Restricted free-agent linebacker Omar Gaither has signed a one-year tender offer from the Eagles. Gaither started the first three games of last season for Philadelphia at middle linebacker, but was benched in favor of Jeremiah Trotter in Week 5.

Formers Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Nathan Vasher is believed to be close to signing a deal with the Chargers. Chicago released Vasher close to two weeks ago after general manager Jerry Angelo said at the combine that the team would take him to training camp.

The Redskins may be interested in acquiring free-agent wide receiver Terrell Owens or trading for Denver's Brandon Marshall. Washington had Antonio Bryant in for a visit, displaying their interest in adding a pass-catcher. "We don't talk about who's on our radar screen for obvious reasons, but we do have a plan. And sometimes we'll wait to see what the market value is relative to the price, how many guys might be out there. But we're going to constantly try to upgrade our football team, and sometimes it has to do with salary as much as has to do with just getting depth. And maybe after our minicamps, maybe after the draft, some guy will be out there, and we'll gobble him because we think he has a chance to improve our football team," offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said.

At least three teams are showing interest in free-agent cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, according to his agent. Agent Ray Savage said he hoped to set up in-person visits with the Lions, 49ers and Bengals in the near future. "Nothing's imminent, and I'm hopeful to schedule visits here in the next week or two," said Savage.

Colts owner Jim Irsay expects to open negotiations with Tom Condon, Peyton Manning's agent, shortly after the April 22-24 draft and "hopefully getting something done sooner rather than later." Manning's contract expires after the 2010 season. "We know Peyton's going to be paid, along with (New England quarterback Tom) Brady, at the top of the league," Irsay said. "But it's really important to make sure we get a deal that for the next four, five, six years works for the franchise." Manning underwent surgery March 2 to relieve pain in his neck.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh doesn't believe Brian Westbrook will have a problem finding a new home. Westbrook, who was released by the Eagles earlier this month, spent time with Harbaugh in Philadelphia when the latter was on Andy Reid's coaching staff. "I think Brian will definitely end up somewhere, I'm sure. He's too good. And he's too good a guy," Harbaugh said. "We'd be interested in Brian, but with our running back situation, we're so strong there. But believe me, my first thought (when he was released by the Eagles) was, was there any way we can bring him in here to be on our team. But he just doesn't fit us right now."

Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Monday that he's in "active discussions" with three teams interested in signing Terrell Owens. Rosenhaus said he's attending the NFL Annual Meeting this week to meet with interested teams but that they have "asked me not to identify them, on or off the record." He did say that the Bengals, who brought in Owens for a visit but signed Antonio Bryant, likely are no longer a destination for his client.

Colts owner Jim Irsay expects contract talks with quarterback Peyton Manning to heat up later this spring. Irsay has maintained his team's desire to sign the star quarterback to an extension prior to the start of the 2010 season, but it will be more of a priority after next month's draft. Manning has one year left on his current deal.

David Dunn, the agent for Cowboys receiver Miles Austin, said Monday he's hoping to get his client a new contract by the start of the 2010 season. Austin, a restricted free agent, was given a first- and third-round tender worth $3.168 million. Dunn wouldn't comment if other teams have shown interest in giving Austin an offer sheet. The deadline to do so is April 15.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team will continue to talk about a contract extension for quarterback Tom Brady. Kraft also expressed confidence that the sides will strike a long-term agreement. "Let's put it like this: Tom Brady is going to be part of this franchise. He wants to be, we want him," Kraft told reporters early Monday. "Great things happen in life if you're flexible and not rigid. We have to find a way to satisfy him and the team, and have a team that can win big-time. That's what it's about. "We're balancing a lot of different factors in an unknown environment. We're not sleeping. It's just complicated. It's complicated for everyone. We hope we do a satisfactory job, but we'll figure it out one way or another." Brady, 32, is entering the final year of his contract in 2010 after signing a six-year, $60 million extension in 2005.