Kendrell Bell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday to help one of NFL's worst defenses plugged a hole.

Bell, the former Pittsburgh linebacker, was AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2001. He played in only three games last season because of a groin and shoulder injuries and Pittsburgh re-signed the much cheaper Larry Foote, who started most of the season in his place.

The New York Giants also passed on Bell last week because of his injury history and salary demands and signed Antonio Pierce from Washington. Pierce had played in a 4-3, while Bell's experience was in a 3-4.

That didn't seem to trouble Kansas City, which has been desperately seeking an impact player for its defense the past few years.

"He is a quality football player as well as a quality person," Chiefs president Carl Peterson said of Bell, who signed a seven-year deal.

In other deals Tuesday, Tampa Bay re-signed veteran wide receiver Joey Galloway and Cleveland signed a former Buc, guard Cosey Coleman. The Browns also redid the contract of veteran quarterback Trent Dilfer, obtained from Seattle over the weekend, and extended his deal from one year to four.

"I feel like I've got a lot of football left," Dilfer said. "I love this game. I love the travel. I love the way Mondays feel after a win or a loss. I love the pressure. There's not a guy who loves football more than I do. I feel like my best football is ahead of me."

Plaxico Burress, who has gotten less attention than expected, postponed a visit to the Giants on Monday but is scheduled to be at the Meadowlands today.