex-Panthers non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (to 49ers); UFA OL Artis Hicks, March 6 (to Redskins); UFA RB Chester Taylor, March 5 (to Bears).

Key re-signings: RFA DE Ray Edwards, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA QB Tarvaris Jackson, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA FB Naufahu Tahi, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Ryan Cook, April 12 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Fred Evans, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Frampton, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DT Jimmy Kennedy, March 13 (two years, $6 million); UFA CB Benny Sapp, March 9 (two years); WR Greg Lewis, Feb. 28 (one year).

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

UFAs: WR Marty Booker, S Jamaal Fudge (not tendered), ILB Tony Gilbert, CB Antoine Harris (not tendered), RB Verron Haynes.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Texans UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (six years, $57 million, $25.5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut CB Tye Hill, March 16; Traded CB Chris Houston, March 8 (to Lions; Falcons get 2010 sixth-round draft pick and teams swap 2010 fifth-round picks); LS Mike Schneck (retired), March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Jerious Norwood, April 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Michael Koenen, April 22 (one year, $2.7 million); RFA RB Jason Snelling, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OT Tyson Clabo, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OG Harvey Dahl, April 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA OL Quinn Ojinnaka, April 15 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA LS Joe Zelenka, March 8; UFA QB Chris Redman, March 5 (two years, $5.6 million); CB Brian Williams, March 4; WR Brian Finneran, Feb. 11.

Carolina Panthers

UFAs: QB Josh ­McCown, DT Hollis Thomas.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Bears OLB Jamar Williams, April 27 (Bears get S Chris Harris); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12; Ex-Jets WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (two years, $1.7 million); DT Ed Johnson, Feb. 17.

Key departures: UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (to Buccaneers); UFA WR Muhsin Muhammad (retired), June 10; Non-tendered RFA S Quinton Teal, April 28 (to Seahawks); Traded S Chris Harris to Bears, April 27 (Panthers get OLB Jamar Williams); UFA CB Dante Wesley, April 3 (to Lions); Non-tendered RFA PK Rhys Lloyd, March 8 (to Vikings); Cut FB Brad Hoover, March 8; UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (to Rams); UFA DE Julius Peppers, March 5 (to Bears); Cut QB Jake Delhomme, March 5; Cut LB Na'il Diggs, March 5; Cut LB Landon Johnson, March 5; Cut DT Maake Kemoeatu, March 5; Cut DT Damione Lewis, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Thomas Davis, June 8 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA CB Richard Marshall, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB James Anderson, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DT Louis Leonard, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA TE Jeff King, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Tank Tyler, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DE Tyler Brayton, March 17 (three years); RFA QB Matt Moore, March 11 (one year, $3 million).

New Orleans Saints

UFAs: QB Mark Brunell, TE Dan Campbell, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, TE Billy Miller, DE Paul Spicer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bears FB Jason McKie, May 24 (one year); Ex-Jaguars non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (one year); Ex-Buccaneers UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (one year, $2 million); Ex-Bears DE Alex Brown, April 7 (two years, $5.5 million).

Key departures: Traded OT Jammal Brown to Redskins, June 19 (Saints get 2011 third- or fourth-round pick); Non-tendered RFA FB Kyle Eckel, June 4 (to Broncos); RFA RB Mike Bell, March 23 (to Eagles); UFA OLB Scott Fujita, March 7 (to Browns); Cut DE Charles Grant, March 5; Cut OG Jamar Nesbit, March 4; Cut OLB Mark Simoneau, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Lance Moore, June 18 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Roman Harper, June 15 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA RB Pierre Thomas, June 14 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OG Jahri Evans, May 5 (seven years, $56.7 million); UFA S Darren Sharper, May 3 (one year); RFA WR-RS Courtney Roby, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA ILB Marvin Mitchell, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Usama Young, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA S Chris Reis, April 14 (one year, $1 million); RFA TE David Thomas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jermon Bushrod, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Remi Ayodele, April 13 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Zach Strief, April 12 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DE Anthony Hargrove, April 5 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA DE Jeff Charleston, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA LS Jason Kyle, March 11; UFA C Nick Leckey, March 6 (one year); UFA S Pierson Prioleau, March 6 (one year).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

UFAs: S Jermaine Phillips, FB Byron Storer (not tendered), OLB Rod Wilson (not tendered).

RFAs: OT Donald Penn.

Key arrivals: Ex-Panthers UFA OG Keydrick Vincent, July 9 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Eagles UFA S Sean Jones, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13; Traded for Eagles WR Reggie Brown, March 8 (Eagles get sixth-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Cut LB Angelo Crowell, June 18; Cut WR Mark Bradley, June 16; Cut DT Chris Hovan, FB B.J. Askew and OG Arron Sears, April 26; Traded QB Byron Leftwich to Steelers, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Jimmy Wilkerson, April 20 (to Saints); Non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (to Seahawks); UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (to Bengals); UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (to Steelers); Cut CB Torrie Cox, March 4; Cut P Josh Bidwell, March 4; Cut P Dirk Johnson, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA RB Cadillac Williams, May 12 (one year, $2.3 million); RFA OT Jeremy Trueblood, May 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Barrett Ruud, April 21 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA WR Maurice Stovall, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million).

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

UFAs: DE Jason Banks (not tendered), CB Ralph Brown, OT Mike Gandy, FB Justin Green (not tendered), FB Dan Kreider, OLB Chike Okeafor, QB Brian St. Pierre.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jets OG Alan Faneca, April 27 (one year, $2.5 million); Ex-Jets UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (two years, $3.5 million); Ex-Dolphins OLB Joey Porter, March 19 (three years, $17.5 million); Ex-Browns QB Derek Anderson, March 17 (two years, $7.3 million, $3.3 million guaranteed); Ex-Rams UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (three years); Ex-Browns UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (three years, $9 million); Traded for Jets S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011).

Key departures: Traded CB Bryant McFadden to Steelers, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (to Texans); UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29 (to Seahawks); Non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11 (to Chiefs); Traded WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (to Ravens; Cardinals get third- and fourth-round draft picks in 2010, also send fifth-round draft pick in 2010 to Baltimore); UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (to Dolphins); Cut S Antrel Rolle, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA OG Deuce Lutui, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA DT Bryan Robinson, April 28 (one year); UFA S Matt Ware, March 31 (one year); RFA WR Steve Breaston, March 29 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA C Lyle Sendlein, March 29 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Gabe Watson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA LB Monty Beisel, March 29 (one year); RFA TE Ben Patrick, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA C Ben Claxton, March 12 (one year); UFA OL Jeremy Bridges, March 11 (three years, $4.9 million); Non-tendered RFA TE Stephen Spach, March 10 (one year); UFA TE Anthony Becht, March 10 (one year, $950,000).

St. Louis Rams

UFAs: CB Eric Bassey (not tendered), RB Samkon Gado (not tendered), S Clinton Hart, DE Leonard Little, LS Ryan Neill (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan, June 9; Traded for Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter, May 10 (Cowboys get OT Alex Barron); Traded for Bears S Kevin Payne, April 28 (Bears get 2011 conditional seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Panthers LB Na'il Diggs, April 7 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA TE Darcy Johnson, March 22 (one year, $470,000); Ex-Giants non-tendered RFA CB Kevin Dockery, March 22 (one year, $620,000); Ex-Browns UFA C Hank Fraley, March 14 (three years, $3 million); Ex-Giants UFA DT Fred Robbins, March 8 (three years, $11.3 million); Ex-Panthers UFA QB A.J. Feeley, March 5 (two years, $6 million).

Key departures: UFA TE Randy McMichael, June 3 (to Chargers); Traded OT Alex Barron to Cowboys, May 10 (Rams get LB Bobby Carpenter); Traded DT Adam Carriker to Redskins, April 20 (Rams and Redskins swap draft picks in the fifth and seventh rounds of the 2010 draft); UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15 (to Raiders); Cut QB Marc Bulger, April 5; UFA LB Paris Lenon, March 15 (to Cardinals); Non-tendered RFA CB Jonathan Wade, March 8 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: Non-tendered RFA S O.J. Atogwe, June 23 (five years, $32 million); RFA DT Clifton Ryan, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Non-tendered RFA DT Gary Gibson, April 19 (one year); RFA DE Victor Adeyanju, March 30 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA DE James Hall, March 22 (three years, $8.3 million); UFA LS Chris Massey, March 18 (four years, $4.4 million); Non-tendered RFA OG Mark Setterstrom, March 16 (one year, $560,000); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Fells, March 10 (one year, $745,000); RFA S Craig Dahl, March 5 (three years, $3.6 million).

San Francisco 49ers

UFAs: NT Aubrayo Franklin (franchised), S Mark Roman, P Ricky Schmitt (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Lions UFA CB William James, May 6 (one year, $755,000); OLB Travis LaBoy, April 20 (one year, $1.6 million); Traded for Dolphins WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Vikings non-tendered RFA CB Karl Paymah, March 17 (one year); Ex-Giants UFA QB David Carr, March 7 (two years, $6.3 million, $2 million signing bonus).

Key departures: UFA CB Dré Bly, July 2 (to Lions); UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (to Ravens); Traded QB Shaun Hill, March 14 (to Lions; Niners get 2011 seventh-round pick); UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (to Steelers); UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (to Browns).

Key re-signings: RFA OG David Baas, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Ahmad Brooks, April 2 (two years, $4.2 million, $1.9 million signing bonus); UFA OT Barry Sims, March 22 (one year, up to $2.1 million); ILB Matt Wilhelm, March 4.

Seattle Seahawks

UFAs: OT Brandon Frye (not tendered), LS Kevin Houser, OLB D.D. Lewis, CB Ken Lucas, OT Damion McIntosh, LS Jeff Robinson.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers S Kevin Ellison, June 29; Ex-Raiders non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Titans RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); Traded for Jets RB Leon Washington, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Broncos UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (one year); Ex-Titans WR Mike Williams, April 16; Ex-Cardinals UFA WR Sean Morey, March 29; Ex-Redskins non-tendered RFA RB Quinton Ganther, March 18 (one year); Traded for Chargers RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick; Seahawks subsequently signed Whitehurst to a two-year contract worth up to $10 million); Ex-Buccaneers non-tendered RFA LB Matt McCoy, March 17 (one year, $630,000); Traded for Eagles DE Chris Clemons, March 16 (Eagles get DE Darryl Tapp; Seahawks also receive Eagles' 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Patriots TE Chris Baker, March 13 (two years, $4.8 million).

Key departures: UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16 (to Texans); Cut RB LenDale White, May 28; OT Walter Jones (retired), April 29; DE Patrick Kerney (retired), April 13; Cut RB Xavier Omon and TE John Owens, April 6; Traded OG Rob Sims to Lions, April 5 (Seahawks get DE Robert Henderson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Lions also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (to Ravens); Traded DE Darryl Tapp to Eagles, March 16; Cut S Deon Grant, March 15; Traded QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (to Browns; Seahawks get conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2011); UFA WR Nate Burleson, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: UFA S Lawyer Milloy, April 30 (one year); RFA C Chris Spencer, April 15 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Ben Obomanu, April 15 (one year, $1.1 million); FFA PK Olindo Mare, March 10 (one year, $2.8 million).

For the most authoritative NFL draft news and free-agency analysis, visit ProFootballWeekly.com.

The big debate this week has been the surface of Etihad. Is it because it was a Friday night game or is it because Hawks supporters are the worst losers considering the surface didn’t effect the outcome??

Andrew Swallow had a great match and has a good past month with some great scores

Top 10 for round 17

1. Joel Selwood (Gee) 162 $447,600 -1.28%
2. Andrew Swallow (Nth Melb) 160 $373,400 -5.40%
3. Lenny Hayes (StK) 136 $420,100 -11.20%
4. Jarrod Harbrow (WB) 134 $360,700 +8.51%
5. Dane Swan (Coll) 133 $539,000 +2.96%
6. Daniel Cross (WB) 132 $441,600 +4.92%
7. Gary Ablett (Gee) 126 $430,900 -17.45%
8. Kade Simpson (Carl) 125 $377,100 -3.78%
9. Adam Goodes (Syd) 124 $422,000 -2.94%
10. Domenic Cassisi (Port) 124 $349,400 -15.19%
11. Colin Sylvia (Melb) 124 $388,000 -7.33%

Top 10 for 2010

1. Dane Swan (Coll) 2155 $539,000 +2.96%
2. Leigh Montagna (StK) 1934 $474,300 -6.84%
3. Gary Ablett (Gee) 1900 $430,900 -17.45%
4. Paul Chapman (Gee) 1876 $454,500 -8.09%
5. Luke Hodge (Haw) 1845 $417,900 +13.93%
6. Jimmy Bartel (Gee) 1833 $422,600 -12.00%
7. Lenny Hayes (StK) 1812 $420,100 -11.20%
8. Brendon Goddard (StK) 1790 $459,500 +0.83%
9. Scott Pendlebury (Coll) 1789 $434,400 -4.46%
10. Joel Selwood (Gee) 1785 $447,600 -1.28%

Dreamteam Medal after round 17 with Brownlow odds

1. Dane Swan (Coll) 30 $4.50 $2.13
2. Michael Barlow (Fre) 21 N/A
3. Jimmy Bartel (Gee) 19 $23 $6.75
4. Gary Ablett (Gee) 19 $6.50 $2.53

Note: Hodge leads by 6 on 26 votes in the SC Medal.

Kick2Kick League Round 17 Review

Nambucca Axemen 1,925 def Cash Or Clunkers 1,543

Deano’s Best: Goddard, Harbrow. Kelly, Hodge, Hayes, Giansiracusa
My Best: Hodge, Kelly, Schneider

Well, ya know your in trouble when Robbie Warnock nearly beats Sandilands. An all round sucky performance that would make the Swans look good.

Germinators 2,057 def Crimson Sting 1.136

Jermayn’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Swan, Ablett, Boyd, Cooney, Chapman, Didak, Franklin
Tyler’s Best: Hodge, Ablett, Goodes

The boss ropes in Goodwin & he didn’t play. Let’s hope Goodwin isn’t responsible for the boss not breaking the top 1000 by round 22.

Bomber cyborgs 2,036 def Half Back Flanker 1,984

Sean’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Ablett, Bartel, Selwood, Cooney, Didak, Franklin
Darren’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Kelly, Swan, Ablett, Cooney, Goodes, Franklin

A close 52 pt win with the Cats firing in the midfield for Sean & the big disappointments were O’Keefe & Podsiadly. Hanging onto injured players eventually cost Darren & it cost 8th spot.

Princess’ Cats 2,019 def Mopar 1,721

Arianna’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Lake, Swan, Ablett, Bartel, Thompson, Didak, Franklin
George’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Swan, Ablett, Murphy, Franklin

Thompson the pick from left field was the pick of the crop not needing so many points to make money & thank goodness the Swannies in the side weren’t needed. George may be in trade trouble still holding onto Barlow.

iTeam 1,916 def BullDogz 1,759

Anthony’s Best: Goddard, Swan, Ablett, Hodge, Boyd, Chapman, Goodes, Grant
Mike’s Best: Lake, Harbrow, Ablett, Selwood, Cross, Boyd

Jarrad Grant the pick from left field probably had a career best score & the midfield fired up for Anthony. Mike’s forwards failed to light it up & the defence had some duck eggs in it. Still, he scores more than me.

Grey Wet Sydney 1,864 def Chardy’s Champs 1.832

Justin’s Best: Ablett, Hodge, Cooney, Goodes, Franklin
Lisa’s Best: Hodge, Goddard, Bartel, Selwood, Watson, Giansiracusa

Justin took a gamble with the injured players, having “Presti” on the squad & just managed to keep a major upset away to stay in the top 8.

Round 18 Previews

Cash For Clunkers ($1.46) .vs. Crimson Sting ($2.73)
The most annoying thing about this match is if I score 2,000.

Germinators ($1.69) .vs. Nambucca Axemen ($2.17)
The trash talk went quiet last week as he takes on the boss who could be champ. Expect it to hype up this round.

Half Back Flanker ($1.96) .vs. Joden Warriors ($1.86)
Last chance for the flankers to pinch a top 8 spot before the finals. All Darren has to do is win & rely on other results to fall his way.

Bad Boys ($3.32) .vs. Bomber cyborgs ($1.34)
A nice percentage booster for Sean that could take him away from a bad 1st up final against the boss.

Mopar ($1.94) .vs. iTeam ($1.87)
Anthony can secure a top 8 finals spot with a win, but George wants it just as bad after having such a good run in the 1st few rounds.

BullDogz ($2.30) .vs. Princess’ Cats ($1.32)
Mike’s got pride on the line here & it’s a chance to sneak into the top half of the bottom 8. The Princess thinks it’s a nice tune up before the finals.

Benditos ($1.77) .vs. Grey West Sydney ($2.06)
A big loss to Justin & he’ll be watching the other games with real interest. A loss to Ben & he slips into the bottom half of the top 8. Some huge danger games to finish off the home & away season.

Good luck to all this weekend with some very exciting results ahead.

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On this day…

1955 - Betty Jameson and Mary Faulk wins Virgina Hot Springs 4-Ball Golf Tournament; first-place money - $1,450.
1960 - Jay Hebert wins (PGA Tour major) PGA Championship at Firestone CC; first-place money - NA.

1966 - Al Geiberger wins (PGA Tour major) PGA Championship at Firestone CC; first-place money - NA.

1966 - Gloria Ehret and Judy Kimball win LPGA Yankee Women's Golf Open; first-place money - $4,000.

1967 - Don January wins (PGA Tour major ) PGA Championship at Columbine CC; first-place money - NA.

1977 - Hollis Stacy wins LPGA Tour major U.S. Women’s Open; first-place money – $11,040.

1977 - Lee Trevino wins PGA Tour Canadian Open; first-place money - $45,000.

1983 - Lauren Howe wins LPGA Tour Mayflower Classic; first-place money - $30,000.

1983 - Calvin Peete wins PGA Tour Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic, first-place money - $63,000.

1983 - Billy Casper wins Senior PGA Tour major U.S. Senior Open; first-place money - $30,566.
1988 - Liselotte Neumann wins LPGA Tour major U.S. Women’s Open; first-place money - $70,000.

1988 - Mark Brooks wins PGA Tour Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open; first-place money - $126,000.

1988 - Walt Zembriski wins Senior PGA Tour Newport Cup; first-place money; $37,500.
1994 - Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Tour major U.S. Women’s Open; first-place money - $155,000.

1994 - Kenny Perry wins PGA Tour New England Classic; first-place money - $180,000.

1994 - Jim Colbert wins Senior PGA Tour Southwestern Bell Classic; first-place money - $105,000.

2005 - Paula Creamer wins LPGA Tour Evian Masters; first-place money - $375,000.

2005 - Ben Crane wins PGA Tour U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; first-place money – $684,000.

2005 - Tom Watson wins PGA Champions Tour major Senior British Open; first-place money - $274,099.

Birthdays…

Doug Sanders (77) of Cedartown, Georgia; former PGA Tour and Champions Tour member; 20-time winner.

A new BBC adaptation relocates the super sleuth to present-day London. But though lacking in fog or horse-drawn carriages, the city retains a sense of mystery and excitement

Sunday night sees the latest in a long line of adaptations of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. According to Mark Gatiss, one of the writers of the new BBC1 series, Holmes is already the most filmed character in literary history. Bad luck on Arthur Conan Doyle who, as we know, hoped in vain to kill off his hero.

Setting the new series in contemporary London, Gatiss and co-writer Steven Moffat have given the city equal billing with Holmes and Watson, played by Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Today's London, Gatiss believes, is just as exciting as a London full of fog and hackney carriages. "We have tried to fetishise the modern era," he told me. "There are ways of shooting even the most familiar place that refreshes everything about it."

Avoiding cliches of Victorian London proved hard, however. "They are everywhere. And particularly when Benedict is in silhouette in front of Big Ben, it was impossible."

Gatiss, 43, said he first experienced London in 1972 on a family trip.

"I remember so much about that visit. Everything was dirty. I went back to school and drew Big Ben with a big black line down it."

He later realised that this early visit to London, before all the maintenance works and innovations of the 1980s and 90s, was in the same year the cult horror film Theatre of Blood was filmed in the city. "So this was the London I remember. The same colours and the same dirt."

It is not the same London you will see in Sunday's episode of Sherlock Holmes, but there is still a sense of mystery and excitement, even if the smoke has long gone from the Big Smoke.

Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, WR Terrell Owens, ­OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jets UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (two years, $2.5 million); Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: DT Jason Ferguson (retired), July 15; Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: UFA DE Marques Douglas, July 23 (to Dolphins); Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA DT Howard Green, April 19 (to Redskins); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); UFA WR Wallace Wright, March 8 (to Panthers); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks CB Travis Fisher, May 17; Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); Ex-Lions RB Cedric Peerman, April 27; PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins); UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (to Falcons).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Hayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: OLB Keith Bulluck, CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, July 22 (six years, $61.5 million, $43.2 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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Ricky Ponting's decision to bat first on a bowler-friendly day backfired spectacularly in the face of some mesmerising deliveries

Such has been the surreal shambles of Pakistan's tour, with the peculiar appointment of Shahid Afridi as captain followed by his sudden resignation at Lord's, that it was never going to be a great surprise if there was a batting debacle of monumental proportions at Leeds. But we rather thought that the debacle would be endured by Pakistan rather than by Australia.

Yet inside 34 overs it was Australia, who were bowled out for 88 under helpful cloud cover. By the close Pakistan had already mustered a lead of 60 with seven wickets in hand. Salman Butt would settle for that. Apart from being dismissed for 45, the new captain had a first day beyond his wildest dreams.

Pakistan can lose from here – they did so when they held a first-innings lead of 206 against Australia in Sydney in January – but it will take a stunning performance from Ricky Ponting's side to turn this match around.

There is much to be said for playing against Australia when the ball is swinging conventionally; their batsmen can be mesmerised; their bowlers, apart from Ben Hilfenhaus, prefer reverse swing like Mitchell Johnson or banging the ball into the pitch like Doug Bollinger.

However, the Pakistan attack, led superbly by Mohammad Asif and their 18-year-old prodigy, Mohammad Aamer, were devastating. Both exhibited late swing and unrelenting control. Moreover, there was wonderful guile from Asif, pace from Aamer. It is hard to think of two bowlers in world cricket who could exploit advantageous conditions so effectively.

It was a good day to bowl first. There was plenty of cloud cover, which meant that the ball was always likely to swing and, given that Pakistan have chosen to use Duke balls rather than Kookaburras, that swing was likely to continue beyond the first session.

Ponting could easily have bowled first – except that he never does now. Ever since another Australian debacle at Edgbaston in 2005, when he famously opted to bowl even though Glenn McGrath had just trodden on a stray cricket ball and he still had the world's best spinner in his side, the captain has chosen to bat first in Test cricket upon winning the toss. The scars of that Edgbaston defeat must be deeper than we thought.

However, the pitch here was brown and dry and Butt would have batted first given the choice. Fortunately for Pakistan he was denied that choice. From the start it became clear that the ball was swinging, that batting would be a trial and that the umpires, one of whom, Rudi Koertzen, was standing in his last Test match, would be busy. The lbw appeals were constant and testing. Most of the time the umpires came up with the right answers.

There were some superb dismissals. Ponting, gnarled Test veteran, was brilliantly undermined by Asif of the ambling run-up and fingertip control. He bowled several outswingers, beating the bat and finding its edge. Then he propelled the killer ball: the inducker, which thudded into the captain's pad. His bat was three inches away and he more or less walked. The early departure of Ponting can now ring alarm bells in this Australian line-up. At lunch they were 73 for six.

Then there was Aamer, will-o'-the-wisp teenager, racing in after lunch, evoking memories of a young Wasim Akram. His first post-prandial delivery jagged back through the gate of Steve Smith, a very handy delivery, but nowhere near as unplayable as Johnson's first ball. It set off around leg stump at about 88mph and Johnson scented leg-side runs. Then it changed direction, swinging late to knock back off stump; all too much for the batsman and too much, I suspect, for an Allan Border or a Brian Lara newly arrived at the crease.

There was no lower-order rally as the ball kept swinging. Three figures were beyond the Australians. It was also beyond their bowlers to pose as much of a threat as the Pakistan bowlers. Hilfenhaus, the specialist swing bowler, went for 27 runs in his first three overs, tentatively trying to put the ball in the right spot rather than bowling it there. Later he dropped a sharp return catch from Butt.

Eventually Hilfenhaus, bowling around the wicket, bowled the Pakistan captain but not until he had posted an opening stand of 80 with Imran Farhat. Ponting's frontline bowlers were as toothless as at Lord's. Again he had to turn to Shane Watson for help.

In the final session, abbreviated by rain, Imran was bowled by a swinging delivery from Watson and Azhar Ali edged to the keeper. As the clouds closed in Ponting tossed the ball to Smith. Umar Akmal, fresh to the crease, immediately cracked a leg-break into the Rugby Stand, highlighting the balance of power at the end of an extraordinary day.

• Teenage left-armer Mohammad Aamer claimed three for 20
• Fellow seamer Mohammad Asif also claimed three wickets

Australia were bowled out for their second lowest total against Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test at Headingley.

Pakistan's seamers revelled in the overcast conditions after Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bat, dismissing Australia for 88 shortly after lunch.

Teenage left-armer Mohammad Aamer was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three for 20 and narrowly missed out on becoming just the fourth Pakistani to claim a hat-trick after taking wickets with the first two balls after the interval.

Fellow seamer Mohammad Asif also claimed three wickets and Umar Gul chipped in with two as a humiliated Australia scrambled past their previous lowest mark against Pakistan – a total of 80 in Karachi in 1956.

It was also just the second time in a quarter of a century that Australia had failed to reach triple figures, with wicketkeeper Tim Paine, who was the last man out, the top scorer with 17.

Ponting's decision to bat first quickly looked a bad one as Australia lost six wickets before lunch – four of them lbw – in the swinging conditions.

Openers Simon Katich and Shane Watson had begun watchfully and progressed the score to 20, in what would be the highest partnership of the innings, before they were both trapped lbw.

Katich, who had passed 50 in his last six completed innings, could only manage 13 before Aamer nipped a delivery back to trap him in front, while Watson (five) fell in similar fashion in Asif's next over.

Michael Clarke made just three before he played down the wrong line once too often and was bowled by Gul between bat and pad.

Asif claimed the key wicket of Ponting (six) with a vicious inswinger that had the Australia skipper overbalancing on the front foot and plumb in front.

Gul was then lucky to get the fourth lbw decision of the morning against Mike Hussey (five) with umpire Rudi Koertzen, in his last Test match, raising the finger for a delivery that looked to be missing leg.

At that stage Australia were 41 for five, but Marcus North and Paine looked like they would get through to lunch without further loss, with the former looking assured with a couple of confident drives down the ground.

But North fell just before lunch when he edged the medium pace of Umar Amin through to wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal.

The carnage continued immediately after the lunch break when Aamer took two wickets from the first two balls of the session. Steven Smith played across the line to an inswinger and was bowled, before Mitchell Johnson had his off stump knocked back after also failing to play straight.

Aamer narrowly missed out on a hat-trick when Ben Hilfenhaus fended inside a ball angled across but the end was nigh. Hilfenhaus was needlessly run out going for a third run before Paine was caught behind off Asif attempting to hit out.

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On this day....

1958 - Betty Jameson and Mary Lena Faulk win LPGA Tour Homestead 4-Ball Tournament; first-place money - $1,520.
1958 - Don Finsterwald wins (PGA Tour major) PGA Championship at Llanerch CC; first-place money - NA.
1963 - Mary Mills wins LPGA Tour major U.S. Women’s Open; first-place money - $1,900.
1969 - Carol Mann wins LPGA Tour Danbury Lady Carling Open; first-place money - $3,000.
1975 - Sandra Palmer wins LPGA Tour major U.S. Women’s Open; first-place money - $8,044.
1975 - Roger Maltbie wins PGA Tour Pleasant Valley Classic; first-place money - $40,000.
1980 - Pat Bradley wins LPGA Tour Greater Baltimore Classic; first-place money - $15,000.

1980 - Scott Hoch wins PGA Tour Quad Cities Open; first-place money - $36,000.
1980 - Tom Watson wins PGA Tour major British Open at Muirfield; first-place money - $60,000.
1986 - Jane Geddes wins LPGA Tour Boston Five Classic; first-place money - $41,250.

1986 - Mark Wiebe wins PGA Tour Hardee’s Golf Classic; first-place money - $72,000.

1986 - Greg Norman wins PGA Tour major British Open; first-place money - $105,000.

1986 - Jim Ferree wins Senior PGA Tour Great Grand Rapids Open; first-place money - $37,500.
1997 - Michele Redman wins LPGA Tour JAL Big Apple Classic; first-place money - $112,500.

1997 - Billy Ray Brown wins PGA Tour Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic; first-place money - $180,000.
1997 - Justin Leonard  wins PGA Tour major British Open at Royal Troon; first-place money - $418,875.
1997 - Hale Irwin wins Senior PGA Tour Burnet Senior Classic; first-place money - $202,500.

2003 - Hee-Won Han wins LPGA Tour Sybase Big Apple Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury; first-place money - $142,500.
2003 - Craig Stadler wins PGA Tour B.C. Open; first-place money - $540,000.

2003 - Ben Curtis wins PGA Tour major British Open at Royal St. George's; first-place money - $1,112,720.

2008 - Ji Young Oh wins LPGA Tour LPGA State Farm Classic; first-place money - $255,000.

2008 - Richard S. Johnson wins PGA Tour U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; first-place money

2008 - Padraig Harrington wins PGA Tour major British Open at Royal Birkdale; first-place money - $1,498,875.

2008 - R.W. Eaks wins PGA Champions Tour 3M Championship; first-place money - $262,500.

Birthdays....

Tom Scherrer (40) of Raleigh, North Carolina; former three-time winner on Nationwide Tour; won PGA Tour 2000 Kemper Insurance Open.
Mike Pero (44) of Picton, Ontario; former Canadian Tour member; won 1990 CPGA Winter Championship.
Mary Dwyer (62) of Geneva, New York; former LPGA Tour member; best finish was T2 at 1978 Colgate European Open.
Fred (Butch) Baird (64) of Chicago, Illinois; former PGA Tour and PGA Champions Tour member; winner of 15 professional tournaments, including two on the PGA Tour and two on the PGA Champions Tour (formerly PGA Senior Tour).
Betty Burfeindt (65) of New York City; former LPGA Tour member; four-time winner on LPGA Tour, including 1976 LPGA Championship.

It plays like a broken record at the beginning of each new season. We Browns fans hear the same thing. Not enough talent. No quarterback. No play makers. Too tough of a division. Can’t stop the run. Still a couple years away. I’ve heard them all 1,000 times.

With less than two weeks until the Browns open training camp, here’s my thoughts on this year’s Browns team.

Strengths.

Coaching -  Yes I said it. Eric Mangini and his entire staff are back and that should count for something. This is the same staff that found a way to finish the 2009 season with a four-game winning streak after starting 1-11. Any other team would have quit. I have never seen a Browns team play with as much heart and togetherness in those last four games.

Special teams - Coach Brad Seely does a great job. From the kicking game, to the coverage team, to the best return man in the game. When it comes to special teams, Cleveland takes a back seat to no one.

Offensive line - In left tackle Joe Thomas, left guard Eric Steinbach, and center Alex Mack, you’d have a hard time finding a better combination on one team. On the right side, Cleveland has enough capable players to ignite some strong competition in camp. Whoever emerges as the starters on that side, the Browns will have quality depth.

Running Backs - Starting with Jerome Harrison. Last year he proved that he can be a quality back. This year he will have plenty of help and competition for carries. Rookie Montario Hardesty, James Davis, Chris Jennings, and Peyton Hillis all have talent. Along with Josh Cribbs in the Wildcat, the Browns have a surplus of good ball carriers.

Secondary - With the addition of cornerbacks Sheldon Brown and rookie Joe Haden joining last year’s starters, Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald, this has become position of strength. Coye Francies could wind up being a factor as well. Sure they have to jell as a unit, but the talent is there.

At the safety position the Browns return Abe Elam and Mike Adams. They will be joined by rookies, TJ Ward and Larry Asante, two big hitters. Talent and depth best describe Cleveland’s secondary this year.

Line Backers - The deepest position on the team. The competition between Matt Roth, Jason Trusnik, D’Qwell Jackson, Scott Fujita, Marcus Benard, Chris Gocong, and David Bowens should be fun to watch in camp. Second year players Kaluka Maiava and David Veikune will also make it interesting.

Tight Ends - Ben Watson and Evan Moore both are excellent receivers and should play a big role in the Browns ball control offense.

Weaknesses

Wide Receiver - The biggest negative with this group is inexperience. Mohamed Massaquoi, Brian Robiskie, Chansi Stuckey, Cribbs, Jake Allen, and rookies  Carlton Mitchell and Johnathan Haggerty are all young. Who will step up and be the starters? The talent is there. Veteran Bobby Engram was signed just in case.

Defensive line - Suspensions could be ahead for both Shaun Rogers and Robaire Smith as the result of being arrested in separate incidents involving loaded hand guns. How many games will they miss and who will take their place in the lineup are questions that will need to be answered.

Cleveland’s defensive line has some age and  inexperience. As it looks, Ahtyba Rubin will get a good chance to start at nose tackle. Rogers could see time at both end and NT, while Smith looks like the other starter at end. Kenyon Coleman, CJ Mosley, and Brian Schaefering figure to be the backups. Schaefering has looked promising but is inexperienced.

Unknown

Quarterback - In Jake Delhomme, the Browns have a veteran leader to run the offense. At least that’s what Mike Holmgren was hoping when he signed him.

In Seneca Wallace, the Browns have the best backup they’ve had in years. If Delhomme still has some good football left in him, then the QB position should be alright. If not, then Wallace will surely get his chance.

Either way Cleveland should be better than last year. How much better will determine how much of a run the Browns can make this year. Rookie Colt McCoy will most likely be a spectator this year.

Article originally posted at http://www.nfltouchdown.com/

Second in a series of training-camp reports.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Training-camp site: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md.

Training-camp report dates: Rookies, July 26; Veterans, July 28.

Key veteran arrivals: WR Anquan Boldin, QB Marc Bulger, CB Travis Fisher, PK Shayne Graham, S Ken Hamlin, CB Walt Harris, DL Cory Redding, WR Donté Stallworth.

Key veteran departures: DT Justin Bannan, DL Dwan Edwards, CB Samari Rolle, TE Quinn Sypniewski.

Drafted rookies: (2) OLB-DE Sergio Kindle, NT Terrence Cody; (3) TE Ed Dickson; (4) TE Dennis Pitta; (5) WR David Reed, DT Arthur Jones; (6) OT-OG Ramon Harewood.

Offensive overview: The additions of WRs Anquan Boldin and Donté Stallworth significantly bolster the Ravens' air attack. If QB Joe Flacco, hampered by injuries late last season, can stay healthy and take another step forward in his development, this could be a strong passing offense. The running game, lead by versatile RB Ray Rice, is potent. Reserves Willis McGahee and Le'Ron McClain are very good backups and bruising alternatives to the smaller, quicker Rice. The offensive line is above average and features a very good OT tandem in Michael Oher and Jared Gaither. Oher will play left tackle this season with Gaither settling in on the right side. OLG Ben Grubbs ranks among the best at his position.

Defensive overview: Only two teams surrendered fewer yards per game last season than Baltimore, and the Ravens' defense still ranks as one of the game's best. ILB Ray Lewis remains the group's leader, with DT Haloti Ngata a bona fide star in the middle of the line. One key concern is that injuries to FS Ed Reed (hip) and CBs Fabian Washington (knee) and Lardarius Webb (knee) could put Baltimore's secondary depth to the test early in the season. The Ravens' pass rush is also a slight concern; Baltimore notched just 32 sacks last season. OLB-DE Terrell Suggs, who disappointed last season, needs to bounce back for the Ravens to muster more pressure. Rookie OLB-DE Sergio Kindle and rookie NT Terrence Cody will contribute early as important reserves. The team will employ both 3-4 and 4-3 looks.

Battle to watch: PK Shayne Graham is expected to beat out Billy Cundiff, unless the ex-Bengal unexpectedly falters in the preseason. However, if Graham struggles, all eyes will be on the Ravens' PK situation once again. The Ravens decided to go with young Steve Hauschka over Matt Stover last season, and the decision backfired. Cundiff was solid but unspectacular after replacing Hauschka in November. If Graham is as steady as Stover, the Ravens will have one less area of concern.

Injury update: Reed figures to participate very little, if at all, in training camp, and he might not appear in any preseason games. The goal is to get him ready for the regular-season grind, and he does not need a lot of practice reps. Washington is ahead of Webb in recovering from knee surgery and should return to the starting lineup, barring any setbacks. Whether Webb will be ready for the season opener remains to be seen. Ngata (chest) is expected to be ready for training camp. Gaither has battled a foot injury throughout the offseason, but it is not regarded as serious. WR Mark Clayton (shoulder) missed some time in offseason workouts but returned in late May.

Fantasy sleeper: McGahee is a good backup to target in the later rounds of your draft. Rice will get most of the work, but McGahee will get red-zone carries, and he racked up 14 TDs (12 rushing, two receiving) last season. Those who select Rice have to strongly consider taking McGahee too; McClain, who could be the only fullback on the roster for a second consecutive season, is clearly third in line for carries.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Training-camp site: Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky.

Training-camp report date: July 28.

Key arrivals: WR Antonio Bryant, CB Adam "Pacman" Jones, WR Matt Jones, PK Mike Nugent, RB Cedric Peerman, OL Isaac Sowells, S Gibril Wilson.

Key departures: WR Laveranues Coles, PK Shayne Graham, RB Larry Johnson, CB Keiwan Ratliff, DT Shaun Smith.

Drafted rookies: (1) TE Jermaine Gresham; (2) DE Carlos Dunlap; (3) WR Jordan Shipley, CB Brandon Ghee; (4) DT Geno Adkins, LB Rodrrick Muckelroy; (5) OG Otis Hudson; (6) WR Dezmon Briscoe; (7) OL Reggie Stephens.

Offensive overview: The Bengals transitioned to more of a power-running attack last season to limit risk and wear down their opponents. Expect more balance this season, especially if QB Carson Palmer proves his late-season struggles in '09 were a fluke. The Bengals signed WR Antonio Bryant to complement Chad Ochocinco, who clearly needed more help last season. TE Jermaine Gresham, the Bengals' first-round pick; and WR Jordan Shipley, a third-round selection from Texas, could contribute early. RB Cedric Benson (301 carries, 1,251 yards, six TDs in '09) is the focal point of the ground game but faces an assault charge in Austin, Texas stemming from an incident at a bar. Quick Bernard Scott backs up Benson.

Defensive overview: The Bengals allowed the fourth fewest yards in the NFL last season, and coordinator Mike Zimmer has even more talent at his disposal in 2010. Cincinnati employs a base 4-3 defense but could show a few more 3-4 looks this season. The secondary is the strength of the defense; CBs Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph form one of the NFL's best starting tandems. And young talent abounds at linebacker, with SLB Rey Maualuga a physical tone setter, WLB Keith Rivers an intriguing all-around talent and OLB-DE Michael Johnson a potential matchup problem for opponents because of his size and athleticism. The defensive line is stout and deeper than it was a season ago.

Battle to watch: PK Shayne Graham departed in free agency, and veterans Mike Nugent and Dave Rayner will compete to replace him. Nugent, a second-round pick of the Jets in 2005, could have the edge if he recaptures his early-career form. Rayner made less than 75 percent of his field goals in stints with Green Bay and Kansas City earlier in his career, but he has a strong leg. 

Injury update: ORT Andre Smith (foot) missed offseason workouts and is expected back in training camp. Smith is penciled in as the starter on the right side, assuming he can stay healthy. DE Antwan Odom (Achilles tendon) returned to practice in offseason workouts and will be ready for training camp. SS Roy Williams (forearm injuries) has missed major portions of the past two seasons but figures to start if he's healthy. SLB Rey Maualuga (leg surgery) expects to be ready for training camp. Scott (ankle) missed some time late in the offseason, but the injury is not serious and he'll be available for camp.

Fantasy sleeper: Owners who draft Benson certainly will consider taking Scott, who flashed intriguing potential as a rookie when he racked up 321 yards on 74 carries. However, Scott merits late-round consideration in all formats whether you have Benson or not. He's an improving player.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Training-camp site: Cleveland Browns Training Facility, Berea, Ohio.

Training-camp report dates: Rookies, July 23; Veterans, July 30.

Key veteran arrivals: CB Sheldon Brown, QB Jake Delhomme, WR Bobby Engram, LB Scott Fujita, LB Chris Gocong, FB Peyton Hillis, OT Tony Pashos, TE Alex Smith, CB DeAngelo Smith, QB Seneca Wallace, TE Benjamin Watson.

Key veteran departures: QB Derek Anderson, C Hank Fraley, WR Mike Furrey, OL Rex Hadnot, LB Alex Hall, TE Steve Heiden, RB Jamal Lewis, S Brodney Pool, QB Brady Quinn, WR Donté Stallworth, OT Ryan Tucker, OLB Kamerion Wimbley.

Drafted rookies: (1) CB Joe Haden; (2) S T.J. Ward, RB Montario Hardesty; (3) QB Colt McCoy, OG Shaun Lauvao; (5) SS Larry Asante; (6) WR Carlton Mitchell, DE Clifton Geathers.

Offensive overview: With new team president Mike Holmgren as the driving force, the Browns made big changes on this side of the ball, especially at quarterback. They signed Jake Delhomme to be their starter, acquired Seneca Wallace to be the backup and drafted Colt McCoy to groom for the future. In the draft, the Browns acquired an extra second-round pick to select RB Montario Hardesty, who will push Jerome Harrison for the starting job. At wide receiver, the Browns will count on young WRs Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie as well as return ace Joshua Cribbs to keep improving. Ex-Patriots TE Benjamin Watson brings a solid blocking and pass-catching presence to a position that needed to be bolstered. The strength of the Browns' offense is the line, with OLT Joe Thomas a blue-chip talent.

Defensive overview: Rob Ryan's defense surrendered the second-most yards in the NFL in 2009, but it notched 40 sacks and showed improvement by season's end. The secondary, a sieve at times last season, could be much better with CB Sheldon Brown, rookie CB Joe Haden and rookie S T.J. Ward joining the fold. The Browns are also deeper at linebacker after the additions of ILB Scott Fujita and OLB Chris Gocong. The Browns' most talented defender, DL Shaun Rogers, could play more defensive end this season so Cleveland can get run-stuffing NT Ahtyba Rubin on the field more.

Battle to watch: Keep an eye on a pair of competitions. On defense. Brown, Haden and Eric Wright will compete for the two starting spots at cornerback. All three will play regularly, and the Browns are better positioned to compete against strong passing games than they were a season ago. On offense, Harrison, who rushed for 561 yards in his final three games of '09, will try to hold off the bigger and younger Hardesty. Harrison still must prove he can be a full-time starter after infrequently earning the role last season.

Injury update: Rogers (ankle surgery) missed offseason workouts but should be able to participate in training camp. FB Peyton Hillis missed time in OTAs with an undisclosed illness.

Fantasy sleeper: Massaquoi racked up 18.4 yards per catch as a rookie and was the best field-stretching threat for an offense that didn't look to take a lot of shots downfield and generally lacked cohesion. Delhomme's presence will bolster the vertical passing game and Massaquoi's fantasy stock. The receiver could be a good late-round pick. Robiskie, who will push Cribbs for playing time, also might be a decent late-round sleeper in bigger leagues.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Training-camp site: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa.

Training-camp report date: July 30.

Key veteran arrivals: S Will Allen, WR Arnaz Battle, LB Larry Foote, QB Byron Leftwich, CB Bryant McFadden, WR Antwaan Randle El, OT Jonathan Scott.

Key veteran departures: WR Santonio Holmes, RB Willie Parker.

Drafted rookies: (1) OG-C Maurkice Pouncey; (2) OLB Jason Worilds; (3) WR Emmanuel Sanders; (4) OLB Thaddeus Gibson; (5) OT Chris Scott, CB Crezdon Butler, LB Stevenson Sylvester; (6) RB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Antonio Brown; (7) DL Doug Worthington.

Offensive overview: The offense will be without QB Ben Roethlisberger for at least four games as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Byron Leftwich likely will start in Roethlisberger's place, and the offense could rely more heavily on the ground game in Roethlisberger's absence. Athletic and speedy RB Rashard Mendenhall will get the bulk of the carries; at age 23, his future is very bright. The passing game took a major hit when WR Santonio Holmes was dealt to the Jets after the club tired of his off-field issues, and young Mike Wallace must step up to fill the void. The offensive line is also somewhat unsettled after ORT Willie Colon suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in June. It's unclear whether the Steelers will promote a replacement from within or sign a veteran, such as ex-Cowboy Flozell Adams.

Defensive overview: This can be an outstanding defense if it stays healthy and defends the pass better. SS Troy Polamalu, limited to five games a season ago because of knee injuries, is the most indispensable member of the defense; the secondary is not nearly as strong without him. The Steelers can generate consistent pressure off the edges with OLBs James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley as well as no shortage of zone-blitzes. Age is a worry along the defensive line, where every projected starter will be 32 or older this season, but the Steelers again should be strong vs. the run. The major question is the secondary, for clubs are going to take their chances beating Pittsburgh with the pass, the blitzes be damned. 

Battle to watch: All eyes will be on Leftwich, who began the '09 season as the Buccaneers' starter before losing the job after three games. Leftwich received most of the work with the first-team offense in offseason workouts and should win the job unless he falters, but the progress of third-year passer Dennis Dixon also should be monitored. Dixon is much more mobile than Leftwich and got valuable experience in a start at Baltimore last season. If the Steelers don't sign Adams or acquire another established tackle to replace Colon, the competition at right tackle also will be one to watch.

Injury update: Colon and WR Limas Sweed each will miss the season with an Achilles injury. Rookie OT Chris Scott (foot surgery) will miss training camp and likely the preseason, too, further hurting the Steelers' OT depth. DE Aaron Smith (shoulder) participated in offseason workouts after missing most of last season.

Fantasy sleeper: Rookie RB Jonathan Dwyer is an intriguing late-round pick to consider. He has potential as a short-yardage runner, and the Steelers have struggled in those situations recently. Other than Mendenhall, no Steelers back has more upside.

Related link: AFC East training-camp reports

You can learn even more about each team in the Volume XXV, Issue 6 print edition, with training-camp previews that address additional topics, such as juiciest story line, burning questions and fearless prediction for every team. The Issue 6 print edition goes on sale this week at retail outlets, or you can buy a PDF or print copy online at PFWstore.com.

Wow, what can change in a year!

The Cleveland Browns are looking at changes from the front office down to the skill positions. "The Big Show" (Mike Holmgren) is in town now as the President and the pot has been stirred. The Browns are kind of a question mark when it comes to fantasy football as there have been so many changes we won’t know what to expect until they hit the field.

Quarterback : Gone are the days when fans debated between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. "The Big Show" brought Seneca Wallace with him from Seattle and then made a move to pick up Jake Delhomme. During the 2010 NFL Draft the Browns brought in Colt McCoy (third round), possibly the quarterback of the future in Cleveland.

Motives were questioned at first when Wallace was brought in. He has been nothing more than a career backup since starring at Iowa State.

The Browns were expected to make a move on the position, resulting in the signing of Delhomme. Not exactly what people expected with a franchise apparently starting over.

The starting job at quaterback appears to be with Delhomme going into the season, but how long can he hang on? His career (and performance) is obviously on a downward slide. The question is who will take over for him later in the season? We advise staying away from the Browns quaterback situation unless in very deep leagues.

Running Back: Jerome Harrison blew up in the fantasy playoffs last season with 73 rushes for 434 yards and four touchdowns in weeks 15-16 combined. Some fantasy owners may be drafting based on this memory. Something readers should keep in mind is that despite this end to the season the Browns moved up in the 2010 NFL Draft to select Tennessee Running Back Montario Hardesty in the second round.

This has Running Back by Committee written all over it. It does not matter who gets the start on game day, these two backs are going to steal carries from each other. At the time of this piece, neither of these backs crack the Top 30 in Football Jabber’s Redraft Rankings .

Wide Receiver: Remember when we talked about the quaterback situation? It doesn’t get much better on the other end of those throws. While the unit is lackluster there are potential sleepers to be found here if the offense does for some reason take off.

Josh Cribbs is the big name here, but will what he brings to the field help on your fantasy team? Not likely. Sure, some big weeks will help your team, but is it worth trying to figure out when those weeks will be? A roster spot may be better used on a Mohamed Massaquoi if you have to have a Browns widereciever. Brian Robiskie and Chansi Stuckey are likely to go undrafted.

Tight End: The Browns have brought in Ben Watson this offseason. Once an average tight-end play in fantasy circles Watson is considered a backup/desperate bye week tight-end at best on the Browns offense. Evan Moore will steal some time from him as the Browns would like to use him a bit to offset the wide reciever woes.

• John Canzano of The Oregonian: "The Trail Blazers introduced Rich Cho as general manager on Monday. He answered questions. And sounded like a reasonable, intelligent man who might very well have a winning plan for the organization. I hope he does. Thing is, I hope even more his bosses let him execute it. Everyone I've talked with who knows Cho believes him to be cerebral and capable. 'A guy who thinks before he speaks,' one NBA source said. And so you understand immediately how it is that Cho would connect with owner Paul Allen and his team of advisers at Vulcan Inc. What we don't know is whether Cho will be given the autonomy to do his job. Basically, they've hired a smart guy who is promising. But will Allen let him work? Successful people don't have all the answers. Often, they even have fewer than unsuccessful people. But what the best leaders, and owners, and coaches have is the confidence to surround themselves with qualified, intelligent, capable people. Also, they let those people do their jobs."
• Brian T. Smith of The Columbian: "Trail Blazers president Larry Miller could not stop smiling. Key Portland executives and staff members repeatedly employed the word 'potential.' And as Rich Cho, the Blazers’ new general manager, discussed his diverse background and unique vision for the future, Portland coach Nate McMillan nodded in assent while intently listening to every word. Monday was a big day for the Blazers. And it was a brand new day for Rip City. Cho was officially introduced as Portland’s new GM, becoming the ninth person in the organization’s 40-year history to hold the title. And while the 44-year-old longtime Pacific Northwest resident acknowledged that he needs to polish up on his public-speaking skills -- Monday’s introductory press conference was a first -- Cho said he is undoubtedly prepared to guide the Blazers into the future. 'I’ve done a wide variety of jobs, and I feel like I’m definitely ready,' Cho said at the Rose Garden."
• Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman: "For the second time this summer, the Oklahoma City Thunder has lost a key member of its basketball operations staff. Thunder Assistant General Manager Rich Cho has been hired by Portland to fill the Trail Blazers' open general manager job created by the firing of Kevin Pritchard, who was released on draft night last month. Cho's departure ends weeks of speculation surrounding his potential jump to Portland and completes a scenario first reported as a possibility by The Oklahoman in March. In June, the Thunder lost lead assistant coach Ron Adams, a defensive-oriented coach who helped reshape the team's defensive principles while developing the roster's young talent. ... It's unclear whether Presti will replace Cho. But with Assistant General Manager Troy Weaver, another fast-rising basketball man, Director of Pro Player Personnel Bill Branch, Director of College/International Player Personnel Rob Hennigan and Director of Basketball Administration and Technology Paul Rivers, the Thunder still has a more than capable front office. Losing Cho, however is a significant blow to the Thunder because of Cho's vast knowledge of the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement and the minutia of the league's salary cap. It also doesn't help that Cho, 44, is taking the reins of a roster that is the Thunder's foremost rival as the league's best young team."
• Eric Koreen of the National Post: "Matt Barnes used his Twitter page Monday night to confirm reports that he would be joining the Raptors this year. Multiple outlets reported the deal, worth about US$10-million, with a player option for the second season, according to Yahoo! Sports. The Raptors have no room under the salary cap, so they would have to put together a sign-and-trade deal to acquire him for Orlando. The Raptors, however, have two trade exceptions they could use to complete the deal if Orlando is so inclined. Of course, without a deal officially announced (Twitter proclamations notwithstanding), fans should hold off on buying their Barnes jerseys. It was just a week ago that Tyson Chandler and Boris Diaw seemed bound for Toronto in a trade with Charlotte, but the Bobcats eventually scuttled that deal, even after players were notified and Chandler had confirmed the deal publicly."
• Jeff Miller of The Orange County Register: "In attempting to win a championship and putting team ahead of self, LeBron James has become the most criticized player in NBA history. Think about that sentence for a moment. Re-read it, if you like. The words are remarkable, the concept stunning. The public, the analysts and the former players have spoken and their message is clear: By trying to be a big winner, LeBron James has turned into a monumental loser. Yeah, it’s clear to us, all right, as clear as Euclidean geometry. ... When the Celtics traded for Kevin Garnett when they already had Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, how come no one accused them of cutting corners? Instead, the acquisition was hailed as genius. When the Lakers dealt for Pau Gasol to pair with Kobe Bryant, no one questioned Bryant’s fortitude. Instead, general manager Mitch Kupchak practically was dipped in bronze. ... A lot of inane things have been said on this topic. One of the wiser proclamations, though, came from James himself. 'You look at Game 7 of the Finals,' he said. 'Kobe Bryant shot 6 for 24 from the field, and they still won because he knew he had help and guys came through for him.' But that’s loser LeBron James for you, only thinking about one thing -- winning."
• David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune: "Gar Forman just accomplished what every self-respecting sports executive strives to do every offseason. He improved his team's chances of winning more games than it did in the previous season. The 2009-10 Bulls went 41-41. After completing the roster with dynamic backup point guard C.J. Watson, acquired Monday from the Warriors, and eventually a backup center, the Bulls will have acquired enough talent to win 50 games in 2010-11. Realistic or not, we all expected the bar to be higher. And we expected it to be higher because that was what the Bulls had led us to believe since letting Ben Gordon go to clear salary-cap space for the summer of 2010 that was supposed to change everything. It only changed a little. That's the biggest reason for restraint in celebrating the signings of Brewer, Boozer and Korver -- none of them is named LeBron or Dwyane or Chris. Yes, Boozer has been an All-Star twice. But I doubt he is on anybody's top-10 list of franchise-changing talents the way James, Wade or Bosh are. Three free-agent player signings later, the Bulls' best long-term investment this offseason remains coach Tom Thibodeau."
• George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: "Dwight Howard has a perfect opportunity this season. A fine way to quiet all the noise on Twitter and other parts of cyberspace about the hierarchy of the NBA, and who deserves to be the alpha dog. Simple solution: Take out the Axis of Evil. You may know it as the empire that's sprouted in the heart of Little Havana. Quicker than you can say 'three max contracts,' the Miami Heat have become a jolt of Cuban espresso. Everybody else is decaf, mild and uninspiring. Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have come together to quash the competitive spirit of the NBA, which means reducing the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Clippers of the East. But it doesn't have to be that way, big guy. Think of this in practical terms, and throw your ego into the equation, too. If you lead the Magic to an NBA title given the formidable forces of nature conspiring against you, I am fairly certain that even Skip Bayless might genuflect in your presence. Dwight Howard, King of the NBA."
• Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: "Now, we wait. Rockets training camp opens Sept. 25. There will be press conferences; Brad Miller on Tuesday, Luis Scola and Kyle Lowry on Wednesday. Daryl Morey will keep working the Blackberry because you never know. But he does not expect major changes, and he is OK with that. For now at least and probably for the foreseeable future, this is the team. The Rockets have 15 guys signed to guaranteed contracts, including a lot that they did not have at this time a year ago -- a pair of seven-footers, with nine All-Star nods between them, a shooting guard successor to Tracy McGrady and a collection of young prospects to develop. The question now becomes, 'Is that enough?' That of course depends on another question, 'Enough for what?' Assuming Yao Ming remains healthy, because there is no point in asking the other questions if he is not healthy, the Rockets should be solid in the mix of Western Conference playoff teams, and since the pack is usually so tightly grouped, that could place them anywhere from second or third to seventh. ... The Rockets need to make the improvements they did not last season. More than anything, by far, they have to get much, much better defensively. After that, and with all that has happened in the past 13 months, the Rockets' prospects seem to be back where they have been for years. It's still all about Yao."
• Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald: "Danny Ainge is on vacation out west, though he can’t really break free. The Celtics general manager is waiting for a break -- for a talented free agent who values signing on with a winner over signing for the higher dollars a lesser team can offer. But there are still teams out there with surplus cash - teams that haven’t spent their mid-level exceptions yet -- and as a result Ainge might as well be holding the most recently pulled ticket at a busy deli counter. 'It’s just a waiting time right now,' Ainge said yesterday. 'Some teams have a lot of money left to spend, and we have to wait them all out.' ... 'That’s never been enough to prevent guys from making money,' said Ainge. 'It’s always hard to gauge. We just have to wait and see. There are still good players out there.' "
• Perry A. Farrell of the Detroit Free Press: "Having finished the Summer League in Las Vegas, the Pistons' off-season program will resume in about two weeks. Greg Monroe is scheduled for foot surgery this week, and Jonas Jerebko is expected to play for the Swedish national team this summer. But fellow young players DaJuan Summers, Austin Daye and Terrico White are expected to be at the practice facility, working on their games and getting stronger. ... Pat Sullivan said the coaching staff will have a plan in place for the rest of the summer. 'With Terrico, it'll be a matter of keep building his skill development, getting him to be a better ball handler and decision maker. Improve his shooting,' Sullivan said. 'It's the same with Greg. Getting him into the low post and getting him to develop an inside game. It's a great thing for NBA guys, if you think about how many shots these guys can get per day. There's no more school or class. These guys can get 1,000 shots up (per day).' "
• Jeff Rabjohns of The Indianapolis Star: "The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward this opinion: I want to see more of Lance Stephenson. He played well in summer league. We all know that by now. He's 6-5 with a 6-11 wingspan. He's a guy who has been groomed to play in the NBA since he was, oh, probably 14. So let's find out what he can do. Now. Not next year. ... It's a win-win. If Stephenson is good, Pacers fans celebrate, they found their point guard of the future and have a ton of cap space. If Stephenson is bad, Pacers fans celebrate, they're in the lottery and have a real chance at Josh Selby, Kyrie Irving or Brandon Knight and a ton of cap space. Could make the summer of 2011 pretty good for the Pacers."
• Gery Woelfel of The Journal Times: "Caron Butler will be paid $10.6 million this season and could earn even more next summer. That's when he could be an unrestricted free agent and sign with the team of his choice ... or accept a multi-year extension from the Mavs. Either way, Butler's net worth will inevitably expand. But Butler is in the process of branching out and attempting to maximize all of his other skills, including those in the business sector. He is the sole proprietor of six Burger King restaurants around the country. 'I once worked at Burger King in Racine,' Butler said. 'I know the business. I know it from the janitorial spot all the way through the management side. I know that game inside and out.' Butler has also had discussions with Mark Cuban, the Mavericks' billionaire owner, about 'shadowing' him and learning more about the intricacies of business. Butler also intends on taking a course in business next summer at Duke University. While Butler was just like almost every other kid growing up who wanted to be 'Just like Mike' -- as in Jordan -- he now wants to be just like Magic -- as in Johnson. 'Just seeing what Magic Johnson has done and is doing is unreal,' Butler said. 'He's part-owner of the (Los Angeles) Lakers, he owns Starbucks, Burger Kings, LA Fitnesses and theaters. I'm trying to get more and more involved in different things like him.' Butler then flashed that mega-watt smile of his and quipped, 'At 30, Magic wasn't a Burger King owner yet.' "
• Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News: "Not only did they build a training facility over a decade ago, but now there's at least the appearance of a committed and powerful ownership. 'The owner (Mikhail Prokhorov) really seems like he wants to do what it takes,' Butch Beard said. Therein lies the silver lining of a disappointing free agency. The Nets didn't get LeBron James, Amar'e Stoudemire or any player worthy of an All-Star vote. But they were relevant this summer, if only because of a Russian billionaire, smart cap decisions and a much-needed relocation from the trenches of East Rutherford. Coming off one of the worst seasons in NBA history, the Nets have sold more than 2,200 new season tickets for the Prudential Center in Newark, according to Nets CEO Brett Yormark, and 'are on pace' with the sale of renewed season tickets. They've also got a giant check-me-out billboard that will hang overlooking the Garden until the end of July. 'What we've done over the last couple months is one of the better refresh jobs that's ever been done in sports,' Yormark said of his 'It's All New' campaign. 'This was a team with 12 wins last year that was close to the record books, unfortunately. You don't hear people talk about that and you haven't for months.' "
• Irv Moss of The Denver Post: "When Bob King was the day-to-day and game-to-game operations chief for the Denver Rockets and Denver Nuggets, he ran things old-school. When office telephones rang, King expected them to be answered. The staff knew that a second ring would bring him charging out of his office, wanting to know why the phone wasn't picked up. The operation of Denver's pro basketball team of the day was the envy of the city's sports teams and a model for other teams in the league. 'My philosophy was that any time the phone rang, the call was from somebody who wanted to buy a ticket,' King said. 'That's money in the bank for a pro sports franchise. I didn't want any caller put on hold, and my staff knew they had to return calls to anyone who left a message.' King joined the Denver franchise for the ABA's 1971-72 season, coming east from the San Diego Clippers' organization in the NBA. He joined the Rockets at the request of old friend and coach Alex Hannum and stayed through the Larry Brown years, the merger of the ABA and NBA, and the coaching term of Donnie Walsh that ended during the 1980-81 season."

Celebrity Rehab resurrected big time - Evil Beet Gossip

Zsa Zsa to have hip replacement surgery - Popeater

M.I.A. will not rush wedding for a green card - Amy Grindhouse

McConaughey on set looking dapper - Celebrity Dirty Laundry

Ben Affleck and his abs in The Town - Tabloid Prodigy

Lunch with Claire Danes - Betty Confidential

Prince Harry at the Asprey World Class Cup - I Need My Fix

Jennifer Garner in NYC with her girls - Busy Bee

Dinner for Schmucks trailer - Dipped in Cream

Emma Watson has joined Twitter - Allie is Wired

Move over Jersey Shore it's K-Town - dlisted

Demi Lovato denies dating Travis Clark - Earsucker

Kati Price's single bombs - Oh The Scandal

Shauna Sand has a big hat and even larger... - Celeb Hot Sauce

Tiger still dropping nationally televised F-bombs - Radar

Jude and Sienna rub their love in people's faces - The FAB Life

• Woods in seventh of eight automatic spots after coming 23rd
• US captain Corey Pavin will also choose four wild cards

Tiger Woods has kept his seventh place in the United States Ryder Cup standings after his 23rd-place finish in The Open at St Andrews.

Only the top eight after the US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on 15 August qualify automatically for this year's competition, at Celtic Manor in Wales on 1 to 3 October.

The US captain, Corey Pavin, is following the example of his predecessor Paul Azinger by then watching three more tournaments before deciding his four wild cards.

Sean O'Hair and Nick Watney were the top Americans at St Andrews, but they managed only joint seventh and neither has forced their way into the top nine on the cup table: Watney is 14th and O'Hair 19th.

Latest United States Ryder Cup standings

1 Phil Mickelson 5,768pts 2 Steve Stricker 3,402 3 Jim Furyk 3,280 4 Anthony Kim 3,238 5 Lucas Glover 2,980 6 Dustin Johnson 2,936 7 Tiger Woods 2,773 8 Matt Kuchar 2,725 9 Jeff Overton 2,629 10 Ricky Barnes 2,579 11 Hunter Mahan 2,577 12 Ben Crane 2,486 13 Stewart Cink 2,394 14 Nick Watney 2,297 15 Rickie Fowler 2,259 16 Bubba Watson 2,202 17 Bo Van Pelt 2,156 18 JB Holmes 2,129 19 Sean O'Hair 2,122 20 Zach Johnson 2,118

Like they are in many areas, ESPN blazed a new trail this week from Scotland.  By airing four full rounds of the Open Championship from St. Andrews, it became the first cable outlet to carry full coverage of a men's major golf championship.  The Worldwide Leader already broadcasts portions of the Masters and US Open, but this was a new undertaking.  Not only was ESPN going to have the pre-cut rounds, they were going to get the live shot of the championship putt.

The network gave the Open Championship the full court press.  Per usual, the flagship SportsCenter program aired from the Old Course.  Of course, other platforms like ESPN Radio diverted people to the Open as best they could. The network even took the step of offering the BBC's coverage of the Open on their ESPN3.com platform.  The typical knock on ESPN's coverage of singular events is that they inundate potentially hostile audiences with overkill coverage of their vested interest.  ESPN did so again for the Open Championship, but fortunately for golf fans, it was not only done for a sport often neglected but well-executed.

It became clear that Paul Azinger had some kind of influence upon the proceedings.  ESPN created a pod system with broadcaster-analyst teams that were designed to have particular chemisty and rapport.  The lead team of Mike Tirico and the aforementioned Azinger harkened back to the former all star ABC Sports trio of these two and CBS talent Nick Faldo.  Scott Van Pelt sat with his normal major compadre, two-time US Open champion Andy North.  The other multiple US Open winner, Curtis Strange, as well as '73 British Open champion Tom Weiskopf split disembodied time between the teams.  Over the weekend, Terry Gannon was stationed with Tom Watson, who has made a nice addition to the team when he isn't busy trying to rewrite history books.

By and large, the strategy worked.  Tirico has evolved over the years from SportsCenter anchor into a top notch live announcer.  Tirico fully understands the pacing of the game and is thoroughly organized.  He is a consummate professional who is adept at keeping the full cast of characters - in booth and on course - involved in the conversation.  Simultaneously, he is able to corral Paul Azinger, who sometimes needs guidance and just a tinge of extra professionalism.  Zinger is only in the booth once per year now for an extended period, so the rust was evident.  At the same time, it was that raw nature of his broadcast style that made him appealing in the first place.  Tirico knows that and kept the right balance.

Van Pelt and North have been paired together for years for a resaon.  They have a natural chemistry.  SVP is a natural golf fan and enthusiast, coming from his Golf Channel roots.  He gives the proper respect and tone for these types of events, but can quickly become the tier one SportsCenter voice when in the right setting.  Van Pelt has a curiosity about the sport.  At the same time, he is enough a personality of force that he can inject humor and candor in the same moment, almost Alliss-esque in that way.  

The conversational style that Van Pelt has with North maximizes what the former Open winner brings to the telecast.  Not an Open expert, or really in touch with today's PGA Tour players, North does still offer a fundamental understanding of the rigors of major championship golf.  He communicates it almost in a colloquial way, bordering on folksy at times but in a good way.

Strange and Weiskopf - the men on Analyst Island - struggled.  Like Azinger, these men are rarely involved in calling golf.  Strange is brought in for other ESPN engagements, but has been panned for years in his capacity as analyst.  Strange simply makes too many mistakes, too many broad statements that do not further the conversation, and holds back the rest of the team.  In almost any other setting, Weiskopf would not be a fit.  He is far too quiet for a man of his experience and seems to say just enough for anyone to remember that he is on the team.  What he says, though, is amusing and interesting.  His laissez faire attitude on the mic really does jive well with the whimsy of the Open Championship.  Having him on the call of Miguel Angel Jimenez's ricochet at the Road Hole just made sense.

On course, Rocco Mediate - fresh off of breaking up with Callaway Golf - provided analysis.  Judy Rankin did the same in her mercurial style.  The commentary was helpful, not too instrusive.  Much of the golf spoke for itself and both knew when to keep quiet while allowing the boom mics to pick up the real action of the tournament.  

Tom Rinaldi and Wendy Nix did a suitable job in their role of interviewers.  They split time well across the many on-air hours for the network.  Rinaldi is the harder-hitting of the two, with clear force and a feeling of confidence in talking with any player.  It seems like ESPN hopes Nix can do the same thing, but across many sports.  She shows the potential to get there in time and watching some tape of Rinaldi's largely acclaimed five minute rush interview with Woods pre-Masters could expedite the process.

Throughout the week, a less constant group of contributors played roles in the telecast.  As has become tradition, BBC stalwart Peter Alliss joined the telecast for a can't miss hour when not being heard on the Interweb.  Alliss is the Vin Scully of golf brodcasting.  The man could air the entire Open by himself and no one would have complained.  (Also, this column would be much shorter.)  Because of his legend, it is a tease to have him for a mere hour of the show.  Considering that ESPN had 41 hours of coverage of the championship, less than 10% of it with Alliss is like having just the foam of a Boddington's.

Current European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie stopped by with delightful insights.  Monty has typically been the butt of many foot-in-mouth jokes over the course of his career, but he was thoughtful, honest, and engaging wearing the headset.  When his playing days are through - and his Open finish may indicate that is near - he could become a fantastic analyst.  Sure, he might enter Ben Wright territory, but that would not be the draw for the Scotsman.

Having Tom Watson in the booth was mild.  His lime green Sunday shirt was loud, but his role was not nearly prominent enough.  The runner-up of last year's Open and five time champion should have a bigger place at the table.  Instead, he seemed relegated to the Magic Wall that ESPN bought to presumably show the outline of the course and allow Watson to play meteorologist with wind direction.  Watson has so much more to offer and, in future engagements, hopefully he has the right space to share his stories.  Watson needs to be encouraged to speak up more, like he has about Tiger Woods in public, but without the edge.  Honesty works for Watson.  The humble routine has him buried among TV voices who are just begging him to shout a little.

The talent low of the week - again - was Rick Reilly.  Since signing with ESPN, Reilly has struggled to find his place.  Is he a print guy anymore?  Kind of, but the phenomenon replaced by Bill Simmons, then Will Leitch, has devolved into a shadow of his former self.  Reilly has been asked to convert the prime rib version of his writing into essayist work in golf, probably because the average golf viewer still recalls his glory days.  Reilly quickly dismissed Oosthuizen's chances going into the weekend.  He said he was rooting hard for John Daly. (Who isn't?)  The essays were contrived and seemed to lack a real emotional connection with the topic and the audience.  The Open has such a depth of history that there is no need for easy jokes, and golf has such a niche audience that it is almost insulting to offer such cursory analysis.  Jack Whittaker, Reilly is not.  Rich Lerner, Reilly is not.  As though Bristol was beaming Nielsen Portable People Meter results to Scotland in real time, Reilly was mercilessly moved to the tail end of the weekend telecasts or extricated altogether.  He was the only reason the clicker came out all weekend.  

If the network wants to bring a writer into the booth, bring in Jason Sobel.  He is not often in front of the camera, but the guy knows his stuff and, frankly, could be one of those guys that has real crossover potential in the game.

The people aside, ESPN employed some clever tactics to make the vagaries of links golf come alive for the less educated (read: geeky) golf viewer.  A live camera with technology to track the flight of the golf ball at the Road Hole showed the legendary shot over the Old Course Hotel in a whole new way.  Viewers could quickly gather if the strategy paid off for a player on the lengthened hole.  Constant wind maps of the course, along with the aforementioned Watson-guided Magic Wall, oriented viewers to the course and the lay of the property relative to the sea.  With how frequent the wind changed at the Old Course, the production communicated the changes well.  

The golf action was frequent.  It was a good mix of studio analysis and the Open itself.  When long delays inherent to links golf chopped up play, the network went to other storylines.  The breadth of players showed by the network was a delightful change.  Yes, Woods got his time, but Jin Jeong did too.  The comebacks of Fowler and McIlroy from disatrous rounds were a highlight.  Tom Lehman was not forgotten.  The network used the full complement of stories to make best use of a lot of dead air from the final groups on Sunday.  When Oosthuizen was running away with the championship, the players that were also-rans to the South African's celebration had their proper due.

Grading the championship for the Worldwide Leader, the full package earns a solid B+, if not an A-.  There is a reason that the R&A was sold on ESPN.  Initially, it may have been the multiplatform distribution network and the incessant attention paid to Bristol's vested interests.  When the cameras rolled, though, the network largely broadcast the championship with the right mix of talent, technology, and theater.  The team could clearly benefit from being leaner in several places, but the end result was an admirable first attempt at sharing the World's Open with the globe.

With the memory of Dustin Johnson's epic U.S. Open collapse still fresh, the world tuned in to watch how a little-known little man from South Africa would handle a four-stroke lead and the pressure of Golf's biggest stage.

Louis Oosthuizen had it all the way.

So much so, in fact, that the energy and excitement normally endemic to the final day of a Major cowered and hid from the workmanlike consistency Oosthuizen brought to St. Andrews.  And it never found an opportunity to show itself.

Displaying the true heart of a champion, Oosthuizen flexed his muscles by parring the first seven holes.  Even the ESPN commentators betrayed a sense of irritable restlessness, almost challenging the closest of his pursuers to do something—anything—to mount a comeback.

When Lovable Louis bogeyed eight, and Paul Casey was suddenly only three shots back, we wanted to believe this guy was human after all, that this was the beginning of the end.  After 62 holes of near-perfection, the wheels were finally starting to come off.

But when Oosthuizen eagled nine, we had a strong feeling we were wrong.  And when Casey triple-bogeyed twelve, we were sure of it.  The rest, as they say, was history.

But what sort of history was it? 

Oh sure, Oosthuizen won by seven strokes, and those who so convincingly conquer the ancient grounds of St. Andrews are assured golfing immortality and eternal respect from their peers.  But frankly, Oosthuizen lacked the typical flare we expect to attend a Major winner's game.  For the last two and a half days, nobody threatened his lead; and because nobody threatened his lead, he put us to sleep.

Louis Oosthuizen (Woost-hazen).  When he took a commanding five-shot lead to the clubhouse on Friday, everyone—from the announcers to the press conference moderator—was botching his name.  Perhaps his greatest victory of the week was that people started getting a handle on it by Sunday.  But it begs the question: Will we remember a champion whose name we can barely pronounce? 

In lieu of his name bearing his legacy, Oosthuizen will go down in the annals of history as The Machine, or the Soporific Champion.

He showed great aplomb on the golf course; he accepted his victory with characteristic humility.  The guy came out of nowhere, and the slipper fit.  These are the ingredients that make for a great surprise winner.

And yet a runaway victory from a nobody like this could never equal the heart-rending drama produced by Tom Watson in a losing effort last year at Turnberry, or for that matter the last-day heroics of Ben Curtis in 2003 at Royal St. George's.  Even the ten-stroke come-from-behind victory of Paul Lawrie at Car-nasty in 1999, complete with Jean Van de Velde's meltdown, embodied a charm that Oosthuizen so demonstrably lacks. 

Less than a month ago, it befitted South Africa to be contracted in one brow of woe when it became the first host nation in the history of the World Cup to fail to reach the second round.  Nobody expected them to make much noise.  At the same time, one cannot help but feel for a country so deeply scarred by a history of political turmoil; one felt that, for once, they deserved something to go right for them.

I don't want to detract from what Oosthuizen accomplished. He played extremely well for four days, and he gave South Africa something to cheer about in the wake of World Cup disappointment. 

But South Africa has produced Major champions in the past, and it will do so again.  Wouldn't the country have been just as happy—or even more so—had Ernie Els picked himself up off the garbage heap to win his first major since 2002?  Wouldn't South Africans have been just as pleased if Retief Goosen had mounted a Sunday charge?  Probably.

Oosthuizen's boring win just doesn't fit well into the fairy tale format.  The dominance with which he subdued the field and St. Andrews never allowed his story the chance to gain steam.  Very early on, his Cinderella Story lost its legs.

Sorry Louis, but it's hard to put a slipper on someone who has no feet.

When people think of the Cleveland Browns, players who come to mind are Josh Cribbs and Joe Thomas. Both players have been to multiple pro bowls. There’s no denying the value of Thomas and Cribbs to the Browns.

Most Browns’ fans are expecting big things from Jerome Harrison, Mohamed Massaquoi, Shaun Rogers, Eric Wright, Sheldon Brown and as well as rookies Joe Haden and Montario Hardesty. Last years first round pick, center Alex Mack, is also being counted heavily on in his second season.

Quarterback Jake Delhomme and tight end Ben Watson will both be in their first season with the Browns and much is expected from them.

Linebackers Scott Fujita and Chris Gocong should both be solid additions as well.

Much is already known about who the team’s key players should be but what about the others. It is those players, the ones who are under the radar, that could be the difference between Cleveland finishing 5-11 or being a good team.

Three players who could be pleasant surprises this year are:

James Davis , running back. Davis was on the verge of some major playing time last year before his rookie season got wiped out due to an injury.

All the talk has been about James Harrison and rookie Montario Hardesty. Which one will be the starter. How many carries will they both get.

In an offense sure to rely heavily on their ground game, Davis has the size, vision, quickness and power to be a force on this year’s team. Davis can also catch the ball as well. Last year he was the Browns’ best back in the preseason.  Keep an eye on him. Davis could end up making it a threesome at running back.

Ahtyba Rubin , nose tackle. Athletically he’s no Shaun Rogers but technically he’s a better nose tackle. Last year when Rubin took over  due to Rogers’ season ending injury, the defense improved. Rubin knows what’s expected of him at the position.

Rubin was extremely solid in his play last year and just might be a star on the rise. He may not rack up a lot of stats but Rubin’s solid play will allow others to do so.

Evan Moore , tight end. At 6-6, Moore has both great size and great hands. This off season Cleveland signed former New England Patriots tight end, Ben Watson. Watson is a proven veteran and should be the starter for the Browns.

In what should be a ball control offense run by the Browns this year, I expect to see both Moore and Watson on the field a lot together. Moore can also line up at wide receiver, which creates a huge miss match for the defense. Look for Moore to be a favorite third down target of Delhomme’s this season.

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We've been hearing the following whispers around the NFC:

• Cornelius Ingram has taken the lead heading into camp for the Eagles' backup tight end battle behind starter Brent Celek. Martin Rucker and rookie Clay Harbor are running third and fourth right now, and Rucker could be in a fight for a roster spot this August because the Eagles plan to use Harbor some at fullback as well. Ingram appears to be fully back from a second serious knee surgery in two years, showing off the athleticism that had some people thinking he would be a first-round prospect before getting hurt his final year at Florida.

• We hear RB Michael Turner was one of the stars of the Falcons' offseason program. Coming off an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for most of the second half of last season, Turner has said he's motivated to prove he's not a one-year wonder. He reportedly is in much better shape than he was last season.

• Giants WR Steve Smith wants a new deal, saying he thinks he is worth "Greg Jennings money." Jennings signed a four-year contract extension, with $16 million guaranteed, last summer. Smith is in the final year of his rookie contract that will pay him a base salary of $550,000. Although no talks currently are going on between Smith's agent, Ben Dogra, and the Giants, we hear there is little chance that Smith will make his contract situation a distraction when camp arrives.

• Most Bears observers believe the team will be hard-pressed to make a final decision between Garrett Wolfe and Kahlil Bell for the No. 3 RB job behind Matt Forté and newly acquired Chester Taylor. "As a ballcarrier, I think Bell could be more valuable," said one team insider. "Wolfe is more limited in the role he can play and has had problems staying healthy, but he has turned out to be very good on special teams. The question is should he make the final roster solely due to his special-team abilities. They already have one guy filling that bill in Tim Shaw." Further adding to the uncertainty is the drafting of Brigham Young's Harvey Unga in the seventh round of last week's supplemental draft.

• The Buccaneers signed OG Keydrick Vincent on July 9 to add some much-needed veteran depth to their offensive line, and Vincent, a full-time starter for the Panthers over the past two seasons, will get a chance to start at left guard. Tampa Bay moved Jeremy Zuttah into the starting lineup at left guard last season while Arron Sears was away dealing with personal issues, but Zuttah is an ideal fit as a swing backup, since he can play multiple spots on the O-line.

• Word is Will Blackmon, who appears to be slowly but surely fully recovering from the torn ACL that ended his season in Week Four in 2009, is looking like the best bet as the Packers' primary punt returner, with Jordy Nelson appearing to be the early front-runner to handle kickoffs.

• Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe is buying into the Joe Webb hype. The Vikings drafted Webb, a college QB at UAB, in the sixth round and planned to use his athleticism at wide receiver. But the team kept him at quarterback this offseason after watching Webb throw. Shiancoe said Webb possesses a unique "combination of his size and confidence. I know it's early and he still makes a lot of mistakes, but I can see some real promise in him. He has great athleticism. Almost like a tight end or a linebacker."

• Safety will be the position the Lions' scouts look the hardest at through the preseason, hoping to snag off the waiver wire. C.C. Brown is perhaps the front-runner to start at this early stage, but that easily could change — just ask Giants fans who nicknamed him "Can't Cover" after a tough season in New York last year. The Lions' Week One starting safety opposite Louis Delmas might not even be on the roster currently.

• The Redskins believe OLB Brian Orakpo can be a 15-sack player in their new defense, having seen him adjust well over the course of the offseason as they install their new 3-4 defense. Orakpo adjusted to playing outside linebacker in the team's 4-3 scheme last season but should be a better fit for his skills. He reportedly has had a terrific offseason.

• The Cowboys' coaches believe that CB Orlando Scandrick's shattered finger should be in good shape by the time players report to training camp. He's regarded as a gym rat and a fast healer and should have no problem keeping his No. 3 CB role this season.

• We hear it would hardly be a shock if Cardinals fifth-year NT Gabe Watson does not make the final roster this season. "He really needs to have a good training camp," one team insider said of Watson, who has battled weight problems on and off as a Cardinal. "Dan Williams and Bryan Robinson look like locks, and the team could think twice about keeping a third nose tackle at a position that's on the field only about 40 percent of the time."

• It would appear an interesting battle could be in the offing in the Seahawks' training camp for backup safety jobs among holdovers Jordan Babineaux and Jamar Adams; newly acquired Kevin Ellison, who played for head coach Pete Carroll at USC; and fifth-round rookie Kam Chancellor, whose impressive size (6-3, 232) has reportedly raised a lot of eyebrows.

• Word is it's not looking real promising for Niners WR Brandon Jones, a virtual nonfactor since being added to the team as a free agent. "He has never been liked much by Sully (WR coach Jerry Sullivan)," said one source close to the team. Whether or not Jones is released, we hear No. 3 and No. 4 receivers are not likely to make much of an impact in a passing offense tilted much more toward the tight ends.

• Rams defensive coordinator Ken Flajole on newly acquired veteran DT Fred Robbins: "It gives us another big body inside. … Guys that can take on double-teams and not lose ground, guys that can absorb those kind of blocks, so that the linebackers behind them can play free, that's important."

• Wallace Wright, who stood out on special teams during his four years with the Jets, signed with the Panthers in the offseason because he wanted to join a team that would give him a chance to play receiver. Carolina will indeed give him that opportunity and, while he's a lock to make the team, we hear he's a long shot to start. He could factor into the rotation as a fourth receiver.

Related link: AFC Whispers

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Cleveland has been a desolate wasteland for fantasy performers since the team’s return in 1999. Dynasty league owners have long looked the other way when mining for talent in their respective leagues. Last year showed little promise for many Browns players in dynasty leagues. Cleveland was finally prompted to make some needed changes. With the hiring of Mike Holmgren to the front office this offseason, hope has again returned.

The Browns have jettisoned their quarterbacks by letting Derek Anderson go to Arizona and trading Brady Quinn to Denver. They’ve also used this offseason to reload their offense with some valuable skill position players.

While it’s likely going to be some time before many these players make a huge impact in dynasty circles, they’re certainly worth analyzing now to project their future impact.

Let’s take a look at Cleveland in the latest edition of the dynasty capsule.

Players in their Prime

Jerome Harrison RB
This former Washington State Cougar finally got his chance to shine when Jamal Lewis was shelved for the year. He responded by rushing for 862 yards and five touchdowns, including an amazing 561 yards in the last three weeks of the season.

So, what’s the problem? Harrison had a ridiculous 106 carries those last three games, which would equate to around 560 carries for a season. That’s simply too big of a workload for any player, especially one who stands 5’9” and weighs around 200 pounds.

Harrison is likely going to be used as a change of pace to rookie running back Montario Hardesty. He made his mark in the league and earned his chance to play each and every week. Just don’t expect the explosion we saw last year again, especially without the luxury of the goal-line work that should go to Hardesty.

Josh Cribbs WR/KR/PR/QB
Cribbs is as unique a player as we have in the NFL or in fantasy football. He’s also the prime value case study in a debate of fantasy versus reality.

His value to the Browns is enormous. He can make plays in the return game and also by throwing, running, or catching the ball out of wildcat packages. Simply put, he’s a difference maker in reality.

The problem for dynasty league owners is that his value just doesn’t usually translate to fantasy points, especially in leagues that don’t reward return yardage. After all, he had just 135 rushing yards, and 452 receiving yards to go with two total touchdowns. That’s just not going to win owners too many trophies.

If you’re in a league that rewards return yardage, Cribbs has more value. Just don’t go overboard. Predicting scores and yardage from returns is incredibly difficult, even when considering Cribbs’ amazing talent. After all, if return touchdowns equated to fantasy football championships, Dante Hall would have been the most coveted player in fantasy a few years back.

Ben Watson TE
Watson joins the Browns after six productive seasons in New England. His 404 receiving yards, and four touchdowns last season reflected a typical year of production for him. On a team with very few seasoned weapons, he could be a very good safety valve for a few years as a the wide receivers develop. Consider Watson a low-end No. 2 tight end in dynasty leagues.

Rising Players

Montario Hardesty RB
There may not be another rookie outside of Dez Bryant who is creating as loud a buzz as Hardesty this offseason.

This Browns rookie was very productive at the University of Tennessee. On the rushing end, he produced 1,345 yards, and 13 touchdowns last year. As a receiver, he posted another 302 yards and one touchdown on 25 catches. This led the Browns to take him in hopes he could be a featured back for them in the future. His performance in OTAs has done nothing but solidify their expectations.

The risk with Hardesty is obvious. He sustained a season-ending knee injury in 2005, missed three games in 2007, another in 2008, and played through sore knees in 2009. Essentially, he missed time in three of his five collegiate seasons. He’s 23 years old now, so that’s a major red flag. It’s a risk every owner needs to consider.

Hardesty is a top-5 selection in rookie drafts this summer. H should battle the likes of Ryan Mathews, Dez Bryant, Jahvid Best, Ben Tate and CJ Spiller for fantasy rookie of the year if he stays healthy.

Mohamed Massaquoi WR
It was Massaquoi, not Brian Robiskie, who showed more promise as a rookie wide receiver for the Browns last season. His 624 receiving yards led the team and he showed some big play ability. With the conservative nature of the offense, that has to be considered a very promising rookie season.

While it’s unlikely he’ll post a 1,000-yard season, it’s reasonable to think he’s the Browns No. 1 receiver going into the year. While nowhere near a No. 1 receiver in dynasty leagues, he’s worth a roster spot as a young receiver with upside.

Colt McCoy QB
Cleveland was the perfect landing spot for McCoy. The West Coast offense suits his skills perfectly. He’s an incredibly accurate passer who displays poise and leadership.

McCoy won an amazing 45 games in college. He’s also the only QB in college history to lead his team to four straight 10-win seasons. His statistics are mind boggling. He posted 13,253 pasing yards, 112 passing TDs. He also added 1,589 rushing yards with another 20 TDs. That certainly made the Browns take notice.

McCoy is an underrated athlete who brings character and leadership to the quarterback position. There are questions about his arm strength and ability to vault to the elite status quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s also unlikely he sees the field for a year or so. Just remember that Mike Holmgren has a knack for getting the most out of his young signal callers.

Consider McCoy as a second-round pick in rookie drafts this summer as a quarterback who should have every opportunity to emerge as a solid option in the future.

Players with Falling Values

Jake Delhomme QB
It’s bizarre to put a veteran quarterback with a solid hold on his position in this category. However, this is precisely where Delhomme belongs.

Jake has simply never recovered from the five-interception performance he posted against the Cardinals in the 2008 playoffs. Last year was awful for Delhomme as he produced 2,015 passing yards with eight touchdowns and 18 interceptions in 11 games for Carolina.

Delhomme has shown ability throughout his 12-year career, but expecting a resurrection in Cleveland is likely asking  just a little too much.

James Davis RB
Davis was a hot pickup in dynasty leagues about this time last year. A torn labrum ended any hope for a breakout soon thereafter.

The drafting of Montario Hardesty and emergence of Jerome Harrison leaves Davis in a tough spot. It’s going to take some significant injuries for him to have value any time soon. He’s worth a roster spot in dynasty leagues, but the hope we had last year for him is fading quickly.

Brian Robiskie WR
Robiskie was supposed to be most NFL-ready receiver coming out of the draft last year. That inexplicably translated into massive confusion on the practice field and just seven receptions for 106 yards.

While it’s not time to just throw in the towel after one season, Robiskie hasn’t shown enough promise as of yet to make dynasty league owners believe 2010 or beyond is going to produce any type of breakout.

Chris Jennings RB
Jennings was a big pickup in dynasty leagues last year as owners hoped it would be his time to shine when Lewis went down. While he showed some promise, it was Harrison who took advantage of the situation. Jennings belongs on waiver wires and may struggle to make this team.

Sleepers

Seneca Wallace QB
Wallace is an underrated performer at quarterback and has long been a Mike Holmgren favorite. Don’t be surprised to see him take over at quarterback and perform well if Delhomme struggles early. From what we’ve seen from Jake lately, an early struggle would be no surprise.

Super Sleeper

Carlton Mitchell WR
This South Florida product has a great blend of size and speed. Standing at 6’3” and running in the 4.4s, Mitchell has the athleticism to stick in the NFL. He’s very raw and needs to improve in all areas, but he’s worthy of a late round pick in rookie drafts as a receiver with upside.

Summary

The Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson era is over and the Browns are likely better for it. Mike Holmgren has arrived and brings an element of legitimacy this franchise has lacked for a long time. With young players like Colt McCoy, Montario Hardesty, and Mohamed Massaquoi, the Browns offense finally has some promise again.

Dynasty league owners should look elsewhere for immediate production, but Cleveland does have some prospects worth keeping a very close eye on for the future.

Tramlines Festival, Sheffield

Following last year's success it's difficult to choose which admirable aspects of Sheffield's free, urban, Tramlines festival are most noteworthy. Perhaps it's the desire to eradicate the queuing, the only blight of 2009's inaugral event, or the intent to cater for so many age groups, using so many genres? Lasting three days and nights, almost every significant Steel City clubbing venue now takes part, with attendees invited to visit them following designated themed routes or amble as they want around the main stage's focal point on Devonshire Green, where the likes of Echo And The Bunnymen, Mystery Jets and Skepta play. There are afterparties everywhere, with DJs such as Mary Anne Hobbs, Annie Mac and local contributing programmer Toddla T at the Uni's Octagon venue next Saturday, and co-organiser, Arctic Monkey Matt Helders, at DQ on Friday, where Simian Mobile Disco join Club Pony.

Various venues, Fri to 25 Jul, tramlines.org.uk

Marc Rowlands

Dub College, London

It might be the start of the holidays for most, but for Roots Manuva, the self-staring dean of the all new Dub College, class has only just begun. A short but thorough course, exploring a wide range of bass-driven sounds from the aforementioned dub to disco and ragga and hip-hop too, Manuva's new night sees the Brit-hop legend and the Big Dada label laying out some of the best, bassiest sounds in the Old Street vicinity. From the Dada ranks come Jammer and Offshore and a live band-accompanied performance from Dels, as well as Juice Aleem and Bang On. Roots Manuva's very own gaggle, Banana Klan, will also be airing their wares with Ahmos, The Illersapiens, Lucy Pink, Oliver Night, Ricky Ranking & DJ Rebel 'i' all stopping by to teach the gathered punters – or should that be pupils – a thing or two about soul-shaking sonics.

The Queen Of Hoxton, EC2, Fri

Leonie Cooper

Classical Music Unbound, Belfast

Although Jimmy Savile claims to have invented discos just after the war, in 1740 plenty of folk would be out on the town listening to music, dancing, philandering and getting roaring drunk. So, no change there, although the type of music which had rowdy, wigged-up punters storming the dancefloor is exactly that which is now considered to be the sole preserve of modern society's cultured and sophisticated elite. This bold move by Belfast UnBound aims to return classical music to the masses, with a one-off classical night featuring DJs Stuart Watson and Stephen Hackett mixing Mozart, chopping up Chopin and back-beating Bach, while a live string quartet play short sets during the evening. Expect visuals from classical music films like Amadeus, Fantasia and Swan Lake, plus a bevy of suitably attired models and performers conducting the music and recreating the kind of chaos which constituted a Georgian good night out.

Penthouse Bar, Waterfront Hall, Oxford Street, Sat

Patric Baird

Ctrl Launch Party, Bournemouth

Proving that trance glory isn't the sole preserve of the current crop of Dutch and Belgian superstars, Ben Gold is making some serious waves in what is a very competitive world. At 18 he was a regular at Camden's Peach and now aged 25, his tracks Starstruck and Sunstroke have been picked up by major players like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren. Ben launches Bournemouth's new house, prog and trance bender Ctrl tonight between summer festival spots in the US, Poland and India, and he's joined by another intriguing trance prospect, Romanian-born Claudia Cazacu. Slinky favourite Stuart Donaghy warms up Room One for the headliners.

Dusk Till Dawn, Old Christchurch Road, Sat

John Mitchell

Cosmic Stop, London

Priding themselves on their "psychfunksoul& rock'n'roll" playlist, that's really only the tip of the frosty cool iceberg when it comes to Cosmic Slop's crate-digging, obscurity-ridden soundtrack. Taking in the past 60 years of sounds from the fringes of music, not to mention the fringes of sanity, the fact that this free-entry Stoke Newington session is named after a cult Funkadelic album should hardly come as a shocker. So as well as the expected psychedelia, grainy garage and whacked out P-funk platters, Dr Smith, Chris "The Judge" Arthur and Pat Long will shaking the cosy dancefloor with an impressive range of global noise, taking in everything from krautrock and yé-yé to post-punk and pub rock. You can also find their Cosmic Slop mixtapes on the internet if you feel you need to verse yourself in all matters freaky before you Slop at The Drop.

The Drop, N16, Fri

Leonie Cooper

Handle With Care - Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

This cover also features Conor Oberst, Ben Gibbard and M. Ward. How cool is that.

We bring you the latest British Open news from St Andrews as Rory McIlroy sets out to build on a stunning first round

12.25pm: Paul Casey is beginning to walk around with a face on, his putter really betraying him today. A birdie effort at 15 dribbles past the hole; another par. It's been par golf since the turn for Casey. He's still -5 for the day, a very healthy -8 for the tournament. But it's a real case of what might have been. If his putter was truly hot, he'd be tied for the lead with Louis Oosthuizen right now. Meanwhile Media Guardian's John Plunkett has taken time off from writing about tweeting to enjoy a spot of twitching. "That bird is definitely not a swift," he reports, "they are scythe shaped. Probably not a swallow either. Most likely to be either a sand martin or house martin. I would guess - sand martin. Actually it might still be a swallow. Chances of it being a sand martin grow in direct correlation to how close it is to a bunker." And to think they accuse Guardian types of knowing nothing outside their Islington meeja bubble.

12.15pm: Sergio has reverted to type, missing an easy birdie opportunity at 12. I see the useless bugger's dropped a shot at 10 too, moving back to -3. WHY DOES HE ALWAYS DRAW ME BACK IN, ONLY TO DO THIS TO ME? "I've been reading all these thrilled reports about Rory McIlroy," begins Robert D Marriott, "and am I right in thinking that, in recent years at least, it's been extremely rare for the first round leader to go on and win come Sunday? I'm not certain that it never happens, but I can't recall any off the top of my head." Well - and you can thank the BBC's wonderful Hazel Irvine for this - it's been done at two of the last three St Andrews Opens: John Daly managed it in 1995, as did Tiger Woods ten years later.

12.10pm: Paul Casey is putting like an idiot. Any long putt he hammers miles past the hole. He's already three putted twice, at the 5th and the 9th; now he threatens to do the same at 14, the ball flying off the face of his putter from the front of the huge green and charging past the cup. He's got a 20-footer for birdie. He sets it off wide right, and it never comes back. This is going to cost him, that's effectively three shots gone begging.

12.05pm: Marcel Siem, -5 yesterday in his debut Open round, picks up where he left off at the 1st today. He rakes in a monster for birdie, moving to -6 for the tournament. Goosen drops a shot at 11 to move back to -5.

The midday sermon, with the Very Reverend Guy Hornsby: "I have to say the Beeb's golf commentary team is rather sublime. It's a marvellous throwback that makes other sports seem very crash-bang-wallop when such elongated days of play requires a measured approach. Bruce Hay's jovial prose, Allis' wonderful bon mots, Torrance and James have eased into the fray beautifully, and their on-course team are superb. I'm sure there'll always be criticism of it being too old hat, probably from the sort of chap that gets excited about BREAKING NEWS or watches a certain channel for 24 hours straight on transfer deadline day (that's who Dan Walker's aimed at I guess), but give me pink gins, tales of Trevino, Jacklin and Nicklaus in the 1970s and letters from 'our dear old friend' any day. It's like TMS, it's a beautiful relic. It'll be a sad day when Aliss hangs up the microphone." Amen to that, brother.

12 midday leaderboard:

-12
Louis Oosthuizen (67 today)

-9
Rory McIlroy

-8
Paul Casey (-5 today after 13)

-7
Mark Calcavecchia (67 today)
Peter Hanson (-1 today after 13, though he won't be there long, he's got a ridiculous 50-foot breaking number on 14)

11.55am: The rain and wind is picking up again. I LOVE THE OPEN. Sergio's putter is holding up; he knocks in a missable par putt on 10. Thank the Lord he's thrown out that ridiculous belly putter. Meanwhile on the BBC Mark James is slowly turning into Peter Alliss, soaking up the latter's genius by osmosis. They're in the commentary box together. A couple of old dears pop up on screen, shivering under their headscarves. "Ooh, get the flask out, Ethel," chirrups James. Alliss isn't going to be around forever; it's comforting to know someone's been taking notes.

11.50am: A bit of severe pain for Bradley Dredge on the Road Hole. He's on the fringe of the track, and can't bump the ball back onto the green. He lands in the tuft of rough on the bank, before rolling back onto the path. He hammers a putt, looking to hit the pin, and nearly makes it, but the ball sails miles past the hole. At least it doesn't fall into that bunker. After that tarmacadam action, Dan Walker will be beside himself, ramping up his soft-shoe shuffle to one of those really hectic jazz dances Snoopy used to do. "The BBC have a history of putting overexcited young presenters next to doyens with disdainful outcomes, the prime example being Manish Bhasin hosting the 2007 Cricket World Cup highlights," writes Lee Calvert. "Every time he asked Geoff Boycott a question, Boycs would pause pre-answer with a look on his face somewhere between nausea, hatred and contempt. TV gold." Still, Bhasin isn't too bad. At least he's got the chance to claw back some self-respect while staring at Steve Claridge.

11.45am: "Let's get down to the serious business here," announces Euan Hendrie. Alright. What? "Sandy Lyle." OK. Well, he's on course to add another 75 to the one he recorded yesterday. He's six over with two holes to play. "He needs a couple of eagles at least from here to make the cut I'd say," suggests Euan. "Hitting the roof of the hotel yesterday off the 17th tee wasn't a good sign." Speaking of the wheels coming off in spectacular fashion, Ricky Barnes is in danger of losing the thread of a great round. Five under for the day after 10, he's double-bogeyed 14 and then dropped one on 15 after a failed attempt at a Mickelson Flop over a bank of heather. He's slipped back to -6.

11.40am: Goosen has just converted a no-messing birdie on 9 to move to -6. That's a no-blemish front nine of 33. He's never really been in the mix at an Open; this could be his year. His putting is very solid. "I remember Ken Brown as a fair to middling pro," writes Gary Naylor, in particularly polite mode, "but he's a superb broadcaster, somewhat wasted on just a few weeks per year of golf. His colour pieces from The Masters for example, are beautifully done." Yeah, he's great. He's taken to running around a lot in his recent work, real energy pieces. He's high on golf! Compare and contrast the love of the BBC's golf team for their sport - Brown, Peter Alliss, Hazel Irvine (the best sports presenter in the land) - to the tired men over on the football programme.

11.30am: Someone who's making a proper move today is Graeme McDowell. He probably felt a bit embarrassed at his workaday 71 yesterday, his first round with all eyes on him as a major champion. He's really stepped it up today, though, like we always knew he would; after a rocky start, with shots dropped at 3 and 4, he's hit four birdies in five holes between 5 and 9, and has hit his tee shot on the par-three 11th to 20 feet, a decent birdie chance. He's -4 for the tournament, and not out of this by a long chalk.

11.25am: Sergio, all is forgiven! How could I ever doubt you! He clips a straight ten footer - exactly the sort of putt he always misses - into the back of the cup. He's gone out in 33, and is -4 for the tournament. I can't see him making the grade this weekend - he's never been the same since losing those two majors to Padraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008 - but if he can just put in a strong showing to regain some confidence, we can take it from there.

11.15am, featuring minor funk: Miguel Angel Jimenez has gone out in 31, five under for the round, five under for the championship. He's due a good Open. He taps in for par on 10 to keep things moving. A lovely moment on BBC, when eager new presenter Dan Walker interviews Ken Brown on the Road Hole. "It's called the Road Hole because we're standing on a road!" smiles the smiley Walker, dancing a little soft-shoe shuffle on the famous track. The look Brown shoots him is one of majestic disdain. There's a beat, an inner sigh, before Brown picks himself up and deigns to discuss matters golf.

11am leaderboard: Just don't go back to Big Sur, baby baby please don't go, oh baby baby please don't go.

-11
Louis Oosthuizen (-4 today after 16)

-9
Ricky Barnes (-5 today after 13)
Rory McIlroy

-8
Paul Casey (-5 today after 9)

-7
Mark Calcavecchia (67 today)
Peter Hanson (-1 today after 10)

10.55am: Scott is this close to raking in a 50-foot eagle putt on 9, up the hill, right to left. He taps in for birdie, three under for his round, three under for the tournament. He's not out of this, though he'll have to have a solid back nine you'd have thought. Meanwhile Westwood three putts from just off the green; par on a gimmie birdie hole. And what's this on 7? Sergio knocking in another birdie, to move alongside Scott on -3. He's too far back and out of it, however, as you have to factor in the yips which will surely follow. "Cheers for clearing up what that piano tune sounds like," says Ken Duncanson. "It's been doing my head in. Reckon the Thrills 'Big Sur' from 2003 at Sandwich was a good one too."

10.50am: Retief is on the prowl; he's -5 now after knocking in a second birdie putt in a row on 6. Adam Scott drives the green at 9. He's only standing at -2 for the tournament, so now's the time to rake in an eagle putt. When is he going to win a major? He's got the game. "Who'd have thought that when I was yelping away in my school choir (to provide backing on Children in Need smash hit Never Had a Dream Come True) it would one day be the background music for the Open scoreboard?" asks Ben Davis. Does this count as a celebrity reader? It's all we've got, so I'm saying yes, it'll do.

10.45am: Retief rolls one in on 5 for birdie; he's -4 for the tournament. Westwood reads a huge right-to-left breaker up a ridge on 8 perfectly - but doesn't quite hit it. Casey drives the green at 9, pin high, 40 feet from the hole. He charges a ridiculous effort past the hole - that would have been 29 out with a three putt on 5 - but as it is he'll have to settle for a par, as he can't hole the return putt. What a waste. He's out in 31, though, on -8.

10.30am: Calcavecchia rolls in a birdie put on 18 to sign for a 67. He's -7 for the tournament; this year's superannuated superstar, following in the footsteps of Greg Norman and Tom Watson? Another round like that, and the BBC will be replaying that slam dunk on 12 at Troon every five minutes.

10.25am: Barnes misses his birdie putt on 11! That is terrible. Leader Oosthuizen has been bounding up and down like a lunatic since the turn: birdie, bogey, birdie, bogey, birdie... and now on 15 he's pin high with his second and 30 feet from the hole. Casey knocks in a 25-footer straight up the hill for birdie at 8; he's now -8 and right in the mix for this Open.

10.23am: Westwood nearly holes a 30-footer on 6 for birdie, but has to settle for par. Robert Karlsson is out in 33, his birdie at 9 moving him to -6. Calchavecchia has just creamed one into the green on 17, the equal of McIlroy's shot of the day to the same green yesterday. The pin's at the back of the green today, and the 1989 champ bumps a beautiful second to eight feet. Like McIlroy the day before, he misses the birdie putt. Oh!

10.17am: Tell you what, though, Barnes is magnificent today. His tee shot at the par-three 11th skirts with the hole before gripping to a halt five feet from the pin. That's a delicious clip, and a sure birdie.

10.15am: The rain has stopped, but the wind is up. Ricky Barnes, who under no circumstances must win the Open, it's Europe's turn God damn you, rolls in another birdie putt on 10, his third of the day to add to his eagle. He's five under for the day, nine under for the tournament, and very pleased with himself. And no wonder, he's playing beautifully.

10.10am: Peter Hanson has just rolled in a fantastic putt on 7, to join Casey in fourth place on -7. That was just magnificent; he was on the top tier of the green, with a massive right-to-left break. It was one of those perfect putts when you just knew, from quite a long way out, the ball still on the top tier, that it was going to eventually topple in. Watching the ball roll down the hill and break violently right before drifting serenely towards the cup... lovely.

10.05am: Ha! Mickelson didn't quite make the gorse bush, and eventually makes birdie down 3. Presumably this has helped him decide to go for broke; on 4 he tees it up high and hammers a fair old boomer down the track. He teases the rough down the left, but the ball evades the filth and scampers on down the way. It'd be great if he goes on a trademark Phil charge, but I don't trust him to do anything at the Open. (See also Sergio, Monty.) Meanwhile Paul Casey, now he is on a charge; on 6 he racks up his fourth birdie of the day to move to -7, flying solo in fourth place.

10am: The leaderboard. The BBC are doing that thing where they play relaxing piano-based music behind the leaderboard, in an attempt to mimic classic 1980s US coverage. Last year they had it just right, with the gentle riff to Mirrorball by Elbow glistening in the background. This year, I'm not so sure. I don't know what it is. It starts off well enough, but then threatens to break into S Club 7's Never Had A Dream Come True. I don't know how the rest of the music goes after that point, because all I can think about is S Club 7's Never Had A Dream Come True. That's not really fair, is it? So I'm sharing the load with you. Anyway, the leaders:

-11
Louis Oosthuizen (-4 today after 12)

-9
Rory McIlroy

-8
Ricky Barnes (-4 today after 8)

-6
Mark Calcavecchia (-4 today after 15)
Vijay Singh (-2 today after 9)
Peter Hanson (level today after 6)
Paul Casey (-3 today after 5, I should have mentioned this wee charge)
John Daly
Andrew Coltart
Steven Tiley

9.50am: Sergio's good run with the putter - one in a row - couldn't last. He misses a lengthy but dead straight birdie putt on 3, then wanders off looking very, very confused.

9.45am: Phil Mickelson nearly falls over as he slices a terrible drive into some gorse down the right on 3. God knows what's happened to that. He managed to make a par yesterday after finding his drive suspended in a bush yesterday, so this probably counts as a birdie chance.

9.35am: Oosthuizen clips his second, a tasty chip, to two feet at the 12th. He'll likely be moving back to -11 in a minute. Ricky Barnes continues his charge with a birdie at 7; he's -8. The rain has eased off a bit; it's merely pelting.

9.30am: Sergio has just stroked in a beautiful 30-foot putt on the second for birdie. I've not seen him hole a magnificent putt like that since... I've not seen him hole a magnificent putt like that. Ach. If he was ever able to putt, he'd have about eight majors by now. As it is, look.

9.25am: It is absolutely thrashing it down now. This is what the Open is all about. Phil Mickelson looks none too happy about it, though, misreading a very simple putt on the first hole to forgo a birdie. He's still level par for the tournament. Leader Louis Oosthuizen suffers some terrible luck on the par-three 11th. He's just birdied 10 to move to -11, and hits a delicious tee shot not far from the pin. Problem is, the pin's fairly near the ridge on the green; his ball bites, spins back, and trundles off down the front of the dancefloor. From where he understandably three putts. He's back to -10 in the blink of an eye.

9.20am: It's beginning to rain very hard now. I'd like to be standing in that rain, looking straight up to the skies, a refreshing Fife cleansant of the soul. Other movers and shakers this morning. And we start with Miguel Angel Jiminez, who has birdied 1, 2 and 3 to move to -3. What a start! Lee Westwood misses an easy birdie effort on 3, leaving it left of the hole from six feet. Par, par, par he's started. He's not a mover or shaker, is he? The 1989 champ Mark Calcavecchia is -4 for the day, -6 for the tournament, after 13; he's tied for fourth. And Ricky Barnes, who started in a comfortable position on -4, birdied the opening hole then eagled the par-five 5th; he's -7 for the tournament and in sole possession of third place.

It's rainy at St Andrews, but at least there's no wind at the moment. So expect a few pins to be peppered, and American stars to miss fairly easy putts because they can't just tap them. For a while, at least.

Morning! Morning! We have a new leader! It's Louis Oosthuizen, who started this fair day two behind overnight star (not in that way) Rory McIlroy, but has birdied 6, 7 and 8 to move to -10, one shot ahead of the field.

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about 14 hours ago: ST ANDREWS SCOTLAND - JULY 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 18th hole during the first round of the 139th Open Championship on the Old Course St Andrews on July 15 2010 in St Andrews Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

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The first round of the British Open was met with the exceeding rare sight of clear conditions at St. Andrews, which resulted in 45 rounds in the 60s, with 75 players overall breaking par. Clubhouse leader Rory McIlroy became the first player ever to post a 63 in the first round at the British Open. Unfortunately, conditions won't be so auspicious going forward. Overnight rain is expected to continue into the morning, leaving soggy conditions and temperatures dipping from the near balmy 60s into the 50s.

Leader McIlroy will tee at 8:31 a.m. EDT. John Daly, tied for third at 6-under, will tee off at 7:36 a.m. Tiger Woods, tied for eighth at 5-under, will tee off at 9:20 a.m. EDT.

All times EDT.

1:30 a.m.: Mark Calcavecchia, Peter Senior, Anders Hansen

1:41 a.m.: Louis Oosthuizen, Jeff Overton, Colm Moriarty

1:52 a.m.: Ignacio Garrido, Hirofumi Miyase, Shane Lowry

2:03 a.m.: Tom Lehman, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman

2:14 a.m.: Sandy Lyle, Bradley Dredge, Koumei Oda

2:25 a.m.: Simon Khan, Vijay Singh, Scott Verplank

2:36 a.m.: Luke Donald, Y.E. Yang, Ricky Barnes

2:47 a.m.: Toru Taniguchi, Robert Karlsson, Dustin Johnson

2:58 a.m.: Alvaro Quiros, Jerry Kelly, Katsumasa Miyamoto

3:09 a.m.: Peter Hanson, Francesco Molinari, Ben Curtis

3:20 a.m.: Paul Casey, Angel Cabrera, Rickie Fowler

3:31 a.m.: Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Adam Scott

3:42 a.m.: Jim Furyk, Graeme McDowell, Geoff Ogilvy

3:53 a.m.: Hiroyuki Fujita, Steve Stricker, Sergio Garcia

4:09 a.m.: Colin Montgomerie, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen

4:20 a.m.: Rhys Davies, Edoardo Molinari, Justin Leonard

4:31 a.m.: Zach Johnson, Martin Kaymer, Eric Chun

4:42 a.m.: K.J. Choi, Bubba Watson, Victor Dubuisson

4:53 a.m.: Ben Crane, Richard S. Johnson, Thomas Aiken

5:04 a.m.: Jason Bohn, Kurt Barnes, Laurie Canter

5:15 a.m.: Darren Fichardt, Jose Manuel Lara, Heath Slocum

5:26 a.m.: Paul Streeter, Brian Gay, Gareth Maybin

5:37 a.m.: Tim Petrovic, Paul Goydos, Jean Hugo

5:48 a.m.: Gary Clark, D.A. Points, Danny Chia

5:59 a.m.: Glen Day, Josh Cunliffe, Tyrrell Hatton

6:10 a.m.: Jae-Bum Park, George McNeill, Simon Edwards

6:41 a.m.: Paul Lawrie, Thomas Levet, Steve Marino

6:52 a.m.: Loren Roberts, Mathew Goggin, Marcel Siem

7:03 a.m.: Robert Rock, John Senden, Bill Haas

7:14 a.m.: Simon Dyson, Jason Dufner, Soren Hansen

7:25 a.m.: Todd Hamilton, Ryuichi Oda, Alexander Noren

7:36 a.m.: John Daly, Andrew Coltart, Seung-Yul Noh

7:47 a.m.: Martin Laird, Sir Nick Faldo, Soren Kjeldsen

7:58 a.m.: David Duval, Ross McGowan, Trevor Immelman

8:09 a.m.: Gonzalo Fernadez-Castano, Ryan Moore, Charl Schwartzel

8:20 a.m.: Robert Allenby, Nick Watney, Oliver Wilson

8:31 a.m.: Lucas Glover, Rory McIlroy, Tim Clark

8:42 a.m.: Thomas Bjorn, Hunter Mahan, Shunsuke Sonoda

8:53 a.m.: Ian Poulter, Ernie Els, Stewart Cink

9:09 a.m.: Sean O'Hair, Yuta Ikeda, Ross Fisher

9:20 a.m.: Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Camilo Villegas

9:31 a.m.: Padraig Harrington, Ryo Ishikawa, Tom Watson

9:42 a.m.: Henrik Stenson, Jin Jeong, Matt Kuchar

9:53 a.m.: Jason Day, Chris Wood, Kenny Perry

10:04 a.m.: Mike Weir, Darren Clarke, Davis Love III

10:15 a.m.: Thongchai Jaidee, Fredrik Andersson Hed, J.B. Holmes

10:26 a.m.: Mark O'Meara, Byeong-Hun An, Stephen Gallacher

10:37 a.m.: Alejandro Canizares, Michael Sim, Gregory Havret

10:48 a.m.: Zane Scotland, Tom Pernice Jr., Jamie Abott

10:59 a.m.: Bo Van Pelt, Phillip Archer, Ewan Porter

11:10 a.m.: Cameron Percy, Tano Goya, Kyung-tae Kim

11:21 a.m.: Mark F. Haastrup, Steven Tiley, Tom Whitehouse

Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, WR Terrell Owens, ­OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: DT Jason Ferguson (retired), July 15; Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, DE Marques Douglas, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins); UFA CB Dunta Robinson, March 5 (to Falcons).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Wayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: OLB Keith Bulluck, CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, June 14 (one year, $3.2 million); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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• Australia 253 & 334, Pakistan 148 & 114-1
• Pakistan need 327 to win with nine wickets remaining

This match drifted out of Pakistan's control today; to win it now they will need to score 440 in the fourth innings. By the close they had trimmed 114 from that, and for the loss of only a single batsman.

Wickets had been cheap currency on the first two days, but the pitch has started to flatten out and when the clouds disappeared this afternoon any hint of swing went with them. Bowling became hard enough work to give hope to dreamers everywhere.

Still, no team has ever made as many to win a Test batting last. And at this ground only once has a team reached a target of more than 300. Of the two captains, Ricky Ponting will surely sleep better tonight.

His team's first task tomorrow will be to get through Salman Butt, who was 58 not out at stumps. Butt's average against Australia is touching fifty now. Against the rest of the world it drops to 27. He tucked into Doug Bollinger, but was far cagier against Ben Hilfenhaus and Mitchell Johnson.

If the weather is fair again the onus will fall on the debutant leg-spinner Steve Smith, and not all the Pakistan batsmen will be as unlucky as Imran Farhat. He slapped a fierce pull straight to Shane Watson at midwicket to gift the New South Wales player his first Test wicket.

Pakistan's task could have been so much easier. At the start of play they trailed by 205 and needed to take another six wickets. But in those first two hours they managed to bag only one, and that was the nightwatchman Johnson.

After lunch their fortunes flickered into life again as Simon Katich (83) and Marcus North (20) fell in the space of three deliveries. With Smith being diddled out lbw by Danish Kaneria for 12 soon after, three wickets had fallen for 20 runs. Australia had a lead of 313 at the time. Two quick wickets and the Test could have become a classic.

No such luck for the neutrals. Australia's tail wagged and whatever Pakistan pluck had mustered in that brief burst evaporated as the sun came out for the first time in three days. Their struggles to contain Tim Paine were one thing, but the way in which the attack wilted against Hilfenhaus was quite another.

The two Tasmanians shared 74 for the ninth wicket, the second-highest stand in the Test so far. In all his 112 innings as a professional – across Twenty20, 50‑over and first‑class cricket – Hilfenhaus had a top score of only 50. Today he made 56 not out.

When Shahid Afridi finally removed Paine, who contrived to york himself, he hardly bothered to celebrate. Hilfenhaus then went on to add another 52 for the 10th wicket with Bollinger, whose 21 was also a Test best. Oh, the ignominy of it all for Afridi. He has had a poor three days in his first Test as Pakistan's captain.

The backdrop to today's play was an ugly allegation that one of his team had cursed at the match referee Chris Broad on the first day. Broad had arrived at the Pakistan dressing room after play to have a quiet word with Mohammad Aamer about a mid-pitch collision with Ponting, and the story goes that Pakistan were understandably incensed that Broad had not spoken to Ponting as well. Broad himself denied that anyone swore, and the brouhaha blew over.

Katich proved to be a far-less-fleeting part of the tale of the match. He batted through yesterday morning, bedding in as Johnson hit out at the other end. The loose drive that cost the opener his wicket just after lunch was all the more surprising given the patience he had displayed in getting to 83 from 174 balls, an innings which stretched over more than four hours.

Still, he has scored 163 in the Test, more than Pakistan managed in their first innings. His has been the defining contribution. It will take a special innings from Butt to change that.

The Open Championship begins this morning at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. 

St. Andrews is one of my favorite venues and The Open is one of my favorite sporting events.  I've always liked history and tradition, and the Old Course is by far the most recognizable course in Europe.  It's not a long course and scores should be low barring horrible weather.  It has perhaps the most famous hole in the world—the "Road Hole," #17—about which Raleigh native Scott Hoch famously said,

"I think it's an awful hole, and it goes against the rules of golf. Where else do you not get to drop off a paved road? I'm not one who believes that just because it's tradition makes it right. If it applies everywhere else in the world, it should apply there."

Scott also called the course a "cow pasture."  

Despite Hoch's hatred of the famous course, The Open is always special when it's played there.  It's where Jack sunk his last putt in his illustrious Open career, where Tiger won his first Open, where fan favorite John Daly beat Constantino Rocca on a magical, gut-wrenching Sunday, and of course it's known as the birthplace of golf.

As far as the Open in general, who could ever forget Jean Van de Velde.  I remember exactly where I was that day, I even remember the weather.  It was one of those moments that gets burned into one's memory.  It was just captivating to watch the man fall apart in front of millions of people. 

I'll never forget watching one of my childhood favorites, Greg Norman, almost pull off an incredible major victory at age 50.  My son was born early Friday morning of that weekend, so we were basically stuck in the hospital until Sunday afternoon.  Not a bad weekend for me. 

Certainly everyone's heart broke when Watson missed that 6-footer for the Championship on Sunday last year.  That could have been the greatest sports story of the decade, but even though Tom couldn't finish off the miracle, it was a special weekend anyway.

The thing about The Open is that anyone can win it.  Nobody has heard from Todd Hamilton or Paul Lawrie since they won.  Ben Curtis has been okay, but he's no superstar. 

The tournament this weekend looks to be wide open, with Tiger in a funk and no clear favorite.  I'm hoping for some drama, and maybe another shot for the miracle man—Tom Watson.

Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent; FFA means franchise free agent. Any RFA who was not tendered by his team became an unrestricted free agent as of March 5.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

UFAs: LB Marcus Buggs (not tendered), DE Ryan Denney, RB Justise Hairston (not tendered), S Todd Johnson, OG Seth McKinney, WR Terrell Owens, ­OG Kendall ­Simmons, LB Josh Stamer.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins LB Reggie Torbor, June 5 (two years); Ex-Colts RB-KR Chad Simpson, May 11; WR Chad Jackson, March 31; Ex-Ravens UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (four years, up to $18 million); Ex-Broncos ILB Andra Davis, March 16 (two years); Ex-Raiders UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (three years, $9 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (to Chargers); UFA OLB Chris Draft, May 7 (to Redskins); Non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (to Dolphins); Non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8 (to Steelers); OT Brad Butler (retired), Feb. 18; Cut TE Derek Fine, Feb. 16; Cut LB Ashlee Palmer, Feb. 16.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Derek Schouman, April 8 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA CB Ashton Youboty, March 31 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Keith Ellison, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S George Wilson, March 29 (one year, $1.8 million); LB-S Bryan Scott, March 4 (two years).

Miami Dolphins

UFAs: None.

RFAs: RB Ronnie Brown.

Key arrivals: Ex-Cowboys OG-C Cory Procter, May 24; Traded for Chargers ILB Tim Dobbins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick; Dolphins subsequently signed Marshall to a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OG Richie Incognito, March 17 (one year); Ex-Cardinals UFA OLB Karlos Dansby, March 5 (five years, $43 million, $22 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut LB Reggie Torbor, May 27; Traded OG Justin Smiley to Jaguars, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (to Jets); Traded WR-RS Ted Ginn Jr. to 49ers, April 16 (Dolphins get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Ayodele, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA TE Anthony Fasano, June 11 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Quentin Moses, April 20 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA DT Jason Ferguson, March 9; UFA QB Chad Pennington, March 5 (one year, $2.5 million, plus additional $1.5 million if he's traded).

New England Patriots

UFAs: P Chris Hanson, OLB Junior Seau.

RFAs: OG Logan ­Mankins.

Key arrivals: Ex-Raiders DT Gerard Warren, April 24; Ex-Jaguars WR Torry Holt, April 20 (one year, $1.7 million); Ex-Panthers DT Damione Lewis, April 2; Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten, Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000).

Key departures: Cut CB Shawn Springs, May 18; Cut OLB Adalius Thomas, April 26; UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA OLB Derrick Burgess, May 14 (one year); RFA OLB Pierre Woods, April 19; RFA PK Stephen Gostkowski, April 17 (one year, $1.759 million); UFA RB Kevin Faulk, March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden, March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork, March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain, March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus); UFA OG Stephen Neal, March 5 (two years).

New York Jets

UFAs: TE-LS James Dearth, DE Marques Douglas, ILB Ryan Fowler, ILB Larry Izzo.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Dolphins UFA OLB Jason Taylor, April 20 (two years, $13 million); Traded for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, March 14 (two years, $5.2 million); Ex-Browns non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (one year); Traded for Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); PK Nick Folk, Feb. 23.

Key departures: Cut OG Alan Faneca, April 24; Traded RB Leon Washington to Seahawks, April 24 (Jets get 2010 fifth-round draft pick; Seahawks also get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); UFA PK Jay Feely, April 2 (to Cardinals); Traded S Kerry Rhodes, March 6 (to Cardinals; Jets get fourth-round draft pick in 2010 and seventh-round draft pick in 2011); Cut RB Thomas Jones, March 5; Cut CB Donald Strickland, March 5; Cut CB Lito Sheppard, March 4.

Key re-signings: RFA CB Drew Coleman, April 14 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Kellen Clemens, April 13 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OL Wayne Hunter, March 23 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S James Ihedigbo, March 22 (one year, $1 million); RFA WR Braylon Edwards, March 22 (one year, $6.1 million); RFA WR Brad Smith, March 22 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA S Eric Smith, March 18 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA FB Tony Richardson, March 16.

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

UFAs: CB Corey Ivy, C Greg Ryan (not tendered), OT Lou Saucedo (not tendered), TE L.J. Smith, WR David Tyree, CB Frank Walker, WR Kelley Washington.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-49ers UFA CB Walt Harris, June 24 (one year); Ex-Rams QB Marc Bulger, June 23 (one year, $3.8 million); Ex-Cowboys S Ken Hamlin, June 17 (one year); Ex-Bengals UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (one year, up to $2.5 million); Ex-Seahawks UFA DL Cory Redding, March 22 (two years, $6 million); Traded for Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, March 5 (Cardinals get Ravens' 2010 third- and fourth-round draft choices; Ravens get Cardinals' 2010 fifth-round draft choice; Boldin signed a three-year, $25 million contract extension through 2013, with $10 million guaranteed); WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 17 (one year, $1.2 million).

Key departures: Cut CB Samari Rolle, April 13; UFA DL Dwan Edwards, March 17 (to Bills); RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15 (to Colts); UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (to Broncos); Cut TE Quinn Sypniewski, Feb. 17.

Key re-signings: RFA FB Le'Ron McClain, June 9 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA S Dawan Landry, June 8 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Jared Gaither, June 7 (one year, $2.4 million); RFA WR Mark Clayton, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA P Sam Koch, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB Fabian Washington, May 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA WR Demetrius Williams, April 19 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Troy Smith, April 17 (one year, $1.101 million); RFA OG Marshal Yanda, April 16 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA OLB Antwan Barnes, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Prescott Burgess, April 13 (one year); RFA OG Chris Chester, April 13 (one year); RFA QB John Beck, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA PK Billy Cundiff, April 12 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Derrick Mason, March 10 (two years, $8 million, $3.5 million guaranteed).

Cincinnati Bengals

UFAs: TE John Paul Foschi (not tendered), FB Jeremi Johnson, TE Matt Sherry (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: CB Pacman Jones, May 6 (two years); Ex-Dolphins S Gibril Wilson, May 6 (one year); PK Mike Nugent, April 23 (two years); Ex-Buccaneers UFA WR Antonio Bryant, March 10 (four years, $28 million); WR Matt Jones, Feb. 18 (one year, $700,000); PK Dave Rayner, Feb. 18.

Key departures: Cut CB Keiwan Ratliff, June 18; UFA PK Shayne Graham, June 3 (to Ravens); UFA RB Larry Johnson, March 12 (to Redskins); UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (to Chiefs); Cut WR Laveranues Coles, March 4.

Key re-signings: UFA TE Reggie Kelly, May 13; RFA OG Evan Mathis, April 20 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Brandon Johnson, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA CB David Jones, April 14 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA OG Bobbie Williams, April 5 (two years); RFA DE Frostee Rucker, March 31 (two years); RFA ILB Abdul Hodge, March 29 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OLB Rashad Jeanty, March 25 (one year, $1.2 million); UFA S Roy Williams, March 13 (one year); Non-tendered RFA TE Daniel Coats, March 10; UFA DT Tank Johnson, March 8 (four years).

Cleveland Browns

UFAs: CB Hank Poteat.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: WR Bobby Engram, July 8; Ex-Eagles non-tendered RFA TE Alex Smith, May 3 (one year); Ex-Lions CB DeAngelo Smith, April 28; Traded for Eagles CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong, April 2 (Eagles get LB Alex Hall and 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks); Traded for Broncos FB Peyton Hillis, March 14 (Browns also get 2011 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick; Broncos get QB Brady Quinn); Ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, March 13 (two years, $7 million in first year); Ex-Patriots UFA TE Benjamin Watson, March 12 (three years, $12 million, $6.4 million guaranteed); Traded for Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace, March 8 (Seahawks get conditional seventh-round 2011 draft pick); Ex-Saints UFA LB Scott Fujita, March 7 (three years, $14 million, $8 million guaranteed); Ex-49ers UFA OT Tony Pashos, March 7 (three years, $10.3 million).

Key departures: UFA WR Mike Furrey, June 9 (to Redskins); Traded LB Alex Hall to Eagles, April 2 (Eagles also get 2010 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks; Browns get CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong); Traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (to Raiders; Browns get 2010 third-round pick); Traded QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (to Broncos; Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); UFA OL Rex Hadnot, March 12 (to Cardinals); Cut TE Steve Heiden, March 12; Non-tendered RFA S Brodney Pool, March 11 (to Jets); Cut QB Derek Anderson, March 9; OT Ryan Tucker (retired), March 4; Cut C Hank Fraley, March 3; Cut RB Jamal Lewis, Feb. 17; Cut WR Donté Stallworth, Feb. 8.

Key re-signings: RFA S Abram Elam, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA RB Jerome Harrison, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB D'Qwell Jackson, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Matt Roth, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Lawrence Vickers, June 14 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OLB Jason Trusnick, March 12 (one year, $1.7 million); RS-WR Josh Cribbs, March 5 (three years, $20 million, $7.5 million guaranteed; replaces old contract that ran through 2012).

Pittsburgh Steelers

UFAs: LB Rocky Boiman, S Tyrone Carter, FB Carey Davis (not tendered), DE Travis Kirschke, OG Darnell Stapleton (not tendered), CB Deshea Townsend.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Cardinals CB Bryant McFadden, April 24 (Cardinals get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Traded for Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, April 20 (Buccaneers get 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Ex-Lions UFA ILB Larry Foote, March 15 (three years, $9.3 million, $1.8 million signing bonus); Ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El, March 8 (three years); Ex-Bills non-tendered RFA OT Jonathan Scott, March 8; Ex-Buccaneers UFA S Will Allen, March 8 (three years); Ex-49ers UFA WR Arnaz Battle, March 8 (three years).

Key departures: Traded WR Santonio Holmes to Jets, April 11 (Steelers get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); UFA RB Willie Parker, April 2 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA P Daniel Sepulveda, April 17 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA CB William Gay, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA TE Matt Spaeth, April 16 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OT Willie Colon, April 16 (one year, $2.5 million); FFA PK Jeff Reed, April 13 (one year, $2.8 million); UFA DE Nick Eason, April 8 (one year); UFA QB Charlie Batch, March 26 (two years); UFA S Ryan Clark, March 8 (four years, $17 million); NT Casey Hampton, Feb. 25 (three years, $21 million, $11 million guaranteed).

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

UFAs: RB Chris Brown, S John Busing (not tendered), ILB Khary Campbell, S Nick Ferguson, LS Bryan Pittman, OG Chester Pitts, OG Tutan Reyes, S Brian Russell, OL Ephraim Salaam, OLB Chaun ­Thompson, DT Jeff ­Zgonina.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA FB Justin Griffith, June 16; Ex-Rams TE Derek Fine, June 16; Ex-Giants UFA OLB Danny Clark, May 11; Ex-Cardinals UFA PK Neil Rackers, April 5 (two years, up to $4.1 million, $350,000 guaranteed); Ex-Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (four years, $12 million, $4.3 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut RB Ryan Moats, June 10; UFA QB Rex Grossman, March 17 (to Redskins).

Key re-signings: RFA TE Owen Daniels, June 11 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA C Chris White, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Rashad Butler, April 16 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA RB Ryan Moats, April 7 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA S Bernard Pollard, April 2 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA ILB DeMeco Ryans, March 30 (six years, $48 million, $21.8 million guaranteed); RFA DL Tim Bulman, March 29 (one year, $1.1 million); UFA WR Kevin Walter, March 5 (five years, $21.5 million, $8 million guaranteed); UFA P Matt Turk, March 5 (one year).

Indianapolis Colts

UFAs: OG Daniel Federkeil (not tendered), OLB Tyjuan Hagler (not tendered), CB-RS T.J. Rushing (not tendered), PK Matt Stover, OT Michael Toudouze (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens non-tendered RFA OT Adam Terry, March 15; Ex-Chiefs non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6.

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (to Jaguars); Non-tendered RFA S Aaron Francisco, April 12 (to Panthers); Cut RB-KR Chad Simpson, April 10; Non-tendered RFA CB Tim Jennings, March 16 (to Bears); Non-tendered RFA WR Hank Baskett, March 11 (to Eagles); Non-tendered RFA CB Marlin Jackson, March 10 (to Eagles); Cut OG Ryan Lilja, March 8; Cut QB Jim Sorgi, March 5.

Key re-signings: RFA S Antoine Bethea, June 11 (four years, $27 million); RFA OT Charlie Johnson, April 21 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA DT Antonio Johnson, April 17 (one year, $1.644 million); RFA S Melvin Bullitt, April 13 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA DT Daniel Muir, April 13 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA MLB Gary Brackett, March 5 (five years, $33 million, $12 million guaranteed).

Jacksonville Jaguars

UFAs: None.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Traded for Dolphins OG Justin Smiley, May 24 (Dolphins get undisclosed late-round draft pick); Ex-Colts non-tendered RFA OLB Freddie Keiaho, April 26 (one year, $635,000); Traded for Raiders ILB Kirk Morrison, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Ex-Packers UFA DE Aaron Kampman, March 7 (four years, up to $37 million, $11 million guaranteed); Ex-Chargers UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (three years, $6.675 million, $2.975 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Cut DE Reggie Wayward, July 7; Non-tendered RFA OLB Clint Ingram, May 19 (to Saints); Cut DT John Henderson, DT Montavious Stanley and OLB Brian Iwuh, April 26; Traded DE Quentin Groves to Raiders, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Cut WR Torry Holt, Feb. 11; Cut DE Rob Meier, Feb. 11; Cut OT Tra Thomas, Feb. 11.

Key re-signings: DE Atiyyah Ellison, March 4; OG Kynan Forney, March 4; WR Troy Williamson, March 2 (one year, $1 million, $100,000 signing bonus); DT Montavious Stanley, March 1 (one year, $640,000); TE Ernest Wilford, Feb. 22 (one year, $630,000).

Tennessee Titans

UFAs: OLB Keith Bulluck, CB Nick Harper, S Kevin Kaesviharn, DE Jevon Kearse, C Kevin Mawae.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Redskins TE Sean Ryan, July 14; Ex-Broncos QB Chris Simms, April 12 (one year); Ex-Falcons CB Tye Hill, March 30 (one year); Ex-Eagles UFA DE Jason Babin, March 19 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Eagles LB Will Witherspoon, March 9 (three years, $11 million, $5 million guaranteed).

Key departures: Traded RB LenDale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to Seahawks, April 24 (Teams swapped 2010 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks); UFA TE Alge Crumpler, March 24 (to Patriots); UFA DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, March 5 (to Lions).

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Stephen Tulloch, June 14 (one year, $2.5 million); RFA DT Tony Brown, April 21 (three years, $17 million, $7.5 million guaranteed); RFA DE Dave Ball, March 17 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA TE Bo Scaife, March 16 (one year, $4.9 million); UFA CB Rod Hood, March 12; LB Pago Togafau, March 4 (one year, $470,000); LS Ken Amato, March 3; S Donnie Nickey, Feb. 23 (one year, $800,000); OG Eugene Amano, Feb. 15 (five years, $26.3 million, $10.3 million guaranteed).

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

UFAs: P Mitch Berger, S Vernon Fox, OT Brandon Gorin, CB Ty Law.

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Chiefs RB Kolby Smith, June 15; Ex-Dolphins ILB Akin Ayodele, April 24; Traded for Browns QB Brady Quinn, March 14 (Browns get FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick); Ex-Chargers NT Jamal Williams, March 9 (three years); Ex-Dolphins UFA CB Nathan Jones, March 9 (four years, $4.3 million); Ex-Patriots UFA DE Jarvis Green, March 9 (four years, up to $20 million, $7 million guaranteed); Ex-Ravens UFA DT Justin Bannan, March 6 (five years); RB J.J. Arrington, March 4 (one year, $635,000).

Key departures: UFA DE Vonnie Holliday, May 17 (to Redskins); UFA OG Ben Hamilton, April 20 (to Seahawks); Traded TE Tony Scheffler to Lions, April 19 (Broncos get Eagles' 2010 fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade; Lions also received Broncos' 2010 seventh-round draft pick); Traded WR Brandon Marshall to Dolphins, April 14 (Broncos get 2010 second-round draft pick and 2011 second-round draft pick); Cut QB Chris Simms, March 15; Traded FB Peyton Hillis to Browns, March 14; Cut ILB Andra Davis, March 11; Cut DE Kenny Peterson, March 10; Cut RB LaMont Jordan, Feb. 24; Cut C Casey Wiegmann, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA OLB Elvis Dumervil, June 14 (one year, $3.2 million); UFA OLB Nick Greisen, April 29; RFA QB Kyle Orton, April 16 (one year, $2.621 million); RFA OG Chris Kuper, March 24 (one year, $2.5 million); Non-tendered RFA DL Le Kevin Smith, March 11; UFA OG Russ Hochstein, March 5; UFA WR Brandon Lloyd, March 5.

Kansas City Chiefs

UFAs: S Mike Brown.

RFAs: S Jarrad Page.

Key arrivals: Ex-Colts OG Ryan Lilja, March 16 (three years, $7.5 million); Ex-Broncos C Casey Wiegmann, March 13 (one year); Ex-Cardinals non-tendered RFA WR Jerheme Urban, March 11; Ex-Bengals UFA DT Shaun Smith, March 10 (one year); Ex-Jets RB Thomas Jones, March 9 (two years, $5 million).

Key departures: Cut RB Kolby Smith, June 14; UFA WR Bobby Wade, April 29 (to Redskins); UFA TE Sean Ryan, March 11 (to Redskins); UFA OL Wade Smith, March 10 (to Texans); Non-tendered RFA OG Andy Alleman, March 6 (to Colts); Cut OG Mike Goff, Feb. 24.

Key re-signings: RFA ILB Corey Mays, April 20 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Brodie Croyle, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA C Rudy Niswanger, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA OT Ryan O'Callaghan, April 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA ILB Derrick Johnson, March 24 (one year, $2.6 million); RFA OL Ikechuku Ndukwe, March 24 (one year, $1.7 million); UFA WR Chris Chambers, March 8 (three years, $15 million, $5.9 million guaranteed); UFA WR ­Terrance Copper, March 6; OLB Mike Vrabel, March 4; QB Matt Gutierrez, Feb. 24; RB Kolby Smith, Feb. 24.

Oakland Raiders

UFAs: RB Gary Russell (not tendered).

RFAs: None.

Key arrivals: Ex-Jaguars DT John Henderson, June 11 (one year); Ex-Lions OL Daniel Loper, May 14; Ex-Chargers RB Michael Bennett, May 6; Ex-Seahawks TE John Owens, May 2; Ex-Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, April 26 (one year); Traded for Redskins QB Jason Campbell, April 24 (Redskins get 2012 fourth-round draft pick; Raiders subsequently signed Campbell to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2011); Traded for Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, April 21 (Jaguars get 2010 fifth-round draft pick); Ex-Rams UFA QB Kyle Boller, April 15; DL Chris Cooper, April 6; Traded for Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley, March 14 (Browns get 2010 third-round pick).

Key departures: Non-tendered RFA QB J.P. Losman, May 18 (to Seahawks); Cut QB JaMarcus Russell, May 6; Traded ILB Kirk Morrison to Jaguars, April 24 (Raiders get 2010 fourth-round draft pick); Non-tendered RFA LB Jon Alston, March 13 (to Buccaneers); Cut DT Gerard Warren, March 11; Cut DE Greg Ellis, March 8; Cut WR Javon Walker, March 8; UFA OT Cornell Green, March 8 (to Bills); Cut RB Justin Fargas, March 6.

Key re-signings: FFA DE Richard Seymour, June 19 (one year, $12.4 million); RFA CB Stanford Routt, April 30 (one year, $3.3 million); RFA OLB Thomas Howard, April 16 (one year, $1.8 million); UFA OLB Sam Williams, April 12; UFA OT Langston Walker, April 2; RFA S Hiram Eugene, March 30 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA FB Luke Lawton, March 23 (one year, $1.1 million); RFA OLB Ricky Brown, March 23 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA LS Jon Condo, March 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA C Chris Morris, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA QB Bruce Gradkowski, March 15 (one year, $1.8 million); RFA QB Charlie Frye, March 15 (one year, $1.2 million); Non-tendered RFA OT Khalif Barnes, March 5 (one year).

San Diego Chargers

UFAs: OLB Marques Harris (not tendered), C-OG Dennis Norman, OT Jon Runyan, LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered).

RFAs: WR Vincent Jackson, OT Marcus McNeill, OLB Shawne Merriman.

Key arrivals: Ex-Bills UFA WR Josh Reed, June 11 (one year); Ex-Jaguars OT Tra Thomas, June 9 (one year); Ex-Rams UFA TE Randy Michael, June 3 (one year); Ex-Bears CB Nathan Vasher, March 29 (two years, $4.5 million); Ex-Jets CB Donald Strickland, March 12 (two years); RB Marcus Mason, March 8.

Key departures: Cut S Kevin Ellison and DT Ian Scott, June 21; Traded ILB Tim Dobbins to Dolphins, April 22 (Chargers get 2010 first- and sixth-round draft picks; Dolphins also receive 2010 first- and second-round picks, and teams swap fourth-rounders); Traded RFA QB Charlie Whitehurst, March 17 (to Seahawks; teams swap 2010 second-round draft picks and Chargers get 2011 third-round pick); UFA ST-WR Kassim Osgood, March 6 (to Jaguars); UFA TE Brandon Manumaleuna, March 5 (to Bears); Traded CB Antonio Cromartie, March 4 (to Jets; Chargers get conditional 2011 third-round draft pick, which can become a second-rounder if certain performance levels are reached); Cut NT Jamal Williams, March 4; Cut RB Michael Bennett, March 4; Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Feb. 22.

Key re-signings: RFA WR Malcom Floyd, June 7 (one year, $3.2 million); RFA DL Travis Johnson, May 26 (one year, $1.2 million); RFA OT Jeromey Clary, April 15 (one year, $1.7 million); RFA RB Darren Sproles, April 2 (one year, $7.283 million); UFA DL Ian Scott, March 17 (one year); UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 5; UFA DL Alfonso Boone, March 5; DT Antonio Garay, March 4.

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It's a good thing we had the World Cup to prepare us for the early morning tee times at the British Open.  Set your alarm clocks and grab your caffeine.  All times listed are EST.

TV Schedule

4 a.m-3 p.m. : First-round coverage, ESPN

3-6 p.m. : The Open Championship Today, ESPN

7-9 p.m. : “Live From St. Andrews,” Golf Channel

7-10 p.m. : First-round replay, ESPN

ESPN3.com will be live streaming coverage beginning at 4 a.m.

Tee Times

1:30 a.m. Paul Lawrie, Thomas Levet, Steve Marino

1:41 a.m. Loren Roberts, Mathew Goggin, Marcel Siem

1:52 a.m. Robert Rock, John Senden, Bill Haas

2:03 a.m. Simon Dyson, Jason Dufner, Soren Hansen

2:14 a.m. Todd Hamilton, Ryuichi Oda, Alexander Noren

2:25 a.m. John Daly, Andrew Coltart, Seung-yul Noh

2:36 a.m. Martin Laird, Nick Faldo, Soren Kjeldsen

2:47 a.m. David Duval, Ross McGowan, Trevor Immelman

2:58 a.m. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Ryan Moore, Charl Schwartzel

3:09 a.m. Robert Allenby, Nick Watney, Oliver Wilson

3:20 a.m. Lucas Glover, Rory McIlroy, Tim Clark

3:31 a.m. Thomas Bjorn, Hunter Mahan, Shunsuke Sonoda

3:42 a.m. Ian Poulter, Ernie Els, Stewart Cink

3:58 a.m. Sean O'Hair, Yuta Ikeda, Ross Fisher

4:09 a.m. Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Camilo Villegas

4:20 a.m. Padraig Harrington, Ryo Ishikawa, Tom Watson

4:31 a.m. Henrik Stenson, a-Jin Jeong, Matt Kuchar

4:42 a.m. Jason Day, Chris Wood, Kenny Perry

4:53 a.m. Mike Weir, Darren Clarke, Davis Love III

5:04 a.m. Thongchai Jaidee, Fredrik Andersson Hed, J.B. Holmes

5:15 a.m. Mark O'Meara, a-Byeong-Hun An, Stephen Gallacher

5:26 a.m. Alejandro Canizares, Michael Sim, Gregory Havret

5:37 a.m. a-Zane Scotland, Tom Pernice Jr., a-Jamie Abbott

5:48 a.m. Bo Van Pelt, Phillip Archer, Ewan Porter

5:59 a.m. Cameron Percy, Tano Goya, Kyung-tae Kim

6:10 a.m. Mark F. Haastrup, a-Steven Tiley, Tom Whitehouse

6:41 a.m. Mark Calcavecchia, Peter Senior, Anders Hansen

6:52 a.m. Louis Oosthuizen, Jeff Overton, Colm Moriarty

7:03 a.m. Ignacio Garrido, Hirofumi Miyase, Shane Lowry

7:14 a.m. Tom Lehman, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman

7:25 a.m. Sandy Lyle, Bradley Dredge, Koumei Oda

7:36 a.m. Simon Khan, Vijay Singh, Scott Verplank

7:47 a.m. Luke Donald, Y.E. Yang, Ricky Barnes

7:58 a.m. Toru Taniguchi, Robert Karlsson, Dustin Johnson

8:09 a.m. Alvaro Quiros, Jerry Kelly, Katsumasa Miyamoto

8:20 a.m. Peter Hanson, Francesco Molinari, Ben Curtis

8:31 a.m. Paul Casey, Angel Cabrera, Rickie Fowler

8:42 a.m. Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Adam Scott

8:53 a.m. Jim Furyk, Graeme McDowell, Geoff Ogilvy

9:09 a.m. Hiroyuki Fujita, Steve Stricker, Sergio Garcia

9:20 a.m. Colin Montgomerie, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen

9:31 a.m. Rhys Davies, Edoardo Molinari, Justin Leonard

9:42 a.m. Zach Johnson, Martin Kaymer, a-Eric Chun

9:53 a.m. K.J. Choi, Bubba Watson, a-Victor Dubuisson

10:04 a.m. Ben Crane, Richard S. Johnson, Thomas Aiken

10:15 a.m. Jason Bohn, Kurt Barnes, a-Laurie Canter

10:26 a.m. Darren Fichardt, Jose Manual Lara, Heath Slocum

10:37 a.m. Paul Streeter, Brian Gay, Gareth Maybin

10:48 a.m. Tim Petrovic, Paul Goydos, Jean Hugo

10:59 a.m. Gary Clark, D.A. Points, Danny Chia

11:10 a.m. Glen Day, Josh Cunliffe, a-Tyrell Hatton

11:21 a.m. Jae-Bum Park, Geroge McNeill, Simon Edwards

• Australia 253 & 100-4; Pakistan 148
• Pakistan trail by 205 after two wicket-filled days

The wickets fell almost as thick and fast as the raindrops. In between the summer showers, Pakistan collapsed in a little under 41 overs. Australia's action man all-rounder, Shane Watson, took his maiden Test five-for, earning the first spot on the new neutral honours board in the away dressing room. After taking the final wicket, Watson sprinted off to get ready to open the batting. He fell for 31 but his partner, Simon Katich, was still there at the close on 49.

He needed to be. Umar Gul took two wickets in two balls as the evening drew in, having Mike Hussey caught at slip for a golden duck. So a day that began with Australia scraping to 253 tipped one way, when they took a first-innings lead of 105, and then wobbled back towards a more even keel in the final hour.

Watson's fourth wicket was the one worth savouring, a full inswinger which clean-bowled the opener Salman Butt for 63. Butt was the ninth man out, the one Pakistani batsman able to master the Australian attack. His side were teetering when Watson came on. They then toppled over.

Watson dismissed the Akmal brothers lbw with nearly identical deliveries. Umar played across the line of a straight one, while Kamran opted to leave his alone, anticipating that it would break away from the stumps. He can take heart from the fact that Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke made similar mistakes later on. Ponting was out for a duck, embarrassingly, offering no shot to a ball that he hoped would move down the slope. And then Clarke was clean bowled by one that did exactly that.

At least Ponting had an explanation. That was more than his opposite number, Shahid Afridi, could offer. Playing his first Test innings in four years, the captain arrived like a bucket of water on a chip-pan fire, smashing Watson for two sixes and four fours before chipping a limp, lofted drive to mid-off. Still, for the 15 minutes he lasted he had the undivided attention of Lord's. And Watson's figures curdled quicker than milk in the sun. He had taken two for nothing when Afridi arrived. Ten balls later that had become two for 30.

At the other end Butt batted on but he had desperately little company. Pakistan's last four batsmen can muster a single first-class 50 between them. Doug Bollinger's length had been too short to trouble the better batsmen, but it proved perfect for cleaning up the tail.

Bollinger had been out-bowled by his opening partner, Ben Hilfenhaus, who had Imran Farhat caught behind with his first ball from the Pavilion End. Pakistan had picked debutants at Nos 3 and 4. Azhar Ali seemed comfortable enough, his patient batting having been honed over the course of four seasons with Huntly in the Strathmore Premier League. He too was undone was a delivery from Hilfenhaus that moved just enough to take the edge. His fellow freshman, Umar Amin, was scuppered by the rain. His innings lasted only 12 minutes, but they were spread into three chunks over an hour and 40 minutes, interrupted first by lunch and then by a long rain break.

Australia ended the day on top, but with 24 wickets falling in the first two days this Test has been too strange for anyone to predict what will happen next.

ST. ANDREWS (ESCOCIA), 14 (EUROPA PRESS)

Este es el palmarés del Abierto Británico de golf, tercer 'Grand Slam' de la temporada, que se disputa desde mañana hasta el domingo en el mítico Old Course de St. Andrews (Escocia).

FECHA LUGAR GANADOR.

1860 Prestwick Willie Park Sr.

1861 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1862 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1863 Prestwick Willie Park Sr.

1864 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1865 Prestwick Andrew Strath.

1866 Prestwick Willie Park Sr.

1867 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1868 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1869 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1870 Prestwick Tom Morris Sr.

1871 -- No se jugó.

1872 Prestwick Tom Morris Jr.

1873 Prestwick Tom Kidd.

1874 Prestwick Mungo Park.

1875 Prestwick Willie Park Sr.

1876 Prestwick Robert Martin.

1877 Prestwick Jamie Anderson.

1878 Prestwick Jamie Anderson.

1879 St. Andrews Jamie Anderson.

1880 Musselburgh Robert Ferguson.

1881 Prestwick Robert Ferguson.

1882 St. Andrews Robert Ferguson.

1883 Musselburgh Willie Fernie.

1884 Prestwick Jack Simpson.

1885 St. Andrews Robert Martin.

1886 Musselburgh David Brown.

1887 Prestwick Willie Park Jr.

1888 St. Andrews Jack Burns.

1889 Musselburgh Willie Park Jr.

1890 Prestwick John Ball.

1891 St. Andrews Hugh Kirkaldy.

1892 Muirfield Harold H. Hilton.

1893 Prestwick William Auchterlonie.

1894 Royal St. George John H. Taylor.

1895 St. Andrews John H. Taylor.

1896 Muirfield Harry Vardon.

1897 Hoylake Harold H. Hilton.

1898 Prestwick Harry Vardon.

1899 Royal St. George Harry Vardon.

1900 St. Andrews John H. Taylor.

1901 Muirfield James Braid.

1902 Hoylake Alexander Herd.

1903 Prestwick Harry Vardon.

1904 Royal St. George Jack White.

1905 St. Andrews James Braid.

1906 Muirfield James Braid.

1907 Hoylake Jack White.

1908 Prestwick James Braid.

1909 Deal John H. Taylor.

1910 St. Andrews James Braid.

1911 Royal St. George Harry Vardon.

1912 Muirfield Edward Ray.

1913 Hoylake John H. Taylor.

1914 Prestwick Harry Vardon.

1915 -- No se jugó.

1916 -- No se jugó.

1917 -- No se jugó.

1918 -- No se jugó.

1919 -- No se jugó.

1920 Deal George Duncan.

1921 St. Andrews Jock Hutchinson.

1922 Royal St. George Walter Hagen.

1923 Troon Arthur Havers.

1924 Hoylake Walter Hagen.

1925 Prestwick James Barnes.

1926 Royal Lytham R.T. Jones Jr.

1927 St. Andrews R.T. Jones Jr.

1928 Royal St. George Walter Hagen.

1929 Muirfield Walter Hagen.

1930 Hoylake R.T. Jones Jr.

1931 Carnoustie Tommy Armour.

1932 Prince's Gene Sarazen.

1933 St. Andrews Denny Shute.

1934 Royal St. George Henry Cotton.

1935 Muirfield Alfred Perry.

1936 Hoylake Alfred Padgham.

1937 Carnoustie Henry Cotton.

1938 Royal St. George R.A. Whitcombe.

1939 St. Andrews Richard Burton.

1940 -- No se jugó.

1941 -- No se jugó.

1942 -- No se jugó.

1943 -- No se jugó.

1944 -- No se jugó.

1945 -- No se jugó.

1946 St. Andrews Sam Snead.

1947 Hoylake Fred Daly.

1948 Muirfield Henry Cotton.

1949 Royal St. George Bobby Locke.

1950 Troon Bobby Locke.

1951 Royal Portrush Max Faulkner.

1952 Royal Lytham Bobby Locke.

1953 Carnoustie Ben Hogan.

1954 Royal Birkdale Peter Thomson.

1955 St. Andrews Peter Thomson.

1956 Hoylake Peter Thomson.

1957 St. Andrews Bobby Locke.

1958 Royal Lytham Peter Thomson.

1959 Muirfield Gary Player.

1960 St. Andrews Kel Nagle.

1961 Royal Birkdale Arnold Palmer.

1962 Troon Arnold Palmer.

1963 Royal Lytham Bob Charles.

1964 St. Andrews Tony Lema.

1965 Royal Birkdale Peter Thomson.

1966 Muirfield Jack Nicklaus.

1967 Hoylake Roberto De Vicenzo.

1968 Carnoustie Gary Player.

1969 Royal Lytham Tony Jacklin.

1970 St. Andrews Jack Nicklaus.

1971 Royal Birkdale Lee Trevino.

1972 Muirfield Lee Trevino.

1973 Troon Tom Weiskopf.

1974 Royal Lytham Gary Player.

1975 Carnoustie Tom Watson.

1976 Royal Birkdale Johnny Miller.

1977 Turnberry Tom Watson.

1978 St. Andrews Jack Nicklaus.

1979 Royal Lytham Seve Ballesteros.

1980 Muirfield Tom Watson.

1981 Royal St. George Bill Rogers.

1982 Royal Troon Tom Watson.

1983 Royal Birkdale Tom Watson.

1984 St. Andrews Seve Ballesteros.

1985 Royal St. George Sandy Lyle.

1986 Turnberry Greg Norman.

1987 Muirfield Nick Faldo.

1988 Royal Lytham Seve Ballesteros.

1989 Royal Troon Mark Calcavecchia.

1990 St. Andrews Nick Faldo.

1991 Royal Birkdale Ian Baker-Finch.

1992 Muirfield Nick Faldo.

1993 Royal St. George Greg Norman.

1994 Turnberry Nick Price.

1995 St. Andrews John Daly.

1996 Royal Lytham Tom Leehman.

1997 Royal Troon Justin Leonard.

1998 Royal Birkdale Mark O'Meara.

1999 Carnoustie Angus Paul Lawry.

2000 St. Andrews Tiger Woods.

2001 Royal Troon David Duval.

2002 Murfield Ernie Els.

2003 Royal St Georges Ben Curtis.

2004 Royal Troon Todd Hamilton.

2005 St. Andrews Tiger Woods.

2006 Hoylake Tiger Woods.

2007 Carnoustie Padraig Harrington.

2008 Southport Padraig Harrington.

2009 Turnberry Stewart Cink.

So now that the dust has settled, and the sun indeed still came up the day after LeBron James decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers to join his buddies in Miami, the Central Division picture looks a bit murkier than it did last week.

Looking at the standings from last year, the Cavaliers stand out like a lighthouse in a desert at night. They finished the year with a 15-game lead over the second place Milwaukee Bucks. In fact, the other three teams (Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers) all failed to win more than they lost.

Now, obviously the Central does not exist in a vacuum, and each team has addressed some needs and their rosters figure to shake up quite a bit more between now and the start of the season.

However, as it stands now, we can reasonably see how the departure of James and the inevitable implosion of the Cavs will affect the rest of the Division. Here is a team by team appraisal of what could come to fruition.

Next in line of succession

Of the remaining four teams in the Central, two appear to be head and shoulders above the rest, and those two have done more to help their causes. I'm talking, of course, about the Bulls and Bucks.

Chicago has been an incredibly active player in free agency and trades. They had a very young and talented team to begin with, and they got better by adding former Utah Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer.

Boozer is an excellent fit for the Bulls; he brings toughness, low post scoring, and rebounding to a team that led the NBA in that category. Boozer will basically allow them to beat out every team they play for loose balls and boards, giving them extra possessions on offense and starting the break on defense.

Not everything was addition this summer for Chicago, as they shipped Kirk Hinrich, arguably their best perimeter shooter, to Washington in an attempt to land James. His absence will be felt, especially by point guard Derick Rose who now will be forced to create his own space on offense.

It is incredibly important that the Bulls address this hole in their lineup by going after someone like J.J. Redick or perhaps a cheaper player with a shot. Ray Allen appeared to be a solid fit, but he decided to re-sign with Boston.

Look for Chicago to make a move to bring in a three-point shooter before training camp begins.

At the very least Chicago should be a 50 win team with a great chance at winning the division.

However, the Bucks will be the biggest obstacle to a Bulls return to the top.

Milwaukee was one of the great stories in the NBA last season. Their point guard, Brandon Jennings (pictured), revitalized this basketball purgatory and helped return a little flash to the beer city.

The Bucks were able to make the playoffs despite shooting guard Michael Redd missing nearly the entire season with a knee injury. However, right before the playoffs the injury bug bit again, and star center Andrew Bogut was lost for the season.

Milwaukee made a few small moves, including signing power forward Drew Gooden, and a very good move in re-signing John Salmons and trading for Corey Maggette.

Heading into the season, Milwaukee appears to be nearly as good as Chicago, and perhaps more complete. With Bogut at center, Gooden moves into the power forward spot, Maggette at the three, and Salmons and Jennings in the back court.

This allows Carlos Delfino to come off the bench, as well as Jerry Stackhouse if he chooses to stay. Add to this the likely mid-February return of Redd and Milwaukee suddenly looks like a dangerous team.

Besides potential injuries, the biggest challenge that could face Milwaukee is a potentially soft and thin front court. The wild card for this team could be how well rookie Larry Sanders fits in the mix. If he provides defense and rebounding like he did in college, this team could win the division.

Wild Cards

The Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons had terrible seasons last year. The Pistons struggled with myriad injuries, and the Pacers had trouble jelling as a unit.

Both teams have remained relatively quiet this offseason, although that figures to change at least for the Pistons.

When you look at the Pacers roster, something stands out immediately. This team is very top heavy, and with the draft they continued this trend.

Center Roy Hibbert was a nice surprise last year and has a lot of potential. Troy Murphy is a very good rebounder and provides a nice low post scoring option. And team president Larry Bird has further enhanced his collection of big men by bringing in young guys Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts.

The real talent of this team lies at the small forward position. Danny Granger has quietly become one of the most talented forwards in the game and his ceiling is immense. In addition, Bird drafted Paul George in the lottery. Mike Dunleavy is also vying for playing time at this spot, leaving small forward in a bit of a log jam.

The real problem facing Indiana is their back court. A starting lineup including Earl Watson and Brandon Rush at the guard positions does not scare anyone. The Pacers thought they had the answer in T.J. Ford, but he played himself into the dog house and likely will be dealt.

Therefore, it appears likely that Indiana will make a move at some point this season. If they feel that they have a shot at winning, they may attempt to pry a veteran shooting guard or point guard away from another mid-level team.

However, until they shore up their back court they will continue to be towards the bottom of the pack.

The Pistons, however, are the true wild card in this division. Every other team seems to be fairly predictable in where they may fall in the standings. Detroit, though, has the potential to really disrupt the flow of this division.

Last year the Pistons were devastated by injuries. Boasting an incredibly healthy roster during their long playoff runs of the past decade, basketball karma seemed to finally bite the Pistons in the back side.

After signing Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, the Pistons attempted to re-load immediately and avoid the dreaded rebuilding phase.

Sadly for them, Villanueva appeared to be more interested in playing Twitter than he was in playing defense, and Gordon got injured early and never seemed to find his stroke.

Team president Joe Dumars appeared to really take his team's demise hard and vowed to bring back the "toughness" and "grit" from past years. In particular, they needed to address their thin front court and clear up their log jammed back court.

In the lottery, they drafted Georgetown's Greg Monroe, a very skilled if soft big man. In the second round, they may have obtained the steal of the round by grabbing Terico White, a combo guard.

Looking at the Pistons roster, like the Pacers, something appears to be missing. As the roster stands now, Ben Wallace will probably play center with last year's surprising rookie Jonas Jerebko playing power forward. Depending on how well he adjusts to the pro game and if he shows toughness, Monroe could become the starting center by mid-season.

Tayshaun Prince will likely return for the beginning of the season at the small forward spot, although his expiring contract and good reputation make him a very valuable trading piece.

Rodney Stuckey will likely remain at the point, with Rip Hamilton returning to the shooting guard spot. Gordon could be the sixth man with Austin Daye, White, and DeJuan Summers seeing time at both the small forward and shooting guard spots.

However, the Pistons are not set up right now to succeed. They just have too many guards on the roster. Hamilton figures to be the key here. Given that a lot of teams have struck out in free agency, Hamilton likely will receive a lot of attention as the season approaches.

Minnesota's Al Jefferson appeared to be a very good fit, but Detroit decided to not get involved in the bidding and he appears headed to Utah.

Right now, Detroit needs to zero in on a big man on a team that needs a shooting guard and pull the trigger. Indiana or Charlotte would be a logical trading partner, but Dumars likely will not trade within the conference, let alone the division in Indiana's case.

More likely, he will try to make a move with a Western Conference team. A few teams come to mind out west - Denver, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio. Given that most teams don't match up perfectly with Detroit in a need for need basis, this will likely be a multi-team package.

Dealing Hamilton would allow Detroit to start Gordon along Stuckey, which would spread out the defense and allow Rodney to make plays. The key to this pairing is whether or not Gordon can play defense against point guards, and if Stuckey can distribute the ball more effectively.

Do not underestimate the impact of having a great passing big man like Monroe. The rookie needs to establish his own low post scoring ability before he starts setting up teammates, but having a big man that can distribute becomes contagious. Look at the Sacramento Kings of the early part of the decade and the Spurs and Lakers during their runs - a big man that can pass opens up the offense and gets everyone involved.

That being said, Detroit must deal Hamilton in order to have a shot at competing in this division.

The Cavs

Poor Cleveland. They were unable to win it all with James, so how on earth can they win without him?

Heading into the season, Antawn Jamison and Moe Williams are the only viable offensive options for this team. Barring a slew of moves before the season opens, this team appears to be rudder-less with no real options moving forward. This team is in the throes of rebuilding and everyone knows it, except their owner Dan Gilbert.

The longer they go without realizing this as a whole, the longer it will take for them to become relevant again. Could this lead to the Cavs picking up and moving to Pittsburgh? Gilbert does not have any loyalty to Cleveland as he made his money in Detroit, and the steel city definitely has a stronger economic climate.

Probably not right away, but keep an eye on this idea.

Bottom line

This appears to be a two team race between the Bucks and the Bulls. However, neither team has much experience winning, so this will leave the door open for the Pistons if they are able to make a move or two.

The loss of James definitely shifts the balance of power in what was a very lop-sided division a year ago and everyone else benefits from this move. However, if you are Joe Dumars or Larry Bird, you have got to like your chances a lot more today than you did a month ago.

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about 5 hours ago: ST ANDREWS SCOTLAND - JULY 12: Tiger Woods of the USA during practice for the 139th Open Championship on the Old Course St Andrews on July 12 2010 in St Andrews Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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Set your alarm clocks or program your TiVos: the 2010 British Open is set to begin this Thursday with some tee times in the dead of night. 

After a five-year hiatus, St. Andrews returns as the site of the British Open, which should be good news for noted golf enthusiast Tiger Woods. Indeed, of the three previous times Woods has etched his name on the Claret Jug, two of them came at the birthplace of golf, including a record 19-under in 2000 (which still stands as the all-time mark relative to par for not only the British Open but also for any major). Woods will begin his day on Thursday at 4:09 AM EDT, along with Justin Rose and Camilo Villegas, while Phil Mickelson looks to add his first British Open title when he tees off at 9:20 AM EDT, in a group that includes Colin Montgomerie and Retief Goosen.

All times listed in EDT.

Ben Curtis has almost over taken the lead at The Travelers Championship this afternoon at the TPC River Highlands Course, as Justin Rose is leaking oil like an old Harley Davidson that has seen better days.

We pick up action on the fianl round on Sunday.

Ben Curtis, a former British Open Champion, whose game is peaking just in time for a trip across the pond, is pressuring Rose to make some birdies. Rose has three bogeys on the front nine.

It is hard to gain birdie momentum from a string of bad holes. Most of the time all you can manage is par's after your confidence is dealt a blow.

The greens are quick today, and you must control your distance. Bubba Watson just missed a birdie on 13 and will stay at minus 12.

Rose is at minus 15, Curtis at minus 14, Chris Riley at minus 13, Bubba Watson is at minus 12, and Corey Pavin is playing the back nine currently at minus 12.

Riley had a streak of fives birdies in a row. Padraig Harrington is also at minus 12, so anything can happen on these final 4-5 holes.

Hang on to your pretzel bowl and stay hydrated as the tension builds in Cromwell Connecticut for the Travelers Championship.

Corey Pavin, our 50 year old Ryder Cup Captain, is playing beautifully this week, still at minus 12, and a chance for a win for the old guys. Pavin just birdied to get to minus 13.

Pavin has perfect control at the top of his swing, and can play any shot he needs. Fades, draws, low, high, and carries a four and five wood in the bag.

This course sets up really nice for Pavin at only 6800 yards and par 70.

Scott Verplank just made an eagle from the bunker, and that is his second eagle in three holes. That puts Verplank in a tie for second with Ben Curtis at minus 14.

This is going to get totally crazy as everyone  needs to  score well to have a shot at victory this afternoon.

Verplank now is at the par three 158 yard 16th hole.  He did not hit a very good shot, as it leaked to the edge of the green, 30 feet away.

Chris Riley taps in for a 65 and a good finish. He has only three top 10 finishes in four years, so this is a big boost for his confidence. He is currently tied for fourth at minus 13.

Who knows what could happen as he posts the first low score. could this be a play-off score? He will finish in a tie for fourth as minus 14 will be posted by at least three players.

Justin Rose continues to hang on by the thinnest of threads, as four players ask, "who's got the scissors?"

Saying that, Rose hits his tee shot into the deep stuff on the left of the 12th fairway.

One of my fantasy players this week, Retief Goosen has managed to reach minus 12.

Rose has dropped a shot now and there is a three way tie for the lead at minus 14.

He hacks his way out of the rough, but is in trouble again on 12.

Scott Verplank, now a co leader at minus 14 needs one more birdie.

Ben Curtis's wheels just flew off with a double bogey, and he drops to minus 12 and little chance of making that up in time to win.

Rose just bogeyed as well to drop to minus 13, and all of a sudden Verplank is the leader after starting eight shots back today along with Bubba Watson,loking for his first win on tour at -14 currently.

Our leader is 45 years old and Pavin is right there at age 50. You have to think the short yardage of this course helps the older fella's during the marathon four days of walking. Plus the distance striking the ball,of course.

Not many people had chosen Pavin or Verplank to win this tournament, I am sure.

If you are watching this event, you can't blink without a leader board change right now.

There have been eagles at 13, 14, and 15  today so anything can still happen. Rose is three under for the final day and that will not get it done.

The veteran Verplank certainly has the advantage over the wild and untested Bubba Watson, without a win on the PGA Tour.

Pavin just missed birdie and a share of the lead. Watson has a 12 footer for birdie to take sole possession of first place.

Rose gets birdie on 13 and makes it back to a tie for first place. Three players now share the lead again.

Watson now putts from about 12 feet and makes a birdie on the most dificult hole on the course. He  has the lead by one with two holes to play.

Watson had a little extra wait on the tee, and puts it in the bunker on in the 17th fairway. He has a long shot over water for his second, and perhaos a defining moment in his career.

This is still anyone's  to win, except Justin Rose who just hit a fairwood into the water.

Bubba Watson has also  made this harder with a shot in the water from the bunker, then manages to hit the green with his fourth.

The experienced player, Scott Verplank is bringing this tournament home, while the other less seasoned players crash and burn in various methods of self torture.

Bubba Watson makes double to fall one back at minus 13.

Verplank is in with a 64, and at minus 14, while Rose is throwing away shot after shot.

Pavin has four feet to make par on 18 and also card a minus 14 for the tournament. He makes the putt and is in the clubhouse with a share of ther lead.

\Bubba Watson almost drove the green on 17 with a cart path bounce and has 55 yards for eagle. A birdie is a possibility to grab a share of the lead once more.

Watson can still get a win with a birdie on 18 possibly.

Watson's second shot comes within 4 feet, after a 396 yard, cart path assisted drive.

He should make this putt, to regain a share of the lead. Watson does make that putt, overcoming that double bogey nicely. He is in with minus 14 also.

Ben Curtis bogeys the par three and is pretty much out of the running.

Verplank. Pavin, and Watson all tied for the lead, and a couple other guys trying to get there. Justin Rose does have a birdie try from about 12 feet. He needs birdie, birdie to have a slight chance to win still.

Rose also missed his putt and carded a bogey, having a disastrous Sunday.

We have a three way playoff with Pavin, Verplank, two tour veterans, and Bubba Watson, the younger, and very hungry player looking for that first Tour Victory here at River Highlands.

This, by the way has the longest hitter on tour with Bubba Watson, against the shortest hitter on tour, Corey Pavin. Also Scott Verplank a long time pressure player, who won his first tournament at the Western Open as an ameteur in 1982.

I was watching that day, which just seems weird.

so far this season on the PGA Tour,the International players have 12 wins, and the USA Has 12 also. We get this one. so it's 13-12 now.

The playoff starts with Verplank hitting it right down the middle of the fairway.Pavin is  behind Verplank, about 60 yards, and Watson is  right to the cart path about 320 down the fairway 30 yards past Verplank.

Corey Pavin hits first trying to apply some kind of heat to the younger guys. He could bcome the sixth oldest player ever to win a regular PGA Tour event.

Pavin had 229  yards to the green and put it in the front bumker. Verplank has a six footer to win this thing. Watson hits a sand wedge and it comes to rest two inches from the cup.

Intense pressure now is upon Scott Verplank to keep this playoff going another hole.

Pavin must hole out his bunker shot or he is done for the day and a nice tie for second place for the 50 year old.

Pavin comes up short and left by a yard, and it's just Scott Verplank now, to try and continue the playoff.

It's a six footer that may go just a touch to the right.  Verplank has a big heart and play continues as he drains it down the middle of the cup.

The USA Ryder Cup Captain can only watch now. as two potential Ryder Cup players battle this one out.

It's 6:04 PM and despite weather warnings that made the Metlife Snoopy Blimp depart, the second playoff hole continues at the par three.

Verplank misses the green and  Bubba Watson has a nine iron, choked down and tugged about 50 feet away. Both players have some work for par.

Watson has about as four footer  for par , while Verplank has an eight footer. Verplank played too much break and here we go for watson's first PGA Tour Win.

Watson makes the three foot six inch putt and has a tearful face full of spent emotion and joy as his wife hugs him, and life changes for the Watson family in oh so many ways.

Thanks for tuning in and have a great week as we watch the oil roll in from the Gulf of Mexico here in Florida.

Kevin Costner to the rescue with his wacky water cleaner.

Thomas[NFL Mikee]Moreland

• Bubba Watson wins Travelers Championship in play-off
• Justin Rose squanders lead with final round of 75

Justin Rose saw his hopes of a second PGA Tour title in a month slide away after a disastrous final round in Connecticut as Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in a sudden-death play-off. The left-handed Watson won his maiden title on tour at the second play-off hole from the United States Ryder Cup captain, Corey Pavin, and Scott Verplank at TPC River Highlands near Hartford.

Rose, who won his first tournament in the US at the Memorial on 6 June, had taken a three-shot lead over Ben Curtis going into the last day after rounds of 64, 62 and 68. But the Englishman left the par-70 course yesterday with a closing 75 on his card having fallen into a tie for ninth place, after completing the back nine of his final round with one birdie, three bogeys and one double-bogey.

It was an all-American play-off after Verplank had posted a final-round, six-under-par 64 while Watson and Pavin each had 66s to finish on 14 under, with their compatriot Chris Riley's 65 getting him to 13 under to take fourth place.

Off the 18th tee at the first play-off hole Pavin, the shortest driver of the ball on the Tour, and Watson, the longest, were 102 yards apart and Pavin, 229 from the hole after taking a three wood off the tee, sent his approach into a bunker below the green.

Verplank, who was between them, sent his ball to around eight feet but Watson dialled in his pitching wedge and put the ball inches from the hole. He tapped in and Pavin bowed out after failing to hole out from the bunker, leaving Verplank to sink his birdie putt to extend the play-off.

At the par-three 16th Watson held his nerve for par, after Verplank had missed his, before dissolving into tears.

There were distinctly different emotions for Rose. After his third bogey of the day at the 12th he rebounded at the 13th with a birdie but then found himself back in trouble at the short par-four 15th when his three-wood off the tee found water on the way to a double-bogey.

Watson had temporarily lost his share of the lead with a double-bogey at 17 but birdied the last to make it a three-way tie, leaving Rose needing two birdies from his final three holes to make it a four-way play-off.

Instead the 29-year-old met with further disaster at the par-three 16th as he rolled a two-foot par putt past the hole and took bogey to slip to 11 under before grimly parring the final two holes.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington had made a late run from 10 shots off the lead and was seven under for his round until a bogey at the par-three 16th checked his progress. The three-time major winner carded a 64 to finish at 12 under in a tie for fifth with Retief Goosen of South Africa (67) and the Americans Rocky Barnes (68) and Chad Campbell (66).

Like Rose, the former Open champion Curtis who was playing with him, also had a day to forget, with his final-round 73 dropping him to 10 under and a tie for 13th.