Placed receiver Mareno Philyaw on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Denver Broncos
Signed cornerback Willie Middlebrooks, their first-round pick in the 2001 draft, to a multi-year contract.

Detroit Lions
Activated tackle Aaron Gibson from the physically unable to perform list

Released punter Keith Cottrell and wide receiver Sly Johnson.

Green Bay Packers
Signed free agent wide receiver Junior Lord.

New York Jets
Re-signed tackle Ryan Young to a one-year contract

Placed defensive end David Viger on the reserve-military list.

Philadelphia Eagles
Signed linebacker Quinton Caver to a four-year contract

Signed wide receiver Steve Vagedes to a one-year contract

Released defensive tackle Giradie Mercer.

San Francisco 49ers
Signed defensive end Andre Carter, their first-round pick in the 2001 draft, to a multi-year contract.

St. Louis Rams
Signed defensive tackle Damione Lewis, their initial first-round pick in the 2001 draft, to a five-year contract.

Washington Redskins
Claimed fullback Thad Buttone off waivers from the Carolina Panthers

Announced the retirement of cornerback Deion Sanders.