The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice Carl Nicks on Wednesday, leaving only top pick Sedrick Ellis and second-round choice Tracy Porter unsigned on the eve of training camp.

Impacts: Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Nicks, an offensive lineman, signed a three-year contract. He did not disclose financial terms. Nicks, who is 6-foot-5, 343 pounds and can play guard or tackle, was picked 164th overall out of Nebraska, where he started 11 games in 2007. He played in 23 games for the Cornhuskers after transferring from Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, Calif.

The Panthers claimed Spencer off waivers from Houston on Wednesday.

Impacts: Spencer hasn't played in the NFL since breaking his leg during his rookie season in 2006. The former third-round pick provides more beef up front for Carolina. Spencer is 6-foot-4 and 337 pounds.

The Carolina Panthers released Riley on Wednesday.

Impacts: Riley spent last season on Carolina's practice squad.

The Bears and first-round pick Chris Williams agreed to a five-year contract Wednesday on the first day of training camp.

Impacts: Williams, an offensive tackle from Vanderbilt, was the No. 14 choice overall. The Bears announced the deal two hours before their first practice. Financial details were not disclosed. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Williams is expected to be the Bears' left tackle with John Tait moving from the left side to the right. Williams appeared in 36 games at left tackle and left guard while at Vanderbilt, finishing his college career with 33 consecutive starts.

The San Francisco 49ers signed Wallace to a four-year contract Wednesday, leaving only first-round pick Kentwan Balmer unsigned on the day before players report to training camp.

Impacts: Wallace, a fourth-round pick and 107th overall, was an all-conference lineman at Texas A&M last season. He will back up veteran starter Eric Heitmann on the 49ers' revamped offensive line.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.

Impacts: ESPN.com first reported Goodell's interest in the Favre predicament, indicating that Goodell encouraged Packers general manager Ted Thompson to survey teams around the league to try to find a trade partner in hopes of resolving it quickly. Tampa Bay is emerging as perhaps the most likely destination for Favre, although it is unclear whether Favre would be willing to play for the Buccaneers.

Jurevicius was placed on the active physically unable to perform list Wednesday as the Cleveland Browns opened training camp.

Impacts: Jurevicius, who caught 50 passes - 29 on third down - last season, has had two operations on his right knee since the end of last season. His recovery took a major setback when he contracted a staph infection.

Tucker was placed on the active physically unable to perform list Wednesday as the Cleveland Browns opened training camp.

Impacts: The 33-year-old Tucker broke his hip during mini-camp in May and had surgery in June. He has made solid progress in his recovery, Savage said. Tucker played both right tackle and guard last season after being suspended for the first four games for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.

The Rams agreed to terms Wednesday on a three-year contract with King, the team's fourth-round draft pick.

Impacts: King, the 101st overall pick, played at Penn State, where he was an all-Big Ten first-team selection in 2007.

The Chiefs agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers on Wednesday, a day before the start of training camp.

Impacts: Flowers, a second-round draft pick out of Virginia Tech, agreed to a four-year deal. The Chiefs have now agreed to terms with nine of their 12 draft picks.

The Chiefs agreed to a two-year contract Wednesday with Marshall, who has spent the last few years in arena football.

Impacts: Last year, Marshall became the first player in Arena Football League history to gain 1,300 yards receiving and 1,300 yards on returns in the same season.