PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Former Trojan Morton Signs With Lions

Wide receiver Johnnie Morton, a first-round pick from USC, signed with the Detroit Lions. Although terms weren’t announced, the deal reportedly was worth $3.15 million for four years and included a $1.15-million signing bonus.

Morton holds the Pacific 10 Conference record for receivers with 201 catches for 3,201 yards. He set a school record last year with 78 catches for 1,373 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Training camp opens Wednesday.

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The Rams reduced their roster to 80 by waiving defensive back Courtney Griffin, wide receiver Rusty Setzer, kicker Jay Kirchoff and quarterback Kevin McDougal.

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Former San Diego State receiver Darnay Scott, selected 30th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL draft, signed a three-year contract for $1.5 million, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

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The Buffalo Bills signed No. 1 draft pick Jeff Burris, a defensive back from Notre Dame, to a four-year deal reportedly worth $2.8 million.

The Bills also agreed to terms with linebacker Marlo Perry from Jackson State, a third-round pick, meaning all of the team’s draft choices have been signed.

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Veteran free safety Brad Edwards was released by the Washington Redskins to clear salary-cap room so the team can sign rookie quarterback Heath Shuler and four other unsigned draft picks. Edwards was offered a 65% cut from his $825,000 salary but was released after he turned it down.

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First-round draft choice Bernard Williams, an offensive tackle from Georgia, signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles didn’t disclose what Williams would be paid, but sources close to the negotiations said the deal is worth $5.1 million, including a $2.125-million signing-reporting bonus.

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Player movement rose slightly this year among NFL free agents, the league announced.

A total of 132 veteran free agents changed teams during the off-season, an increase from last year’s total of 121.