Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth $40 million guaranteed, giving one of the NFL’s worst defenses a big boost up front. Both sides were working on the language of the deal and it was expected to be done by Wednesday morning, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
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Rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions, giving one of the NFL’s worst defenses a big boost up front. Both sides were working on the language of the deal and it was expected to be done by Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the talks…
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Even though Brett Favre has told some of his teammates he’s calling it a career, the Minnesota Vikings are hoping for one last change of heart from the quarterback who just can’t stay retired. Favre has started to contact teammates and Vikings officials to say he will not return for a 20th NFL season, tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said on Tuesday evening.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he has yet to announce a decision on Michael Vick, leaving open the possibility the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback still might face disciplinary action. Goodell planned to speak with Vick on Tuesday while visiting the Eagles during his training camp tour. He said he’ll make his decision public after the meeting.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he has yet to announce a decision on Michael Vick, leaving open the possibility the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback still might face disciplinary action. Goodell planned to speak with Vick on Tuesday while visiting the Eagles during his training camp tour. He said he’ll make his decision public after the meeting.
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Concern about Pro Bowl center Shaun O’Hara’s left ankle is increasing with each day of practice the New York Giants veteran misses. The Giants sent O’Hara to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City on Tuesday to have his swollen ankle examined. The 33-year-old center took part in conditioning drills Sunday morning and a light workout that afternoon.
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If Ben Roethlisberger’s offseason troubles are bothering him, Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians certainly hasn’t noticed. Less than a week into training camp, Arians’ assessment of his quarterback: Never been better. Arians can’t remember Roethlisberger being in such good shape or throwing the ball this well so early during any of his previous six camps.
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Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has left practice on a cart after injuring a knee. Maclin hyperextended his left knee during afternoon workouts Tuesday. Coach Andy Reid ended practice shortly after Maclin went down. The team says Maclin will be further evaluated Wednesday. A first-round draft pick last year, Maclin had 55 catches for 762 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie.
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The NFL has suspended Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux for one game following his arrest last year on marijuana charges. Babineaux will miss the Falcons’ Sept. 12 opening game at Pittsburgh. He also has been fined one week’s pay, $260,000 of his $2.2 million salary. Babineaux pleaded guilty to felony marijuana possession on July 19.
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Lawyers in the rape case against Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor have agreed to share some information without forcing each other to file motions. The lawyers spent 20 minutes in closed session Tuesday with Rockland County Court Judge William Nelson. Taylor was not present. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala (eye-DAH’-luh) said afterward that the sides agreed to exchange some information…
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