The Buffalo Bills indicated Friday that they have reached a verbal agreement with free agent linebacker Kawika Mitchell, an important part of the New York Giants' defense in 2007.

A contract with the 5-year pro is expected to be signed later on Friday.

The official website of the Dallas Cowboys reports that the team has agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphins that will send defensive tackle Jason Ferguson to south Florida for a 2009 sixth-round draft pick. The two teams will also swap sixth-round picks in the 2008 draft.

The San Fransisco 49ers on Friday signed 10-year veteran kick return specialist and cornerback Allen Rossum.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Despite two years in the Oakland Raiders' doghouse, wide receiver Jerry Porter still managed to cash in with the Jacksonville Jaguars via free agency.

Porter signed a six-year, $30 million contract on Friday that will send the free agent receiver to Jacksonville.

St Louis Rams' kicker Jeff Wilkins has decided to bring his 14-year NFL career to an end. On Friday, Wilkins officially announced his retirement from the league after spending 11 years with the Rams.

The Minnesota Vikings struck early in free agency by reaching a six-year contract agreement with former Cincinnati Bengals' safety Madieu Williams.

The contract is believed to be worth $33 million.

Newsday is reporting that New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma will soon be wearing black and gold for the New Orleans Saints.

A trade has reportedly been agreed to that will send Vilma to the Bayou for a conditional draft pick, believed to be a 2009 pick that will be determined based on the linebacker's 2008 performance. The deal is expected to be announced Friday morning.

The New York Jets gave up their 3rd and 5th round picks to the Carolina Panthers for DT Kris Jenkins. It is not known at this point if they will try to restructure his contract.

The Cleveland Browns continue to revamp their defensive line on Friday by acquiring DT Corey Williams from Green Bay for a 2nd round pick. Green Bay receives the 56th overall pick in April's draft.

This leaves the Browns with no 1st or 2nd round picks in this draft, but Williams was a good choice for them and should help solidify the middle of the d-line.

The San Francisco 49'ers have signed FA RB De'Shaun Foster to a 2-year contract worth $1.8 million as reported by ESPN's John Clayton.

The New England Patriots have re-signed LB Tedy Bruschi to an undisclosed contract. It is believed to be a 1-year contract.

THe Dallas Cowboys have retained the services of LT Flozell Adams after re-signing him to a 6-year contract.

The St Louis Rams released WR Isaac Bruce on Thursday. Bruce was asked to take a pay cut and he refused. The Rams are in terrible cap shape and needed the room. Brice should have no problem landing somewhere.

The Houston Texans have re-signed WR Andre Davis to a 4-year, $16 million contract. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that the deal contains $8 million in guaranteed money.

The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed P Dustin Colquitt to a 5-year contract.

The San Diego Chargers have released 37-year old FB Lorenzo Neal. He is coming off a broken leg and may have a hard time finding a roster spot.

The Chargers have released FS Marlon McCree on Thursday. They have 2nd year player Eric Weddle waiting in the wings and many feel it is a definite upgrade.

THe Oakland Raiders have re-signed DT Tommy Kelly to a 7-year, $50.5 million contract. The deal includes $18.125 million in guaranteed money and makes Kelly the highest paid tackle in the league.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released 31-year old DE Jevon Kearse. He is no longer the dominant end he used to be and is only a situational player at this point.

The New York Giants and Head Coach Tom Coughlin have agreed in principle on a 4-year, $21 million contract. There are some minor details and verbiage that still needs to be worked out, but the deal could be official as early as next week. This moves Coughlin into the top pay tier of coaches in the NFL.