Brian Westbrook is expected to visit the Redskins, which could provide yet another source of motivation for an already committed Clinton Portis.

Kevin Mawae’s playing days might not be over in Tennessee, the Redskins have an open competition at running back and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has been spending time with American troops overseas. To find out more, go Around the Web…

While Mike Shanahan’s comments Wednesday on Albert Haynesworth are garnering the most attention, his opinions on the position battles at quarterback and running back were too good not to pass on.

It looks like another backfield committee is imminent, as Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson could share work in Washington. Fantasy owners beware.

Maybe FB Tony Richardson‘s one-year deal with the Jets goes largely unnoticed in March, but it won’t come September.

The addition of Larry Johnson makes Clinton Portis even less attractive in 2010 fantasy drafts.

Free-agent RB Larry Johnson has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $12 million with the Redskins, according to a league source.

Redskins officials are picking up free-agent RB Larry Johnson at the airport this afternoon, according to team sources, and they are very much interested in signing him.

Free-agent RB Larry Johnson has visits scheduled with the Redskins and Raiders this week, according to a league source.

The addition of Thomas Jones in Kansas City makes Jamaal Charles a slightly less attractive option in 2010 fantasy drafts.

The Eagles officially released Brian Westbrook, who joins a crowded field of veteran free agent running backs.

The fall of Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson signals changing times in fantasy football.

The Bengals deactivated RB Larry Johnson, a move that isn’t expected to have a major impact on Saturday’s game, but will get several starters back against the Jets.

Here are a few quick fantasy news and notes to consider as we enter Sunday’s early games.

The Chiefs placed Kolby Smith on season-ending injured reserve Saturday and promoted rookie Javarris Williams from the practice squad to help bolster their thinned-out backfield.