The Cardinals beefed up their depth on the offensive line with two moves Thursday.

They re-signed Jeremy Bridges, who played well when needed at left tackle last season, before adding veteran guard Rex Hadnot, an unrestricted free agent from the Browns. ESPN's John Clayton is reporting Hadnot's agreement.

These look like smart moves for Arizona. Hadnot weighs 320 pounds and has started every year since entering the NFL in 2004. A knee injury sidelined him for part of last season.

The Cardinals tendered right guard Deuce Lutui to a second-round choice. Lutui remains unsigned, but he played well last season and projects as a likely starter in 2010. Hadnot could provide valuable depth for all three interior positions, giving the Cardinals additional flexibility as they consider options in the draft. Left guard Reggie Wells is scheduled to earn $2.4 million in 2010, the final year of his deal. Wells has been a good player for Arizona, but 2009 was not his best season.

Re-signing Bridges, who can play guard or tackle, and adding Hadnot, strictly an interior lineman, improves the Cardinals' depth. The team arguably could use another tackle and preferably one skilled in pass protection.

The Scouts Inc. report on Hadnot heading into last season reads:

Hadnot was the Browns' starting right guard in 2008 and has demonstrated the ability to play any of the three interior offensive line positions. He is a powerful, wide-bodied blocker, but isn't particularly quick or agile. Once beaten, he is slow to recover and his overall agility is just average, but he does show the ability to engulf his opponent at times. Ideally, he is a swing interior backup.

If the Vikings are going to ink former Chargers back LaDainian Tomlinson, they will have to do it after he has a visit with the New York Jets. AP reports that Tomlinson spent several hours at Vikings headquarters Thursday, but did not reach agreement on a contract.

So now the back will head to the Big Apple, even after leaving the Vikings holding onto a purple jersey. Tomlinson would be a good fit for New York, as he could come in and take the spot of the departed Thomas Jones, who was released when free agency started last Friday.

“If the Jets really want Tomlinson, they’ll have to bring it,” Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter wrote on his Twitter account. “Vikes really wowed him. Said he could see himself playing there.”

Point well taken. But if the Vikings and Tomlinson were that perfect of a fit, why is he heading to New York to talk to the Jets? Could it be simply to try and get the last dollar? Or does Tomlinson see the Jets as a better fit as they don’t really have a franchise back since Jones is gone?

Whatever it is, L.T. will be in New York to have a discussion, and now it’s a waiting game for the Vikings to see if they did enough to woo him to come to the Twin Cities.

The New York Jets have gotten stronger at safety, reaching an agreement with Cleveland Browns free agent Brodney Pool.

The one-year contract is worth $1.3 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Pool had been a starter since Week 11 of 2006, but he had been plagued with concussion problems. He played in 11 games for the Browns last year, starting 10, before the fourth known concussion of his career sidelined him for the duration.

Despite his shortened campaign, Pool tied for the team lead with four interceptions, a career-high. He recorded 47 tackles and one sack.

The Jets needed depth at safety after trading Kerry Rhodes to the Arizona Cardinals for a couple of draft choices. The other safeties on the Jets' roster are Jim Leonhard, Eric Smith and special-teams stalwart James Ihedigbo.

The Browns are still looking at options at the running back spot, this despite a strong end of the year for Jerome Harrison. The team today talked to QB Jake Delhomme, but they also made time for a visit with former Raiders running back Justin Fargas, who was dumped after failing a physical by the team last week:

Free agent running back Justin Fargas, released last week by the Raiders, visited the Browns today, the club confirmed. There was no word yet on whether or not the team will sign him.

He is scheduled to visit the Eagles on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Fargas, a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2003 out of USC, led the club in rushing in 2006-2008, including 1,000-yard seasons in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, he split time with two other backs, finishing second on the team with 491 yards on 129 carries. He also had three TDs.

Fargas missed the end of last season with a knee injury, but is believed to be healthy now. Waived just days before earning a $1.7 million roster bonus, Fargas told reporters the Raiders told him it was strictly about the money.

He said reports that he didn’t pass his Raiders physical were untrue.

“I definitely have a lot of football left in me,” Fargas told sfgate.com. “I just want to do everything I can to help another team win a championship.”

The Browns also spoke with former Pats TE Ben Watson, and Delhomme was at the Berea complex, but word from NFL.com is that he will take a visit with the Saints on Friday.

The Philadelphia Eagles will host running back Justin Fargas and wide receiver Hank Baskett on campus Friday. Fargas, 30, had a 1,000-yard season in '07 but his numbers fell off significantly in '09 with the Raiders. I've talked to Cowboys running backs coach Skip Peete about Fargas in the past and he loved him when the two were together in Oakland. The Eagles were reportedly interested in 33-year-old Kevin Faulk before he re-signed with the Patriots.

Baskett is a former Eagles player who spent the past season with the Colts. He'll always be known as the guy who mishandled the Saints' onside kick in the Super Bowl, but he's a very capable player. Baskett had 72 catches for 1,080 yards and six touchdowns in three seasons with the Eagles. With the Reggie Brown trade this week, the Eagles needed to add some depth at receiver.

They also signed former Air Force running back/receiver Chad Hall, who's been on active duty the past two seasons. Once Hall negotiates his release from the Air Force, he should be able to join the Eagles' offseason conditioning program. But something tells me Hall's kept himself in pretty good shape at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City.

The Broncos continue to re-tool their roster, and today pulled off a shocker, as they released starting LB Andra Davis. They also said ’so long’ to defensive tackle J’Vonne Parker:

In a surprise move, the Denver Broncos have released starting linebacker Andra Davis.

Mike Klis of the Denver Post writes that releasing Davis may be the Broncos’ most stunning transaction of the offseason. The 31-year-old Davis played in all 16 games in 2009, starting 13 at strongside inside linebacker, playing well against the run and also recording 3.5 sacks.

It’s the second time in less than 24 hours that the Broncos have released a defensive starter, following the release of defensive end Kenny Peterson.

The Broncos also released defensive tackle J’Vonne Parker.

LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to visit the New York Jets.

The free-agent running back left the Minnesota Vikings facility Thursday night without a contract, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. That gives the Jets the next opportunity to meet with Tomlinson and present a contract Friday.

Tomlinson wouldn't be the featured back in either offense, so that's not an issue. He has said he would be satisfied as a third-down and short-yardage specialist. His decision will come down to comfort level and money.

Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter, who has a close working relationship with Tomlinson, tweeted: "If the Jets really want Tomlinson, they'll have to bring it. Vikes really wowed him. Said he could see himself playing there."

He would add a needed dimension to the Jets' backfield. He can catch, a skill for which Shonn Greene hasn't shown any kind of proficiency.

Tomlinson's presence also would help the Jets cope while Leon Washington, who suffered a broken leg last year, completes his recovery. That is, of course, if Washington comes back. The Jets placed a second-round tender on Washington, and his agent has delivered ominous comments about other teams being interested. Talking with Tomlinson might catch Washington's attention.

An interesting angle to consider: Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer spent four years on the San Diego Chargers' coaching staff, serving as quarterbacks coach while his father, Marty Schottenheimer, was head coach.

That connection could prove pivotal.

LaDainian Tomlinson is going to visit the New York Jets.

Tomlinson has left his visit with the Vikings without a deal. He could still end up in Minnesota, but he's opening his horizons to other teams. Tomlinson could replace Thomas Jones in New York. The Jets cut him and he signed with Kansas City.

It is being reported Tomlinson could also visit Philadelphia and New Orleans. There, he’d reunite with close friend and former San Diego teammate Drew Brees. Tomlinson was cut by the Chargers on Feb. 23.

I just got off the telephone with ESPN’s John Clayton.

To be clear, Clayton is not reporting that the Raiders will soon be visiting with free agent receiver Terrell Owens. Clayton said that it is his opinion that Oakland could be interested in Owens.

It wouldn’t surprise me, either.

The Raiders have been very quiet this offseason and that is not Al Davis’ style. He likes to create a stir, at least, once an offseason.

Plus, Owens would be a veteran presence on an otherwise young receiving crew. He’d fill a role, even though his production has been declining.

I don’t think the Raiders need to make this move. But with Owens on the market and there being little interest in him, I agree with Clayton. Oakland could be an option.