03/16/10 - DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati, Cowboys DB DeAngelo Smith, a fifth-round pick by Dallas in 2009, signed his exclusive rights tender with Detroit. Terms were unknown.
03/15/10 - Tyler Roehl, N Dakota St, Undrafted RB Tyler Roehl has been released by Seattle. He spent all of last season on IR (knee).
03/15/10 - David Nixon, BYU, Undrafted LB David Nixon has signed his tender offer as an exclusive rights free agent, according to ESPN. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
03/10/10 - Eddie Williams, Idaho, Redskins RB Eddie Williams has signed with Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Williams was released by Washington last week.
03/10/10 - SirVincent Rogers, Houston, Undrafted TE Sir Vincent Rogers, who was reinstated by Miami from the reserve/retired list in February, was waived after failing a physical. Rogers, a rookie free agent, got tired of struggling during camp and quit last August.
03/10/10 - James Swinton, Auburn, Undrafted WR James Swinton, who was re-signed after finishing last season in Atlanta's practice squad, was waived with an undisclosed non-football injury.
03/09/10 - *J.D. Skolnitsky, James Madison, Undrafted DT J.D. Skolnitsky was awared to Indianapolis on waivers from the Colts.
03/06/10 - Londen Fryar, W Michigan, Undrafted S Londen Fryer was released by the Giants. Fryar, the son of former NFL receiver Irving Fryar, was signed to the Giants practice squad December 8, and was added to the Giants roster in January. Although listed as a corner and safety, he was initially being groomed to provide depth at safety.
03/04/10 - Nick Reed, Oregon, Seahawks DE Nick Reed consistently was used as late-game pass rusher, and also excelled on special teams. Reed finished with a sack and 17 tackles on the year.
03/04/10 - Mike Teel, Rutgers, Seahawks QB Mike Teel played solid in preseason and could have some value down the road as capable backup. Teel was the team's third quarterback for the entire 2009 season but did not see time in his rookie campaign.
03/04/10 - Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech, Chargers OG Louis Vasquez won a starting role in training camp and didn't lose the spot throughout the season. Coming from a spread offense at Texas Tech, some wondered about the learning curve. But the Chargers threw the ball so much, there wasn't much of a transition here and the team was pleased with his play.
03/04/10 - Larry English, N Illinois, Chargers OLB Larry English was given plenty of opportunities with Shawne Merriman rounding himself back into shape after knee surgery. English, with two sacks, was OK ... but hardly had a significant impact.
03/04/10 - Deon Butler, Penn St, Seahawks WR Deon Butler showed potential by making a couple big plays, but struggled in return game. Butler finished eighth on the team for receptions with 15 for 175 yards.
03/04/10 - Max Unger, Oregon, Seahawks C Max Unger, one of two offensive linemen, along with right tackle Ray Willis, to play every snap for the Hawks. Unger finished the season as team's starting center, with center Chris Spencer switching to right guard for the final three games of the year after trouble handling snapping duties because of an injured thumb.
03/04/10 - Aaron Curry, W Forest, Seahawks LB Aaron Curry had brilliant flashes when he looked like one of the best players on the field, but overall struggled in his first season. Curry finished fourth on the team in tackles with 61 and missed the last two games with a shoulder injury.
03/04/10 - Javon Ringer, Michigan St, Titans RB Javon Ringer's role might increase this season if LenDale White exits as a restricted free agent.
03/04/10 - Troy Kropog, Tulane, Titans OT Troy Kropog becomes the third tackle this year after being mostly inactive in his first season.
03/04/10 - *Gerald McRath, S Miss, Titans LB Gerald McRath did well in limited starts for an injured David Thornton and might make a run at a starting job this season.
03/04/10 - Ryan Mouton, Hawaii, Titans CB Ryan Mouton's rookie year as a returner and cornerback was a disaster, but later on he carved out a role on special teams. Could be in the mix to start at corner.
03/04/10 - *Jared Cook, S Carolina, Titans TE Jared Cook cost the Titans a 2010 second-rounder to obtain. A preseason standout, Cook must contribute more than the nine catches he had in '09.
03/04/10 - *Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn, Titans DT Sen'Derrick Marks was slow to get on the field early in the season, but by late in the year had earned a spot in the defensive line rotation.
03/04/10 - *Kenny Britt, Rutgers, Titans WR Kenny Britt had 42 catches and 701 yards receiving last year. The Titans need to move him into the starting lineup this year.
03/04/10 - *J.D. Skolnitsky, James Madison, Undrafted DL J.D. Skolnitsky was one of 10 players released by Washington on Thursday.
03/04/10 - Eddie Williams, Idaho, Redskins RB Eddie Williams was one of 10 players released by Washington on Thursday.
03/04/10 - John Phillips, Virginia, Cowboys TE John Phillips was a contributor as the third tight end. Proved to be an efficient blocker and solid pass catcher.
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