Atlanta Falcons 04/09/2007 6:05 PMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons' S Kevin Mathis's career most likely is over following his release after he failed a team-issued physical Monday. Mathis missed the final eight games last season after breaking his neck on a game-opening kickoff at Detroit. It was the second neck injury of Mathis's career and the second major injury for Mathis in the past two years.Read more
Atlanta Falcons 04/09/2007 6:03 PMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons have replaced their highly regarded backup quarterback with Joey Harrington, once a highly regarded starter. Harrington agreed Monday to sign a two-year contract, which will be finalized before the start of a three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday morning at team headquarters.Read more
Denver Broncos 04/09/2007 6:00 PMNFL.com wire reports Broncos HC Mike Shanahan has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him in Denver through the 2011 season. Shanahan, 54, led Denver to Super Bowl victories in 1997 and 1998. Since becoming head coach in January 1995, he has led the Broncos to seven playoff appearances and a 123-69 regular season record, best in the NFL over that span.Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 04/09/2007 11:44 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports it's a good thing OL Andrew Whitworth isn't claustrophobic. The 6-foot-7, 339-pounder will be wedged into the lineup at left guard between tackle Levi Jones and either Eric Ghiaciuc or Alex Stepanovich at center. Whitworth showed his versatility as a rookie, gaining valuable experience with 10 starts at left tackle and two starts at left guard. Now he's prepared to replace left OG Eric Steinbach, who bolted to Cleveland in free agency. "There's an open spot on the line, and I want to be in it," Whitworth said. "It's going to take work and I understand that there's other guys going for it."Read more
