Update: According to San Jose Mercury News, the San Francisco 49ers will use the franchise-tag designation on the teams' DT Aubrayo Franklin, according to a report Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, citing league sources, said the 49ers are poised to use the tag on Franklin if no multiyear agreement is in place by the Feb. 25 deadline for the franchise designation. The price tag for franchised defensive tackles is $7 million for 2010. "I'd like to be back here, but me and my agent are going to sit down and talk and look at the possibilities of the franchise tag,'' Franklin said. "We'll figure out the possibilities. "… I enjoy playing with these guys, and I feel like we have a really good defense."

Fantasy Impact: Franklin helped the 49ers finish sixth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed.

Update: According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Bears announced Monday that senior director of pro personnel Bobby DePaul has been relieved of his duties. DePaul's role with the Bears included evaluating pro players for possible acquisition via trades, free agency and waiver-wire transactions while coordinating advance scouting of opponents. In addition, he helped out with the salary cap, contract negotiations and scouting technology. It's unknown whether the Bears plan to replace DePaul or if his duties would be absorbed by others within the organization. Given the importance of pro talent acquisition, it's likely the Bears will seek a replacement.

Update: According to the Tennessean, Tennessee Titans' OL Eugene Amano agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with the Titans. His agent cautioned some details still needed to be worked out. The Titans have yet to announce the deal. “I am excited, just knowing I get to be a Titan for the next five years and hopefully win a championship,” Amano said. “It is also exciting to know my hard work has paid off and my coaches have confidence in me.’’ Amano started 15 games last season. The O-line paved the way for running back Chris Johnson’s 2,006 rushing yards and allowed only 15 sacks.

Fantasy Impact: Amano, a seventh-round pick by the Titans in 2004, has developed into a full-time starter versatile enough to play guard or center.

Update: According to NFL.com, Carolina Panthers' RB DeAngelo Williams had foot surgery on Monday. The ankle/foot problems sidelined him for the last two games of the season. Herald beat writer Darin Gantt noted that Williams played in the Pro Bowl, so the injuries likely weren’t serious. Dr. Robert Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist for the Panthers, performed the procedure.

Fantasy Impact: Williams, a four-year pro, still managed to rush for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games this past season. He had a career-high 1,515 rushing yards and 20 total TDs in 2008.

Update:  ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting on Twitter that the Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with kicker Sebastian Janikowski on a four-year, $16 million contract. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact: Jankikowski will turn 32 this offseason, but has proved he is one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL.  He however managed just 17 PATs this past season.  

Update: Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski is reporting that he believes the team is interested in acquiring Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams this offseason.

Fantasy Impact: The Panthers have Jonathan Stewart in the mix so dealing Williams is not far fetched, but given both running backs have missed time due to injuries it is highly unlikely one of them would be moved this offseason.  This is nothing more than a pipe dream for Kowalski and Lions fans.

Update: According to Pro Football Talk, the New Orleans Saints are expected to place their franchise tag on safety Darren Sharper this offseason.  The Saints clearly want to lock Sharper up as he is an integral part of the defense. 

Fantasy Impact:  Sharper would make $6.4M with the franchise tag, and would guarantee he would spend at least one more season in New Orleans.  

Update: According to Pro Football Talk, rams quarterback Marc Bulger has cleaned out his locker.  His career appears to be in limbo, but at the very least he is done in St. Louis. 

Fantasy Impact: The Bulger and the Rams went 1-15 in 2009 and he has clearly shown that he is no longer capable of being a starting quarterback.  Bulger might end up calling it a career.  

Update: Peter King of Sports Illustrated believes that Vikings free agent running back Chester Taylor is "the hidden skill-position gem of the unrestricted free-agent crop."

Fantasy Impact:  Taylor has not seen a ton of work in Minnesota as Adrian Peterson is clearly the No. 1 guy.  Washington and Detroit could be potential suitors for Taylor, and if the Eagles cut Brian Westbrook, they could also possibly be interested in a versatile back to compliment Shady McCoy. 

Update: The Kenosha News is reporting that free agent running back Ahman Green believes the Green Bay Packers will sign him for the 2010 season.   When asked about his status, Green replied, "sounds like I’ll be back".

Fantasy Impact:  Most of the Packers writers believe that Green is done in Green Bay as the team already has Ryan Grant and Brandon Jackson in the mix, and Green is 33 years old. 

Update: Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau has signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, according to TSN.ca.

Fantasy Impact: Rideau will not be missed in Chicago.  He was nothing more than a practice body, and has yet to ever catch a pass in the NFL.  He is 27 years old, and seems much more likely to make an impact in the CFL than in the NFL.