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The New York Jets have released tight end Bubba Franks.

Ravens receiver Derrick Mason has announced that he's going to retire - see my post at my Ravens' blog.

Top overall draft pick Matthew Stafford doesn't know when or if he'll be named the Lions' starting quarterback.

The Patriots have signed second-round pick Darius Butler.

Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are no longer a couple, per People magazine.

The Bucs have signed their third-round pick Roy Miller and released Brian Griese.

Free-agent defensive tackle John Thornton has turned down an offer from the Detroit Lions.

The Bengals and Shayne Graham, who the Bengals designated with their franchise tag, are still not close on a long-term deal. The deadline to remove the tag for the 2009 season is July 15th.

Caleb Hanie has the edge over Brett Basanez to be Jay Cutler's back-up in Chicago.