College

Winthrop -- Named Ann Gardner women's assistant basketball coach.

Football

Atlanta Falcons -- Waived QB Bob Gagliano, LB Cedric Figaro, LB Niko Noga, WR Tony Harrison, S Lawrence Hatch, DE Ernie Logan, DE John Thornton, P Scott Tyner, OT John James and RB Anthony Wallace.

Cincinnati Bengals -- Signed free-agent G Dave Cadigan to a three-year contract.

Detroit Lions -- Waived DL Ernie Brown, DL Joe Jacobs, PK Josh Butland, PK Scott Kaplan, RB Ricky Powers and TE Ray Roberts.

New England Patriots -- Waived P Mike Saxon, RB Derrick Witherspoon, WR Ronny Harris, TE Richard Griffith, DE Bryan Hooks, LB David White and G Rich Tylski. Placed WR Kevin Lee on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Steelers -- Signed T John Jackson to a four-year contract.

San Francisco 49ers -- Agreed to terms with CB Toi Cook. Waived QB Jeff Bridwell, TE Steve Brooks, LB Derek Crenshaw, DB Mike Salmon, DB Eddie Taylor, WR Larry Wallace and DE Alan Young.

Hockey

Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Announced a working agreement with the IHL Chicago Wolves.