Update: Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat is reporting on his Twitter page that 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.  Goldson makes the change to Rosenhaus after leaving former agent Peter Schaffer.

Fantasy Impact: Goldson had a solid year posting 95 tackles and grabbing four interceptions.  This is the final year of his deal, and it makes sense for him to now change to an agent known for getting the most for his clients in terms of dollars.   

Update: NFL Fanhouse is reporting that San Diego Chargers wideout Vincent Jackson and head coach Norv Turner have come to the defense of kicker Nate Kaeding, who missed three field goals in the AFC divisional round loss to the Jets. "That was on all of us," Jackson said of the upset loss. Turner added: "I don't know see that it should be any different for Nate than it should be for me or the rest of the guys on our football team."

Fantasy Impact: Kaeding will be back with the Chargers next season, and it is nice to see Jackson and Turner speak out to support him.

Update: Pro Football Talk is reporting that Ravens quarterback Troy Smith has made it known he would like to play for the Browns in 2010.

Fantasy Impact: Smith is a Cleveland native, and was a standout for Ohio State.  Mike Holmgren has let it be known that both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn cannot co-exist in Cleveland but it would be a long shot for Holmgren to add Smith into the mix.

Update: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie has been kicked off the NFC Pro Bowl roster for missing two straight days of practice. 

Fantasy Impact: McKinnie apparently missed practice at least once to go to a strip club, and it is not known if that is where he was for both absences.  What we do know is that this a total lack of respect for the game and the fans.  This will make the NFL think twice about having the Pro Bowl in Miami again.  

Update: The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Ravens have hired former Redskins head coach Jim Zorn to work as their new quarterbacks coach.

Fantasy Impact: Zorn was clearly not capable of being a head coach, and got his walking papers this offseason by the Redskins.  He will now work with Joe Flacco who will be heading into his third season as the Ravens starting quarterback.  Many believe Zorn was unable to help Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell fully reach his potential in the league, so it will be interesting to see what impact he can make on Flacco.

Update: Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt showed a vote of confidence for Matt Leinart, the team's new starting quarterback.  Whisenhunt told ESPN, "What I think back to is the second half in the preseason when he threw for 300 yards against the Packers. Matt is not a rookie. He has been in this offense for three years."

Fantasy Impact: Leinart will get his chance to prove he was worthy of his first round selection, and that he can be a starter in this league.  He will have a number of weapons back on offense to help his case, but this surely a make it or break it season for Leinart.

Update: According to the New York Daily News, the New York Giants are considering releasing recently signed Rocky Bernard in the offseason.  The Giants signed the defensive tackle last offseason, but he failed to be the impact player the team thought they were getting.

Fantasy Impact:  Bernard has three years left on his deal for $9.1 million, but none of which is guaranteed money, making it quite simple for the Giants to part ways with him.  

Update: Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart's career turned on Friday upon teammate Kurt Warner's decision to retire. Leinart will now be thrust into the starting quarterback role with the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Arizona has been linked to trade rumors involving Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, but as long as Andy Reid is in Philly we don't see him dealing No. 5.  Leinart is entering the 5th year of his pro career, and it will be make it or break it time for him.

Update:  As expected, Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner announced his retirement on Friday, according to ESPN.com.

Fantasy Impact: Warner retires after 12 years, two MVP awards, and one Super Bowl ring.  He finishes with 208 career touchdowns, and now turns the reigns over to Matt Leinart, who couldn't handle the starting gig the first time around which opened the door for Warner in Arizona.

Update: According to the Dallas Morning News, DeMarcus Ware will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur after the Pro Bowl this Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: It is a minor surgery and he should recover quickly.  It will not prohibit him from offseason workouts.