Peyton Manning’s longtime backup in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi, is scheduled to work out for the Giants on Monday, his agent Matt Brei told ESPN.com’s Paul Kuharsky earlier this afternoon. Sorgi was a sixth-round pick by the Colts in ‘04 and he’s appeared in 16 games.



The Colts released him over the weekend for financial reasons. With Giants unrestricted free-agent David Carr meeting with other teams, it makes sense that New York would meet with another veteran. Their only other option as a backup is second-year quarterback Rhett Bomar.



Sorgi’s spent six seasons working under Peyton, so backing up Eli shouldn’t be that big of an adjustment. The Giants will quickly try to determine how much ability Sorgi has at this point in his career. But all things equal, I think New York’s about ready to move on without Carr.

Are the Seattle Seahawks getting competition for Brandon Marshall?



ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting Cincinnati is considering making a move on Marshall. The Pro Bowl receiver has been visiting with Seattle this weekend.



The Broncos put the first-round tender on Marshall. If the Bengals are going to be in play with Marshall, they may want to act quickly. Seattle could expedite the process.



If Cincinnati, which has the No. 21 pick in the first round, does pursue Marshall, it will give Denver some leverage and could result in a bidding war between Seattle and Cincinnati.

The Washington Redskins eased into the free-agency waters by agreeing to a three-year contract with Vikings guard Artis Hicks on Saturday evening, according to ESPN.com’s John Clayton. The Skins have re-signed some of their own players but Hicks, an unrestricted free agent, is the first player signed off another team.

Hicks

Hicks, 31, has been with the Vikings since ‘06 after beginning his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He started 27 games for the Vikings and he was a valuable backup on a team that reached the NFC title game this past season. The Washington Post is reporting that Hicks received $3 million in guaranteed money and the opportunity to make as much as $9 million over the course of the deal. He’ll likely challenge Mike Williams for the starting spot at right guard.



In other Redskins news, ESPN insider Adam Schefter is reporting that unrestricted free-agent running back Willie Parker will visit with Washington on Monday. Parker, 29, lost his job to Rashard Mendenhall in ‘09 and only rushed for 389 yards on 98 carries.



Parker has been banged up the past couple seasons, but he was a prolific runner for the Steelers earlier in his career. He and Redskins starter Clinton Portis are at about the same stages in their careers, but Parker has more speed and quickness. If the Skins determine that Parker’s healthy, signing him would make sense. Keep in mind that Shanahan also loves LaDainian Tomlinson, who remains on the street after being released by the Chargers.



Signing Parker wouldn’t preclude the Redskins from selecting a running back in next month’s draft, but it may allow them to wait until the later rounds. And remember that Parker played his college ball at Georgia. Shanahan had some success with a running back from Georgia a few years back.



The Post is also reporting that Ma’ake Kemoeatu will visit Redskins Park on Tuesday. Kemoeatu is recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon, so I don’t think teams will be in a huge hurry to sign him. After years of spending wildly in free agency, the Redskins are now being lauded for their patient approach this weekend. Signing guys like Hicks and possibly Parker won’t turn the franchise around overnight, but they seem like sound moves at this point.

If you’re following ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay on Twitter (@McShay13), you know three players made impressions worthy of further study at the scouting combine: Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell, Fresno State cornerback A.J.

Each Wednesday leading up to the NFL draft (April 22-24), the ESPN.com blog network will take a division-by-division look at key aspects of the draft. Today’s topic: schemes and themes.

Chicago Bears

No matter what scheme they run,

Each Wednesday leading up to the NFL draft (April 22-24), the ESPN.com blog network will take a division-by-division look at key aspects of the draft. Today’s topic: Schemes and themes.

Buffalo Bills: As if the Bills didn’t have enough

Each Wednesday leading up to the NFL draft (April 22-24), the ESPN.com blog network will take a division-by-division look at key aspects of the draft. Today’s topic: Schemes and themes.

Atlanta Falcons: There is little doubt what

Each Wednesday leading up to the NFL draft (April 22-24), the ESPN.com blog network will take a division-by-division look at key aspects of the draft. Today’s topic: Schemes and themes.

Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals should continue

MIAMI — ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports Colts All-Pro defensive end Dwight Freeney arrived at the stadium at 1:50 p.m. and is currently receiving treatment on his injured right ankle. He is expected to test the torn ligament in his ankle on the field by 4:30 p.m.



I will do my best to spot him and tell you how he looks. (Freeney, not SalPal.)

ESPN’s Ed Werder and Suzy Kolber report on the Saints and Colts heading into the Super Bowl.