Since word broke Saturday that Broncos QB Jay Cutler‘s name had come up in trade discussions, rumors have run rampant. But he will not be traded.

Free agency’s initial wave is over. But the second wave also has some compelling players, including former Eagles tight end L.J. Smith.

Former West Virginia quarterback Pat White said Tuesday he wants to remain at quarterback and during his interviews with teams, he estimates that only two of the 32 NFL teams are giving him serious consideration at the position.

Cedric Benson is the clear-cut favorite to open the 2009 season atop the depth chart with little competition on the current roster. Benson should be seen as a viable No. 3 fantasy back or flex starter in most leagues unless the team adds a complementary back either via the draft or free agency.

By the end of the week, QB Kurt Warner likely will return to Arizona, according to league sources. It’s where he wants to be, where the Cardinals want him to be, and the San Francisco 49ers aren’t expected to make the type of push for him that some believed they would.

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed running back Cedric Benson on Tuesday, the team announced. The deal is for two years and $7 million, reports NFL Network’s Adam Schefter.

Kurt Warner might be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but his negotiating skills probably need some work.

Representatives from 15 NFL teams attended Baylor Pro Day on Tuesday. The main attraction was offensive tackle Jason Smith, who’s projected to be a top-10 draft pick next month.

Veteran free-agent DT Grady Jackson is headed to Detroit on Tuesday afternoon, and if he passes a physical Wednesday, he’s expected to sign a two- or three-year contract with the Lions, a source close to the situation said.

Continuing to import help from Baltimore, the Jets reached agreement with Ravens free-agent safety Jim Leonhard on a three-year deal.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to have a shiny, new look in 2009.

The team has released veterans Derrick Brooks, Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard, passed on re-signing Jeff Garcia and added a new offensive weapon in Kellen Winslow. On Monday, the Bucs made their latest move by signing Derrick Ward to a four-year contract.

The deal shakes up the team’s backfield, but it makes the situation clearer for fantasy leaguers.

Oakland, which has had a busy offseason, is hosting visits today with two of Seattle’s free agents — quarterback Charlie Frye and offensive tackle Ray Willis — along with free-agent center Melvin Fowler.

Miami signed former Raiders center Jake Grove to a five-year, $29.5 million deal that includes $14 million in guaranteed money. In one year, the Dolphins have built a formidable front line.

Free-agent wide receiver Bobby Engram is in Kansas City today visiting with the Chiefs. The visit makes sense on two fronts.

Free-agent defensive end Chauncey Davis reached terms on a four-year, $14 million contract to remain with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source familiar with negotiations. Nearly $8 million will be paid over the first two seasons.