The big news on Sunday was the Pittsburgh Steelers trading wide receiver Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets in exchange for a fifth-round pick (155th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Instant reaction on Twitter from those who cover the NFL (paid, and on a daily basis) was that they couldn't believe that a Super Bowl MVP was had for a fifth-round pick. Suddenly Super Bowl MVPs are a meaningful measurement towards future performance.

The bottom line is Holmes is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, which means he's a one slip-up away from an even lengthier suspension. Holmes was also accused last month of throwing a drink in the face of a woman at an Orlando nightclub. Holmes has not been charged in this incident, and another individual has stepped forward to claim responsibility for throwing the drink, but that was another negative off-field incident Holmes was embroiled in, an ever-growing list of incidents that date back to his days at Ohio State.

With Holmes entering the final season of his contract, in which he may only play 12 games, his off-field issues provide zero incentive for the Steelers to sign him to a long-term contract after 2010. So they opted to get something of value from one team that is willing to trade for high-risk/medium-reward players.

Super Bowl MVP on his resume or not, that's better than nothing.

NFL News and Notes

The New England Patriots deny a portion of a story in the Denver Post about the short board draft philosophy.

Indiana offensive tackle Rodger Saffold may be a second-round offensive tackle option for the Buffalo Bills.

Other big New York Jets news: They're returning to SUNY-Cortland for training camp this summer.

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown is unlikely to be traded, writes Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.

Clemson running back C.J. Spiller is on the Jacksonville Jaguars' radar screen with the 10th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

The 16th pick in the NFL Draft has been a good spot for the Tennessee Titans.

Help at safety and running back are high on the priority list for the Houston Texans, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Trade talks involving San Diego Chargers restricted free agent left tackle Marcus McNeil are just a lousy rumor, writes Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Alabama inside linebacker Rolando McClain lacks "Raider speed", writes Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group.

A handful of NFL personnel executives think the Denver Broncos will trade Brandon Marshall for less than a first-round pick, reports Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post.

Iowa offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga's versatility should make him appealing to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will learn today whether or not he'll face charges in Georgia.

A defensive lineman could be the pick by the Baltimore Ravens with the 25th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, writes Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.

Trading Washington Redskins restricted free agent quarterback Jason Campbell may take longer than anticipated, writes Jason Reid of the Washington Post.

No contract is imminent between the Philadelphia Eagles and free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo discussed some Cowboys-related subjects on ESPN Radio on Sunday.

Cal running back Jahvid Best and Stanford running back Toby Gerhart will headline the list of draft prospects at the San Francisco 49ers "local" pro day.

Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com thinks choosing an offensive tackle in the first-round would make sense for the Seattle Seahawks.

St. Louis Rams minority owner Stan Kroenke must declare his intentions today in regards to the proposed sale of the franchise.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber is confident Brett Favre will return in 2010.

Free agent defensive end Jared DeVries will re-sign with the Detroit Lions, reports John Niyo of the Detroit News.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides a list of eligible prospects for the Atlanta Falcons' local pro day, which takes place today at their Flowery Branch headquarters.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free agents are running out of time to field offers from other teams.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons tight end Jason Rader (29), Lions safety Louis Delmas (23), Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn (25), free agents linebacker Rufus Alexander (27), wide receiver/kick returner Eddie Drummond (30), defensive linemen Jonas Seawright (28) and Ellis Wyms (31).