The candidates are: Marshall visits Seattle: Denver restricted free agent receiver Brandon Marshall has visited Seattle. The Seahawks are considering their next move. Kansas City signs Jones: The Chiefs signed former Jets workhorse running back Thomas Jones. He will be a complement to young standout Jamaal Charles. Denver signs former San Diego star: Five days after San Diego cut longtime ... [Link]

The Broncos just completed a stunning and utterly complete overhaul of their defensive front three by signing nose tackle Jamal Williams and right end Jarvis Green on Tuesday. [Link]

As the "Silence from Seattle" continues, the message from Puget Sound reverberates all the way to the Rocky Mountains. [Link]

The Darrent Williams murder trial has been sent to the jury. A dismissed juror had some strong opinions about the testimony of Denver receiver Brandon Marshall. The former juror said he believes Marshall was the target when Williams was shot and killed after a dispute in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2007 in downtown Denver. San Diego has cut ... [Link]

The Broncos have been busy revamping their defensive line with the signing of Jarvis Green and Justin Bannan, who will likely start at the end positions, and Jamal Williams, who will play nose tackle. The group is an improvement from last season. Still, the new players are making Denver a very old defense. A lot will happen in free agency ... [Link]

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater, who was an exclusive rights free agent, has agreed to a new contract with the club, the Denver Post reports. Terms of the new deal were not known. Prater made 30 of 35 field goals in 2009 and converted 32 of 32 extra point attempts. A solid move on a busy day by the Broncos. ... [Link]

Today the Broncos continued their active 2010 free agency by adding two veteran lineman to help shore up the defense. I am in love with the way that the new regime has handled free agency this season and last season by bringing in key veterans to fill positions of need. Today, the Broncos helped to virtually reshape their line by ... [Link]

We enlisted the help of Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. to breakdown the two big additions in the AFC West on Tuesday. Kansas City signed running back Thomas Jones and Denver signed former San Diego defensive tackle Jamal Williams. Williamson on Jones: “I love it. He is not an elite player, but he still has something left. I’ve been saying ... [Link]

After coming to grips with former defensive tackle star Jamal Williams signing with rival Denver, there is more news about players who could be on the move from San Diego. The Cardinals are interested in bringing in restricted free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst. He has a third-round tender. Arizona could pursue new free agent Derek Anderson. If that happens, Whitehurst ... [Link]

Former Chargers DT Jamal Williams has just signed with the Broncos. Williams, a 12 year veteran, was scheduled to meet the Saints later in the week but has decided to join the Broncos. He will bring some much needed size to the Denver front. The Broncos have also signed former Patriots DE Jarvis Green. [Link]

The Oakland Raiders have to be, at least, intrigued by the idea of pursuing former Cleveland Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson. He was cut Tuesday by the Browns. Anderson instantly becomes the best free agent quarterback on the market. That’s not saying a whole lot, but it might be worth it to Oakland to bring him in. Right now, the ... [Link]

This move will likely hurt San Diego fans more than it will help the Denver Broncos. WilliamsJamal Williams -- one of the great all-time Chargers -- is now a Denver Bronco. He just signed a three-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Chargers cut Williams last week because he was due a hefty bonus. Continuing its focus ... [Link]

Broncos kicker Matt Prater had his best season as a pro in 2009 and the Broncos made sure he'd be back to kick this year. [Link]

Chiefs fans had been worried that their team wouldn’t make an impact signing. Fret no more. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported Kansas City signed running back Thomas Jones. The former Jets, Bears, Tampa Bay and Cardinals runner will be paid $5 million over the next two years. This is a great deal for Kansas City. Jones may be 31 and he ... [Link]

Jamal Williams, seen here with the San Diego Chargers in 2005, has signed a three-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by K.C. Alfred U-T) The scales are tipping in the AFC West. Literally. 348-lb. defensive lineman Jamal Williams, who spent the past decade terrorizing the Denver Broncos as the center of the San Diego Chargers‘ 3-4 defensive front, has ... [Link]

Darrent Williams Juror Ray Barrientos told reporters he was prepared to find Willie Clark guilty of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams before he was dismissed from trial Monday. He also told reporters that he believes his fellow jurors will rule the same way. Those comments issued a message — a signal of hope that justice will be served, three ... [Link]

After relying heavily on players from his former team (New England) last year, second-year Denver coach Josh McDaniels went back to the Patriot well Tuesday as he remakes his defensive line. The Broncos signed New England defensive end Jarvis Green. He signed for four years in a deal that will be worth a maximum of $20 million. Denver signed Baltimore ... [Link]

The Denver Broncos continue to add bulk to their defensive front. On Tuesday the club signed free agent defensive linemen Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green. [Link]

The Broncos made a spalsh Tuesday, signing veteran free-agent nose tackle Jamal Williams from San Diego and defensive end Jarvis Green from New England. They also re-signed kick Matt Prater. [Link]

A new Tuesday feature on the ESPN.com NFL blog network. Will Denver receiver Brandon Marshall be in a different uniform in 2010? This is the burning question in the AFC West. And I believe the answer is yes. I just don’t see any way Marshall will return to Denver. I know all parties have said a Marshall return to Denver is possible. ... [Link]

UPDATE: Jamal Williams has agreed to a three-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Although the NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora has reported that 348-lbs. behemoth/nose tackle Jamal Williams will visit the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, as of 1:15 p.m. MT the Denver Post’s Mike Klis is reporting that Williams is still in Denver, negotiating with the Broncos. UPDATE 3:20 p.m. ... [Link]

The Denver Broncos have signed defensive end Jarvis Green, the team announced. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it is a four-year, $20 million deal with $7.5 million expected in the first two years. “Jarvis has a great deal of experience playing in a 3-4 system and will bring veteran leadership to our team,” General Manager Brian Xanders said. “We’re excited ... [Link]

Antonio Gates is going to be the third wheel in this deal. Gates is going to participate in an episode of Spike TV's "Pros vs. Joes." The episode features NFL players who played college basketball against former NBA stars. He has two teammates: Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens. McNabb and Owens are teaming up on the hardwood five years after ... [Link]

San Diego Chargers nose tackle Jamal Williams The Denver Broncos may have allowed another free agent to slip through their fingers. Former San Diego Chargers defensive lineman Jamal Williams is expected to visit the New Orleans Saints later today, reports NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora. Williams was working out with the Broncos Monday; La Canfora’s tweet would suggest that Williams has ... [Link]

It looks like LaDainian Tomlinson is starting to get some action on the free-agency market. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Tomlinson is talking to the Minnesota Vikings and there are other teams that are interested. Schefter indicated that Tomlinson, 30, is not close to a deal. It had been a slow start in free agency for Tomlinson. He has ... [Link]

Willie Clark The 12-member jury of the Darrent Williams murder trial is expected to begin deliberations Wednesday, nearly two weeks into presentations of over three years of evidence. The suspect, Willie Clark, opted not to testify in his own defense Monday. The prosecution has called two rebuttal witnesses today, at least one of whom decided to testify after initially refusing ... [Link]

Jarvis Green is in Denver today. Apparently his plan was to wait out the hectic first free agent wave. [Boston] Frank Schwab gets us up to speed on the Marshall situation. [CSG] Dave Bolling doesn’t believe that the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to Brandon Marshall. [New News Tribune] Lonnie Paxton is hosting a bowling draft party ... [Link]

Jurors are expected to begin deliberations Wednesday in the trial of Willie Clark, the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. [Link]

Our sound-off question this week is to Denver fans. What compensation do you want Denver to get for the restricted free agent? Marshall was given a first-round tender by the Broncos. Any team that wants to sign him to an offer sheet must surrender a first-round pick. However, a trade could be negotiated. Seattle has visited with Marshall. But the ... [Link]

Teams are in the early stages of trying to improve their 2010 rosters. However, all four AFC West teams will soon come together to officially start preparations for the new season. Each team in the division will soon start their offseason workout programs. This year’s program may be different. Each team in the division has key players as restricted free ... [Link]

The Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players. [Link]

The Broncos' quest to bolster their defensive line continued Monday when the team hosted former Pro Bowl nose tackle Jamal Williams and defensive end Jarvis Green. [Link]

I had the honor of introducing Sandy Weese, widow of one-time Denver Broncos quarterback Norris Weese, at a fundraising banquet Saturday night. Nearly 20 members of the 1977 American Football Conference champion Broncos came back for this dinner, including quarterbacks Craig Morton and Craig Penrose and, of course, Sandy representing Norris. That made the occasion the first function in history ... [Link]

The Chargers made a move at running back, but it wasn't the major pickup that expected by a team that needs a couple new running backs. San Diego claimed Marcus Mason off of waivers from Washington. In nine games last season, Mason ran for 127 yards on 32 carries. He has a chance to make the roster. Still, expect San ... [Link]

After it was reported that former San Diego star defensive tackle Jamaal Williams is set to visit New Orleans, the Denver Post reported that Williams is currently visiting Denver. The 348-pound Williams would be a great fit on paper for Denver, which is going into its second year using the 3-4 defense. In his prime, Williams was the premier 3-4 ... [Link]

The Broncos on Monday made more moves to bolster their defensive line, looking for veteran players on the free-agent market. [Link]

NFL.com is reporting that former San Diego star defensive tackle Jamal Williams will soon visit with the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. Williams was cut by San Diego last week because he was due a large bonus. He missed all but one game last season with a triceps injury. Expect the Chargers to draft a nose tackle in the ... [Link]

Like they did last year, the Raiders are trying to right past financial wrongs. The Raiders just cut receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis. Neither release was a surprise. Both players are aging and expensive. But it is a reminder of past mistakes, especially in Walker’s case. Walker will go down as one of the biggest free agents ... [Link]

I know many Chiefs fans are getting antsy because the team hasn’t brought in any new big-name veterans. ChambersBut Kansas City fans need to be happy that the team has kept receiver Chris Chambers. He was a key free agent. Chambers showed he was a difference-maker for the Chiefs in the second half of last season. Chambers regained ... [Link]

Even by Chokeland standards, this blunder was particularly suffocating. After two seasons completely devoid of any type of production (but not without plenty of dollar signs), the Oakland Raiders waived wide receiver Javon Walker Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Walker signed a six-year, $55 million deal in 2008 with $27 million to be paid in the contract’s first three years. ... [Link]