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Texans sign draft picks Morency, Mathis
Jul 28 2005 11:01PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans signed Vernand Morency and Jerome Mathis on Thursday, leaving first-rounder Travis Johnson as their only unsigned draft pick with training camp two days away.
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Pace on field for change at start of camp
Jul 28 2005 10:52PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - For the first time in three seasons, Orlando Pace was on the field for the start of training camp. The St. Louis Rams' standout offensive tackle, who signed a multiyear deal earlier this year after two years as the franchise player, appeared pleased to be getting a fast start for a change as the team began two-a-day workouts.
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Broncos sign Maurice Clarett to contract
Jul 28 2005 9:44PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - True to his word, Maurice Clarett will be on time for training camp, and once he reports to the Denver Broncos, he'll have a chance to make some big-time money.
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Raiders get last draft pick into camp
Jul 28 2005 9:31PM (CT)
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders signed defensive lineman Anttaj Hawthorne on Thursday, one day before the team holds its first training camp practice.
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Gates a no-show as Chargers vets report
Jul 28 2005 9:28PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates was a no-show when San Diego Chargers veterans reported for training camp Thursday, joining holdout rookie Shawne Merriman as the team's only unsigned players.
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Saints, McAllister agree on extension
Jul 28 2005 8:23PM (CT)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Deuce McAllister agreed to a seven-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, a deal the star running back said will make him one of the NFL's highest paid players at his position.
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Dolphins sign safety Lance Schulters
Jul 28 2005 8:18PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Former Pro Bowl safety Lance Schulters signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, six weeks after he was released by Tennessee for salary cap reasons.
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Bengals ready to shed bungling image
Jul 28 2005 6:46PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Maybe the 15th time will be the charm. For the last 14 years, the Cincinnati Bengals have reported for training camp thinking they were going to get it right. They've been wrong all 14 times, a streak that defies parity and history.
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Broncos sign top choice in time for camp
Jul 28 2005 6:11PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos signed second-round pick Darrent Williams to a four-year contract Thursday, hours before players were due to report for camp.
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Jets open camp with some question marks
Jul 28 2005 5:34PM (CT)
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Jonathan Vilma arrived at Jets training camp in style Thursday. His luxury ride pulled up in front of the Hofstra dorms and let the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year out, camera crew in tow.
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Johnson's retirement another blow to Pats
Jul 28 2005 5:17PM (CT)
FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) - Ted Johnson's surprise retirement Thursday opened another big hole for the New England Patriots at inside linebacker. And that may not be the end of their defensive gaps.
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James prefers football to contract games
Jul 28 2005 3:49PM (CT)
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Edgerrin James still likes playing football. He just doesn't like playing the games that come with it. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing champion said Thursday he was ready for another big season _ even though he'd prefer to have a long-term contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Titans head to camp in rebuilding mode
Jul 28 2005 3:37PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are in full rebuilding mode after an offseason filled with salary cap purges. That doesn't change coach Jeff Fisher's expectations.
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Walker's arrival avoids headache for Pack
Jul 28 2005 2:45PM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Now that top receiver Javon Walker has reversed course and reported to training camp, the Green Bay Packers can go about deciding who will be throwing him all the passes.
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Browns sign linebacker Orlando Ruff
Jul 28 2005 2:26PM (CT)
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Free agent linebacker Orlando Ruff, who spent the last two seasons with New Orleans, signed with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.
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Dysfunctional Eagles are set for camp
Jul 28 2005 2:14PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles enter training camp with more questions about team harmony than their ability to return to the Super Bowl. After an acrimonious offseason filled with players griping about contracts and sniping at each other, the defending NFC champions will have plenty of distractions when camp opens Friday at Lehigh University.
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Dolphins' James OK after hospitalization
Jul 28 2005 7:48AM (CT)
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins guard Jeno James was feeling fine Thursday after being taken to a hospital as a precaution when he became lightheaded and sick to his stomach following practice.
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Browns sign quarterback Charlie Frye
Jul 28 2005 3:10AM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Charlie Frye, the fourth quarterback selected in April's NFL draft, has agreed to a four-year $5 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, his agent said Wednesday night.
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Turner starts 2nd tour with Chicago Bears
Jul 28 2005 2:46AM (CT)
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) - There was no evidence of anger or disappointment in Ron Turner's voice as he talked about his eight seasons as head coach at Illinois. If Turner thinks his firing in November was unfair, he's kept that to himself.
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Crumpler primed for another Pro Bowl year
Jul 28 2005 2:44AM (CT)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Alge Crumpler used his four-year relationship with Michael Vick to offer a brief highlight during another oppressively hot practice. What began as a simple corner route down the left side evolved into an acrobatic display that Crumpler and Vick have made routine in their career with the Atlanta Falcons.
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