The extra money paid to RB Brian Westbrook came in the form of a $3 million roster bonus that was paid twice. (In unrelated news, LB LaVar Arrington wants to sign with the Eagles.)

The Giants have signed QB Anthony Wright, along with DT Marcus Bell and DB Michael Stone.

Fins coach Cam Cameron says that the future of QB Daunte Culpepper is a “work in progress.”

Fins DT Manny Wright is glad that the Nicktator is gone.

As part of his Friday workout with the Bucs, WR Calvin Johnson stood behind coach Jon Gruden and caught passes all around him.

Edgerrin James at a voluntary offseason minicamp? What time is the massive asteroid due to strike the earth?

The Cardinals signed CB Ralph Brown, DE Joe Tafoya, and DE Rodney Bailey.

The Cards also added DT Ross Kolodziej.

Broncos to release LB Al Wilson

The Saints have signed WR David Patten.

Steelers WR Lynn Swann lost his bid to become the Governor of Pennsylvania; he might now try to aim a little lower.

The Broncos have re-signed WR David Terrell.

Broncos CB Domonique Foxworth supports the penalties imposed on Pacman and Pukeman.

Vikings S Darren Sharper is getting a head start on his next career.

WR Charles Rogers (who reportedly ran a 4.9 for a team last year) met with the Giants on Thursday.

RB John David Washington, son of Denzel, is playing in NFL Europa.

The Texans have signed WR Andre’ Davis.

The Super Bowl could play host to plenty of presidential ads.

More from former Texans QB David Carr on his departure from Houston: “That whole last season, it was a tough place not only for me but for my teammates and the coaches. I think it was time for us to change, time for me to move on.” (Or move out.)

David Climer of the Tennessean thinks (as do we) that Pacman Jones should not have been hanging out at a casino three days after getting a one-year suspension.

Especially since, as Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean explains, the Commish advised ones to stop hanging out in clubs and to be in each night by 1:00 a.m.

The pissmen goeth.

The Texans have plenty of options with the No. 10 overall pick — but none are named Vince Young or Reggie Bush.

Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey calls Calvin Johnson a once-in-a-lifetime guy.

Falcons LB Keith Brooking is moving to the middle.

Change is coming for the Cardinals. (And since they can’t get much worse, that can only be good news.)

Some folks in the Eagles’ drafted room wanted Akili Smith instead of Donovan McNabb in 1999.

Bucs coach calls South Bend “God’s country,” which is one of Gruden’s only phrases that doesn’t include any expletives.

Ohio State QB Troy Smith is getting upset.

Denzel’s son is getting plenty of attention in Europe.

The NFL Europa season is underway. (Wake us up when it’s over.)

Drew Sharp sees the Lions going 3-13. (He’s way out on a limb with that one.)

Raiders QB Andrew Walter is ready to compete — even if he’s competing with the No. 1 overall pick.