An agent for former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells says the Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick has signed a five-year deal with the NFL franchise. Agent Adam Heller said Saturday his client's deal with the Cardinals includes a club option for the fifth year, The Arizona Republic reported.

The Arizona Cardinals released veteran running back Edgerrin James Tuesday. James, 30, rushed for just 514 yards and three touchdowns on 133 carries while adding 12 receptions for 85 yards in 2008, his third season with Arizona.

Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus says the Arizona Cardinals have rejected a trade request from veteran running back Edgerrin James. The 10-year veteran lost his starting job to rookie Tim Hightower before the Cardinals' 34-13 win over St. Louis Nov.

Dennis Green was fired as coach of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday after he failed to turn the downtrodden franchise into a winner in three seasons on the job. Green was dismissed one day after the Cardinals concluded a 5-11 season with a 27-20 loss at San Diego.

Matt Leinart ended his two-week holdout and signed with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced the signing late Monday night and Leinart was expected to begin training camp Tuesday. The six-year deal can bring the rookie up to $51 million, agent Tom Condon said.