49ers sign Clements to big deal; Redskins ink Fletcher

Washington also re-signed safety Vernon Fox, and gave multiyear contract extensions to guard Randy Thomas and fullback Mike Sellers.

Indianapolis also made some big moves, releasing receiver Brandon Stokley and defensive tackle Montae Reagor - two players who until they were hurt were integral parts of the team that won the Super Bowl. Stokley ruptured his right Achilles' tendon in December and Reagor incurred facial injuries in an auto accident on the way to a game.

The cuts were for cap purposes: Stokley was due a roster bonus of $500,000 and Reagor $1 million.

New England released 32-year-old Corey Dillon at the same time it was re-signing fullback Heath Evans. Dillon, who split time last season with rookie Laurence Maroney, had said earlier this week he would ask for his release.

Denver's Jake Plummer was reportedly on the way to Tampa Bay for a fourth-round draft pick. But the NFL Network and other media outlets reported that he had decided to retire rather than accept the trade. Neither Plummer nor his agent, David Dunn, returned calls from The Associated Press.

Another quarterback, Jeff Garcia, was contacted by Oakland, which would like him to return to the Bay Area, where he grew up and played with San Francisco. But the highly sought quarterback plans to talk to other teams before deciding where to sign for next year.

The Lions and Broncos made official a deal disclosed Thursday that sent cornerback Dre' Bly to Denver for offensive tackle George Foster and running back Tatum Bell. Detroit got a fifth-round draft pick and gave Denver a sixth-rounder in the trade.

Detroit also traded defensive end James Hall to St. Louis for a fifth-round draft pick.

It was a big day for offensive linemen, especially in Buffalo.

The Bills completed a triple play, signing guard Derrick Dockery, tackle Langston Walker and journeyman lineman Jason Whittle.

Cleveland agreed to contract terms with free-agent offensive lineman Eric Steinbach on a seven-year, $49.5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The versatile Steinbach, who played the past four seasons for Cincinnati, will sign the contract once he passes a physical, said the person within the NFL who asked to remain anonymous because the signing hasn't been finalized.

Jacksonville signed offensive tackle Tony Pashos, who started for Baltimore last season. Pashos will start at right tackle for the Jaguars, who also re-signed kicker Josh Scobee.

Tampa Bay re-signed cornerbacks Philip Buchanon and Torrie Cox, and also signed former Broncos linebacker Patrick Chukwurah. Philadelphia re-signed defensive end Juqua Thomas, while Cincinnati re-signed backup running back Kenny Watson.

Atlanta released linebackers Ike Reese and Edgerton Hartwell, and signed former Ravens fullback Ovie Mughelli.

The New York Jets, as expected, released quarterback Patrick Ramsey, a one-time first-round pick of Washington. Ramsey was expendable behind Chad Pennington and second-year man Kellen Clemens.

The Bills are seeking offers in a bid to trade Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes. If a trade can't be completed, Buffalo would consider releasing Spikes, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.