The 29-year-old receiver spent seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks before being traded to San Francisco last season. The 49ers acquired Jackson in a draft-day trade last April, and in 15 games, he caught 46 passes for 497 yards with three touchdowns.

The veteran has recorded 487 catches for 6,942 yards with 50 touchdowns and three 1,000-yard seasons over eight NFL campaigns.

Davis has recorded 39 receptions for 468 yards and two touchdowns the last two seasons for the Bears after spending his first year in Chicago as a reserve cornerback and return man.

The San Jose State product has appeared in 44 career NFL contests and has 1,172 yards on 55 kickoff returns and 31 yards on five punt returns.

Bradley spent his entire six year pro career with Edmonton, developing into a double threat as both a running back and kick returner.

Originally signed as a free agent in 2002, Brown was a part of two Grey Cup champions with the Eskimos.

Under the terms of his "non-exclusive" franchise tag, Dansby's one-year tender will pay him the average of the five highest paid linebackers in the NFL in 2007.

Dansby, an Auburn product, started 14 games at inside linebacker in 2007, making a career-high 117 tackles and adding 3 1/2 sacks and three interceptions.

The announcement was made Thursday, by Edward P. Roski, Jr, a developer responsible for the construction of Staples Center and also part-owner of the Los Angeles Kings and Lakers.

This new "Los Angeles Stadium" is expected to be located roughly 25 miles east of downtown, at the intersection of some of the region's major freeways. The cost of construction is expected to be significantly less than other NFL stadiums currently being built, and once the league completes a review in the summer, is slated for completion in time for the 2011 season.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - If the Miami Dolphins are looking to create a smokescreen, they're doing a pretty effective job.

Recent reports have surfaced indicating that Miami, which owns the No. 1 pick in next weekend's Draft, has begun negotiating a rookie contract with Michigan tackle Jake Long, and to date has engaged in contract talks with no other player.

Fitzpatrick was acquired from the St. Louis Rams in September and spent the 2007 season as Carson Palmer's backup, but did not attempt a pass.

The Harvard product has played in six games -- three starts -- in three NFL seasons with the Rams and Bengals, and has completed 76-of-135 passes for 777 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has not attempted a pass since the 2005 season.

"Kevin Glenn emerged as on of the CFL's elite quarterbacks this past season and we are delighted that he will be a fixture of this team for some time to come," said Winnipeg general manager Brendan Taman.

Glenn led the CFL with 5,114 passing yards, pass completions (388) and pass attempts (621) in 2007. He threw 25 touchdown passes on the year, which saw the Bombers win two playoff games and earn a berth in the Grey Cup final.

McNair spent his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after playing his first 11 years with the Tennessee Titans franchise. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and the league's co-MVP, sharing honors with Peyton Manning, in 2003.

The 35-year-old Alcorn State product struggled with injuries in 2007, playing in just six games. He threw for just 1,113 yards -- the fewest since his rookie campaign -- with two touchdowns and four interceptions last year.

The 29-year-old receiver spent seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks before being traded to San Francisco last season. The 49ers acquired Jackson in a draft-day trade last April, and in 15 games, he caught 46 passes for 497 yards with three touchdowns.

The veteran has recorded 487 catches for 6,942 yards with 50 touchdowns and three 1,000-yard seasons over eight NFL campaigns.

Washington will enter his fourth season with the Steelers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

Last season, Washington caught 29 passes for 450 yards with a career-high five touchdowns. He has 64 catches for 1,057 yards with nine scores in 33 games, including five starts.

The Georgia Tech product has been out of the league since being cut by the Raiders early in the 2006 season. Foschi appeared in 11 games for Oakland in 2005 and 2006, including five starts. He saw his most action in 2005, when he had six catches for 37 yards in 10 games.

A tight end in college, Foschi originally signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2004.

Cooper tested positive for a stimulant recently added to the NFL's list of prohibitive substances.

In five full seasons with the Chargers, the University of Maine alum has complied 259 tackles (178 solo), seven sacks and three interceptions.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The 2008 NFL schedule arrived on Tuesday, confirming much that we already knew. Every team in the league already had its opponents and home and road sites (with the exception of the games in London and Toronto) determined before the calendar had flipped to 2008, the result of the league's neat, symmetrical little scheduling formula.

We also knew the date and time of what is arguably the most anticipated game of this year's slate, namely the obligatory "Brett Favre night" tilt between the Packers and Vikings at Lambeau Field on Monday, September 8th. All of the "kickoff weekend" primetime matchups were revealed a couple of weeks ago, though the NFL probably didn't count on Favre's subsequent comments relating to a possible return to the league. Perhaps, if Aaron Rodgers gets hurt against the Vikings, we'll see Favre strip off his suit and tie and pull on the No. 4 jersey a la Clark Kent.

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Orlando Predators WR T.T. TOLIVER, Colorado Crush DB RASHAD FLOYD, and Dallas Desperados WR/DB WILL PETTIS have been named Offensive Player, ADT Defensive Player, and Ironman of the Week, respectively, for Week 7 of the 2008 season.

OFFENSIVE: Toliver (5-10, 175, Bethune-Cookman) recorded a game-high 12 receptions for a Week 7 high of 181 yards, and accounted for four touchdowns (three receiving, one rushing) as the Orlando Predators (5-2) defeated the Grand Rapids Rampage (2-4), 75-56, on Sunday. Toliver registered receiving touchdowns of 30, 10 and 43 yards along with a 28-yard rushing touchdown that currently stands as the second-longest run from scrimmage in the League this season. The Predators offense scored on 11 of 13 possessions, while Toliver's 181-yard performance ranks fifth-highest in the League in 2008. The Predators travel to The Arena at Gwinnett Center to take on the Georgia Force (3-

Parker spent the first four seasons of his career playing for division rival Kansas City, where he has tallied 110 receptions for 1,529 yards and seven scores. The 27-year-old had 24 grabs for 298 yards and two scores last season.

The Oregon product was a fourth-round selection by the Chiefs in the 2004 draft.

Kickoff weekend also features 13 Sunday games, highlighted by the prime-time matchup featuring the Chicago Bears against the Indianapolis Colts at brand new Lucas Oil Stadium. Sunday's action also includes the AFC champion New England Patriots, who will welcome Kansas City to Foxboro.

For the third straight season, the opening Monday night has a doubleheader with Minnesota visiting Green Bay and Oakland hosting Denver.

Higgins will lead and manage the CFL's officiating department including the recruitment, training, development and evaluation of its officiating staff.

"Tom's experience and deep understanding of our game is a valuable addition to the CFL and our officiating department. He can lead, inspire, recruit, retain and develop talent. He is the epitome of grace under pressure. And his efforts have always been marked by personal integrity," said CFL commissioner Mark Cohon.

Sams played in 43 games with the Ravens, starting one game at cornerback, but last year suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener.

The McNeese State product has averaged 22.9 yards on 138 kickoff returns and 10.9 yards on 121 punt returns in his career. He has returned two punts for touchdowns -- one coming against Kansas City in 2004.

The 33-year-old Robinson played in all 16 games for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2007, and recorded 28 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble.

The Fresno State product has collected 508 tackles, 22 sacks, eight forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 159 career games, with stints in St. Louis (1997), Chicago (1998-2003), Miami (2004) and Cincinnati (2005-07).

Lee will have surgery on the knee over the next two to four weeks, according to Penn State director of athletic medicine Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, and rehabilitation will take approximately nine months.

"I have a responsibility to the team to help do everything I can this year in what might be a non-conventional way," said Lee, who played as a true freshman and has a redshirt year available. "I have to turn this into a positive. It's a bump in the road. I'm excited about the team we have and the kind of season we can have. It's a great opportunity for a young guy."

Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Giordano, 25, has played in 39 games over three seasons with the Colts, mainly in a reserve role and as a key performer on special teams. He has recorded 52 tackles and three interceptions in his NFL career.

"Extending Aaron's time as a Lion was a priority for our club this offseason," said general manager and head coach Wally Buono. "His ability as an interior defensive lineman is something we value tremendously and he's an integral part of our pass rush and overall defensive success the past two seasons."

Hunt, who was named Outstanding Rookie in 2006, racked up a career-high 38 tackles last season. In addition, he also recorded eight sacks, led all BC lineman with 10 pass knockdowns and earned a second straight West Division All-Star spot.

Details of the new pact were not available, but the New York Daily News reported Thursday that the contract is worth $33.5 million over five years, with $20 million guaranteed.

Rhodes, a fourth-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, would not have been eligible for unrestricted free agency until after the 2009 season.

The New York Daily News cites two people with knowledge of the deal as saying the contract is worth $33.5 million over five years. The report adds that $20 million is guaranteed.

Rhodes would not have been eligible for unrestricted free agency until after the 2009 season.