The Carolina Panthers on Tuesday released linebacker Dan Morgan and offensive guard Mike Wahle.

Morgan has proven to be one of the most injury-prone players in the league, missing substantial time in each of his seven seasons in the NFL. Perhaps his most significant injuries have been the concussions he has suffered over the course of the last two seasons.

Wahle appears to be a salary-cap move. The release of both players will save the Panthers approximately $6 million on this year's cap.

The Washington Redskins revealed Saturday evening that the team has hired Jim Zorn to replace Joe Gibbs as the team's new head coach. A formal announcement is expected at a 3:00PM press conference on Sunday.

Zorn is a former NFL quarterback who has been the Seattle Seahawks' quarterbacks coach the last two seasons. On January 26th, the Redskins hired Zorn to be the team's new offensive coordinator, but apparently decided to bump him to head coach when talks broke off with the Giants' Steve Spagnuolo.

According to ESPN.com, the Carolina Panthers have reached a contract extension agreement with reserve defensive tackle Damione Lewis, who led the defensive line with a whopping 3 1/2 sacks in 2007.

Lewis was slated to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the month.

The Chicago Tribune reports that star Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher recently underwent surgery to repair damage in his neck. Urlacher has been limited by an arthritic condition in his back, but the Bears declined to comment on the neck surgery on Friday.

The surgery is reportedly "minor," and Urlacher is expected to be ready to play by the start of training camp in July.

The Denver Post reports that Broncos' wide receiver Javon Walker is expected to be traded or cut within the month. Walker, who has missed the majority of the last three seasons due to injuries, has been vocal about his unhappiness with his respective teams - first the Green Bay Packers, and now the Denver Broncos.

The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday placed the team's 2008 franchise tag on tight end LJ Smith, who is scheduled to enter free agency at the end of February.

Thursday was the first day that teams could use the tag to restrict players' entry into free agency. The tag essentially prevents other teams from signing Smith because the Eagles would both have the right to match any offer, and would receive two first round draft picks as compensation if they decline to match.

The Associated Press reports that assistant Jim Mora Jr has been tabbed by the Seattle Seahawks as head coach Mike Holmgren's successor - in 2009.

Yes, that's right. The Seahawks have named their new head coach for the year AFTER the upcoming NFL season.

New Orleans Saints' defensive lineman Charles Grant, the team's 2002 first round draft pick, was stabbed in the neck during an early Sunday morning altercation at a nightclub in Early County, Georgia.

Grant is expected to be fine.

Sanders played the surgery down as "a little maintenance."

Suspended Tennessee Titans' cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones was informed by the NFL on Friday that the league does not plan to reinstate him in the immediate future, according to ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen.

Jones has been suspended for several run-ins with the law and other legal issues, and has been caught lying to Commissioner Goodell. He has also repeatedly violated the conditions that Goodell placed on his return to the league.

Indianapolis Head Coach Tony Dungy has decided to stay in Indy for at least 2008. There was much speculation that Dungy would opt out, especially when the team put up big money to Assistant Head Coach Jim Caldwell.

Pk 2.06 Randy Moss

I was the first to say that I didn't think Moss would have a good season in 2007, but I hope I learn from my mistakes. While I don't think Moss produces 23 TDs in 2008, I can easily see him as the top WR once again. Once the Pats lost to the Giants in the Superbowl, they are going to come back with a vengence in 2008.

Look for Moss to get 90 receptions for 1300 yards and 18 TDs.

Pk 2.05 Reggie Bush

Bush is perhaps the quickest, most explosive running back in all of football. He has the rare ability to take the ball in for a touchdown from anywhere on the field and the shiftiness to completely befuddle a defender in the open field. He also has enough 'pop' in his running style to deliver a blow to a defender trying to bring him down. Bush has very soft hands and caught an amazing 90 passes his rookie year, scoring 8 touchdowns. His injury is a concern but according the doctors he will not require surgery and  HC Payton said,  "If you just study the history of PCL injuries, I know they vary with each player, but it is an injury that you come back from" With 1 PPR for RB Bush is a steal in the 2nd.

Numbers for 08
1650 combined yards
90 receptions
11 TD's

Pk 2.04 Marion Barber

Tough choice right here, but feel good with Barber as my selection.

This Cowboy is a horse to take down, and skies the limit for this guy. 31 career td's,while only starting 4 games out of 45.That is incredible!!!!

With the status of Julius Jones returning next season unlikely, Barber is headed for even bigger things.

Welcome aboard Marion.

Pk 2.03 Ronnie Brown

Well as of now this is considered a gamble because obviously noone knows how he will come back after an injury but one things for sure... Brown looked like a demon before he went down last year... multiple TD games on a regular basis... there is no real competition in the backfield and with more than likely a rookie QB/ journeyman QB heading up Miami's offense next year you can expect the same amount of work he saw this year... an interesting fact is that brown proved himself as a reciever last year and so PPR seems to suit well... not as well as my projected pick though  i wanted LYNCH!!!

Pk 2.02 Marshawn Lynch

This may be a little bit of a homer pick, but new Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert plans on using Lynch as an every-down back in 2008. This alone should add to his value. If Buffalo can pick up a solid QB or WR in the Draft or FA it should help Lynch avoid 8 men in the box.

Pk 2.01 Jamal Lewis

With PPR scoring, it's very tempting to grap a top WR here, but that means no RB at all until 3.12 -- 36 picks into the draft ( :shudder: ).  I just can't do it.  Instead, I'll go with the guy who had a huge rebirth in Cleveland this year: Jamal Lewis.  Not a great option for long-term success in a dynasty league and well-past his 2,000 yard rushing years,  Lewis should still have solid value next year for the Browns.  He topped 1,500 total yards and had 11 TDs this year, and will once again be a workhorse for the Browns (if contract talks pan out as expected).

Pk 1.12 Tom Brady

Picking 12th in any draft is always tough.  Being a guy who leans heavily towards the traditional back-to-back RB-RB in the first two rounds, it's hard to overcome the urge to go scraping through the remaining RB's to try and find someone who is worth the reach.

But in this mock format, with 6 points for every TD including passing, this QB just holds too much value to pass over.  Super Bowl bound and record-setting (4,800 yards and 50 TDs), Brady is the core of the explosive Patriots offense. While a return to more normal numbers is likley next year, there is no reason to think he'll fall too far, and will remain an elite QB.  He's the player who can be most expected to carry a fantasy team, and makes a solid point to build from if you can't get one of the top RB's.

Pk 1.11 Willie Parker

With the passing game opening up a little more with Holmes and Miller (and Ward) he probably won't be running as much as he did this season, but he should have more room to work with. Throw in the fact he can score from almost anywhere he's worth a 1.11 pick.

Pk 1.10 Maurice Jones-Drew

At a bit of an empasse here as there was a couple of directions i could of gone but i figure to take the explosive MJD who plays on a perennial contender... i look for him to take over the snap ratios this year and still to be explosive on the return game

Like i said this was a choice of about 4 so.