After receiving more than 30 telephone calls and e-mails Tuesday from members of the Washington media regarding a potential deal between his client and the Redskins, Albert Haynesworth‘s agent, Chad Speck, felt the need to publicly address the situation.

As much as Eric Mangini has tried to change the culture in Cleveland, one of his biggest challenges now is changing the mind of Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.

The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Tuesday that they have released CB Patrick Surtain, but they also terminated the contracts of LB Donnie Edwards and QB Damon Huard and waived TE Michael Merritt.

QB Kurt Warner will technically become a free agent Friday, but he doesn’t have eyes for anybody but Arizona at this point.

Kansas City remade its front office and its coaching staff, and now it gets to work on its roster. One of the first of those significant moves came Tuesday, when the Chiefs cut veteran CB Patrick Surtain.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the Falcons and LB Keith Brooking are struggling to reach a deal, meaning the five-time Pro Bowler could be headed for free agency.

Could Bears coach Lovie Smith be on the hot seat this season just a few seasons removed from leading the team to Super Bowl XLI? Hey, if they once fired Mike Ditka, can anybody feel safe?

The Ravens have some of the most attractive potential free agents, with LBs Ray Lewis and Bart Scott along with C Jason Brown. But agent Harold Lewis, who represents Scott and Brown, told the Baltimore Sun that one of his clients will likely re-sign with the Ravens before free agency starts.

The Chargers are looking to renegotiate the contract for RB LaDainian Tomlinson, but did not reach a deal when the two sides met on Sunday, according to the North County Times.

Needing additional receiving weapons, the Titans might target Steelers WR Nate Washington in free agency, according to a report in The Nashville City Paper.

Marvin Harrison‘s agent said Monday that the Colts had agreed to release the veteran wide receiver. Not so fast, Colts owner Jim Irsay told the Indianapolis Star.

Michael Crabtree is reconsidering running the 40-yard dash for NFL scouts, the Texas Tech WR told NFL Network during a phone interview.

The National Scouting Combine isn’t run by the NFL, but all 32 clubs pay for the right to gather information here. It’s not cheap, but no teams questions the value.

Team owner Jerry Jones implemented a gag order for all Cowboys officials and coaches at the combine, but that didn’t stop him from opening up to the Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram in a brief Q&A. Jones touched on a number of topics, including released CB Adam Jones, coach Wade Phillips and, of course, WR Terrell Owens. But Jones’ favorite topic of conversation seemed to be his expectations for his team and QB Tony Romo:

The Oakland Raiders continued trimming the fat from their roster Monday by waiving OT Kwame Harris and FB Justin Griffith.