Jake Delhomme says he signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns because of their strong finish following a struggling start last year, plus the addition of Mike Holmgren as team president.

JaMarcus Russell, who was missing from the Raiders' first day of offseason workouts, arrived Tuesday -- and reportedly, the quarterback is noticeably slimmer and more fit.

Free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst told San Diego Chargers management Wednesday that he will sign a one-year restricted free agent tender offer, which allows the Chargers to begin trade talks on his behalf, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

On the heels of an impressive workout at Florida's pro day, league sources say that Tim Tebow is among those players who have been invited to New York for the NFL draft April 22-24.

NFL owners will examine whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series.

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis has undergone surgery on his right knee to remove an inflamed fluid sac that kept him out of this year's Pro Bowl.

In a continued effort to strengthen its offensive line, the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday reached agreement on a one-year contract with guard Richie Incognito, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Chicago Bears release Nathan Vasher.

The Redskins reached agreement Wednesday with former Bears and Texans quarterback Rex Grossman on a one-year deal.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released former All-Pro right guard Shawn Andrews.

The Carolina Panthers will have at least one starting defensive lineman returning next season after agreeing on a three-year deal with defensive end Tyler Brayton.

Packers tight end Spencer Havner was arrested this week on suspicion of drunken driving after crashing his motorcycle in Northern California, suffering a broken shoulder blade.

An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says the two-time Super Bowl winner has yet to meet with Georgia authorities who are investigating a sexual assault allegation made against him by a 20-year-old college student.

LaDainian Tomlinson says playing in a familiar offensive scheme on a team with a chance to win a championship and living in New York played major roles in choosing to join the Jets.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt says he's not worried about quarterback Matt Leinart, who is scheduled to take over from retired Kurt Warner next season.