New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said he'd be "very shocked" if fullback Tony Richardson didn't make the team. The Jets pulled a shocker Sunday, releasing the well-respected veteran of 15 NFL seasons.

Three of the four rookies involved in curiously timed trades have now been cut, prompting the NFL players' union to continue looking into whether the deals were made to avoid paying money into a special player pool, a source told The AP.

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is staunchly defending his decision to keep Tarvaris Jackson as Brett Favre's backup over Sage Rosenfels.

The Houston Texans have emerged as a leading candidate to sign former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The New York Jets released veteran wide receiver David Clowney Sunday, according to a league source as the team continues to tweak the bottom of its roster.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen was placed on injured reserve Sunday, ending any hope the 10th-year player had of returning from mid-August knee surgery.

Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Alex Gibbs has abruptly resigned, the team confirmed Saturday.

Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he understood the risks in drafting rookie running back Montario Hardesty, who is out for the season with a knee injury after joining the NFL with a history of knee problems.

Trade talks over Vincent Jackson are dead between the San Diego Chargers and an unnamed team after agents for the holdout wide receiver agreed on terms for a new contract with the unnamed team, a league source told ESPN.com.

The Bengals have released second-string quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan, who struggled during the preseason.

The Albert Haynesworth drama with the Washington Redskins reportedly isn't over yet.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.

The Steelers released former starting center Justin Hartwig on Saturday after efforts to try to trade him failed.

The Seattle Seahawks have cut wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a team source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The St. Louis Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as the Week 1 starter when the team opens at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart.

Derrick Burgess is among cuts made by the Patriots, who also put Brandon McGowan on season-ending IR.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Antwan Barnes from the Baltimore Ravens for an undisclosed draft choice in 2011.

Safety Ed Reed will miss the first six weeks of the NFL season after being placed on the reserve physically unable to perform list by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Denver Broncos have placed linebacker Elvis Dumervil and wide receiver Brandon Stokley on injured reserve.