Despite speculation to the contrary, quarterback Vince Young and receiver Roy Williams will not be placed on waivers before joining their new teams.

The Atlanta Falcons have released wide receiver Michael Jenkins and former first-round pick Jamaal Anderson.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will not report for his 9 a.m. ET physical with the team, but may appear later on Friday, according to a league source.

I am hearing that San Francisco, Oakland and the New York Jets are the three teams ahead of the pack in the sweepstakes for free-agent cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and Antonio Cromartie.

The Panthers and rookie QB Cam Newton are very close to an agreement on a four-year deal, according to league sources.

The Buccaneers had a busy Thursday night, agreeing to terms with three players, according to a league source.

The Saints didn’t waste time find a replacement for Reggie Bush, agreeing to a four-year, $14 million with free-agent RB Darren Sproles, who’s guaranteed $6 million, according to a league source.

Veteran LB Jon Beason and the Panthers agreed on a five-year, $50 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed, according to a league source.

The Cardinals are in contract talks with LB Stewart Bradley, according to a league source.

The Falcons and starting OT Tyson Clabo agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal that contains $11.5 guaranteed and could max out at $27 million, according to a league source.

The Saints have agreed to a two-year, $4 million to bring back LB Scott Shanle, according to a league source.

The Texans have agreed to terms with CB Johnathan Joseph, according to a league source.

The 49ers and QB Colin Kaepernick agreed to a four-year, $5.2 million contract, with $3.8 million guaranteed, according to a league source.

Rookie LB Von Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, signed a four-year deal worth $21 million, according to a league source. The money is guaranteed.

Chad Ochocinco‘s entertaining Bengals career has come to an end, with the news that the veteran receiver has been traded to the Patriots.