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It’s always nice to see the NFL actually doing something right.

It all started, although could have gone further, with the changes to the overtime rules at the owners’ meetings not too long ago. Now, the Denver Broncos, who have been less than impressive when it comes to player relations the past few years, decided they would have Jason Elam retire as a Bronco.

JOCKlife.com has learned exclusively that free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to a league source, it is believed to be a four-year deal.

Bryant made a visit to Cincinnati on Tuesday, but ultimately left before completing a deal with the team. It had been reported that the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins were interested in acquiring Bryant as well.

The New York Jets have announced that they will be parting ways with running back Thomas Jones on March 5.

With the Jets releasing Jones, the leader of the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense will become a free agent. On Monday, general manager Mike Tannenbaum said the team has already informed Jones and his representatives that they would be cutting ties with him once free agency opens.

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson has signed with the Carolina Panthers as he adds depth to the team’s defensive line with his potential and size.

Johnson, who started all 16 NFL regular season games in the 2007 season [his rookie year] was an undrafted player coming out of Penn State. He also played under current Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks so the coach is aware of the potential and energy Johnson brings to the team for next season.

According to ESPN.com, Sebastian Janikowski and the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal on Tuesday which will be the richest contract for a kicker in NFL history.

Janikowski was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent if the Raiders did not place a franchise tag on him by February 25 or sign him to a contract. Oakland decided to lock Janikowski up with the same contract their All Pro punter Shane Lechler received last year so he can stay out of free agency.

Though Brett Favre has mentioned that it is very unlikely that he returns to the NFL next season, it’s never say never with Brett and that’s why Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress says he won’t give the quarterback a deadline.

Just like Favre waited during the offseason, skipped training camp and led the Vikings to the NFC Championship game, Childress will wait for Favre to either play or not for the 2010 NFL season.

The Seattle Seahawks have fired head coach Jim Mora after only his first season in charge and there are speculations that USC head coach Pete Carroll might take over the position. According to ESPN.com, an announcement of Carroll becoming the Seahawks’ head coach could happen as early as next week.

ESPN.com is citing league sources that would rather remain anonymous.

Brett Favre is probably the most competitive person in the NFL and do not let a groin injury fool you about him possibility getting sideline from playing this Sunday coming off a bye week; especially when his opponent this Sunday is the Detroit Lions.

Favre, who has led the Vikings to a 7-1 record so far this season, will certainly like to lead Minnesota to a probably convincing win over the Lions as they continue to dominate the NFC North.

As the Denver Broncos prepare to bounce back from their first loss of the season, they are beefing up the secondary by adding veteran cornerback Ty Law to the team.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Broncos have agreed to a deal with Law which will add yet another former New England Patriot to Josh McDaniel’s team. Law will join what is possibly the best secondary in the NFL with Champ Bailey and Brian Dawkins.

According to the report, Law will fly to Denver on Friday and pending a physical, Law could be on the field with the team very shortly.