Carroll Reportedly Gets Extension
The Seattle Seahawks have called a news conference for this morning amid a report from NFL Network that they have reached a contract extension with coach Pete Carroll.
Carroll's original five-year deal with Seattle was set to expire after the 2014 season. He's 38-26 in four regular seasons with the Seahawks and 5-2 in the playoffs, including a rout of Denver in this year's Super Bowl.
In other NFL news:
— The Washington Redskins have signed quarterback Colt McCoy, who started 21 games for the Cleveland Browns after being drafted in the third-round in 2010.
— Veteran fullback and local folk hero John Kuhn has signed a one-year deal that keeps him in Green Bay.
— Receiver Kevin Cone has inked a one-year pact with the Miami Dolphins after spending the past three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, where he contributed mostly on special teams.
— The New England Patriots have brought back safety Patrick Chung, who played for Philadelphia last year after four seasons with the Pats.
— The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Eric Olsen.
— The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with Eben Britton.
— The Bengals have signed strong safety Danieal Manning, three days after his release by the Houston Texans.