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The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cleveland Browns instead of dealing him to the Cincinnati Bengals, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity Friday night because the Lions and Browns were not commenting on the trade, said Detroit acquired cornerback Leigh Bodden and a third-round pick from Cleveland after the deal…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A free agent for barely more than half a day, Billy Volek was eating lunch with his family at his offseason home in Fresno when his agent called.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel on a six-year contract, the National Football League team said on Friday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles got the defensive playmaker they desperately needed, signing free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel to a six-year contract on Friday.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Javon Walker got his wish Friday when the Broncos released the oft-injured wide receiver.

The New York Jets traded linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints on Friday for a fourth-round draft pick in April. If Vilma reaches certain playtime incentives and signs a contract extension with New Orleans, New York would instead receive a second- or third-round pick in 2009. The Jets would then give the Saints their fourth-round pick next year.

The Oakland Raiders signed free safety Gibril Wilson to a six-year, $39 million contract on Friday, again adding a player coming off a Super Bowl championship. Wilson’s 284 solo tackles since entering the NFL in 2004 are the most of any safety during that span. The San Jose native had 70 tackles and a career-high four interceptions in 13 games for the New York Giants last season.

The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday for third- and fifth-round picks. Detroit had been fielding offers for the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle and settled for the Bengals’ offer of two selections in the middle of the NFL draft in April. Rogers is among the most dominant defensive players in the league when he is motivated.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have traded linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints on Friday for an undisclosed draft pick.

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired wide receiver Troy Williamson from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick this year, the team said on Friday.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth-round selections in the NFL draft.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Carolina Panthers traded defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for undisclosed draft choices.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the New York Jets for third- and fifth-round draft picks.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Linebacker Kawika Mitchell reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, cashing in on the first day of NFL free agency after playing on a Super Bowl winner with the New York Giants.

The Carolina Panthers have traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the New York Jets for third- and fifth-round draft picks. The deal Friday ends a tumultuous year for Jenkins. He was placed on the trading block last year and angered the coaching staff for being overweight and missing offseason workouts.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders resigned defensive lineman Tommy Kelly on Thursday to a seven-year contract that reportedly could be worth more than $50 million.