Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is leaning towards starting Tarvaris Jackson at quarterback, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been fined $7,500 by the National Football League, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson declared himself a go for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers....

The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-year tight end Marquez Branson to their practice squad, Jay Adams of AtlantaFalcons.com reports.

Free agent defensive back Will Blackmon will sign with the New York Giants today, his agent, Paul Lawrence, announced on Twitter.

The Detroit Lions (who else?) have claimed cornerback Brandon McDonald off waivers, reports Tom Kowalski of MLive.com....

The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent safety Michael Lewis, reports Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent linebacker Erik Walden, Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee reports....

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jamar Williams is expected to be placed

The Washington Redskins have signed free agent running back James Davis to their practice squad, reports Rick Maese of the Washington Post....

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has been fined $35,000 for violating the league's policy against...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of guard John Malecki and tight end Nathan Overbay to the practice squad.

The Chicago Bears shuffled their practice squad on Tuesday, signing undrafted rookie linebacker Chris Johnson and first-year punter Richmond McGee.

NFL player agent Drew Rosenhaus has added Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells to his client list, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.