Daniels, who has played in 51 games with 26 starts, has three career interceptions and two fumbles recovered. A fourth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2005, he was a starter as a rookie, but became primarily a nickel back and eventually a backup. He is considered to be stronger in run defense than pass coverage.

The Chiefs also have signed two players who spent time on New England's practice squad: WR C.J. Jones and LB Darrell Robertson, who played for Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey at Georgia Tech.

TEAM NEEDS

1. Pass rushers/linebackers: Getting Mike Vrabel in the Cassel trade with New England is a big help, especially if the Chiefs make the transition to the 3-4 defense most people are expecting. But they still lack pass rushers, both on the defensive line and the linebacking corps, and likely will be looking hardest at linebackers with pass rushing upside. Aaron Curry becomes a strong candidate for the Chiefs' No. 3 overall pick in the draft.

2. Offensive line: Brian Waters' recent suggestion that he wouldn't mind moving on likely will be ignored by management, as the Chiefs are in real trouble if he leaves. Waters is a dependable force on the right side, especially given that the club wants to upgrade at right tackle. It's a position the club will be looking at strongly should Aaron Curry, the best defensive player in the draft, be gone when the Chiefs go on the clock with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft.

3. Receivers: Having eliminated a team need at quarterback with the acquisition of young starter Matt Cassel from New England, Kansas City's most pressing need on offense now is in the receiving corps. Always dependable TE Tony Gonzalez continues to express interest in moving on, and third-year man Dwayne Bowe is the only other consistent receiving threat. A top-notch receiver will likely be there at No. 3 should the Chiefs think Michael Crabtree is worthy of such a selection.

MEDICAL WATCH: No updates.

FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.

TRANSITION PLAYER: None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--DE Jason Babin, had two of the team's mere 10 sacks and showed enough upside as midseason acquisition to deserve consideration.

--LB Rocky Boiman played well at several different positions after joining team early in the season and could be asked back for the right price.

--S Oliver Celestin, a special team player, came off the street at midseason, and likely will return to job market.

--G Adrian Jones, the team's starting right guard, likely remains in the team's picture, but the Chiefs want an upgrade at the position, so he won't command a high price.

--LB Patrick Thomas won the MLB spot almost by default, but wasn't playing that well at time of season-ending injury and likely will not figure prominently in plans for the future.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--C Rudy Niswanger (tendered at $1.545M with second-round pick as compensation) is the team's starting center and figures strongly in team plans at either center or guard.

--CB Jarrad Page (tendered at $1.545M with second-round pick as compensation) is the team's starting free safety.

--WR Jeff Webb (tendered at $1.01M with sixth-round pick as compensation) was a Herm Edwards favorite, but hasn't shown much in two years.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--S Jon McGraw: UFA; terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Matt Cassel (trade Patriots).

--CB Travis Daniels: UFA Browns; terms unknown.

--LB Corey Mays: Not tendered as RFA by Bengals; terms unknown.

--LB Mike Vrabel (trade Patriots).

PLAYERS LOST

--LB Donnie Edwards (released/failed physical).

--QB Quinn Gray (released).

--QB Damon Huard (released/failed physical).

--CB Patrick Surtain (released/failed physical).

--TE Michael Merritt (released).