Beau Bell, LB (Cle) -- 8/07 6:29PM CT - Bell had arthroscopic surgery Thursday to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. Cleveland did not announce a timetable for Bell's return.

Charles Spencer, OT (Car) -- 8/07 4:58PM CT - The Panthers waived Spencer on Thursday for what coach John Fox calls a "conditioning issue."

Chad Pennington, QB (NYJ) -- 8/07 3:06PM CT - Hours after acquiring former Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre, the Jets released Pennington on Thursday. But he could find a new home soon, as both Minnesota and Miami were mentioned as possible destinations.

Alvin Bowen, LB (Buf) -- 8/07 11:33AM CT - Bowen was placed on the waived-injured list on Thursday to make room on the roster for defensive end Derrick Jones.

Derrick Jones, DE (Atl) -- 8/07 11:31AM CT - Jones signed with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, two months after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons.

Brett Favre, QB (NYJ) -- 8/07 11:09AM CT - The Packers traded Favre to the Jets late Wednesday night, ending an emotionally grinding month of indecision over the future of the three-time MVP and Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Favre, who announced his NFL playing career was over in March, was expected to be introduced at a 6 p.m. news conference at Cleveland Browns Stadium before the Jets played their first exhibition game.

Brett Favre, QB (NYJ) -- 8/06 11:08PM CT - Fox Sports reported on its Web site late Wednesday night that the Packers have traded Favre to the Jets. The report said the exact compensation wasn't immediately known, but is believed to be a single draft pick that increases in value depending on New York's performance during the season.

Keith Rivers, LB (Cin) -- 8/06 4:00PM CT - Rivers joined the Cincinnati Bengals at training camp Wednesday after ending a 10-day holdout.

Brett Favre, QB (NYJ) -- 8/06 12:06PM CT - Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson was not seen at practice Wednesday morning, and his scheduled early afternoon media availability was postponed -- one of several signs a trade involving Brett Favre might be brewing.

Keith Rivers, LB (Cin) -- 8/05 10:49PM CT - Rivers ended his contract holdout with the Cincinnati Bengals late Tuesday night, ending an impasse that made him to miss nine days of training camp.

Kyle Orton, QB (Chi) -- 8/05 9:01PM CT - According to the Chicago Tribune, Orton will start Thursday's preseason opener against Kansas City.

Plaxico Burress, WR (NYG) -- 8/05 8:28PM CT - Burress had talks with the New York Giants on Tuesday about getting a new contact for the star wide receiver.