Texans ink OL Wade Smith to 4-year deal (AP)

Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed. Smith's four-year deal includes $6.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.
 

Agent: WR Bryant, Bengals close to deal (AP)

Antonio Bryant's agent said the receiver and the Cincinnati Bengals were "very close" to an agreement on Wednesday, a move that would likely preclude the addition of Terrell Owens. For the second year in a row, the Bengals are trying to find a complement for Chad Ochocinco, the only receiver with appreciable experience on the roster.
 

Browns bring in Fargas for a visit

With the Browns not yet showing interest in veteran running backs like LaDainian Tomlinson, Thomas Jones, and Brian Westbrook, they've found another guy who'll they'll be bringing to town.Jodi Bacon of KHTK in Sacramento reports that former Raiders running back...
 

Agent: Colon did not witness Big Ben’s alleged assault

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent says.
 

Texans sign Wade Smith

The Houston Texans have signed versatile offensive lineman Wade Smith.According to FOXnbsp;Sports, the four-year deal is worth $12 million and includes $6.25 million in guaranteed money.Per the report, the Seattle Seahawks and the Chiefs were interested in Smith.ldquo;Wade really enjoyed his other visits to Arizona and Buffalo, but Houston was the first team we heard from after midnight Friday,quot;nbsp;agent Brian Parker told Fox Sports...
 
As the investigation regarding the sexual assault allegations against Steelers quarterback Ben Roerhlisberger continues, KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh reports that Roethlisberger admitted to having sexual contact with the woman who claims sexual assault, but that there was no intercourse.nbsp; The admission...
 
LaDainian Tomlinson is in Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.