1.   Because he was given an injury settlement, the club cannot re-sign Gadsden until after the season.

2.   He could count more this year if the team gives him an injury settlement because of his thumb, but that could happen only if Tuggle is cut.

3.   Its more common use is when teen-agers have received a personal injury settlement and need the ability to enter contracts.

4.   Now that Dave Meggett will be out for the season, the Patriots may have to pay him an injury settlement.

5.   Rondel Menendez, who will agree to an injury settlement today, cannot be re-acquired.

6.   The Chicago Bears reached an injury settlement with cornerback James Burton, a day after he was released by the club.

7.   The Cowboys released free agent Oronde Gadsden after giving him an injury settlement.

8.   The Falcons reached an injury settlement with the former starting right guard.

9.   The Jets gave an injury settlement to JEFF SYDNER on Wednesday in cutting him.

10.   The Patriots reached an injury settlement with offensive lineman Terrance Beadles, who was cut earlier in camp.