Philadelphia signs Saints’ running back to offer sheet
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent running back Mike Bell to an offer sheet.
The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints have seven days to match the contract offer. They wouldn’t receive compensation for letting Bell go.
Bell had 654 yards rushing and five touchdowns last season, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Bell ran for 677 yards and eight TDs as a rookie with Denver in 2006. Bell, who turns 27 next month, would join LeSean McCoy in Philadelphia’s backfield. Former All-Pro Brian Westbrook was released last month.
Bears sign CB, release FB
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago has signed free agent cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year contract and released fullback Jason McKie. A second-round draft pick by Indianapolis in 2006, Jennings recorded 157 tackles and four interceptions in four years with the Colts. He was not offered a tender after the season, making him free to sign elsewhere. McKie spent seven seasons with the Bears, catching 62 passes for 344 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 84 yards and three TDs on 29 carries.
Chiefs beef up offensive line
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City has signed free agent left guard Ryan Lilja, a 59-game starter for the Indianapolis Colts. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound Kansas City native is considered a solid performer when healthy, but knee injuries kept him out of part of the 2006 season and all of 2008.
Falcons dump former first-rounder
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta has released former first-round pick Tye Hill. The defensive back was the 15th overall pick in 2006 by St. Louis. After three disappointing years with the Rams, he was dealt to Atlanta shortly before the start of last season for a seventh-round pick.
Jets, FB agree on deal
NEW YORK — The New York Jets and fullback Tony Richardson, 38, have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, keeping one of the league’s best lead blockers in the backfield for the NFL’s top-rushing team.
Free agent LB signs with Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Free agent linebacker Andra Davis has signed with the Buffalo Bills. Davis is an eight-year NFL veteran, who spent last season with Denver before being cut by the Broncos last week.
Rams sign offensive lineman
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have added depth to the offensive line, signing veteran center Hank Fraley. The 32-year-old, 6-foot-3, 310-pound Fraley, a 10-year veteran, was released by the Cleveland Browns and landed with the Rams on Tuesday. Fraley made 52 starts in 63 games with Cleveland and had been due a roster bonus.
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