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March 12, 2010
NEW YORK - LaDainian Tomlinson is at the New York Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., meeting with team officials about joining the offence that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season.
New coach of high school football team: 'Being female has nothing to do with it'
March 12, 2010
WASHINGTON - The new high school football coach in the U.S. capital says being a woman has nothing to do with her getting the job.
Titans agree to terms with eight-year veteran cornerback Rod Hood
March 12, 2010
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with cornerback Rod Hood, an unrestricted free agent.
Minnesota Vikings coach Childress testifies he didn't leak test results
March 12, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS - Vikings coach Brad Childress says he is "absolutely not" the source who leaked the positive results of a doping test involving two of his players two years ago.
Wide receiver Hank Baskett returns to Eagles, signs one-year deal
March 12, 2010
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one-year contract.
Cincinnati Bengals sign wide receiver Antonio Bryant to 4-year deal
March 12, 2010
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Browns sign tight end Ben Watson to multiyear deal; spent 6 seasons with New England
March 12, 2010
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract.
Jets, S Brodney Pool agree in principle to one-year deal worth $1.3 million
March 12, 2010
NEW YORK - The New York Jets and safety Brodney Pool, whose career appeared to be threatened by head injuries, agreed in principle to a one-year contract Thursday worth US$1.3 million.
Snyder says team is focused on future with measured free agency approach
March 12, 2010
VIENNA, Va. - Dan Snyder's early verdict on Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen: "Great guys. Lucky to have 'em."
Football transactions
March 11, 2010
Jury finds suspected gang member guilty in slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback
March 11, 2010
DENVER - The group of Denver Broncos players arrived at the Safari nightclub to celebrate New Year's Eve and was whisked inside by bouncers. One of the dozens of people waiting in line to get in - an alleged Tre-Tre Crips gang member - took exception.
Cardinals re-sign OT Bridges; LBs Porter, Foote pay visit
March 11, 2010
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges to a three-year contract and, in what could portend a far more significant development, welcomed free agent linebackers Joey Porter and Larry Foote for a visit.
AP Sources: Tomlinson leaves Vikings without deal, headed to visit Jets
March 11, 2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.
Safety Josh Bullocks signs 1-year tender with Bears
March 11, 2010
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Restricted free agent safety Josh Bullocks has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears.
Free agent QB Jake Delhomme visits Browns; Cleveland trying to settle unstable position
March 11, 2010
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns spent another day looking for a new quarterback by meeting with an older one.
Carolina signs Moore to 1-year deal, declares him starting quaterback
March 11, 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Matt Moore has signed his one-year, US$3.043 million tender with the Carolina Panthers, who have declared him the starting quarterback going into training camp.
Tight end Joe Klopfenstein rejoins Bills after testing free agency
March 11, 2010
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills have re-signed tight end Joe Klopfenstein a week after allowing him to become a free agent.
Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen dies at age 69
March 11, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY - Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
New England Patriots agree to terms with veteran tailback Kevin Faulk
March 11, 2010
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk didn't want to go out like Nomar Garciaparra.
Company owned by Jones accused of aiding alleged US$15-million fraud scheme
March 11, 2010
DALLAS - A lawsuit accuses an employee of an oil and gas company owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of aiding and abetting an alleged US$15 million securities fraud under investigation by federal officials.
Indianapolis Colts announce signing of free agent offensive lineman Andy Alleman
March 11, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent offensive guard Andy Alleman on Thursday.
Vikings Kevin, Pat Williams testify publicity from failed tests hurt images
March 11, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS - The agents for Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say negative publicity from their violation of the NFL's anti-doping policy has unfairly hurt them.
Silverdome's new Canadian owners relaunch former home of Lions, Pistons
March 11, 2010
PONTAIC, Mich. - The Silverdome's new Canadians owners say they plan to host six-to-eight events this year in the stadium that has been quiet since the Detroit Lions left eight years ago.
Cincinnati Bengals re-sign defensive tackle Tank Johnson to four-year deal
March 11, 2010
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Defensive tackle Tank Johnson signed a four-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
Chiefs sign Cardinals free-agent receiver Jerheme Urban to NFL deal
March 11, 2010
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas Chiefs have signed free-agent wide receiver Jerheme Urban, who spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
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