Seneca Wallace : EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Although nothing is imminent, the Vikings appear to have interest in signing free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson to replace Chester Taylor. Taylor left the Vikings after four seasons on Friday to sign with the Chicago Bears.
Tomlinson spent nine seasons with the San Diego Chargers and was the NFL’s MVP in 2006, establishing single-season records with 31 touchdowns and 186 points. He also won the NFL rushing title that season and again in 2007.
However, the 30-year-old was released last month after being slowed by injuries in recent seasons. Tomlinson had two years left on his contract and was due a $2 million roster bonus this month. He would have made $5 million from the team in 2010.
Tomlinson won’t approach that kind of salary with a new club and the fact he remains on the market is evidence of the fact his best years are behind him. But Tomlinson could play a valuable role for the Vikings as the backup to Adrian Peterson.
SEATTLE TRADES WALLACE TO CLEVELAND
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Mike Holmgren is already making deals with his former team.
The Seattle Seahawks traded backup quarterback Seneca Wallace to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2011 undisclosed draft pick. The Seahawks confirmed the deal Monday night.
Wallace spent his entire seven-year career with the Seahawks, and was always a favorite of Holmgren’s when he was Seattle’s coach. Now the Browns’ team president, Holmgren has brought Wallace to Cleveland.
“This will give Seneca a chance for a fresh start,” Seattle general manager John Schneider said in a statement. “The Browns front office’s familiarity with his abilities will give him an opportunity to compete for playing time. We wish him nothing but the best.”
Wallace’s best season was 2008 when he started eight games in Holmgren’s last season and threw for 1,532 yards and 11 touchdowns. Wallace started two games last season while starter Matt Hasselbeck was injured.
COLTS CUT STARTING GUARD
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts guard Ryan Lilja has been cut by Indianapolis, his agent told The Associated Press.
Lilja started all 19 games, including the Super Bowl loss to New Orleans, last season for the Colts, but the team decided to release him Monday, agent Craig Domann said.
The 28-year-old Lilja received his $1.7 million roster bonus before being cut.
EAGLES SHIP BROWN TO TAMPA BAY
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft.
The deal was announced by both teams Monday, the fourth day of free agency.
The 29-year-old Brown has 177 career receptions and 17 touchdowns.
PANTHERS PURGE LONGTIME FULLBACK
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers added to their purge of veterans on Monday with the release of longtime fullback Brad Hoover, leaving Carolina with only three players on the roster older than 30.
Letting 33-year-old Hoover go saves the Panthers close to $1 million in payroll for the 2010 season and ends his 10-year stay in Carolina.
Hoover’s release comes in a one-week stretch where the Panthers let defensive end Julius Peppers leave in free agency, then cut quarterback Jake Delhomme, defensive tackles Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu, and linebackers Na’il Diggs and Landon Johnson.
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