The versatile Steinbach, who played the past four seasons for Cincinnati, will sign the contract once he passes a physical, said the person within the NFL who asked to remain anonymous because the signing hasn’t been finalized.

As with the quarterbacks, the first day of free agency often was a feeling out day, in some cases with false rumors of signings. One involved tight end Daniel Graham, a former Patriot, going to Denver.

“It’s totally erroneous,” said his agent, Jack Mills. “He still has visits with Oakland and Seattle.”

The Bills are seeking offers in a bid to trade Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes. If a trade can’t be completed, Buffalo would consider releasing Spikes, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.

Buffalo also completed a triple play, signing three offensive linemen, including guard Derrick Dockery. The Bills also signed tackle Langston Walker, who became a free agent after voiding his contract with Oakland, and journeyman lineman Jason Whittle.

Teams also continued to release players and re-sign their own.

The New York Jets, as expected, released quarterback Patrick Ramsey, a one-time first-round pick of Washington. Ramsey was expendable behind Chad Pennington and second-year man Kellen Clemens.

Atlanta let go of linebackers Ike Reese and Edgerton Hartwell. Tampa Bay re-signed cornerback Philip Buchanon, a former first-round pick of Oakland who they picked up last October; and Philadelphia re-signed defensive end Juqua Thomas.

Detroit traded defensive end James Hall to St. Louis for a fifth-round draft pick.

The Lions and Broncos made official a deal disclosed Thursday that sent cornerback Dre’ Bly to Denver for offensive tackle George Foster and running back Tatum Bell. Detroit got a fifth-round draft pick and gave Denver a sixth-rounder in the trade.

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