The San Francisco 49ers released WR Ashley Lelie on Saturday. Lelie looked to be a good picmup in 2007, but has not been able to stay healthy long enough to contribute.

The New York Jets have released RB Jesse Chatman. This is good news for Thomas Jones owners, as he should now be used for most goal line chances.

Also released by the Jets were LB Matt Chatham, DB Hank Poteat, TE A.J. Schable, DL Thomas Johnson and RB Jehuu Caulcrick. 

 San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has notified the team he will play in 2008.  Merriman is going against the advice of four knee specialist, which have stated he should miss the 2008 season and have surgery on his two torn ligaments. Merriman stated, "I know what's at stake, but I had a goal with the team before the season started, and I'm sticking to it."

 Honestly, I admire Merriman for his commitment to be with the team and try to get them to the Super Bowl this season.  However, one little twist this way or that, and his season will be over and possibly his career.  I do not see him playing a full 16 games, and finding himself limited to certain situations during games.

 After 33 days, the Jacksonville Jaguars have finally signed their first round selection, defensive end Derrick Harvey. Harvey is the final first round player to be signed, and he agreed to a five-year, $33.4 million deal. The contract includes $17.175 million guaranteed and the deal includes incentives and escalators.

 The Jaguars finally got their man right as pre-season comes to a close.  He definitely will be sitting in the doghouse for a few weeks, if not the entire season, after his ridiculous holdout.  The deal ended up being for the same amount originally offered, but it allows for Harvey to obtain the incentives easier...if he is so good, why does he need it to be so easy?

The Giants K Lawrence Tynes will undergo "exploratory" surgery on Friday on his knee. There is no time frame for his return as of yet.