Rebounding from the Nnamdi Asomugha snub, the New York Jets moved to fill their vacant cornerback spot, coming to a contract agreement early Monday morning with Antonio Cromartie, according to a league source.He will sign a four-year, $32 million contract, according to a league source -- $4 million per year less than Asomugha's deal with the Philadelphia Eagles and $1.75 million per year less than Johnathan Joseph's contract with the Houston Texans.NFL Transactions AnalysisESPN.com's division bloggers react to all the big NFL free-agent signings and trades throughout the frenzied post-lockout period. BlogThe Jets appeared to be in a bind after losing out on Asomugha, who shocked many (including the Jets) by signing Thursday with the Eagles. If they had failed to re-sign Cromartie, it would've created a major issue in the defense.The Jets will go into the 2011 season with the same tandem as last year, Cromartie and All-Pro Darrelle Revis. [Read the full article]

The Cincinnati Bengals reached an agreement Sunday with running back Cedric Benson on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.Walker: Benson Cost Himself CashDespite his offseason trouble, Cedric Benson is staying in Cincy. ESPN.com's James Walker shares his thoughts on the decision by both sides. BlogBenson's deal is worth $3 million, with another $2 million attainable in incentives, a source told ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton.The 28-year-old Benson was the focal point of a running game that helped the Bengals win the AFC North title in 2009. The Bengals decided to emphasize the passing game last season, a move that backfired as the Bengals stumbled to a 4-12 record. Still, he recorded his second straight 1,000-yard season with 1,111 yards. [Read the full article]

Serena Williams smashed one final serve, dropped her racket, clenched her hands together and raised her arms in triumph.After blood clots in her lungs and two foot operations threatened her career for nearly a year, Williams captured her first tournament title since returning with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Marion Bartoli in the Bank of the West Classic final Sunday.[+] EnlargeJason O. Watson/US PresswireSerena Williams celebrates after winning the Bank of the West Classic final against Marion Bartoli 7-5, 6-1."Coming back and hearing the claps when I walk out there are moments that I truly missed," Williams said. "It's so awesome to be back and to be a part of those moments. [Read the full article]

In four days since training camp began, the Philadelphia Eagles have done everything but hold their breath for receiver DeSean Jackson.The Eagles expect Jackson to end his holdout sometime this week, a league official told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Monday. The team is willing to talk to Jackson about a contract extension, a senior team official said, but no formal negotiations will take place until he reports to camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.Eagles president Joe Banner said Monday on WIP Radio in Philadelphia that he does not know when Jackson will report."He has not indicated that he intends to be in here imminently, but I would be the last one he'd tell that to because he does not want me to know his plan," Banner said. [Read the full article]