31.   Even with veteran receivers Terance Mathis and Shawn Jefferson, the passing game ultimately sputtered, unable to depend on Tim Dwight to replace Martin.

32.   He joins his brother Kevin, a veteran Titans receiver known for his role in the Music City Miracle in a playoff victory against Buffalo.

33.   Sarkisian thinks the Cougars will be better this year, citing a veteran receiver corps and seasoned defense.

34.   The Dolphins want a veteran receiver with size and speed to take away double coverage from Oronde Gadsden.

35.   The New England Patriots signed veteran receivers Charles Johnson and Torrance Small on Thursday.

36.   The team brought in veteran receiver Andre Reed last August in hopes he would fill the void.

37.   They unveiled one Wednesday when veteran receiver Bert Emanuel took snaps at quarterback.

38.   Thigpen, a nine-year veteran receiver and two-time Pro Bowler, was injured during most of his three seasons with the Titans.