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The San Diego Chargers have begun discussions with representatives for left tackle Marcus McNeil in recent days, according to a league source.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and starting left tackle Donald Penn have agreed to the parameters of a long-term conract extension, according to a league source.

There has been recent communication between the New York Jets and Neil Schwartz, Darrelle Revis' agent, and the two sides have discussed a possible band-aid solution that would not require a long-term deal, according to a league source.

The San Diego Chargers have remained opposed to trading disgruntled WR Vincent Jackson, but if they do deal him, the Redskins and Seahawks remain interested, according to sources.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel announced in June that he likely would retire -- stopping short of saying so definitively -- but now he's strongly leaning toward a return, according to sources.

Five-time Pro Bowl OT Flozell Adams lands a two-year deal to boost Pittsburgh's injury-depleted line.

There is a concern that the hip issues plaguing New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora could dog him throughout the 2010 season, a source close to the player said Thursday.

In their search for a veteran backup, the New York Jets will work out quarterbacks Wednesday, a league soure said, including Mark Brunell.

The Rams are linked to Terrell Owens, but talks aren't serious, a team source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed told NFL.com on Wednesday that he is unsure of when he will return, adding that reports of him missing the first six weeks of the 2010 season are erroneous.

The New Orleans Saints are prepared to sign backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey this week, a league source tells NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora.

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts worked out for two teams Tuesday in Arizona, according to his agent, Andrew Kessler, who added that his client has visits scheduled with two other clubs next week.

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts, who's on the mend from microfracture knee surgery, is scheduled to work out for NFL teams Tuesday in Arizona, according to his agent, Andrew Kessler.

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts, who's on the mend from microfracture knee surgery, is scheduled to work out for NFL teams Tuesday in Arizona, according to his agent, Andrew Kessler.

Wide receiver/kick returner Domenik Hixon cleared waivers this week, a league source said Saturday, so the New York Giants will place him on season-ending injured reserve.

The Carolina Panthers will open training camp in two weeks without Steve Smith, but the team is hopeful their injured wide receiver could be back for the final preseason game.

Defensive end Richard Seymour is unlikely to have a multiyear deal with the Oakland Raiders by Thursday's deadline, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, and probably will play under a one-year, $12.398 million franchise tender.

The San Francisco 49ers will not sign defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin to a long-term deal by Thursday's deadline, according to a team official. Therefore, Franklin will play next season on a one-year, $7.003 million salary as a franchise-tagged player.

Vincent Jackson is an unsigned restricted free agent with the Chargers who faces a three-game suspension to start the regular season. Jackson has refused to sign his lowered contract tender and is locked with the Chargers in a feud that many believe will linger deep into 2010 and very likely well beyond the first three weeks of the season.

Vincent Jackson is an unsigned restricted free agent with the Chargers who faces a three-game suspension to start the regular season. Jackson has refused to sign his lowered contract tender, and is locked in a feud with the Chargers that many believe will linger deep into 2010, and very likely well beyond the first three weeks of the season.