Decori Birmingham • 1/15/2009
RB, Panthers, 1 yr in NFL
After spending the past season on the Carolina Panthers practice squad, Birmingham was given a "future contract" with the club on Wednesday.

• Former Hog Signs 'Future Contract' With Carolina
• Panthers ink deals with eight players
• Eight Signed to Future Contracts

DeAngelo Williams • 1/12/2009
RB, Panthers, 3 yrs in NFL
Running back Deangelo Williams gifted season came to a close Sunday after the Arizona Cardinals held him to 12 carries and 63 yards in their defeat of Carolina 33-13.

• House of Cards Stands
• Panthers Notebook: Peppers noncommittal on his future
• Carolina Panthers Season Report

Darren McFadden • 1/6/2009
RB, Raiders, Rookie
Five wins and two coaches later, it's no surprise that many are looking to running back Darren McFadden as the catalyst for a better 2009 for the Oakland Raiders.

• Darren McFadden Will Lead the AFC in Rushing and Nine Other Predictions for 2009
• Offseason Low Down: 2009 Keeper Rankings
• Expect Raiders to keep all three RBs

Tyrell Johnson • 1/6/2009
CB, Vikings, Rookie
Safety Tyrell Johnson could help Minnesota Vikings executives make up their minds on whether to keep 33-year old Darren Sharper who is becoming a free agent. Johnson impressed management in the seven games he started earlier this season filling in for an injured Madieu Williams.

• Uncertainty sets in for Darren Sharper, Matt Birk and Minnesota Vikings' other free agents
• Vikings look forward after one last look back
• Vikings FS Sharper leaves game

Chris Houston • 1/6/2009
CB, Falcons, 2 yrs in NFL
With the season over for the Atlanta Falcons, team management will take a good hard look at its defense now that Michael Turner and Matt Ryan have solidified its offense. One spot that will be taken into account will be cornerback where Chris Houston will likely have to show much more improvement to improve his chances at more playing time next season.

• Falcons to concentrate on defense in draft
• Dimitroff will be busy this offseason
• Former LBJ defensive back shines in NFL

Shawn Andrews • 1/6/2009
OG, Eagles, 5 yrs in NFL
With guarded optimism, the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for the possible return of Shawn Andrews to their line-up. Andrews has been sidelined since September with a back injury, but could be cleared to play against the New York Giants this weekend.

• Guard Shawn Andrews may help Eagles' story line
• Andrews could return this week
• Eagles Pro Bowl G Andrews missing playoff run

DeAngelo Williams • 12/29/2008
RB, Panthers, 3 yrs in NFL
It was an usual game in that DeAngelo Williams only rushed for 178 yards and never found himself in the end zone during Carolina's clinching 33-31 win over New Orleans. The Wynne running back was unfazed, even revealing to the world his and Jonathan Stewart's new nickname: "Double Trouble".

• Panthers Williams, Stewart have new nickname
• Williams, Stewart unveil new Web site, nickname
• 'Double Trouble' busy smashing records
• Delhomme, DeAngelo Williams Lift Carolina To NFC South Crown

Kevin Williams • 12/29/2008
DE, Vikings, 6 yrs in NFL
Kevin Williams enjoyed three tackles in the Vikings' last-second 20-19 win over the New York Giants.

• New York Giants wear down Minnesota Vikings' defense
• Vikings impressed by Giants' run offense
• Vikings kick their way into the playoffs

Weston Dacus • 12/29/2008
LB, Chiefs, Rookie
Weston Dacus was promoted from the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad last week and was signed to a three-year contract. No terms of the contract were disclosed.

• Chiefs Promote LB Weston Dacus From Practice Squad
• Leggett is placed on injured reserve

George Wilson • 12/29/2008
S, Bills, 3 yrs in NFL
Wilson will be awarded the "Steve Tasker Special Teams" award tonight by the Buffalo Bills version of the Little Rock Touchdown Club. Wilson is the 16th winner in the 22-year history of the award.

• Bills player awards announced by MQC