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New St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo recently suggested that tailback Steven Jackson would be the offensive focus. On Monday, Spagnuolo validated that desire, reaching agreement with free agent tight end Billy Bajema on a contract.

The NFL has fined Redskins left offensive tackle Chris Samuels $12,500 for an illegal block that resulted in a season-ending ankle injury to Bears defensive tackle Antonio Garay.

In the wake of "Cadillac" Williams' season-ending knee surgery, the Buccaneers have inquired about the availability of Vikings backup Mewelde Moore, according to sources from both teams.

GM A.J. Smith, who entertained offers for Michael Turner during the weekend draft but apparently found no suitor willing to meet his asking price, said the three-year veteran will be with the Chargers for this season.

The Buffalo Bills are using part of their time here at the NFL scouting combine this weekend to apprise teams that starting tailback Willis McGahee is available via trade, and it appears they have attracted the interest of at least one potential suitor.

Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga will let his football staff decide if running back Ricky Williams will return to the team from his one-year suspension.

Bone-crushing fullback Mack Strong, whose lead blocks have cleared the way for 1,000-yard tailbacks in all but two of his 13 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, on Friday reached agreement to return to the team on a new contract, ESPN.com has learned.

Cory Schlesinger, who has missed just four regular-season contests in his long career, was injured on the sixth play of a preseason game, when he stuck his leg out and struck the shin of an unidentified New York Jets defender.

Rams S Adam Archuleta expects to resume his high quality of play after back injuries affected his '04 campaign.

DT Travis Johnson's family moved him away from South Central L.A. – before the gangs could successfully recruit him.

Unrestricted defensive tackle Tony Williams, whose 2004 season was prematurely ended when he suffered an ankle injury on a block that is now illegal, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday.

Alex Barron is clearly at the top of what isn't a great draft class for offensive lineman.

Buffalo's Jason Peters doesn't look like your typical special teams performer, but he's making an impact.

Falcons GM Rich McKay acknowledged Thursday afternoon at the league meeting that so-called "low blocks" will again come under scrutiny from the NFL's competition committee, which he co-chairs.

Terrell Ownes and Randy Moss got the headlines, but Jevon Kearse was the difference Monday night.

The Redskins' coaching change has resulted in Joe Gibbs' new Hogs feeling as if they're in heaven this season.