| Broncos bolster defensive line with Green, Williams Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Broncos added a pair of defensive linemen to their roster by signing Jarvis Green and Jamal Williams on Tuesday. Green had spent each of his eight NFL... | |
| Jury hears case in murder of former Bronco Darrent Williams In this 2006 file photo, Darrent Williams laughs while stretching during Denver Broncos training camp. On Jan. 1, 2007, Williams was slain in a drive-by shooting while in his limousine in downtown... |
| Amid Ben Roethlisberger cloud, Steelers spending in free agency Casey Hampton . But he said had not yet had a conversation with Roethlisberger, the quarterback under investigation in Georgia in connection with an alleged sexual... |
| Closing statements near in trial over Bronco death Willie Clark during closing statements in the 26-year-old's trial.Clark faces 21 charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and assault in the New Year's Day 2007 shooting. Two others... |
| Attorneys: Respect Roethlisberger accuser privacy PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault say she did the right thing by going to police, and they are asking for... |
| Williams Added to Line The Broncos continued adding talent to the defensive line on Tuesday, announcing that defensive lineman Jamal Williams has agreed to terms. Williams has spent his previous 12 seasons with the San... |
| Closing arguments finish in Williams murder trial DENVER (AP) -- Attorneys have finished their closing arguments in the trial of Willie Clark, the man charged with first-degree murder in the death... |
| Vikings, CB Benny Sapp agree to contract Benny Sapp have agreed to terms on a new contract.The deal to bring back Sapp was announced Tuesday.Sapp started a total of seven games last season while filling in for injured... |
| Fujita embraces Cleveland's turnaround mission New Orleans Saints team coming off a 3-13 campaign and playing home games in a disaster-stricken city under a rookie coach.Four years later, Fujita was starring in a commemorative video released this... |
| Chiefs sign free agent RB Thomas Jones New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.The Chiefs announced the deal Tuesday but declined to disclose the terms.Jones had career highs of 1,402... |
| Eagles pick up Vick's option for 2010 Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week.That doesn't necessarily guarantee he'll return to the... |
| Free agent Terrell Owens will meet with Bengals CINCINNATI (AP) -- Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing... |
| Falcons sign CB Grimes Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed cornerback Brent Grimes. Grimes led the team with six interceptions in 2009, had 13 passes defensed and compiled 67 tackles,... |
| Bears release RB Jones Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears released running back Kevin Jones on Tuesday. Jones, who missed all of 2009 with a serious ankle injury, signed with the bears in 2008 and rushed... |
| Saints ink CB Torrence Metairie, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with cornerback Leigh Torrence on a one-year contract Tuesday. Torrence spent the past two years with New Orleans, appearing in... |
| Dolphins re-sign DT Ferguson Davie, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins re-signed defensive tackle Jason Ferguson on Tuesday. The run-stopping, 310-pound tackle came to Miami in a 2008 trade with Dallas. He has started 128... |
| Vikings re-sign CB Sapp Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings re-signed cornerback Benny Sapp on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports it being a... |
| Dinner and a move? Terrell Owens is Twittering excitedly about Tuesday night's trip to Cincinnati. His last quarterback, the Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick, sounds just as intrigued about Owens joining his former team. "It's... |
| Saints agree to terms with DB Torrence THE ASSOCIATED PRESS METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to re-sign reserve defensive back Leigh Torrence to a one-year contract. Torrence... |
| Terrell Owens heads to Cincinnati to meet with Bengals "En route (at) Natti land!!" Owens tweeted. "i'll let u guys know how the mtg went! Cn't go 2 bad considering the pursuit of tht Lombardi shiny... |
| NFL salaries: Top NFL QBs could be in line for contract hikes San Diego Chargers quarterback, earned more in salary and bonuses in 2009 than any other NFL player, according to a USA TODAY analysis of player salaries. Rivers, who averages $15.3 million a year,... |
| Browns release former Pro Bowl QB Derek Anderson The former Oregon State star made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the club to a 10-6 record. However, his promising career has been in a tailspin ever since. He lost... |
| Chiefs sign free agent Jones to back up Charles New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher. The Chiefs announced the deal Tuesday but declined to disclose the terms. Jones had career highs of... |
| Eagles pick up quarterback Vick's option for '10 Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week. That doesn't necessarily guarantee he'll return to the... |
| Pro day preview: Key dates for key prospects Draft needs ","gmtdate":"2010-03-09T01:53:00Z","synopsis":"The days when the Patriots had all the personnel answers? Long gone. Clark Judge says they better score big with their many picks if they... |
| Fins re-sign NT Ferguson Shotgun Start ","gmtdate":"2010-03-09T22:27:00Z","synopsis":"Phil Mickelson is happy about the grooves resolution. So are our golf experts: Steve Elling because it's important for the game and Scott... |
| Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden to 4-year deal Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.Bodden's deal, which was announced by his agent on Twitter, comes on the same day the Patriots confirmed that they re-signed defensive... |
| Robert De Niro set to play Vince Lombardi in movie BRISTOL, Conn. -- Robert De Niro is set to play Vince Lombardi in an upcoming movie.ESPN announced Tuesday that the Academy Award-winning actor has agreed to play the Hall of Fame coach in the film... |
| Vick 'humbled' by Ed Block Courage Award Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination.The award is presented to... |
| Vikings sign kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd Rhys Lloyd to a two-year contract.The deal was announced by the Vikings on Tuesday. It includes a signing bonus, but agent Frank Murtha declined to specify the amount.Lloyd handled kickoffs for... |
| Steelers reach deals with S Clark, WR Randle El The Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El on Tuesday - a day after signing two backups who excel on special teams,... |
| Ravens acquire WR Boldin from Arizona for picks Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens have added the big- name receiver they have long been after, acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin from Arizona. The Ravens sent their 2010... |
| Chiefs land RB Thomas Jones Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of free agent running back Thomas Jones on Tuesday. Terms of the signing were not released. Jones was released after... |
| Saints agree to deal with CB Leigh Torrence Torrence, a four-year veteran defensive back, first joined the Saints when he was claimed off waivers from the Washington Redskins in November of 2008, and has played in 12 of his 47 career games... |
| It's Official: Jones joins Chiefs overall rushing leaders from a year ago. Jones was in Kansas City today and has signed his contract with his new team. Jones provides immediate assistance for Charles, who saw his backups receive... |
| National Football League trades Sprint Nextel for Verizon Wireless as official wireless partner Verizon Wireless . Sprint spokeswoman Melinda Tiemeyer said in an e-mailed statement that Overland Park-based Sprint (NYSE: S) chose not to extend the sponsorship because the cost “reached a... |
| Jackson Starts Free Agent Visits The Ravens hosted their first free agent of the offseason in cornerback Marlin Jackson, but he left team headquarters without a contract. Jackson said the visit was more of an introduction,... |
| Ravens Can Bolster Low Pick Count The good news in the Ravens’ trade for wide receiver Anquan Boldin is that Baltimore gained a top-flight receiver to plug into its offense. The flip side is that the Ravens had to forfeit third-... |
| Once Peyton Manning's backup, Jim Sorgi joins Giants, Eli EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother... |
| Boldin's Baltimore arrival erases Newsome's 2003 mistake Ozzie Newsome to make a draft evaluation mistake, never mind admit one. After all, one of the league's most successful and respected drafters has selected nine first-round draft choices who earned... |