The Buccaneers did much of the heavy lifting on the draft front Wednesday, getting their top three choices under contract.

The Giants plan to release DT Rocky Bernard on Thursday, according to a source.

The Lions kept stability at the quarterback position Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with Drew Stanton, according to a league source.

For all these months during the lockout, rookie quarterbacks Christian Ponder and Jake Locker looked like they had inside tracks to be their respective teams’ starters. Then we got back to football.

The Eagles got the bulk of their draft choices under contract Wednesday, agreeing to terms with eight picks, according to a league source.

Quincy Black has agreed to a five-year, $29 million contract with the Buccaneers, according to a league source. The linebacker is guaranteed $11.5 million in the deal.

Adam Vinatieri is off the market after agreeing to a three-year deal with the Colts, according to a league source.

You had to know Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders was always going to find a way to get into the end zone. He began making a habit of it in his first NFL game.

With more of the big-name offensive lineman getting deals done, other lesser-known players are attracting more attention.

The Giants and TE Kevin Boss are negotiating a new contract, but there’s no deal yet, according to league sources.

The Panthers continued their busy Wednesday, agreeing to terms with kicker Olindo Mare on a four-year, $12 million deal, according to a league source. Mare will receive a $4 million signing bonus.

Veteran TE Ben Hartsock has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Panthers, according to a league source.

The Seahawks have made a major addition to their offensive line, agreeing to terms with left guard Robert Gallery, according to a league source.

With DeAngelo Williams staying in Carolina, fantasy owners will have to deal with yet another backfield committee.

Don’t file this one as a surprise: The Browns plan to release veteran QB Jake Delhomme.