CLEVELAND — The Browns have signed free agent kicker Shayne Graham, a potential replacement for Phil Dawson.
A 12-year NFL veteran, Graham has made 85.4 per cent of his kicks, fifth in league history. Graham played in 16 games for Houston last season, setting a team record for points with 138. He connected on 31 of 38 field goals and set a career high with 28 touchbacks.
Graham has appeared in 155 career regular-season games. He was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2005 season with Cincinnati after he finished third in the league with a team-record 131 points. He spent eight seasons (2003-09) with the Bengals.
Dawson, the last player left from Cleveland’s 1999 expansion team, recently signed as a free agent with San Francisco.
—
Detroit Lions re-sign RB Joique Bell, 6 others
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have re-signed running back Joique Bell, running back Shaun Chapas, wide receiver Kris Durham, offensive tackle Jason Fox, defensive back Ricardo Silva, wide receiver Brian Robiskie and defensive end Willie Young.
The team announced the moves Monday but did not disclose contract terms.
Bell was Detroit’s second-leading rusher last season behind Mikel Leshoure. Bell ran for 414 yards on 82 carries with three touchdowns. He also caught 52 passes for 485 yards.
—
Chiefs sign veteran linebacker Akeem Jordan
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran Akeem Jordan to provide depth and push for playing time alongside middle linebacker Derrick Johnson.
The team announced the move in a statement Monday.
Jordan has appeared in 82 games with 34 starts in six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, where current Chiefs coach Andy Reid had been in charge until he was fired this off-season.
Jordan has made 184 tackles, two interceptions and forced two turnovers in his career.
The Chiefs have also signed former Titans linebacker Zac Diles, who played at Kansas State, to help shore up the linebacker position. Kansas City could also attempt to fill one of the biggest voids in its defence through the draft.
—
Chargers sign TE Walker to 3-year contract
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have signed tight end Dallas Walker to a three-year contract.
Walker played for Western Michigan University from 2009-2011.
He was out of football last season.
—
Bengals re-sign reserve running back Bernard Scott, 2 others
By Joe Kay
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals have re-signed three players, including reserve running back Bernard Scott, who missed most of last season because of injuries.
The sixth-round draft pick from 2009 has started three games during his four seasons in Cincinnati. Last year, he suffered a hand injury during a preseason practice, then an ankle injury that resulted in him going on the injured reserve list on Oct. 8. He appeared in only two games, carrying eight times for 35 yards.
The Bengals also reached deals with slot receiver Andrew Hawkins and safety Jeromy Miles. Hawkins, who had been tendered as an exclusive rights player, had 51 catches for 533 yards and four touchdowns. Miles, a restricted free agent, was one of the Bengals’ top players on special teams.
—
49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock signs one-year contract tender
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock has signed his one-year tender.
The team announced Monday that Brock had signed the contract he had been previously offered.
Brock had 16 tackles and a forced fumble last season for the NFC champions, who lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl. He also shared the team lead with 15 tackles on special teams.
Brock joined the 49ers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2010. In 2011, he made two interceptions in 11 games.
