...means he will have to wear heels, and that makes it difficult to run and tackle. They also took a defensive back in Todd Franz who had five interceptions in 40 games. That ought to really throw a scare into Brett Favre. TENNESSEE -- A winner...

...Signed G Stockar McDougle to a five-year contract, WR Alonzo Johnson, LB Barrett Green, RB Reuben Droughns, CB Todd Franz, DE Quinton Reese and DT Alfonso Boone. Announced the retirement of WR Tim Alexander and C Casey Jensen. Released...

...Hamiter, DT Robert Newkirk, WR Ryan Thelwell and S Gerald Vaughn. Claimed DT Martin Chase, DE Marques Douglas, CB Todd Franz and RB Jerald Moore off waivers. NEW YORK JETS--Signed OL John Hudson. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES--Claimed C-G Hank...

...Monroe from the practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS--Signed WR Charlie Jones to a one-year contract. Waived CB Todd Franz. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS--Placed RB Duce Staley on the injured reserve list. Signed RB Amp Lee to a one-year contract...

...Jody Littleton, WR Sean Riley, WR Marshaun Tucker and OT Andy Stensrud. NEW YORK JETS--Signed WR Corey Alston, S Todd Franz, RB Marlion Jackson, TE David Newman, S Ryan Szokola, PK Danny Boyd, DL Toby Golliday and QB Gus Ornstein. HOCKEY...

...MINNESOTA VIKINGS--Signed G Ed Ta'amu. NEW YORK JETS--Signed DT Josh Evans. Released DL Riddick Parker and CB Todd Franz. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES--Signed LB Levon Kirkland to a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH STEELERS--Signed LB Larry...

...four-year contract and OL Melvin Fowler to a three-year contract. GREEN BAY PACKERS--Signed QB Craig Nall. Claimed CB Todd Franz off waivers from the New York Jets. Waived S Jeremy Unerti. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS--Signed DB Joseph Jefferson and DB...

...KR Desmond Howard on injured reserve. GREEN BAY PACKERS--Signed WR J.J. Moses to practice squad. Released DB Todd Franz. MIAMI DOLPHINS--Placed LB Twan Russell on injured reserve. NEW YORK GIANTS--Signed WR Herman Moore and Tony...

...Norris McCleary. Placed DB Kris Richard on injured reserve. WASHINGTON REDSKINS--Promoted CB Bruce Branch and DB Todd Franz from the practice squad. COLLEGE BYU--Named Bronco Mendenhall defensive coordinator. FLORIDA STATE--Declared...

...Moore (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Rashad Bauman (ankle); RB Trung Canidate (ankle); DT Martin Chase (calf); S Todd Franz (ankle); DT Jermaine Haley (hand/shoulder); RB Sultan McCullough (hand); RB Chad Morton (ankle). PROBABLE...