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The deadline for the Carolina Panthers to reach a long-term deal with franchise defensive end Julius Peppers has passed without an agreement.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs agreed to terms Wednesday on a six-year contract, a deal that provides a long-term solution to his unsettled status as the team's franchise player.

Suggs has been the Ravens' franchise player for the past two seasons. The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder had until 4 p.m.

Veteran wide receiver Terrell Owens has found a new team, signing Saturday with the Buffalo Bills, reports Vic Carucci.

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Igor Olshansky to a four-year contract, the team announced Friday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

Kurt Warner has agreed to a two year contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth $23 million, with $19 million guaranteed.

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall, a key to Dan Snyder and Washington's ambitious offseason rebuilding plan, agrees to a six-year contract.

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith regrets making comments mocking star running back LaDainian Tomlinson, whose eight-year stay with the team could be over because of salary-cap issues.

The Carolina Panthers have hired Ron Meeks as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Monday. Meeks replaces Mike Trgovac, who left the Panthers last week to become the Green Bay Packers' defensive line coach.

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac has turned down a contract offer and won't return in the biggest shakeup yet to coach John Fox's staff.

Team spokesman said Charlie Dayton said Thursday that Trgovac informed Fox and general manager Marty Hurney of his decision at the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala.

Trgovac becoming the fourth assistant to leave since the end of the season.

Browns coach Eric Mangini was encouraged by two days of meetings with Baltimore Ravens pro personnel director George Kokinis and indicated his longtime friend will soon be Cleveland's new general manager.