The deal for the former first-round pick of the Bears was agreed to weeks ago but wasn't finalized because of some technicalities. It's worth $22 million, $11.5 million guaranteed.

"We had a couple of road bumps with some of the new rules," Colombo said Thursday. "We worked through it. It is a relief to have this finished. Now I can focus completely on Football."

Also, QB Tony Romo returned to practice a day after being sent home with flulike symptoms. He will be ready for Dallas' must-win game at Philadelphia.

*The Buccaneers said secondary coach Raheem Morris would take over as defensive coordinator in 2009 when Monte Kiffin leaves the NFL to join his son, Lane, at the University of Tennessee. ... The Sacramento Bee reported the 49ers would offer a multiyear contract to interim coach Mike Singletary after Sunday's finale against the Redskins. ... Running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and linebacker Kawika Mitchell (knee) returned to Bills practice and will face the Patriots. ... Titans Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae (elbow) will not play Sunday. ... Linebacker James Harrison was named the Steelers' MVP.