The free-agent market has been stripped of most of the headline names, but teams are still actively filling gaps and signing their own restricted free agents. Among those who found homes Monday was DE Cory Redding, who reached terms on a two-year contract with the Ravens.

While he won’t go anywhere near as high as fellow Tennessee State alum DB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who was drafted 16th overall by the Cardinals in 2008, DB Anthony Levine is steadily working his way onto draft boards.

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth touched on his refusal to attend team workouts, the difference between Mike Shanahan and Jim Zorn‘s coaching philosophy and his desire to move to defensive end.

Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper is making the rounds at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando in an effort to find an opportunity with a new team.

The NFL awarded 32 total compensatory choices to 19 teams in the 2010 NFL Draft, including four to the New England Patriots, the league announced Monday.

I love pro days where the kids aren’t household names and their dreams of extending their football careers hang in the balance. There were 17 NFL teams at Temple on Thursday, March 18, and it’s a testament to head coach Al Golden and his rejuvanated program.

If new Cardinals LB Joey Porter makes headlines with his mouth this coming season — which, according to past history, likely will be the case — coach Ken Whisenhunt certainly can’t be surprised.

Monday’s NFL Total Access takes a look to Orlando, Fla. for the latest from the NFL Annual Meeting, plus examines the Chicago Bears in the State of the Franchise series.

The Steelers have concerns about the sexual-assault allegations against QB Ben Roethlisberger, but not enough to alter their draft board. Also making news today: Sam Bradford will visit St. Louis, Julius Peppers will make one teammate happy and more.

The Denver Broncos have expressed some interest in Pro Bowl C Kevin Mawae, according to a league source.

Colts owner Jim Irsay expects contract talks with Peyton Manning to heat up in May/June.

The latest out of the NFL Annual Meeting Sunday is that the Competition Committee has voted the proposal for the overtime rule changes through, according to the Boston Globe.

The Lions conducted visits with CB Adam “Pacman” Jones and DT Anthony Hargrove last week as part of the process in the overhaul of their defense. Signings don’t sound imminent, though, as coach Jim Schwartz said Sunday the team is still gathering information.

Vikings coach Brad Childress has not had any recent conversations with Brett Favre and has no immediate plans to pay the QB a visit.

While the workout numbers are certainly an important aspect of the pro day process, sometimes a prospect can really make his mark in the position drills. Such was the case for Marshall RB Darius Marshall. Though his times and measurements weren’t spectacular at Marshall’s pro day, he performed great in position drills.