Free agent WR Bryant Johnson thinks he’s just the big target the Bills’ passing game needs.

Cowboys receivers coach Ray Sherman has a good relationship with free agent WR Javon Walker, dating to their time together in Green Bay.

Despite Bill Parcells’ claims, not many people in Miami seem to believe that the Dolphins actually want to be on the hook for Jason Taylor’s $7.5 million salary in 2008.

The Giants signed S Sammy Knight as a stopgap until Michael Johnson, a 2007 seventh-round pick, is ready to be a full-time starter.

The Patriots have signed free agent WR Sam Aiken; coach Bill Belichick says Aiken provides an upgrade on special teams.

Although Philadelphia might be interested in a backup for RB Brian Westbrook, the agent for free agent RB Warrick Dunn says he hasn’t heard from the Eagles.

The guarantees the Jets have given to LB Calvin Pace, OT Damien Woody, G Alan Faneca, and DT Kris Jenkins total $74 million.

New 49ers RB DeShaun Foster described his role as to “[j]ust basically to get in there and spot Frank [Gore].”

The Bears have decided not to pursue Pro Bowl special teams player Brendon Ayanbadejo, who became an unrestricted free agent and said he wanted a contract in the five-year, $7.5 million range.

Says Lions defensive coordinator Joe Barry of the team’s free agent acquisitions, “I’m greedy.  I want to get as many good football players as we possibly can.  So, yeah, hopefully we’re not done.”

The agent for free agent RB Musa Smith says he doesn’t have any visits scheduled and hopes to re-sign with Baltimore.

Former University of Dayton quarterback Kevin Hoyng has a workout scheduled with the Bengals; he hopes to switch to safety and become a late-round draft pick or sign as an undrafted free agent.

Packers G.M. Ted Thompson says he prefers to wait for all the big-money free-agent deals to get done and then seek lower-priced players in the weeks ahead.

The Browns are showing interest in free agent LB Darryl Blackstock.

As they prepare for the NFL draft, the Vikings appear to be focusing on Florida DE Derrick Harvey.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin got to know new RB Mewelde Moore when both were in Minnesota in 2006.

Free agent DT Ian Scott visited the Panthers on Monday.

The Texans have lined up visits with free-agent C John Wade and free-agentS Chris Crocker.

Colts TE Ben Utecht, a restricted free agent, is expected to meet with the Bengals and Jets.

The future of Buccaneers QB Chris Simms remains in doubt, as the acquisition of QB Brian Griese means Tampa Bay now has six quarterbacks under contract.

The Titans showed some interest in free agent WR D.J. Hackett, but Hackett’s agent says he hasn’t heard back from Tennessee.

Free agent TE Jerame Tuman has signed with the Cardinals.

Although new Broncos LB Niko Koutouvides is known mostly for his play on special teams, he says, “I signed with Denver because of the opportunity to play middle linebacker.”

The Rams’ roster has a lot of holes that haven’t been filled in the early days of free agency.

Says Chiefs coach Herm Edwards, “I believe in the draft.  Free agency is great, but for what we’re trying to do, we’ve got to draft our football team.”

The Raiders are targeting free agent WR Drew Carter to bolster their receiving corps.

Free agent RB T.J. Duckett visited with the Seahawks on Monday.