Cincinnati Bengals 02/05/2007 1:17 PMThe Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed QB Doug Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson, who will be a seventh-year player in 2007, was the Bengalsâ No. 3 quarterback in 2006, his first season with Cincinnati.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 02/05/2007 1:14 PMThe Post-Gazette reports Steelers C Jeff Hartings officially announced his retirement from the team today. Hartings, who succeeded Dermontti Dawson at a position that has been the team's most stable and successful for the past four decades, told his fellow offensive linemen shortly after the season ended that he planned to retire.Read more
Dallas Cowboys 02/05/2007 12:48 PMThe Star-Telegram reports Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team could have a new coach as early as Tuesday, but that he plans to talk to two more candidates after today's Super Bowl. Citing league tampering rules, Jones didn't identify the coaches -- although sources have indicated that Jones wants to talk to Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera and Colts quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell. Despite the possible emergence of two more candidates, Jones still is leaning toward 49ers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, according to the sources. Jones said Saturday he "is leaning" in a certain direction, but that his mind remains open.Read more
San Francisco 49ers 02/02/2007 9:09 AMThe Mercury News reports as his last act of the season, RB Frank Gore vowed to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record next season. The 49ers running back made his vow on New Year's Day, proclaiming, "Yeah, I'll get that." Dickerson, 46, had been unaware of that comment until Thursday. Upon hearing Gore's boast, the Hall of Fame running back delivered a surprising, diplomatic response: He laughed.Read more
