Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Clarett met Monday with team officials and UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue. "I am humbled by the opportunity the Omaha Nighthawks have given me and will dedicate myself on and off the field to prove that I can be a valuable member of the team and the Omaha community," Clarett said in a statement. "I am committed to working hard to earn the right for a second chance in football and more importantly in life."

49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin ended his lengthy holdout Saturday by signing a $7.003 million franchise tag tender. San Francisco defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said this week that while Franklin had fallen behind his teammates by missing camp, he believed the nose tackle could get up to speed for the opener by playing in the exhibition finale next Thursday against San Diego. Franklin has recorded 291 tackles, four sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles in his seven-year career.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran WR Javon Walker, it was announced today. Walker, in his 9th year in the NFL, has played in 83 career games, including 46 starts, over the last eight seasons.

The Chicago Bears have signed QB Todd Collins to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Collins has completed 381 of 674 passing attempts (56.6 percent) for 4,479 yards, 22 touchdowns and 19 interceptions to compile a 76.0 passer rating in 47 games (20 starts) with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins. Collins was originally drafted in the second round (45th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills out of the University of Michigan.

The Seahawks have added wide receiver Brandon Jones to their roster. He opted to join Seattle over Minnesota and Oakland. Jones, 27, signed a five-year, $16.5 million contract with the 49ers in 2009 but never fit in and was released last week.

The Bengals have signed safety Marvin White. The addition comes just two days after safety Gibril Wilson was injured. White, a former fourth-round pick, played for the Bengals in 2007 and 2008.

The Broncos appear close to signing former Cal linebacker Worrell Williams. Denver worked out Williams, the younger brother of current linebacker D.J. Williams, on Thursday. The team will have to make a roster move in order to add the younger Williams.

The Giants have signed veteran offensive lineman Shawn Andrews. Andrews, a former Pro Bowler with the Eagles, has spent the last 10 months rehabbing his back in Los Angeles. Andrews signed a six-year "prove it" deal with a lot of consideration in the second year according to his agent, Rich Moran. "I'm laying it all on the line," Andrews said. "Not that I haven't before but this is it. The Giants are going to get everything from me."

Former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia has signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Garcia, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, hasn't played in the NFL since the Eagles released him in September.

The Saints have signed veteran running back Ladell Betts to a one-year contract. Betts is still recovering from knee surgery and won't play against the Texans this weekend. "He is coming off an injury, so we need to monitor and be smart about how we practice him, especially in the first couple of weeks back with his ACL," New Orleans coach Sean Payton said. "His experience was something that we valued and his workout was good."