Buffalo Bills 03/26/2007 12:23 PMThe Buffalo News reports the Buffalo Bills are getting closer to trading LB Takeo Spikes, The Buffalo News has learned. Trade negotiations gained steam Friday and Saturday, and a deal might be consummated within the next day, a league source told The News.Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 03/26/2007 7:42 AMThe Dayton Daily New reports as NFL teams prepare for the April draft, talent evaluators like myself continue to ask the age-old question in regards to small-school talent. When are general managers going to get over that "level of competition" stigma and start drafting who they perceived to be the best players available to fit their respective needs? It appears that the Cincinnati Bengals are one of many teams ready to buck the trend as they continue to express their interest in Hampton University stud LB Justin Durant, who is catching fire around the league. The Bengals sent linebacker coach Ricky Hunley to the school's campus last Thursday to work out Durant, and the way I hear it Hunley came away thoroughly impressed.Read more
Houston Texans 03/20/2007 5:40 PMNFL.comâs Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have reached agreement with free-agent LB Shawn Barber on a three-year, $5 million deal that includes $2.2 million in guaranteed money.Read more
Denver Broncos 03/20/2007 5:38 PMNFL.comâs Adam Schefter reports the Denver Broncos have reached agreement on a one-year deal with free-agent WR Brandon Stokley. The 30-year-old Stokley also visited the New Orleans Saints but opted for the Broncos. Stokley is coming off a torn achilles, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.Read more
