Cincinnati Bengals 04/08/2008 4:27 PMThe Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent WR Doug Gabriel to a one-year contract. Gabriel (6-2, 215; Central Florida) is a fifth-year NFL player in 2008. He has played in 57 games with 12 starts and has 101 career receptions for 1550 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has 86 career kickoff returns for a 21.5-yard avg., with one TD.Read more
Washington Redskins 04/04/2008 9:51 PMAP reports the Washington Redskins added a free agent for the first time this offseason Friday, signing receiver and former Pro Bowl kick returner Jerome Mathis. Mathis made the Pro Bowl as a returner with the Houston Texans in 2005, but he was injured for most of the last two seasons. He became a free agent this year when the Texans opted not to make him a qualifying offer at the end of the season.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 04/04/2008 9:45 PMAP reports domestic violence charges were dropped Thursday against Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison, who was arrested in early March after hitting his girlfriend. Allegheny County prosecutors announced the decision as a judge was preparing to open a preliminary hearing for Harrison on charges of simple assault and criminal mischief.Read more
Green Bay Packers 04/04/2008 9:42 PMAP reports QB Brett Favre and his agent have shot down a published report that the Green Bay Packers quarterback, who announced his retirement last month, could be weighing a comeback with another team. The Los Angeles Times, citing unnamed NFL sources, reported that Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, had quietly inquired with teams about their interest in trading for the 38-year-old veteran. Not true, Favre said, according to Sports Illustrated's Web site.Read more
