Friday afternoon free agent report

Much has happened during the 13 hours since the NFL free agency period officially began. Here's what we know now:

- The Falcons have re-signed quarterback Chris Redman. They will also receive visits from Texans CB Von Hutchins, Titans TE Ben Hartsock and Jets S Erik Coleman. Reports out of Seattle suggest the Seahawks will not sign former TE Alge Crumpler.

- The Eagles and CB Asante Samuel could be close to a deal.

- The Bills have signed Giants LB Kawika Mitchell. Also, the Bills have brought in Jacksonville DT Marcus Stroud for a visit and they're also one of two teams in the running for Jacksonville WR Earnest Wilford. Buffalo will also meet with Tennessee TE Ben Troupe.

- The Jaguars have claimed backup QB Cleo Lemon and WR Troy Williamson. NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Jags have also signed WR Jerry Porter.

- Rams PK Jeff Wilkins will retire.

- Dallas has traded DT Nick Ferguson to Miami in exchange for two sixth-round picks. The Dolphins are also expected to offer Cardinals LB Calvin Pace a contract.

- WR Devery Henderson will visit the Bucs today, per FoxSports.com. The Bucs also have scheduled visits with RB Mewelde Moore and DE Marques Douglas.

- The Boston Globe reports Patriots CB Randall Gay will visit the Bucs.

- Former Falcons DT Rod Coleman will visit the Panthers.

- Former Panthers DT Kris Jenkins has been traded to the Jets. Jenkins signed a five-year, $35 million contract, according to ESPN.

- Bengals DB Madieu Williams has reached an agreement with the Vikings, per the Cincinnati Enquirer.

- Cleveland and QB Derek Anderson have finally agreed to terms on a multi-year deal that would most definitely push back the Brady Quinn era. Speaking of the Browns, Pats WR Donte Stallworth is expected to visit.