Miami Dolphins
Named George Paton director of pro personnel.

New Orleans Saints
Signed linebacker Sedrick Hodge

Tackle Daryl Terrell, tight end Johnny Mitchell and linebacker Brandon Tolbert

Waived wide receivers Keith Poole and Eric Chew, tackle Frank Livingston and linebacker Ed Reese.

San Francisco 49ers
Waived receiver Jerry Rice

Announced the retirement of center Chris Dahlman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Signed long-snapper Sean McDermott and defensive back Corey Ivy

Waived defensive tackle Andy Aracri.