Briggs To Sign With 49ers?

Word on the street is that Bears LB Lance Briggs is expected to sign with the San Francisco 49ers when the NFL free agency period begins.

 Dwight Smith, Lions FS 
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Detroit signed free agent FS Dwight Smith to a two year deal worth $5 million.  He used to play for Rod Marinelli in Tampa Bay before spending a few seasons in Minnesota.  Darren Sharper will reportedly return to the Vikings as the starting strong safety.

Justin Gage, Titans WR
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The Titans signed 6′4″ WR Justin Gage to a multi-year contract.  He’s likely to catch between 30-45 balls in 2008 and not be much of a fantasy factor.  He’ll be a good complimentary possession receiver.  In other news, the Titans released David Givens.

Alge Crumpler, Former Falcons TE
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Crumpler visited the Tennessee Titans recently and it’s been reported that the Titans will make him a very solid offer that he may not be able to refuse.

Greg White, Buccaneers DE
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The Buccaneers released defensive ends Kevin Carter and Greg Spires, leaving Greg White and Gaines Adams as the apparent starters at DE heading into 2008.  Look for both White and Adams to be very solid IDP options in leagues that require starters at defensive line.

Cedric Benson, Bears RB
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Cedric Benson’s surgery to repair a fractured ankle ended up being more complicated than doctors originally thought.  He now has a small plate holding the bone together, which is not a good sign for the already slow RB.  Many believe Benson will be even slower in 2008, which is a horrible sign for his future value.