Football Free Agents, Signings & Injuries

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Steelers give franchise LT Starks new 4-year deal
Offensive tackle Max Starks has signed a four-year contract that keeps him with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2012 season and frees up several million dollars in salary cap room for the team. Starks, the starting left tackle, was designated as the Steelers' franchise player on Feb. 20 - less than three weeks after they won the Super Bowl - and he initially accepted a 2009 salary of $8.45 million.

Steelers give franchise LT Starks new 4-year deal - FOX Sports on MSN


Chiefs, K Succop agree to terms
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed kicker Ryan Succop, one of the team's three seventh-round draft picks. Succop, taken with the 256th overall pick in last month's NFL draft, played 50 games in four seasons at South Carolina, hitting 71 percent of his field goals with a long of 55 yards. He hit 66 percent his senior season and converted all 30 of his PATs.


Chiefs, K Succop agree to terms - FOX Sports on MSN


Sources: Green Bay Packers close to new deal with WR Greg Jennings
The Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Greg Jennings are in the process of finalizing a three-year contract that will keep him with the team through 2012.

Sources: Green Bay Packers close to new deal with WR Greg Jennings - ESPN

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Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions for Gerald Alexander
The Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.


Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions for Gerald Alexander - ESPN


Philadelphia Eagles, LeSean McCoy agree to 4-year deal
The Eaglesagreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday.

Philadelphia Eagles, LeSean McCoy agree to 4-year deal - ESPN

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Jets' Pace suspended 4 games for PED violation
The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Pace will miss New York's first four games of the season and will be eligible to return for the Jets' Monday night game at Miami on Oct. 12. In a statement issued by the team Thursday, Pace said the suspension is a result of taking an over-the-counter dietary supplement that he was unaware violated the NFL's policy.

Jets' Pace suspended 4 games for PED violation - FOX Sports on MSN


Calvin Pace of New York Jets suspended four games for violating NFL performance-enhancing drug policy - ESPN

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Report: Seahawks give LB Curry $34M guaranteed
A person with knowledge of the contract says that the Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry to a six-year contract that guarantees him $34 million. The person tells The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Saturday because the Seahawks have not announced the deal. It's richest guarantee for a rookie non-quarterback in NFL history and has a maximum value of $60 million. The No.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9910834/Report:-Seahawks-give-LB-Curry-$34M-guaranteed

Aaron Curry joins Seattle Seahawks by signing multiyear deal - ESPN


Falcons WR White agrees to deal, ends holdout
After holding out for the first week of training camp, receiver Roddy White has agreed to a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced the deal Saturday. White set a franchise record with 1,382 receiving yards last season, ranking fourth in the NFL, and earned his first Pro Bowl appearance. He became the first Falcons receiver in a decade to post back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and the first in club history to tally back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons.


Falcons WR White agrees to deal, ends holdout - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN


Source: Falcons sign White to 6-year, $50M deal - ESPN


New York Giants' GM Jerry Reese: Details holding up Eli Manning pact
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese says the number of details in Eli Manning's new contract has prevented the quarterback from signing his $97 million, six-year extension.

New York Giants' GM Jerry Reese: Details holding up Eli Manning pact - ESPN

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Eagles OL Herremans may miss rest of preseason
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Todd Herremans could miss the rest of the preseason with a foot injury. Coach Andy Reid says the starting left guard has a stress reaction in a bone in his foot just above the arch. The injury means the Eagles probably won't have their projected starting offensive line play together before the season opens Sept. 13.

Eagles OL Herremans may miss rest of preseason - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl safety Bethea breaks hand in practice
Colts safety Antoine Bethea has cracked a bone in his right hand, leaving him on the sideline for both of Indianapolis' practices Wednesday.

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl safety Bethea breaks hand in practice - ESPN

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing to miss preseason opener with injury
The Houston Texans' top draft pick, linebacker Brian Cushing, won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs because of a left knee injury.

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing to miss preseason opener with injury - ESPN

Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Josh Bidwell (hip) to miss preseason opener
Tampa Bay punter Josh Bidwell will miss the Buccaneers' preseason opener because of a hip injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Josh Bidwell (hip) to miss preseason opener - ESPN

New York Jets guard Alan Faneca sidelined with broken finger
New York Jets left guard Alan Faneca will miss the team's preseason opener against the St. Louis Rams because of a broken finger.

New York Jets guard Alan Faneca sidelined with broken finger - ESPN

New Orleans Saints work out veteran LBs Derrick Brooks, Derek Smith
Veteran linebackers Derrick Brooks and Derek Smith impressed Saints coaches during his workout Wednesday afternoon.

New Orleans Saints work out veteran LBs Derrick Brooks, Derek Smith - ESPN

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Roethlisberger travels with team day after injury

Roethlisberger travels with team day after injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger has traveled with the Pittsburgh Steelers for this weekend's exhibition game in Washington, a further sign the quarterback's right foot injury is not serious.

The team did not issue an injury update before leaving Friday, saying none is required by the NFL during the preseason. No one with the team, however, has indicated the injury was more than minor.

Roethlisberger is not expected to play Saturday night against the Redskins. He was hurt Thursday in practice when 345-pound left tackle Max Starks stepped on the quarterback's foot.

Roethlisberger travels with team day after injury - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN


Source: Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steelers injured Achilles tendon, will be re-examined
A team source says Ben Roethlisberger injured his Achilles' tendon when offensive tackle Max Starks inadvertently stepped on it during Steelers' practice Thursday. But an initial medical examination Thursday night revealed no significant damage.

Source: Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steelers injured Achilles tendon, will be re-examined - ESPN

Aaron Maybin, Buffalo Bills agree on five-year deal
Buffalo Bills rookie first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin has signed a five-year contract.

Aaron Maybin, Buffalo Bills agree on five-year deal - ESPN

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Chargers' Rivers to get $38.5M guaranteed in deal
Philip Rivers got his big-money contract extension. Now all he needs to do to keep up with Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger is to win the Super Bowl.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9977818/Chargers'-Rivers-to-get-$38.5M-guaranteed-in-deal

Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens still has injured toe, Fred Jackson hurts thumb
Terrell Owens still isn't ready to play, and the Buffalo Bills have another concern after running back Fred Jackson aggravated a left thumb injury in practice.

Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens still has injured toe, Fred Jackson hurts thumb - ESPN


Source: Denver Broncos deal for New England Patriots' Russ Hochstein
The Broncos traded a late-round draft choice in 2010 to the Patriots for backup offensive lineman Russ Hochstein on Tuesday, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Source: Denver Broncos deal for New England Patriots' Russ Hochstein - ESPN

Jacksonville Jaguars sign Dolphins free-agent bust Ernest Wilford
The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed Ernest Wilford, giving him a chance to make the roster as a tight end.

Jacksonville Jaguars sign Dolphins free-agent bust Ernest Wilford - ESPN

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson getting back into it with preseason reps
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson said he's feeling fine after playing in the first two exhibition games, his first action in a preseason since 2005.

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson getting back into it with preseason reps - ESPN

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Source: Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms to miss 2-4 weeks
Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chris Simms sustained a high-ankle sprain, according to a team source, and could be out of action anywhere from two to four weeks.

Source: Denver Broncos QB Chris Simms to miss 2-4 weeks - ESPN

Ross injury mars end of Giants training camp
The New York Giants ended training camp with new concerns about starting cornerback Aaron Ross. Ross re-injured his left hamstring on the second play of an 11-on-11 drill Tuesday morning when he turned quickly to cover Steve Smith going deep for an Eli Manning pass. Ross immediately fell to the grass and grabbed his hamstring, the same injury that recently kept him out for a week. The third-year pro had returned to practice Monday. "It felt like someone shot me," Ross said after the workout.

Ross injury mars end of Giants training camp - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN


Roethlisberger back on the field for Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger is practicing for the first time since injuring his right foot during the team's final training camp practice. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger will play in Saturday night's exhibition game against Buffalo and "won't be limited in any form or fashion.

Roethlisberger back on the field for Steelers - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

T.O. still not ready for Bills; Jackson hurts thumb
Terrell Owens still isn't ready to play, and the Buffalo Bills have another concern after running back Fred Jackson aggravated a left thumb injury in practice. Coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday ruled out Owens from playing in a preseason game at Pittsburgh on Saturday because the receiver is still nursing a sprained toe. Owens spent 10 minutes working out on his own during practice. He's been out since jamming his foot in the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 9.

T.O. still not ready for Bills; Jackson hurts thumb - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

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Source: X-rays negative, but Dallas Cowboys' Roy E. Williams likely done for preseason
Cowboys receiver Roy Williams injured his left shoulder on a goal-line collision with cornerback Orlando Scandrick during an open practice at the team's new stadium Thursday night.

Source: X-rays negative, but Dallas Cowboys' Roy E. Williams likely done for preseason - ESPN

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Bears DT Dvoracek tears ACL, out for the season
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek is going on injured reserve with a torn ACL in his right knee. On Friday, Dvoracek underwent arthroscopic surgery after initial tests were inconclusive about damage to his right knee from Saturday's preseason game with the New York Giants.

Bears DT Dvoracek tears ACL, out for the season - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

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Rib doesn't stop Favre as run game leads Vikes
Brett Favre's ribs appear to be just fine. He took plenty of hits and even delivered one.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans - Recap - August 31, 2009 - ESPN

Source: Nnamdi Asomugha, of Oakland Raiders, likely out 2 weeks
Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is expected to be sidelined about two weeks with a chipped bone in his left wrist, according to a team source.

Source: Nnamdi Asomugha, of Oakland Raiders, likely out 2 weeks - ESPN

Osi Umenyiora out of practice; New York Giants' coach doesn't know why
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora missed practice on Monday and coach Tom Coughlin didn't know why.

Osi Umenyiora out of practice; New York Giants' coach doesn't know why - ESPN

Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Cassel has MCL sprain
Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and could miss the Chiefs' season opener and beyond, Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Cassel has MCL sprain - ESPN

Tom Brady of New England Patriots expects to play 'if coach lets me'
Tom Brady, who injured his shoulder in Friday's preseason game against Washington, said Monday that he expects to play "this week, if coach lets me."

Tom Brady of New England Patriots expects to play 'if coach lets me' - ESPN

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Urlacher headlines injury-plagued opening week
There's always next year, right Bears fans? Our NFL Czar evaluates which teams have been hurt the worst by a Week 1 injury.

Urlacher headlines injury-plagued opening week - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Eagles' lineman Andrews done for season
Shawn Andrews has been placed on injured reserve, ending the two-time Pro Bowl lineman's season. The Philadelphia Eagles made the move Tuesday after Andrews missed the entire preseason and season opener with a back injury. Andrews briefly returned to practice, but his surgically repaired back flared up again. Quarterback Jeff Garcia took Andrews' spot on the roster. The Eagles were counting on Andrews moving from right guard to anchor the right tackle spot.

Eagles' lineman Andrews done for season - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu doesn't need knee surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu doesn't need knee surgery and says "the best case scenario" is that he will be back in three to six weeks as expected.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu doesn't need knee surgery - ESPN

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Injured McNabb still can't practice for Eagles
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will not practice Wednesday because of his cracked rib. Coach Andy Reid says McNabb is making progress. He also says it is still too early to determine if McNabb will start Sunday's game against New Orleans. Kevin Kolb is expected to take the snaps with the starters Wednesday. Reid again made clear that Kolb will start against the Saints if McNabb can't play. Recently acquired Jeff Garcia would be Kolb's backup. He will be the No.

Injured McNabb still can't practice for Eagles - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Bills' Posluszny out 6 weeks with broken arm
Bills starting middle linebacker Paul Posluszny is expected to miss about six weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his left arm. Coach Dick Jauron said Wednesday that Posluszny's surgery went well and that the team is hoping he'll return "somewhere before the halfway point of the season." Posluszny was hurt in the first half of the Bills' season-opening 25-24 loss at New England on Monday.

Bills' Posluszny out 6 weeks with broken arm - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Cassel looks better in practice; status still in doubt
Matt Cassel appeared to be running more briskly in practice Wednesday morning, creating hope that Kansas City's No. 1 quarterback might start on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Cassel injured his left knee in a preseason game on Aug. 29 and sat out the season opener at Baltimore on Sunday. His left knee was still braced, but he did not appear to be limping slightly as he'd done in practice last week.

Cassel looks better in practice; status still in doubt - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

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Colts' Gonzalez could miss up to 8 weeks
Colts receiver Anthony Gonzalez could miss up to eight weeks with sprained ligaments in his right knee. Coach Jim Caldwell said Thursday that Gonzalez could miss two to eight weeks. He would not confirm that the team has signed veteran receiver Hank Baskett. Three-time MVP Peyton Manning, however, told reporters that the Colts wanted to get Baskett up to speed as soon as possible going into Monday's game against Miami.

Colts' Gonzalez could miss up to 8 weeks - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Pats' LB Mayo in a brace, walking on crutches
Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo is wearing a brace on his injured right knee and walking with crutches. Last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year walked through New England's locker room and into the training room on Thursday. He did not talk with reporters. Mayo sprained the medial collateral ligament in the first quarter of Monday night's 25-24 win over the Buffalo Bills and could miss up to eight weeks, the Boston Globe reported.

Pats' LB Mayo in a brace, walking on crutches - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN


Philadelphia Eagles won't rule out injured Donovan McNabb
The Eagles are holding out hope that quarterback Donovan McNabb might be able to play in their home opener against the New Orleans Saints.

Philadelphia Eagles won't rule out injured Donovan McNabb - ESPN

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Cowboys' RB Barber has quad injury
Cowboys running back Marion Barber has a quadriceps injury, the extent of which is unknown. Barber gingerly walked off the field after 35-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' 33-31 loss Sunday night in the home opener against the New York Giants. Coach Wade Phillips says Barber had an MRI on Monday. He says the Cowboys will have to wait to "see where we are" on Barber. Barber ran for 124 yards and a 2-yard touchdown in the loss. The Cowboys host Carolina next Monday.

Cowboys' RB Barber has quad injury - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

RG Thomas out for season with torn right triceps
Washington Redskins right guard Randy Thomas is out for the season with a torn right triceps. Coach Jim Zorn said Monday that Thomas has a complete tear of the right triceps off the bone. Thomas will have surgery this week and will be placed on injured reserve. Zorn says he isn't sure who will start at right guard next week against the Detroit Lions. One option is Will Montgomery, who last started a game in 2007. Another is second-year player Chad Rinehart, who has never played in an NFL game.

RG Thomas out for season with torn right triceps - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Bills RT Butler to miss season with knee injury
Bills starting right tackle Brad Butler needs surgery to repair his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. Without revealing the nature of the injury, coach Dick Jauron announced the news Monday, a day after Butler was hurt in a 33-20 win over Tampa Bay. Butler was hurt late in the first half when Buccaneers defensive lineman Stylez White rolled into the back of Butler's legs while attempting to strip the ball from quarterback Trent Edwards.

Bills RT Butler to miss season with knee injury - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Panthers DT Leonard has broken left ankle
Panthers defensive tackle Louis Leonard has a broken left ankle, another blow to Carolina's thin and shaky defensive line. Leonard was injured with just over a minute to go on the final defensive play of Sunday's loss at Atlanta. Coach John Fox on Monday wouldn't say for sure that Leonard will be placed on season-ending injured reserve, but the Panthers will almost certainly have to sign another defensive tackle. Leonard was acquired Sept.

Panthers DT Leonard has broken left ankle - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN


Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck has rib fracture, source says
Medical tests have determined that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck, who took a hard hit in the first half of Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, has a fractured rib, a league source said Monday.

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck has rib fracture, source says - ESPN

Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb still in pain; Kevin Kolb likely to start
Kevin Kolb will make his second straight start for the Philadelphia Eagles if Donovan McNabb can't play against Kansas City.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb still in pain; Kevin Kolb likely to start - ESPN

St. Louis Rams rookie offensive tackle Jason Smith, second overall pick, has knee sprain
Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, the second overall pick in this year's draft, has a sprained knee and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's home game against Green Bay.

St. Louis Rams rookie offensive tackle Jason Smith, second overall pick, has knee sprain - ESPN