>>Former Rams WR Lloyd Signs With Pats

(Foxboro, MA)  --  The New England Patriots officially signed former Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd on Tuesday.  The 30-year-old was acquired by the Rams last year in mid-season from the Denver Broncos.  He had 51 catches for 683 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games with St. Louis.

>>Broncos Introduce Quarterback Peyton Manning

(Denver, CO)  --  Peyton Manning is the newest member of the Denver Broncos.  The four-time MVP quarterback was introduced Tuesday after signing a reported five-year, 96-million-dollar contract.  Manning missed all of the 2011 season recovering from a series of neck surgeries.  He was released earlier this month after 14 years with the Indianapolis Colts.  Manning chose the Broncos on Monday after working out for Denver, San Francisco and Tennessee last week.  The 11-time Pro Bowler had also visited with Arizona and Miami.  Manning started every game in his first 13 years with the Colts, leading them to 11 playoff appearances and the Super Bowl 41 championship.  He has thrown for nearly 55-thousand yards and 399 touchdowns in his career.  Manning turns 36 years old Saturday.