The free-agency signing period got underway with a slew of huge signings that included defensive end Olivier Vernon inking a deal with the New York Giants, Matt Forte trading in his Chicago Bears uniform for a new one with the New York Jets, as the team confirmed Thursday night, and Danny Trevathan leaving the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos and moving to Chicago. And the free-agent frenzy is likely to continue over the weekend.
Okung visiting Giants, Lions
Russel Okung may have been late getting started, but the big tackle is about to make an impact on the free-agent market.