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The latest talks for a new CBA deal have once again broken down.

NFL Statement “Negotiations with the NFL Players Association on an extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement broke off today with no further talks scheduled. Commissioner Tagliabue then notified clubs that a special league meeting will be held on Thursday (March 2) in New York to explain to the NFL clubs how the NFLPA is overreaching and why we have been unable to come to an agreement with the NFLPA on an extension. There will be no discussion at Thursday’s league meeting of internal revenue-sharing issues. The league year will begin as scheduled on Friday, March 3"

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Adam Schefter of the NFL Network shook up the local Lions establishment with his report that the Lions are not only interested in Drew Brees, but that they'll be the likely front-runners for his services when he becomes a free agent.

More: Schefter interview notes: Informed opinion, expect Lions to pursue Brees

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The San Diego Chargers have agreed with fullback Andrew Pinnock on a new five-year contract. Pinnock’s current contract was due to expire in March.

The 5-10, 250-pound Pinnock is entering his fourth season in the NFL. He saw action in 12 games. He joined the Chargers as a seventh-round pick from South Carolina in 2003. He has played in 24 career games.

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The San Diego Chargers will announce shortly that they signed quarterback A.J. Feeley to a new restructured contract that runs through the 2007 season.

Feeley served as the number-three quarterback for the Chargers’ final 10 games, but did not take any snaps.

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Marty Schottenheimer has completed his coaching staff with the additions of quarterbacks coach John Ramsdell and assistant offensive line coach Hal Hunter.

The team had assistant coach positions come available when offensive line coach Carl Mauck and Albert Lewis were released from their contracts. As well as when quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer took the offensive coordinator job with the New York Jets and Offensive Assistant/Quality Control coach Pete Carmichael took a job with the Saints.

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The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent safety Clinton Hart on a new three-year contract.

Hart, 6-0, 205, returned two interceptions for touchdowns last season. He scored his first touchdown of the season after an interception and lateral by Donnie Edwards in the Chargers’ Oct. 2 win at New England that ended the Patriots’ NFL-record 21-game home winning streak. He scored his second touchdown on a 70-yard interception return in a Dec. 4 win over the Oakland Raiders.

Hart played in all 16 contests last season, including five starts on defense. The veteran safety registered 35 tackles, six passes defensed, a forced fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries. Hart also ranked fifth on the team with 11 special teams tackles.

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