The Tennessee Titans and All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract by Tuesday's deadline for franchised NFL players.

Team officials and Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, talked most of Monday and up to Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline without reaching an extension to keep the six-year veteran past the 2008 season. Both sides can keep talking, but no long-term contract could be signed until after the Titans finish the season.

Now Haynesworth must decide when, and if, to sign the tender paying him $7.25 million for the season with the Titans opening camp July 25.

PANTHERS SIGN BARNIDGE: The Carolina Panthers signed fifth-round draft choice tight end Gary Barnidge from Louisville on Tuesday.

GIANTS' BRADSHAW RELEASED FROM JAIL: New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw was released from the Abingdon (Va.) Regional Jail on Sunday after serving most of a 30-day sentence for a probation violation.

BEARS SIGN RB KEVIN JONES: The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal on Tuesday.

WALKER ROBBERY DEFENDANTS GET NEW LAWYERS: Two men accused of abducting, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker got new lawyers and another court date Tuesday.

COWBOYS' HAMLIN SIGNS DEAL: The Dallas Cowboys and safety Ken Hamlin agreed Tuesday on a $39 million, six-year deal that includes a $9 million signing bonus and guarantees the Pro Bowl safety about $15 million.

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