Saints Unloading Contracts…Jags Re-sign QB Henne for 2 Years

A person familiar with the situation says running back Darren Sproles has been informed that the New Orleans Saints will release him if they are unable to trade him before free agency begins.

New Orleans' decision to part with Sproles is the latest in a series of cost-cutting moves, including Friday's release of receiver Lance Moore. Sproles is due $3.4 million in base salary in 2014. Moore was due $3.1 million.

Also in the NFL:

— The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back quarterback Chad Henne (HEN'-ee). He and the team agreed to a two-year contract worth $8 million, keeping the starter from hitting the free-agent market. Henne is 5-14 as a starter in two seasons in Jacksonville.

— Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant says he's been medically cleared to play after a health scare. Bryant underwent an operation in December to correct an irregular heartbeat. His season ended with four games left because of a rapid heartbeat, a condition he has known about for several years and had been treated for in the past.