The Associated Press

BALTIMORE - The NFL Players Association plans to file paperwork this week in an attempt to rescind Terrell Owens' trade from San Francisco to Baltimore.

Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL players' union, said Sunday he informed Harold Henderson, the league's executive vice president for labor relations, of his intention to try to undo the Pro Bowl wide receiver's trade.

Upshaw said if the matter can't be resolved, the union will ask Stephen Burbank, who is in charge of settling disputes regarding the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, to have Owens' contract voided so he can be declared a free agent.

Upshaw declined to comment further.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed Henderson has spoken to Upshaw about the case, but said there has been no resolution.

The Washington Post first reported the players' association's effort to have the trade rescinded on Sunday.

Owens said in an interview with ESPN on Friday he wants to play for Philadelphia, who are desperate for No. 1 receiver.

Owens' agent, David Joseph, did not immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press.

The Ravens say they expect Owens to wear their uniform this season. Owens is scheduled to report today for a physical.

"We made a trade that was OK'd by the NFL," Ravens spokesman Chad Steele said Sunday. "We have a valid contract with Terrell and we expect him to play for the Ravens this season."

The Eagles reportedly agreed to a contract with Owens that included a signing bonus believed to be worth about $10 million. But Owens was traded Thursday to the Ravens for a second-round pick before Philadelphia could work out a trade with the 49ers.

Owens failed to become a free agent last month when he missed a deadline to void the final three seasons of his contract.

Owens is due to make $17.7 million in base salary over the next three seasons, including $5.3 million next year - a relative bargain for one of the NFL's best receivers.

DOLPHINS: Safety Shawn Wooden was re-signed by Miami to a one-year contract on Sunday.

Wooden played in 15 games and tied for third on the squad with 12 special teams tackles in 2003.

In his eight seasons, 30-year-old Wooden has appeared in 104 games. He has 331 tackles, five interceptions and 86 special teams tackles.

CARDINALS: Arizona made its first major additions through free agency Sunday, signing defensive end Bertrand Berry, quarterback Shaun King and fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo.

Berry received a five-year contract that includes a reported $5 million signing bonus, and will be asked to improve the Cardinals' woeful pass rush.

Arizona was last in the NFL in sacks in 2001-02.

GIANTS: Shaun O'Hara signed a multiyear contract with the New York Giants on Sunday after starting at center and guard for Cleveland the past four years.

O'Hara, a former Rutgers walk-on who became an NFL starter, is expected to play center for the Giants.

NFL free agency

Free agency movement in the NFL since 1993:

CATEGORY	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Unrestricted	108	121	171	99	85	110	115	107	93	130	111
Restricted	8	7	6	4	2	4	2	4	4	1	5
Transition	4	4	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	1
Franchise	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS	121	132	179	105	89	117	118	111	97	131	117

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