8:05 PM ET, Fri March 12, 2010

Jim Schwartz on WDFN: Upgrading offensive line important, but Lions' other needs are, too

Grand Rapids Press — With as many needs as Detroit has, targeting specific positions can lead to overlooking other players who can help. Listen to the full interview:

Detroit Lions 24 mins ago

Bucs sign Oakland free agent linebacker Jon Alston

Bucs Report | Tampa Tribune — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced it has signed Oakland free agent linebacker Jon Alston. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Alston, a four-year veteran, wasn’t tendered by the Raiders, making him an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any NFL team. A former third-round pick out of…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 mins ago

New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis' press conference transcript 3/12/10

Times-Picayune — He addresses Super Bowl XLIV, free agency and the draft

New Orleans Saints 24 mins ago

New Orleans Saints SportsWeek Video: Mickey Loomis on free agency

Times-Picayune — Hopes to get multi-year deals done with the team's restricted free agents

New Orleans Saints 24 mins ago

Ranking potential landing spots for Shaun Hill

Matt Maiocco's Instant 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — We don't know exactly when it's going to happen, but it is likely to happen soon: 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill will become ex-49ers quarterback Shaun Hill.   As reported here in the wee hours, the 49ers have given Hill permission to seek a trade. The club is apparently waiting on the arrival of the official, signed David Carr contract before making its next move.

San Francisco 49ers 32 mins ago

TE Chris Baker in Seattle, staying an extra night

Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times — Tight end Chris Baker is visiting Seattle Friday, and staying an extra night on his visit. The price of tight ends in this market was demonstrated by Ben Watson's three-year deal for $6 million guaranteed, $12 million overall. There are other teams interested in Baker so we'll see what happens over the weekend.

Seattle Seahawks 33 mins ago

Collins signs three-year extension worth $23.4 million

Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins’ long wait is over. He has a long-term deal that will make him a very rich man.

Green Bay Packers 34 mins ago

Ryan Pickett also signs contract extension

Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — The Packers also announced at Fan Fest that Packers nose tackle Ryan Pickett has been signed through 2013.

Green Bay Packers 34 mins ago

From Fan Fest, Collins speaks about new 4 year deal

Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — It was announced at the Sixth Annual Packers Fan Fest in Lambeau Field's Atrium that Nick Collins has signed a four year extension. It was first reported from Tom Silverstein's Twitter account: Packers S Nick Collins signing three-year, $23.4 M contract extension, sources said. Will get $14 mil in the first year.

Green Bay Packers 34 mins ago

Sitton is Packers' top earner in performanced-based pay

Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Green Bay - Guard Josh Sitton received $300,622 and nearly doubled his 2009 salary by being the Packers' top earner in the National Football League's performance-based pool that allocates $3.423 million to each team, according to a league source.

Green Bay Packers 34 mins ago
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