As speculation continues about Brett Favre’s decision to return for a 20th NFL season or retire, Newsday believes the quarterback has given a hint to his intentions.

With all of the talk about 4.30-second 40-yard dashes, 40-inch vertical jumps and 10-foot broad jumps, it’s easy to lose track of what constitutes an outstanding workout for a defensive tackle.

A day after the Browns shipped QB Brady Quinn to the Broncos, the reaction is starting to filter in. Quinn is happy, yet confused. Broncos incumbent starter Kyle Orton isn’t fretting.

In the main section of Sunday’s Kansas City Star, the Jets took out a full-page ad to say thanks for Thomas Jones’ contributions to the team.

With David Carr officially part of the picture in San Francisco, the 49ers have opted to trade QB Shaun Hill to the Detroit Lions for a draft pick, the team announced Monday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed LB Larry Foote on Monday to three-year, $9.3 million deal, with a $1.8 million signing bonus.

The addition of LaDainian Tomlinson to the Jets backfield shouldn’t have a major impact on the value of Shonn Greene.

The latest NFL quarterback news coming out of Cleveland and Denver will have little impact in fantasy drafts next season.

Rob Gronkowski, Mike Mayock‘s second-rated tight end, and a player some analysts have projected as a possible first-rounder, is still injured and could not work out at Arizona’s pro day on March 10. The back injury that cost Gronkowski his entire 2009 season has healed, but he is still working on his conditioning. He will work out Saturday morning, March 27, one day after nearby Arizona State’s pro day.

The New York Jets reached an agreement with free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson Sunday on a two-year contract, according to a league source.

The Cleveland Browns have traded LB Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders for draft picks, according to a league source. The draft pick compensation involved in the trade wasn’t immediately known.

The Cleveland Browns have traded QB Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for RB Peyton Hillis and two draft picks.

The Cleveland Browns, who have been everywhere during this pro day season, gave several players special attention at Clemson’s pro day on March 11.

Veteran offensive lineman Hank Fraley has agreed to terms with the St. Louis Rams, according to his agent, Ralph Cindrich.

Western Michigan’s Tim Hiller (6-4 1/4, 225) went back to his roots at the school’s pro day on March 9. He reached out to former teammates Schneider Julien and Jamarko Simmons, who returned to catch passes from Hiller.