Tuesday's NFL moves: Steve Smith (the other one) joining Buccaneers

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Over the past two seasons, Steve Smith hasn't been able to regain the form he once showed with the New York Giants. So in an attempt to salvage his career, the former Pro Bowl wide receiver is reuniting with his former Giants position coach.

Smith signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.

According to a person informed of the progress of negotiations, the contract is for the veteran minimum of $840,000. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the financial terms weren't to be discussed publicly.

Smith will work under offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan, who was the Giants' wide receivers coach for the first three years of Smith's time with New York. In 2009, Smith set a franchise record and led the NFC with 107 receptions.

But he suffered a serious knee injury one year later and, when the Giants gave him what he believed was a lowball offer, he bolted for the division rival Philadelphia Eagles as part of their "Dream Team" free-agent haul.

Smith has had only 25 total receptions in the past two seasons with the Eagles and St. Louis Rams. He's hoping a reunion with Sullivan will mean a return of bigger numbers.

The Buccaneers traded Arrelious Benn last month, so Smith could have an opportunity to settle into the slot between outside receivers Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams.

Also on Tuesday, the Bucs officially announced the signings of kicker Nate Kaeding, defensive tackle Derek Landri, fullback Brian Leonard and defensive end George Selvie.

Bills bolster D-line and make a Choice

The Buffalo Bills beefed up their defensive line Tuesday by adding tackle Alan Branch on a one-year deal worth $3 million, according to Branch's agent Blake Baratz.

Branch can earn another $350,000 in incentives, per Baratz.

Branch is coming off of two productive seasons with the Seattle Seahawks following four disappointing years with the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him 33rd overall in 2007.

Under new Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, Branch will return to playing in a 3-4 defense. The Seahawks ran a 4-3 scheme the past two years.

The Bills also re-signed backup running back Tashard Choice, and tight end Dorin Dickerson has accepted the team's tendered contract offer.

Choice, who was a free agent, enters his sixth NFL season. Buffalo claimed him off waivers in late November 2011. He had 47 carries for 193 yards and a touchdown in 12 games last season playing behind starters C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson.

Dickerson was used as a pass-catching halfback in former coach Chan Gailey's system last year. The second-year player had nine catches for 117 yards in 2012 after signing with the Bills in May.

Jaguars add defensive tackle

The Jacksonville Jaguars, quiet for most of the free agency period, made a fairly significant signing Tuesday by adding defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks on a one-year deal.

Marks spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans and established career highs with 41 tackles and 1½ sacks in 2012.

Marks replaces Terrance Knighton, who signed with the Denver Broncos last month.

Browns make flurry of moves

The Cleveland Browns have released linebacker Chris Gocong and safety Usama Young. They also signed placekicker Brandon Bogotay on Tuesday. Gocong was expected to bolster the linebacking corps when he was acquired in 2010 from Philadelphia, and he did start 32 games. But he missed last season with a torn right Achilles tendon, and with a new defensive alignment under coach Rob Chudzinski and coordinator Ray Horton, Gocong was considered expendable. Young was signed as a free agent in 2011. In two seasons with the team he had 19 starts, 118 tackles and four interceptions. Bogotay kicked at Georgia for three seasons as a backup to Blair Walsh, who is now with the Vikings.

Bears dump Toeaina

The Chicago Bears have terminated veteran defensive tackle Matt Toeaina's contract.

The team announced the move on Tuesday.

Toeaina appeared in 36 games and made 24 starts over five seasons with the Bears. He had 66 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss.

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Contributing: USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis, The Associated Press