The Philadelphia Eagles reshaped their receiving corps Monday, re-signing Jason Avant to a five-year contract and trading wide receiver Reggie Brown to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson and reserve cornerback Torrie Cox.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke Friday at his annual Super Bowl press conference at the media center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Goodell addressed the league’s position in the collective bargaining agreement and fielded questions about head injuries, overtime, extending the regular season and the NFL’s possible return to Mexico, among other things.

Bears DE Gaines Adams, 26, died Sunday in Greenwood, S.C., of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jermaine Phillips has been arrested and charged with trying to choke his wife during an argument.

Raheem Morris will return for a second season as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

While the playoff teams look forward to what’s ahead, 20 organizations are already focused on 2010.

The Atlanta Falcons gained a measure of satisfaction in an
otherwise disappointing season.

Amid speculation his job could be in jeopardy after just
one season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris insists his focus remains
on trying to finish with a three-game winning streak.

Carnell Williams rushed for 129 yards and a score, and Connor Barth kicked a 47-yard field goal in overtime, lifting Tampa Bay to a 20-17 upset win on Sunday.