Changes on way at QB position

Kurt Warner likely will sign with the Giants.
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The Giants moved one step closer Tuesday to obtaining a new veteran quarterback, while the Jets bade farewell to the quarterback who led them to the AFC Championship Game after the 1998 season.
Both moves had been anticipated, but they became official when the Rams and Jets were able to maximize salary cap relief in releasing Kurt Warner and Vinny Testaverde, respectively.
Warner, a two-time league MVP, likely will sign with the Giants, perhaps by Thursday. His agent said other teams are interested, but Warner last month emerged as a logical fit for the Giants.
Warner, who turns 33 in three weeks, probably would start the opener, but he eventually will give way to Eli Manning, if not this season then in 2005 or 2006.
Business relationship
When asked about Warner two weeks ago, Manning said he would look forward to learning from him, but he did not concede the starting job.
"I'm going to prepare as if I'm going to be the guy who plays on Sunday," he said. "That is not my decision but I'm going to compete, work hard and prepare the same way no matter what happens."
Warner has lost his last eight starts, the last of which was a 23-13 loss to the Giants in last year's opener. He fumbled six times and was sacked six times. He later was hospitalized with a concussion.
The Giants believe previous problems with his throwing hand, including a broken thumb, have healed.
The release of Testaverde, 40, freed him to reunite with his former coach, Bill Parcells, in Dallas. It is expected Testaverde, who grew up in Floral Park, will sign with the Cowboys in the coming days, perhaps for a chance to compete for a starting job.
"I appreciate the Jets allowing me to move on with my career," he said in a statement released by his agent. "I want to thank the organization for giving me a chance to play in my hometown. It's been a great experience."
The math on the Jets' 2004 cap savings by cutting Testaverde is $750,000. His release was the team's only such move.
Uncertainty
The Jets chose not to offer a contract to defensive back Jamie Henderson, who was hurt in a motorcycle crash April 3. That makes him an unrestricted free agent -- one with a very uncertain future.
Henderson is wrapping up his final week of rehab at a brain injury center in Decatur, Ga. He will visit the Jets next week and meet with Edwards and general manager Terry Bradway about his future.
Henderson has decided to try to resume his career, but he won't be able to rehab with an NFL team unless he is under contract. He has told friends and family that if he can't come back with the Jets, he will "continue working out and try to get somewhere else," said his mother, Tonya Arnold.
The Steelers likely will cut linebacker Jason Gildon today. Redskins linebacker Jeremiah Trotter could be a target of the Giants when he is let go. Running back Eddie George is a Titan for now but must rework his contract to stay.