Packers prez backs GM, coach in Favre standoff

By CHRIS JENKINS

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.

Jaguars' Porter has hamstring surgery

Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter had surgery Friday to repair a torn hamstring tendon and will miss all the preseason.

Jags WR Porter undergoes surgery

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a hamstring tendon that was not healing.

Jets sign TE Keller

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The New York Jets signed tight end Dustin Keller to an undisclosed contract Friday.

Redskins sign WR Thomas

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The Washington Redskins signed wide receiver and second-round draft pick Devin Thomas on Friday.

Vikings won't comment on charges about Brett Favre

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI

The Minnesota Vikings declined Thursday to talk about allegations by the Green Bay Packers that they made inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre. Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan issued a two-sentence statement on Thursday. It said the Vikings "are not commenting on the issue. These types of matters are handled by the league."

Panthers sign Connor, Taylor

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The Carolina Panthers signed linebacker Dan Connor, the club announced Thursday.

Vikings decline comment on tampering charges

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The Minnesota Vikings declined to comment about allegations that they made inappropriate contact with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.

Line of Scrimmage: AFC Training Camp Previews

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

Below we take a capsule look at the training camp missions of the 16 teams of the National Football Conference, with reporting dates and sites included for your perusal. AFC training camp previews can be found by following the "news" link at sportsnetwork.com:

Report: Ravens sign Flacco

By Sports Network

The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly come to terms with quarterback Joe Flacco, their first-round draft pick.

AP Source: Packers allege tampering by Vikings

By CHRIS JENKINS

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.

Ravens, Flacco agree to deal

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.

Favre saga continues with tampering claim

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The Brett Favre retirement story continues to make interesting news with two developments on Wednesday, including a tampering claim.

Niners sign Rachal

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The San Francisco 49ers signed second-round draft choice Chilo Rachal on Wednesday. The guard/tackle was chosen 39th overall in April's draft out of Southern California.

Javon Walker robbery defendants get new attorneys

By KEN RITTER

Two men accused of abducting, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker got new lawyers and another court date Tuesday from a judge who told them he'll consider requests to reduce bail later this month.

Giants sign receiver Manningham

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The New York Giants signed wide receiver Mario Manningham on Tuesday.

Damon, Matsui could be out longer than expected

Injured Yankees outfielders Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon could be sidelined longer than first expected.

Hamlin, Cowboys agree on 6-year, $39M contract

Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin won't have to wait until after the season for a long-term contract.

Raiders, CB Asomugha fail to reach long-term deal

By JOSH DUBOW

The Oakland Raiders and star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha failed to agree on a long-term contract before Tuesday's deadline for franchised players.

Cards sign receiver Early Doucet to 3-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft choice Early Doucet to a three-year deal. Terms weren't disclosed. The wide receiver led the national champion LSU Tigers last year with 57 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns.

No deal between Titans, All Pro DT Haynesworth

By TERESA M. WALKER

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.

Favre tempted to hit camp to call Packers' 'bluff'

By CHRIS JENKINS

Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

Manning joins other Colts stars on injury list

By DAVE GOLDBERG

Peyton Manning's streak of 160 straight starts doesn't appear in serious danger after minor knee surgery. But the superstar quarterback's medical problems - an infected bursa sac in his left knee - only adds to the long injury list the Indianapolis Colts will face when they open training camp July 25.

Bears ink RB Kevin Jones

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The Chicago Bears have signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year contract.

Niners waive DE Oliver

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The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Melvin Oliver.

Cowboys ink FS Hamlin for six years, $39 million

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The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a six-year, $39 million contract extension with free safety Ken Hamlin on Tuesday, just hours before the deadline to ink a long-term deal expired.

Colts' Manning has knee procedure, will miss 4-6 weeks

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Indianapolis Colts superstar quarterback Peyton Manning underwent a procedure Monday afternoon to have an infected bursa sac removed from his left knee, and will be out of action for four to six weeks, team president Bill Polian announced in a statement.

Manning has bursa sac removed

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had a medical procedure Monday to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee.

Favre breaks silence about retirement controversy

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In his first interview since his intent to return to the Green Bay Packers became public knowledge, record-setting quarterback Brett Favre admitted that he pulled the trigger on retirement too early and that he's ready to play in Green Bay this season, though his relationship with Packers management has become fractured.

Another day, another rally for Favre at Lambeau

By DAVE DE GRACE

After 16 years, maybe Brett Favre's past is finally starting to pass Cheesehead country by.

Assault charge against WR Chris Henry dropped

By TERRY KINNEY

Prosecutors dropped an assault charge against former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry on Monday, clearing the way for him to apply for reinstatement by the National Football League.

Steelers sign QB Dixon

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon to a three-year contract on Monday.

Brett Favre: Packers should let me play elsewhere

By CHRIS JENKINS

Brett Favre finally is speaking for himself: He wants to play but doesn't feel welcome in Green Bay, so he's asking to be released. The quarterback's first substantial comments on his latest retirement decision reversal come in an interview with Fox News on "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren."

'Skins sign QB Brennan

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The Washington Redskins agreed to terms with quarterback Colt Brennan on Monday.

Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate Favre

By CARRIE ANTLFINGER

Brett Favre's fans came to his defense Sunday, rallying outside Lambeau Field to pressure the Green Bay Packers to reinstate him as the starting quarterback. The crowd of more than 100 chanted "We want Brett," and carried signs reading, "Favre for President" or "Favre Forever." Many in the parking lot wore No. 4 jerseys, tossed footballs and grilled.

Thompson talks about Favre situation, says Rodgers is starter

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Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke to several local media outlets on Saturday about the controversy surrounding Brett Favre's desire to return from his brief retirement, and admitted that his club is in a "very difficult spot."

Packers GM, coach deny Favre's request for release

By CHRIS JENKINS

The Packers aren't about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he's now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there's no guarantee he'll be the Packers' starting quarterback if he does.

Thompson talks about Favre situation, says Rodgers is starter

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The Green Bay Packers responded to Brett Favre's request for a release on Friday.

Packers GM, coach say no to Favre's release

By CHRIS JENKINS

The Green Bay Packers' general manager and coach don't plan to grant Brett Favre's request for his release. If he does rejoin the team, they told The Associated Press, it won't be as the starting quarterback.

'Skins ink WR Kelly

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The Washington Redskins agreed to terms with one of their three second-round draft choices, wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, on Friday.

Judge sides with Redskins against American Indians

By JOSEPH WHITE

The Washington Redskins have won the latest round in a 16-year court battle against a group of American Indians, prevailing on a technicality that again skirts the issue of whether the team's nickname is racially offensive.

NFL's 'Pacman' Jones appears in Vegas courthouse

By KEN RITTER

Suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones appeared before a grand jury investigating a Las Vegas strip club shooting that left a man paralyzed and two others wounded.

Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card.

Ex-NFL kicker Zendejas charged with rape

Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged former Los Angeles Rams kicker Tony Zendejas with drugging and raping a female customer of his Pomona sports bar in January.

Owner: Jaguars not for sale

By MARK LONG

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver is refinancing debt, considering taking on a financial partner, and struggling to sell tickets and secure a stadium naming rights deal.

Jags WR Jones arrested on felony drug charge

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday morning in his former college town and charged with felony possession of cocaine.

Trent Dilfer says he's retiring

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Quarterback Trent Dilfer said Wednesday that he will make a formal announcement in the coming days to signal the end of his 13-year NFL career.

Pacers deal made final: Bayless, Diogu to Blazers

The Trail Blazers completed the draft-night deal that brought Jerryd Bayless and forward Ike Diogu to Portland, and sent Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack, Josh McRoberts and cash to the Indiana Pacers.

Financier bids for majority interest in Steelers

By DAVE GOLDBERG

A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm, taking control of the NFL franchise away from the Rooney family.

NFL hires Pa. police chief to run stadium security

By DAVE GOLDBERG

The NFL hired Pennsylvania's state police chief for a new position that will cover all aspects of stadium security from fan behavior to signal stealing.