The Jets are interested in bringing back Braylon Edwards, according to a source. Edwards, who signed a one-year deal with the 49ers in 2011 and was released prior to the start of the playoffs, caught 11 touchdowns in 28 games with the Jets.

Tony Romo isn't scheduled to become a free agent until 2014, but the Cowboys are already planning to give him a new contract. "Tony is going to play a lot more than two more years," vice president Stephen Jones said. "We are going to take care of Tony. Tony is going to be a Cowboy." The Cowboys have not yet discussed a contract extension with Romo, according to the Star-Telegram, but Jones said the only issue that needs to be fleshed out is numbers.

The Seahawks are reportedly pursuing linebacker Mario Williams. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and a two-time Pro Bowler, Williams has spent the last six seasons with the Texans.

The new league year begins in two weeks and the per-team salary cap number for 2012 has yet to be announced. There is talk around the league that the number will be lower than expected. The number had been expected to be at least $120 million or so per team.

Former Colts vice chairman Bill Polian is joining ESPN as an NFL analyst. He will start March 12, the day before the free-agency period begins. "We will tap into his expertise immediately on ESPN in preparation for the upcoming NFL draft, free agency and arguably the biggest offseason story in years with the future of his former quarterback Peyton Manning still to be determined," Seth Markman, ESPN senior coordinating producer for NFL studio shows, said.

The Saints and Drew Brees still remain a ways apart in their efforts to produce a long-term contract, according to sources. If significant progress isn't made soon, the Saints will be forced to use their franchise tag on the quarterback by the Monday deadline.

Chargers guard Kris Dielman is expected to officially announce his retirement on Thursday. Dielman, a four-time All-Pro, was an anchor of the San Diego's line but finished the 2011 season on injured reserve because of a concussion.

The Dolphins, who have the eighth overall pick, aren't too motivated to trade up to No. 2 and select quarterback Robert Griffin III. A team source told The South Florida Sun-Sentinel that the Rams are asking for a bundle of picks equivalent to the value of the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Carlos Rogers hopes to follow the same route as fellow 49ers defender Ahmad Brooks, who avoided free agency with an extension earlier this week. "I'm hoping we get somthing done so I don't test free agency," Rogers told SiriusXM NFL Radio. If the 49ers can't reach a long-term contract with Rogers, they could put the franchise tag on him. The tag for cornerbacks is $10.6 million this year. Rogers came to the 49ers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal last season and garnered his first Pro Bowl berth. "As cornerbacks, we know our market value," he said.

The Jaguars were aggressive in free agency last year, but that won't be the case in 2012. "What took place last year won't be the case this year," Gene Smith said. "It's not a place we want to be overly active year in and year out." Last season, with the lockout, free agency overlapped with training camp. The Jaguars signed linebackers Paul Posluszny and Clint Session, safety Dawan Landry, defensive end Matt Roth and nickel cornerback Drew Coleman.