Chad Ochocinco has reworked his contract to try to remain with the Patriots, according to a league source.

The Cowboys and Redskins have formally objected to the salary-cap penalties they were handed by the NFL.

A number of free agents made visits to teams on Friday.

Colts LB Philip Wheeler will visit the Dolphins on Saturday, according to a league source.

The Broncos have agreed to terms with TE Jacob Tamme, according to a league source.

The Packers have agreed to terms on a deal with former Colts center Jeff Saturday, according to a league source.

The Broncos still are negotiating with TE Jacob Tamme, league sources said Friday, even after signing TE Joel Dreessen earlier in the day.

Former Saints CB Tracy Porter has agreed to terms with the Broncos on a one-year deal, according to a league source.

Niners QB Alex Smith‘s three-year deal does not include a signing bonus and is worth $8 million in 2012 — a $5 million fully guaranteed base salary, a $3 million roster bonus and another $1.25 million in incentives.

​The Bengals have re-signed CB Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones​, according to a league source.

The Broncos have met with two of Peyton Manning’s former teammates, TE Jacob Tamme and C Jeff Saturday, and have interest in signing both, league sources said. But other clubs are pursuing them hard as well.

Free-agent cornerback Chris Carr is visiting with the Chiefs Thursday and has a meeting set up with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a league source.

Jets backup QB Drew Stanton is considering asking for a trade or release, according to a league source.

As the only Saints player named specifically in the NFL’s news release announcing the punishments of Saints personnel involved in the team’s “bounty” program, LB Jonathan Vilma is likely in line for steep discipline as well.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora rounds up the visits made by unsigned free agents on Tuesday.