http://sports.aol.com/nfl/ NFL news headlines at AOL Copyright 2005 America Online, Inc. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:29:57 EDT en-us 5 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-rams-long-agree-to-terms-on-deal/n20080720005509990014 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-rams-long-agree-to-terms-on-deal/n20080720005509990014 ST. LOUIS (AP) -The St. Louis Rams and defensive end Chris Long, the second overall pick in the draft, reached an agreement on a contract Saturday night, according to a published report. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-declines-to-address-rift-with/n20080719235809990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-declines-to-address-rift-with/n20080719235809990007 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-sticks-to-script-declines-to/n20080719231909990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-sticks-to-script-declines-to/n20080719231909990010 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/canadian-football-league/n20080719230909990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/canadian-football-league/n20080719230909990009 EAST DIVISION http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-te-davis-agree-to-35-million/n20080719142009990006 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-te-davis-agree-to-35-million/n20080719142009990006 ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -The Washington Redskins and rookie tight end Fred Davis agreed to a $3.5 million, four-year contract on Saturday, a day before training camp opens. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hester-tribble-agree-to-terms-with/n20080719043509990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hester-tribble-agree-to-terms-with/n20080719043509990004 SAN DIEGO (AP) -Rookies Jacob Hester and DeJuan Tribble agreed to contract terms with the San Diego Chargers on Friday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jaguars-porter-has-hamstring-surgery/n20080718204609990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jaguars-porter-has-hamstring-surgery/n20080718204609990012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Jerry Porter had surgery Friday to repair a torn hamstring tendon and the Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver will miss at least the entire preseason. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saints-agree-to-terms-with-2-picks/n20080718191009990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saints-agree-to-terms-with-2-picks/n20080718191009990011 METAIRIE, La. (AP) -The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and wide receiver Adrian Arrington on Friday, leaving only three draft picks unsigned as training camp approaches next week. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-te-dustin-keller-to-multiyear/n20080718183609990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-te-dustin-keller-to-multiyear/n20080718183609990012 NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Jets signed tight end Dustin Keller, the 30th overall pick in the draft, to a multiyear contract Friday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pack-prez-murphy-backs-gm-coach-in-favre/n20080718180709990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pack-prez-murphy-backs-gm-coach-in-favre/n20080718180709990005 MILWAUKEE (AP) -Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy on Friday in the standoff with Brett Favre. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chiefs-sign-draft-pick-dajuan-morgan/n20080718150909990017 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chiefs-sign-draft-pick-dajuan-morgan/n20080718150909990017 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Safety DaJuan Morgan agreed to a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-wr-thomas-agree-to-4-year-deal/n20080718125309990039 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-wr-thomas-agree-to-4-year-deal/n20080718125309990039 ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -Second-round draft pick Devin Thomas of Michigan State signed a $4.83 million, four-year contract with the Washington Redskins on Friday, two days before training camp. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nfl-calendar/n20080718122609990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nfl-calendar/n20080718122609990003 Aug. 3 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio (Indianapolis vs. Washington). http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/panthers-sign-2-more-draft-picks/n20080717225609990006 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/panthers-sign-2-more-draft-picks/n20080717225609990006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -The Carolina Panthers signed two more draft choices Thursday, reaching deals with linebacker Dan Connor and defensive end Hilee Taylor. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-erik-ainge/n20080717214009990038 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-erik-ainge/n20080717214009990038 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -Quarterback Erik Ainge, the New York Jets' fifth-round draft pick, signed a contact with the team Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/patriots-sign-cb-wilhite-from-auburn/n20080717185309990013 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/patriots-sign-cb-wilhite-from-auburn/n20080717185309990013 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-talk-not-for-vikings/n20080717175309990020 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-talk-not-for-vikings/n20080717175309990020 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The Minnesota Vikings took a different stance on Thursday in what has become the story of the summer in the NFL: They decided NOT to talk about Brett Favre. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/browns-jurevicius-likely-to-miss-start/n20080717165409990022 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/browns-jurevicius-likely-to-miss-start/n20080717165409990022 CLEVELAND (AP) -Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will miss the start of the regular season because of his recent knee surgery. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-assistant-coach-breaux-retires/n20080717162309990065 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/redskins-assistant-coach-breaux-retires/n20080717162309990065 ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -Washington Redskins assistant coach Don Breaux retired Thursday because of a heart condition after 27 NFL seasons. He spent 17 seasons with Washington and was part of three Super Bowl championship teams. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/vikings-decline-comment-on-tampering/n20080717153909990020 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/vikings-decline-comment-on-tampering/n20080717153909990020 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings declined Thursday to talk about allegations by the Green Bay Packers that they made inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hall-of-famer-davis-sad-time-to-be-a/n20080717152709990046 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hall-of-famer-davis-sad-time-to-be-a/n20080717152709990046 MILWAUKEE (AP) -For Willie Davis, it's a sad time to be a Green Bay Packer. The franchise is caught in a feud with Brett Favre, and there aren't any obvious solutions. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ravens-delighted-to-have-flacco-on-board/n20080717133509990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ravens-delighted-to-have-flacco-on-board/n20080717133509990011 OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -Joe Flacco won't face any delays in his bid to become the Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/trae-williams-signs-with-jaguars/n20080717115709990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/trae-williams-signs-with-jaguars/n20080717115709990007 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Cornerback Trae Williams signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars on Thursday, leaving Jacksonville with two rookies left unsigned before training camp. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ap-source-packers-allege-tampering-by/n20080717001809990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ap-source-packers-allege-tampering-by/n20080717001809990004 MILWAUKEE (AP) -The Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings alleging the team made inappropriate contact with Brett Favre, a person familiar with the Packers' complaint told The Associated Press Wednesday night. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ravens-flacco-agree-to-deal/n20080716233609990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ravens-flacco-agree-to-deal/n20080716233609990008 OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Joe Flacco on a contract with a maximum value of $30 million that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money for the quarterback. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pack-feud-could-cause-awkward-moments/n20080716214309990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pack-feud-could-cause-awkward-moments/n20080716214309990005 MILWAUKEE (AP) -With Brett Favre potentially headed back to an even chillier reception than the below-zero conditions in his last game at Lambeau Field, the next step in the iconic quarterback's plan to maneuver his way out of Green Bay is unclear. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-fourth-rounder-cb-lowery/n20080716191509990024 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jets-sign-fourth-rounder-cb-lowery/n20080716191509990024 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -The New York Jets signed cornerback Dwight Lowery, the team's fourth-round pick, on Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mccown-escapes-serious-injury-in-saw/n20080716174609990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mccown-escapes-serious-injury-in-saw/n20080716174609990005 MIAMI (AP) -Dolphins quarterback Josh McCown has decided to quit using chain saws, which should please his team. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/texans-sign-fourth-round-draft-pick/n20080716171309990037 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/texans-sign-fourth-round-draft-pick/n20080716171309990037 HOUSTON (AP) -The Houston Texans signed linebacker Xavier Adibi, their fourth-round draft pick. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/broncos-sign-seventh-rounder-hillis/n20080716154709990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/broncos-sign-seventh-rounder-hillis/n20080716154709990012 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -The Denver Broncos signed seventh-round draft pick Peyton Hillis, a fullback from Arkansas who helped clear the way for two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nfl-steps-up-monitoring-of-players-for/n20080716151009990017 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nfl-steps-up-monitoring-of-players-for/n20080716151009990017 NEW YORK (AP) -The NFL is stepping up its monitoring of on-field player activities to ensure that no one is flashing the hand signals of street gangs. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/falcons-sign-lb-james-to-4-year-deal/n20080716141009990028 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/falcons-sign-lb-james-to-4-year-deal/n20080716141009990028 ATLANTA (AP) -The Atlanta Falcons are still negotiating with two draft picks after signing linebacker Robert James to a four-year contract. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chiefs-sign-draft-picks-robinson-and/n20080716132609990037 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chiefs-sign-draft-picks-robinson-and/n20080716132609990037 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -The Chiefs agreed to three-year deals with draft picks Kevin Robinson and Brian Johnston on Wednesday. Terms of the contracts were not available. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bob-papa-to-do-play-by-play-for-nfl/n20080716103609990024 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bob-papa-to-do-play-by-play-for-nfl/n20080716103609990024 NEW YORK (AP) -Bob Papa, the radio play-by-play voice of the New York Giants for the past 13 seasons, will replace Bryant Gumbel as the announcer for the NFL Network's eight Thursday night games. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-committed-to-play-in-08-unless-he/n20080716063109990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-committed-to-play-in-08-unless-he/n20080716063109990005 MILWAUKEE (AP) -Despite shaking up the sports world by taking his rift with the Green Bay Packers public, Brett Favre still hasn't said unequivocally that he wants to play in 2008. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-tempted-to-show-up-for-packers/n20080715225109990002 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/favre-tempted-to-show-up-for-packers/n20080715225109990002 MILWAUKEE (AP) -Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's ``bluff.'' http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/panthers-sign-louisvilles-barnidge/n20080715220009990015 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/panthers-sign-louisvilles-barnidge/n20080715220009990015 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -The Carolina Panthers signed fifth-round draft choice Gary Barnidge from Louisville on Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bears-sign-running-back-kevin-jones/n20080715210209990015 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bears-sign-running-back-kevin-jones/n20080715210209990015 LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal worth $605,000 on Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/no-deal-between-titans-all-pro-defensive/n20080715202609990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/no-deal-between-titans-all-pro-defensive/n20080715202609990009 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't have the security of the long-term contract with the guaranteed money he wanted. What he does have is a one-year deal paying him $7.25 million and a season to make his case that he deserves what he's asking. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/giants-sign-rookie-wr-manningham/n20080715200309990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/giants-sign-rookie-wr-manningham/n20080715200309990010 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -Third-round pick Mario Manningham signed a four-year contract with the New York Giants on Tuesday, leaving the Super Bowl champions with only two unsigned draft selections. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/suggs-ravens-dont-agree-to-contract/n20080715195309990017 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/suggs-ravens-dont-agree-to-contract/n20080715195309990017 OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -The Baltimore Ravens were unable to sign franchise player Terrell Suggs to a contract extension before Tuesday's NFL deadline after a late round of negotiations the past two days. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saints-sign-rookie-pressley/n20080715192509990006 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saints-sign-rookie-pressley/n20080715192509990006 NEW ORLEANS (AP) -The New Orleans Saints signed fifth-round draft choice DeMario Pressley to a three-year contract Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bon-jovis-soul-keep-on-rocking-toward/n20080715184809990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bon-jovis-soul-keep-on-rocking-toward/n20080715184809990010 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Jon Bon Jovi's next stop on the road has nothing to do with his band's tour. Fresh off a free concert in Central Park, Bon Jovi is taking a break. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/asomugha-raiders-do-not-reach-long-term/n20080715182209990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/asomugha-raiders-do-not-reach-long-term/n20080715182209990011 ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Raiders and star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha failed to agree on a long-term contract before Tuesday's deadline for franchised players. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/cards-sign-wr-doucet-to-3-year-deal/n20080715180809990020 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/cards-sign-wr-doucet-to-3-year-deal/n20080715180809990020 TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft choice Early Doucet to a three-year deal. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bengals-sign-fifth-round-pick/n20080715180709990034 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bengals-sign-fifth-round-pick/n20080715180709990034 CINCINNATI (AP) -The Cincinnati Bengals signed fifth-round draft choice Jason Shirley to a four-year contract Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hamlin-cowboys-agree-on-long-term/n20080715165809990060 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nfl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hamlin-cowboys-agree-on-long-term/n20080715165809990060 IRVING, Texas (AP) -Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin won't have to wait until after the season for a long-term contract.