The first deal of free agency happened a little over two hours into the signing period early Friday morning, as WR Nate Burleson agreed to terms with the Lions, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

With the clock about to strike midnight in the East, here’s a look at how some of the top players could begin to come off the market. A handful of players will get new deals tonight, with DE Julius Peppers and LB Karlos Dansby likely in line for the biggest paydays.

Seahawks fans should temper their expectations for an immediate turnaround under Pete Carroll. Carroll’s arrival has been widely hailed in Seattle, but until his soon-to-be-appointed general manager overhauls the team’s roster, he is another college coach destined to fail.

New Seahawks coach Pete Carroll didn’t have too many solid fantasy players in his previous NFL stints.

Here’s a look at a few news and notes from around the fantasy world, including the status of Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin.

Seahawks WR Nate Burleson (back) gave it a full go on Friday and is officially listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.

Teams have released their latest Week 6 injury reports. Here’s a look at the developments among notable names through Thursday.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren announced during his weekly Monday press conference that starting WR Nate Burleson is out for the season with a torn knee ligament. The injury was revealed in an MRI exam on Monday.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren announced at his Monday press conference that Nate Burleson will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a knee ligament in Week 1.

Burleson is the fourth wideout the team has lost in the past year, joining Deion Branch (knee), Bobby Engram (shoulder) and Ben Obomanu (clavicle). Courtney Taylor will now be thrust into the top spot on the depth chart and should be owned in all leagues with 12-plus teams.

Seahawks WR Nate Burleson is confident he will play next week despite injuring his left knee during a 34-10 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

The already thin Seattle Seahawks receiving corps appears to have taken another hit, as WR Nate Burleson suffered an apparrent left knee injury middway through the third quarter on Sunday.