Before acquiring Antonio Cromartie from the Chargers three weeks ago, Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum believed his only other option to upgrade the cornerback position was to use the team’s first-round draft pick.

LaDainian Tomlinson said during an interview on the The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday his decision to choose the Jets over the Vikings wasn’t about the money.

In a phone conversation with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson says the quarterback didn’t tip his hand about his plans for the future.

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.

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

It looked like LaDainian Tomlinson may have made up his mind on a destination earlier Sunday, but the wait continues. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune spoke with the veteran, who said he hasn’t officially decided on where he will sign as a free agent.

The Vikings re-signed DT Jimmy Kennedy to a two-year deal worth a maximum of $6 million, according to a league source.

While LaDainian Tomlinson is scheduled to meet with Vikings officials again Thursday, he also has a second free-agent visit set up. That team, according to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora, is the Jets.

Unrestricted free-agent DT Jimmy Kennedy is scheduled to visit the Bills on Thursday, according to a league source.

LaDainian Tomlinson dominated the NFL consciousness Wednesday, and as we learned from NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, the running back already is in Minnesota meeting with Vikings coaches and executives, according to a league source.

For the first time, the Vikings have publicly discussed LaDainian Tomlinson’s reported visit to Minnesota on Thursday.

The Vikings have a genuine interest in former Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson according to a report in the Star Tribune. The Vikings are looking for a reliable backup to RB Adrian Peterson after losing former understudy Chester Taylor to Chicago at the beginning of free agency.

The Vikings have tendered a contract to QB Tarvaris Jackson at a third-round level, according to a league source.

At some point during Brad Childress’ media session Friday at the combine — the details are slightly fuzzy — things took a strange, hard turn.

Not knowing doesn’t seem to bother Brad Childress.