The Patriots and safety Steve Gregory have agreed to terms on a contract, according to league sources.

In terms of name recognition, the early run on pass-catchers has left only a few notable options available, including WRs Mario Manningham and Brandon Lloyd.

Free-agent DB Brandon Meriweather has agreed to a two-year deal with the Redskins worth $6 million, according to a league source.

The Patriots will sign former Bengals DT Jonathan Fanene, according to league sources.

The Eagles, Jets and Patriots are interested in former Redskins safety LaRon Landry on a short-term deal, according to league sources.

The Steelers are keeping their fingers crossed they can retain Mike Wallace, but it remains a distinct possibility a team can swoop and steal the wideout away.

The free-agent market for veteran Randy Moss continues to take shape, as the veteran receiver will visit the 49ers on Monday, according to league sources.

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to place a first-round tender on wideout Mike Wallace, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

We all know Rob Gronkowski loves life. The man seems to be up for any type of challenge, including taking on his brother, Chris, in a “Dizzy Bat Race” in 2009. This is why the Internet was invented.

Tim Tebow is working to improve his oft-criticized throwing motion. It could have a significant impact on his fantasy value for 2012.

What would you do if you were the Browns GM? If NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock had the job, he’d strongly consider trading up from No. 4 to No. 2 in the draft to nab Baylor QB Robert Griffin III.

In the public view, Super Bowl XLVI has been defined by the plays that weren’t made – fumbles the Patriots didn’t recover, a ball Wes Welker didn’t catch, a few throws Tom Brady didn’t make. But when you pop in the coaching tape, you see there are even more aspects of the game where the Giants excelled, earning them a win in a well-contested championship game.

With Deion Branch and Wes Welker set to become free agents and a disappointing Chad Ochocinco on the roster, the Patriots have some serious choices to make about the WR spot for 2012.

Check out all the records set and tied Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI.

Tom Brady sat slumped in a folding chair, facing away from reporters — away from the rest of the world — pulling up his socks. With the stark reality of Super Bowl XLVI sinking in, the Patriots QB moved in slow motion. Expressionless. It’s the Brady you’d imagine seeing 20 years from now.