NFL NEWS AND NOTES

The Palm Beach Post reports that a reworked contract is the only thing holding back Trent Green from being traded from Kansas City to Miami. The Dolphins would reportedly give up their second seventh-round pick in exchange for Green. The 36-year-old Green is very familiar with the offense in place in Miami, built by head coach Cam Cameron and assisted by Terry Shea, both of whom have worked with Green.....


The Florida Times-Union reports that Jaguars QB Byron Leftwich has not asked for a trade, according to his agent, and expects to head into training camp as the Jaguars' starting quarterback, something coach Jack Del Rio has already said. His agent did not say whether or not his client would show up for the offseason workouts and minicamps in Jacksonville.....

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Jets have reached an agreement in principle with backup QB Marques Tuiasosopo. The man they call "Tui" will likely serve as the No. 3 QB for the Jets behind starter Chad Pennington and second-year signal-caller Kellen Clemens.....

The Denver Post reports that the Broncos and WR Rod Smith have agreed to a restructured deal that will keep the veteran in Denver through 2008. "We're all very happy that this was the outcome," Smith's agent said. "The most important part is Rod is satisfied and excited about it." Smith will be sidelined for a majority of the Broncos' offseason conditioning program as he recovers from surgery on his left hip.....

The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs have released SS Sammy Knight, opting to have a training camp battle between Jarrad Page and Bernard Pollard for the starting gig. Knight finished second on the team last year with 83 tackles (74 solo) with two sacks, three passes defensed, a forced fumble and an interception.....

With safety Adam Archuleta on the way out, the Washington Redskins signed free agent Omar Stoutmire to take his place Wednesday. Stoutmire, a 10-year veteran, played for the Redskins in 2005 and spent last season with New Orleans. He joins Vernon Fox and Reed Doughty as the safeties expected to compete for playing time behind starters Sean Taylor and Pierson Prioleau. Stoutmire has also played with Dallas, the New York Jets and New York Giants.....

The Houston Chronicle reports that RB Ron Dayne agreed to a new contract on Friday with the Texans and will compete for a backup role behind starter Ahman Green this season. Dayne had 151 carries for 612 yards in 2006 with five rushing touchdowns along with 77 receiving yards. Of those 612 yards and five TDs, 247 yards and three scores came in Weeks 15 and 16 when he started for Houston late in the season.