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Colon not a witness to alleged assault (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:12:17 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said Wednesday. Colon was at the Capital City nightclub in Milledgeville, Ga., last Friday, for a birthday party for Roethlisberger.

Arizona Cardinals re-sign TEs Becht, Spach (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Arizona Cardinals News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:09:29 +0000

The Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday re-signed tight ends Anthony Becht and Stephen Spach to one-year contracts and announced defensive end Jeremy Clark has signed an exclusive rights contract with the team. The 6-foot-6 Becht had seven catches for 61 yards and one touchdown last season, his first with Arizona.

Texans lure unrestricted free agent Wade Smith (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Houston Texans News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:45:21 +0000

Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed. Smith's four-year deal includes $6.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.

Jets re-sign blocking TE Ben Hartsock to 2-year deal worth US$3.2 million (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New York Jets News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:34:00 +0000

NEW YORK - The New York Jets have re-signed tight end Ben Hartsock, a major part of the league's top-ranked rushing offence last season, to a two-year deal worth US$3.2 million.

Bengals try for deal with WR Antonio Bryant (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Cincinnati Bengals News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:30:27 +0000

Antonio Bryant's agent said the receiver and the Cincinnati Bengals were "very close" to an agreement on Wednesday, a move that would likely preclude the addition of Terrell Owens. For the second year in a row, the Bengals are trying to find a complement for Chad Ochocinco, the only receiver with appreciable experience on the roster.

Vikes player says he didn’t know of banned drug (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Minnesota Vikings News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Minnesota Vikings lineman Pat Williams is telling a judge he didn't know an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement contained a banned substance that got him in trouble with the NFL. Williams testified Wednesday he first took StarCaps when he was with the Buffalo Bills, where a trainer told him it was a legal supplement.

LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings, coach cites ‘great conversation’ (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - San Diego Chargers News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:19:00 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

Bears sign FB Eddie Williams (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Chicago Bears News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:48:38 +0000

Fullback Eddie Williams has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Drafted in the seventh round by Washington last year, he spent most of the season on the Redskins' practice squad before being elevated to the active roster Nov. 2. He was inactive for three games before being placed on injured reserve with a broken leg in late November.

LT and Favre? Tomlinson to visit Vikes (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Chicago Bears News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:42 +0000

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit. Tomlinson is scheduled to meet with coach Brad Childress and other members of the organization on Thursday. The 2006 NFL MVP was released by the San Diego Chargers last month after the least-productive season of his prolific nine-year career.

Eagles sign free-agent DB Marlin Jackson (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Philadelphia Eagles News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:30 +0000

Marlin Jackson's surgically repaired knees didn't scare off the Philadelphia Eagles. Still looking to replace Brian Dawkins, the Eagles are taking a chance on Jackson. They signed the free agent defensive back to a two-year contract on Wednesday. A 2005 first-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts, Jackson is coming off a pair of season-ending knee injuries.