Pittsburgh Steelers 06/27/2007 8:35 AMThe Post-Gazette reports DE Ryan McBean became the Steelers' third draft pick to sign a contract when he agreed to a three-year deal yesterday. McBean, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound defensive end from Oklahoma State, was one of two fourth-round picks for the Steelers. He joins fellow fourth-rounder Daniel Sepulveda, a punter from Baylor, and fifth-round pick Cameron Stephenson, an offensive lineman from Rutgers, as the other signed draft picks.Read more
Cleveland Browns 06/27/2007 8:31 AMThe Cleveland Browns were awarded WR Efrem Hill via waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have waived S Ben Emanuel.Read more
Chicago Bears 06/25/2007 7:47 PMESPNâs Len Pasquarelli reports avoiding a potential crisis at cornerback, the Chicago Bears signed starting CB Nathan Vasher to a five-year contract extension on Monday that can be worth as much as $28 million. The new deal, which runs through the 2012 season, includes $14 million in guarantees. Vasher, 25, was set to enter the final year of his original rookie contract with Chicago, at a base salary of $850,000.Read more
Chicago Bears 06/25/2007 4:44 PMThe official website of the Chicago Bears reports the Bears stood by and supported DT Tank Johnson throughout a series of transgressions, but violating the clubâs no-tolerance policy cost him his job. The Bears on Monday waived the troubled defensive tackle, who had been pulled over and arrested by police in Arizona at 3:30 a.m. Friday. âWe are upset and embarrassed by Tankâs actions last week,â said GM Jerry Angelo. âHe compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didnât, and we have decided to move on.âRead more
