The NFL Free Agency period is hours from Kickoff and the rumor mill is churning hard. Surely there will be announcements at 2:00 pm MT, of players signing with new teams. Who will be first out of the gate? What will Elvis Dumervil and his Agent do? I don't know--Third Base.

Today is the day we may find out thise questions and more.

Here are a few more rumors that have made the gossip column in the last hour.

Panthers release James Anderson | ProFootballTalk
With all the focus on the 4 p.m. start of free agency and guys finding new jobs, the reality is many players are about to become unemployed as well.

Jets will release Sione Pouha | ProFootballTalk
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that the team will release nose tackle Sione Pouha.

Speculation mounts that Ed Reed will be a 49er | ProFootballTalk
He may not have two tickets to paradise, but he could have one-way air fare to San Francisco.

Dan Connor visiting the Steelers | ProFootballTalk
On Monday, the Cowboys dumped veteran linebacker Dan Connor.

Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman receive tenders - ESPN
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tendered offers to four restricted free agents, including running backs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman.

Report: Browns "closing in" on deal with Paul Kruger | ProFootballTalk
It appears Ravens outside linebacker Paul Kruger’s going to be one of the first names off the board this afternoon, when the free agency period opens at 4 p.m.

Bears "hot" on Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt | ProFootballTalk
As the Bears attempt to bolster their offensive line, they’re looking to weaken a division rival’s by possibly making an early run at Minnesota’s Phil Loadholt.

Go Broncos!