The Facts: The Lions begin their off-season conditioning program next week and HC Jim Schwartz said Stafford, who is coming off December knee surgery, should be ready to go. "There's probably some things that he'll take maybe a little slower, but I don't think he'll have a whole lot of restrictions," Schwartz said.  Reported by the Detroit News

Diehards Line: The Lions will bring Stafford along slowly and build his workload as he goes along. "He's had some rehab time where he hasn't been able to do as much maybe as other players," Schwartz explained. "But there is nothing he can't do, it's just a matter of getting him back up to speed and back into the shape he needs to be in. ..." With Daunte Culpepper an unrestricted free agent, the arrival of QB Shaun Hill, acquired in a trade with San Francisco, will provide the team with another arm to help keep receivers busy as Stafford works his way up to speed.

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The Facts: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it's official: Tomlinson is a Jet. He reached agreement on a two-year contract. Done. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Stay tuned on this one. ... It will be very interesting to see how Tomlinson's contract compares with the one Thomas Jones signed in Kansas City (two years, $5 million). It's widely believed Jones, a very popular figure in New York's locker room, gave the Jets an opportunity to match the Chiefs' offer. It's not clear how the arrival of an aging running back on the decline (LT) will go over given the departure of a more popular -- and still very productive veteran -- might go over. ... Meanwhile, it's safe to say Tomlinson will open the season behind second-year man Shonn Greene. ... Again: More to come.

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The Facts: Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that Quinn was just traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Peyton Hillis and two conditional draft picks. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: As PFT's Michael David Smith points out, we've known since the Browns acquired QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme that Quinn was available. Now he'll battle Kyle Orton for the starting job in Denver. Orton has to be considered the favorite based on experience in HC Josh McDaniels' scheme. But there are those who believe Quinn was never given a fair shake in Cleveland and he's capable of more than we've seen. Either way, the Broncos' QB competition just became more interesting.

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The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... ESPN's John Clayton reports Tomlinson's agent is planning to negotiate with both the Vikings and Jets on Sunday to see if a deal can be finalized. Tomlinson visited the Vikings and Jets this past week. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: There are two reports that say Tomlinson is poised to sign with the New York Jets. The San Diego Union Tribune and Sports Illustrated say that it will happen. Both reports point out that the deal is not signed. However, Union-Tribune staffer Kevin Acee later reported that Tomlinson said his mind is not made up. ... We'll go ahead and suggest the obvious: LT won't make up his mind until the the bidding plays out. Stay tuned.

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The Facts: The Cardinals and Seahawks have extended contract offers to Whitehurst, the Chargers restricted free-agent QB. according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: Whitehurst, San Diego’s No. 3 QB behind Philip Rivers and Billy Volek, will make a decision on which offer sheet to sign within the next 48 hours, according to NFL.com's Steve Wyche. Once Whitehurst signs a contract, San Diego has seven days to match the offer. The fact that the Cardinals and the Seahawks have extended offers to the fourth-year veteran who has yet to throw an NFL pass means, at the very least, that they plan to add depth behind Matt Leinart and Matt Hasselbeck, respectively. It is more likely that Whitehurst could get an opportunity to compete with both QBs, who aren’t locks to start for their teams in 2010.

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The Facts: The 49ers have agreed to trade Hill to the Detroit Lions for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011, according to a league source.  Reported by the Sacramento Bee

Diehards Line: Hill, who was 10-6 as the 49ers starter, finished the season behind Alex Smith on the depth chart. The 49ers recently signed a new backup quarterback in David Carr. As Bee staffer Matthew Barrows notes, the Lions OC, Scott Linehan, is familiar with Hill having coached him in Minnesota. Linehan also was the Rams head coach in 2008. Hill and the 49ers swept the Rams that season.

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The Facts: According to three people with knowledge of the process, Tomlinson has decided to become a New York Jet. "It's 100 percent," one source said. "Done deal." Tomlinson is expected to announce the decision today or tomorrow. Reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune

Diehards Line: Union-Tribune staffer Kevin Acee stressed, however, that a decision has not yet been officialy made. Tomlinson also visited the Minnesota Vikings last week, spending two days in Minneapolis before going to New York. He returned to San Diego on Saturday. ... Stay tuned.

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The Facts: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cleveland landed its second QB of the week, this time Delhomme.  Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Per Schefter, the two sides agreed to a two-year deal. The next question is what becomes of Brady Quinn? Browns President Mike Holmgren said on Friday that Quinn's future with the club depended on the acquisition of another QB. Now they have one -- although Delhomme won't be handed the starting job. So the bigger question, it seems, is whether Quinn will be in the mix with Delhomme and fellow newcomer Seneca Wallace. ... No matter the final field, Holmgren said he hoped that a starter would be named some time before training camp. "I'm going to kind of set the table, and then it's really Coach (Eric) Mangini's call," Holmgen said.

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The Facts: Having lost out on former Patriots TE Benjamin Watson on Friday, the Seahawks reached agreement with another former Patriots TE, Baker on Saturday, a league source said. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Baker will sign a two-year, $4.75 million deal that includes $2.75 million in the first year with the Seahawks, according to the source. Seattle was anxious to upgrade its tight ends behind talented youngster John Carlson. Now that it has, New England doesn't have a proven TE on its roster.

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The Facts: According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, as he mulls his choice between the Jets and Vikings, Tomlinson now is flying back to San Diego where he'll be free to think it through. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Tomlinson remained in New York a little longer than planned due to flight schedules. He had previously told the Vikings he would be returning to San Diego to consider the decision and news that he would remain in New York last night fueled speculation the Jets were closing in a deal. This after previous reports suggested the Jets would really have to wow Tomlinson, who really liked what he heard in Minnesota. With most observers speculating the Jets won't offer LT more than the 2-year, $5-million Thomas Jones got in Kansas City, Minnesota might have the advantage. ... Either way, stay tuned.

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The Facts: Walker was released by the Raiders earlier this week, but he says he isn’t done with the NFL. “The NFL is all about what have you done for me lately, and you know, I haven’t done anything lately,” Walker admitted. “But (I’m) just (looking for) somebody who’s going to dig down deep and say, ‘Let’s take a look and see what this kid can do.’” Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: Kid? Multiple injuries have kept Walker from regaining the form he demonstrated while catching 69 passes for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns with the Broncos in 2006. But Walker claimed during a Friday appearance on NFL Network that after several surgeries — including an experimental procedure on his right knee — he’s 100 percent healthy and ready to play for whatever team is willing to give him a chance. It's safe to say Walker's big-money days are a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean he won't get that chance (any more than getting a chance means Walker will take advantage of it).

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The Facts: Welker is not only recovering from torn ligaments in his left knee but also had a torn rotator cuff. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: Welker was already facing the most challenging offseason of his career. A source close to the situation told ESPN's Mike Riess that the star wideout is attacking his rehabilitation as would be expected, with a full head of steam. Of course, the shoulder is the lesser of his worries as some observers believe the reconstructed knee will keep Welker from being a factor in New England's offense until as late as November. ... Stay tuned, however; we will still continue to follow up throughout the offseason.

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The Facts: After an injury plagued 2009 and the signing of Ben Watson, the Browns move on, releasing Heiden on Friday. Reported by Scout.com

Diehards Line: Heiden thrived as the team’s second tight end behind the oft-injured Kellen Winslow. After appearing in every regular season game in 2002, Heiden continually improved statistically each year through 2005, when he pulled down 43 receptions for 401 yards, his career peak. But his numbers have been in decline since then, hitting a low point last season when he only appeared in seven games, and finished the season on the injured reserve.

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The Facts: Tomlinson's meeting with the New York Jets is turning into a sleepover. Tomlinson spent a healthy portion of Friday at the Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J. He will dine Friday night with GM Mike Tannenbaum, HC Rex Ryan and other Jets personnel. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: As ESPN.com's Tim Graham notes, that doesn't necessarily mean a contract for the free-agent running back is in the offing, but the longer he's exposed to the Jets' sales pitch, the better their chances of signing him will be. ... Per Graham, Tomlinson is staying overnight because there were no flights for him to return to the West Coast after dinner. His morning itinerary hasn't been settled, but Graham wouldn't be surprised if the Jets took advantage of the chance for more face time.

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The Facts: The Cincinnati Bengals have already signed WR Antonio Bryant, and they considered signing Terrell Owens. Today they signed a wide receiver with a slightly lower profile. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Bengals have signed Davis, a former Titan. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Davis has caught seven passes for 69 yards in his NFL career. He might be most notable for being arrested for DUI last year. Davis was waived by the Titans a few days after the arrest, then brought back in November, then released again.

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The Facts: According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, there's a new RB in Washington. The Redskins reached agreement with Johnson on a three-year deal. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Johnson has been visiting Washington the last two days and team officials were pushing hard to keep him there. The team has been seeking a veteran tailback who could complement Clinton Portis. Mission accomplished. "Obviously I've watched him from afar for years," HC Mike Shanahan said of Johnson prior to the signing. "I'm a big fan of his. ..." Johnson, 30, has encountered problems off the field, but on it, he has managed to post two 1,750-yard rushing seasons. The next question will be figuring out how Shanahan plans to split the workload between Portis and Johnson. We'll be watching for more.

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The Facts: According to Star-Ledger staffer Dave Hutchinson, with the two sides still meeting, he's waiting to hear word on how the Jets courting of Tomlinson went on Friday. Reported by the Newark Star-Ledger

Diehards Line: Hutchinson added, however, he is hearing that LT was absolutely wowed by the Vikings during his visit on Thursday and the Jets will have to blow him away to lured him to New York -- which seems unlikely. As Hutchinson suggested, believing the Jets might pay Tomlinson big money seems like a reach considering they let Thomas Jones -- an effective back and popular locker room guy -- get away. ... Whatever the case, stay tuned. More undoubtedly to come.

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The Facts: The Eagles have officially brought back Baskett, signing the 27-year-old to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal are undisclosed. Reported by PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Diehards Line: Baskett, 27, spent the majority of the 2009 season with the Colts after he was released by the Eagles on September 15. Baskett owns three of the top ten longest plays in Eagles history (90, 89 and 87 yard touchdowns). In 2006, he became the second rookie in NFL history to post two touchdown catches of 85-plus yards (89 and 87) in the same season Baskett is also a proven performer on special teams.

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The Facts: The Browns have signed Watson, formerly of the Patriots, to a three-year deal worth $12 million, including $6.35 million guaranteed. Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer

Diehards Line: Watson, who spent all six of his previous seasons with the Patriots, knows Browns HC Eric Mangini and OC Brian Daboll from their New England days. In 2009, he started seven of 16 games, catching 29 passes for 404 yards and five TDs. Overall, he caught 167 passes for 2,102 yards and 20 touchdowns. Watson immediately upgrades the tight end position, which didn't produce much last season until Evan Moore came up off the practice squad and provided a late-season spark. Robert Royal, who was prone to drops, caught only 11 passes for 134 yards and one TD.

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The Facts: Two years ago, Ochocinco's hobby was doing everything he could to get out of Cincinnati. Last year, he took up boxing. This time around, he has supplemented his forthcoming stint on ABC's Dancing with the Stars with a VH-1 Bachelor-style dating show tentatively called The Tournament. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: We already new about the Dancing with the Stars spot -- and how it will limit the Ocho's ability to take part in the team's off-season program. The VH-1 show, however, comes as a surprise (in more ways than one). In the 10-episode series, which will premiere in July, Ochocinco travels the county meeting women that may be interested in dating him. In the first episode, he'll narrow the field to 16 woman -- four from different regions of the country. He'll then follow a bracket, with each of the women facing off against each other. ... Really.

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