The Washington Redskins announced Friday that they have signed free agent long snapper Nick Sundberg to a reserve/futures contract. Sundberg spent the final two weeks of the 2009 regular season and the 2010 postseason as a member of the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. Originally signed by the Carolina Panthers as a college free agent on May 1, 2009, Sundberg was with the Panthers for the 2009 preseason before being waived on Sept. 7, 2009.

The Dolphins hired Mike Nolan on Tuesday as their new defensive coordinator, less than 24 hours after the announcement he was leaving the Broncos after one season, according to an Associated Press report. Nolan replaces Paul Pasqualoni, fired after the Miami defense backslid in his second season.

The 49ers have hired veteran NFL and college coach Kurt Schottenheimer as special teams coordinator, according to an ESPN.com report on Monday. The 60-year-old Schottenheimer was out of football last season after working as the Packers' secondary coach from 2006-08.

The New Orleans Saints sent out a press release confirming that they have re-signed former tailback Deuce McAllister while placing defensive tackle Rodney Leisle on injured reserve. The release includes quotes from McAllister, Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis, but it doesn't indicate if and how the team plans to use McAllister on Saturday afternoon against the Arizona Cardinals. "I'm speechless," McAllister said. "I don't know that there are words to describe this feeling. I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal." "Deuce is a huge part of the history of our club and of what has gotten this team to where we are today and we absolutely wanted him with us as we head into the playoffs," Loomis said. "Deuce McAllister has always embodied the spirit of the New Orleans Saints and the city of New Orleans," Payton said. "We're excited to have him back with the team and to have him lead us out on to the field tomorrow." McAllister will be an honorary captain on Saturday.

Barely a month after getting fired at Notre Dame, Charlie Weis signed on Friday as offensive coordinator with the Chiefs, according to an Associated Press report.

The Miami Dolphins have turned to the CFL's British Columbia Lions for a prospect for the second consecutive offseason. On Wednesday, the Dolphins signed fullback Rolly Lumbala to a two-year contract, according to published reports. Last year, Miami signed pass-rushing specialist Cam Wake from the Lions.