Updating an ongoing story, the NY Times reports the New York Giants have agreed in principle on a six-year deal with LT Luke Petitgout. Neither Giants GM Ernie Accorsi nor Petitgout's agent, Tom Condon, would comment about the impending deal, but the signing bonus most likely falls in the range of $9 million.
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans are not likely to sign free agent RB Emmitt Smith (Cowboys). Texans sources said it was doubtful the team would have any interest in Smith. It's not out of the question the Texans might consider Smith if there is no market for his services and he becomes willing to play for the veteran's minimum.
Pat Yasinskas reports for the Charlotte Observer the Carolina Panthers are interested in free agent QB Kordell Stewart (Steelers), but they have yet to contact him. GM Marty Hurney didn't rule out the possibility. "Obviously, we expected he would be released and he's a player we've discussed," Hurney said. Leigh Steinberg, Stewart's agent, said Stewart wants to be a starter and views the Panthers as a good fit. "Carolina would be right at the top of our list," Steinberg said. "They are a team I'll be calling if I don't hear from them."
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports the Atlanta Falcons are not interested in WR Terry Glenn (Packers) or WR Marcus Robinson (Bears). Both are shopping around looking for a team that wants them.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports the Buffalo Bills are believed to be receptive to a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for WR Peerless Price that would include one first-round draft pick (the Falcons hold the No. 23 pick of the first round) and a lower-round pick.
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans GM Charley Casserly said Thursday the team will contact free agent RB Stephen Davis (Redskins). “We will contact Stephen Davis now that he’s an unrestricted free agent and we’ll talk to him. Again, a lot will depend on what the market is financially," said Casserly.
MiamiDolphins.com reports the Miami Dolphins have re-signed free agent S Trent Gamble to a three-year contract. No financial terms were released.
Chargers.com reports San Diego Chargers GM John Butler was asked Thursday why the team was against extending the contract of WR Curtis Conway. Butler replied, "I’ll tell you, we were going year by year by year with Curtis to see how things were going. He’s going into the last year of (his contract). Let’s just say that we offered him an excellent amount of money in my opinion for one year, which was ($1.9 million), with a chance to go to $3 million with incentives. Those incentives were for what his job is; catching the football. He could have been right up to $3 million again. At this stage of it, and sometimes at this stage of some people’s careers you have to make the judgment and decide to go one year at a time and judge it from there after that. I respect Curtis’ feelings very much."
Bengals.com reports free agent DT Sam Adams (Raiders) might be interested in visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals and his former position coach, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. Players who have worked for Lewis in Baltimore and Washington for his top five defenses figure to be the ones to watch in free agency. Lewis couldn’t be reached about Adams’ availability Thursday night.
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Cardinals vice president of football operations Rod Graves said the team is interested in free agent QB Kordell Stewart (Steelers), but he declined further comment. Stewart's agent, Leigh Steinberg, said he had not spoken to Graves, although the two had exchanged phone messages. "They are a team Kordell would have interest in," Steinberg said.