The Oaklnad Raiders have signed running back George Atkinson.

To make room for Atkinson on the 53-man roster, the team officially placed cornerback Carlos Rogers on injured reserve. Atkinson has yet to play in an NFL regular season game.

LeGarrette Blount agreed Thursday to a two-year deal with the New England Patriots for the veteran minimum plus incentives, according to a source.

Blount was released this week by the Pittsburgh Steelers after leaving the field before their game on Monday was over.

Blount rushed for nearly 800 yards in 2013 before signing a two-year, $3.85 million deal with the Steelers in March.

Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Brandon Bolden are scheduled for free agency this offseason.

The Indianapolis Colts have signed Josh Cribbs.

The running back situation is impacted by the signing of Cribbs. Daniel “Boom” Herron, the Colts’ new No. 2 running back with Ahmad Bradshaw out with a fractured fibula, has returned kicks at times this season. The Colts can’t afford to put him back there now considering their lack at depth at running back.

The Kansas City Chiefs have reached agreement with Allen Bailey on a four-year, $25 million extension.

The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and $4 million in injury-only guarantees that become full guarantees shortly after the start of the 2015 waiver period.

Bailey has six sacks for his career and four this year.

Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed upon a three-year extension worth $50 million in toal.

Palmer was set to become a free agent in the 2015 offseason.

Palmer spent part of this season out with an injured nerve in his right shoulder.

Brian Hoyer now becomes the most highly coveted free agent quarterback to be.

Anthony Sherman and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed upon a three-year, $7 million contract extension.

Sherman has been ranked as the NFL's best fullback this season by Pro Football Focus.

“It was important for us to keep Anthony here in Kansas City,” Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a release announcing the extension. “He brings a lot to our football team with not only his play, but his work ethic, leadership and character. He doesn’t get a lot of recognition at his position, but he has been a key component to our success as a team.”

The New York Jets have promoted Chris Simms from the practice squad with Geno Smith listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury.

Michael Vick will start at quarterback for the Jets against hte Kansas City Chiefs.

Simms appeared in three games last season, completing 16 of 31 passes for 156 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.