San Francisco 49ers: The team and offensive lineman Eric Heitmann agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year contract extension.
The Niners also released offensive tackle Scott Gragg, who
joined the team as a free agent in 2000. Gragg is a former
All-American for the Montana Grizzlies and was a second-round NFL
draft pick out of Montana in 1995.
Heitmann, entering his fourth season in the NFL, started every
game last year at left guard for San Francisco. The seventh-round
draft pick in 2002 has played 41 games in his career.
"His dedication, discipline and hard work has helped to
identify Eric as the type of player we want on our team," coach
Mike Nolan said. "His youth, experience and versatility gives us
flexibility on our offensive line."
Dallas Cowboys: The club reunited with safety
Izell Reese on Friday, signing its former draft pick to a one-year
deal.
Reese was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 1998 and started
15 games in four seasons with the team. He started 18 games for
Buffalo the past two seasons after starting 15 games for Denver in
2002.
Reese will make the minimum of $665,000.
The signing came on the same day the Cowboys released tackle
Harvey Dahl, fullback Jonathan Evans, tight end Duncan Reid, guard
Marlon Tickles and safeties Clint Finley and Dominique Price.