Waived offensive lineman Chris Ruhman.

Detroit Lions
Signed tackle Jeff Backus, their first-round pick in the 2001 draft, to a five-year contract

Signed defensive tackle Shaun Rogers

Released cornerback Jonathan Ordway and defensive tackle Toby Golliday

Placed Rogers, defensive end Jared De Vries, guard Matt Joyce, tackle Aaron Gibson and cornerback Bryant Westbrook on the physically unable to perform list.

Green Bay Packers
Re-signed free agent running back Ahman Green to a five-year contract

Signed linebacker Torrance Marshall to a three-year contract.

Miami Dolphins
Signed wide receiver Corey Bridges

Placed linebacker Scott Galyon, tight end Alonzo Mayes and wide receiver O.J. McDuffie on the physically unable to perform list

Waived wide receiver Damon Savage.

Minnesota Vikings
Agreed to terms with defensive tackle Shawn Worthen and wide receiver Cedric James.

New England Patriots
Signed defensive tackle Richard Seymour, their first-round pick in the 2001 draft.

New Orleans Saints
Signed tight end Lamont Hall and wide receiver Robert Wilson to one-year contracts

Agreed to terms with fullback Moran Norris on a three-year contract

Waived safety Ron Atkins and cornerback Milo Lewis.

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Announced the addition of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as the 34th team.