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  • Former NFL kicker accused of damage and theft

    May 23, 2013

    TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Former NFL and University of Arizona kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.Pima County authorities say the indictment claims Zendejas ``recklessly defaced or damaged property'' belonging to the university causing more than $10,000 in damages at the restaurant.

  • Chiefs' McCluster tweaks hamstring in workouts

    May 23, 2013

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster hurt his hamstring early in Thursday's voluntary workout, while defensive back Neiko Thorpe and linebacker Mike Catapano also picked up minor injuries.Coach Andy Reid said after the week's final organized team activity that McCluster had a ``mild'' hamstring injury. There's a chance he'll be back on the field next week, when the Chiefs wrap up three weeks of voluntary workouts and prepare for their mandatory minicamp.

  • Chiefs sign fifth-round pick Sanders Commings

    May 23, 2013

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed safety Sanders Commings, the fifth of their eight draft choices to agree to terms on a contract.Commings was the Chiefs' fifth-round draft pick out of Georgia. He played primarily cornerback in college, starting 35 games and making 154 tackles. But he's been playing safety for the Chiefs during their first two weeks of organized team activities.

  • Ryan: Hurt feelings bringing him, Saints together

    May 23, 2013

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Rob Ryan figures his firing in Dallas will only help him relate to a Saints defense humbled by a historically bad season.``I don't like getting fired,'' Ryan said Thursday during his first meeting with reporters since Sean Payton hired him in February to revamp New Orleans' last-ranked defense. ``I know I got my feelings hurt and so did our players. We're looking to do something about it.''

  • Prosecutors seek to revoke Cowboys player's bond

    May 23, 2013

    DALLAS (AP) - Prosecutors are going to court to have the bond revoked for a Dallas Cowboys player awaiting trial on an intoxication manslaughter charge.In court papers filed Thursday, prosecutors accused Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent of violating the terms of his release on bond by consuming alcohol and tampering with a device that detects the presence of alcohol in his body.

  • Nalen says he tried to hurt Olshansky in '06

    May 23, 2013

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - One of the quietest players in NFL history sure had a lot to say Thursday.Former Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen made up for all those ``no comments'' during his 15-year career during an extraordinary half hour that at times showed precisely why he was wise to stay silent rather than speak his mind.

  • Cardinals sign DB-KR Mathieu

    May 23, 2013

    PHOENIX (AP) - Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.The team's third-round draft pick, Mathieu did not play last season after repeated off-field issues.The deal could be worth up to just over $3 million. According to a person familiar with the contract, Mathieu does not get his entire slotted salary bonus of $662,500 at first. Initially, he gets $265,000 with the remainder spread out over the next three seasons, as long as he does not get suspended for substance abuse.

  • Redskins' Garcon, Wilson recovering from surgeries

    May 23, 2013

    ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says receiver Pierre Garcon and cornerback Josh Wilson are recovering from offseason surgeries.Shanahan revealed Thursday that Garcon had a procedure for what the coach called a ``chest'' injury suffered in the final game of the season. Garcon has not been cleared to take part in the full offseason practices and instead has been catching passes from Robert Griffin III, who is recovering from a knee injury.

  • Texans give $100,000 to tornado relief efforts

    May 23, 2013

    HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans have donated $100,000 to help in relief efforts in the wake of this week's devastating and deadly tornado in Oklahoma.Team owner Bob McNair and his wife Janice made the donation on behalf of their foundation and the team to the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Disaster Relief in Oklahoma City.

  • New Bills defense geared to create confusion

    May 23, 2013

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Emphasizing surprise and versatility, Buffalo Bills first-year defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is unveiling a new scheme designed to keep opponents guessing.If that leads to some confusion among the Bills in identifying what position they're playing, Pettine's fine with that, too.

  • Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

    May 23, 2013

    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.The 2013 season is on the horizon and so is the cold-weather Super Bowl.

  • Bell ready to make impact in crowded backfield

    May 23, 2013

    PITTSBURGH (AP) - Le'Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.

  • Rookie CB Banks signs 4-year contract with Bucs

    May 23, 2013

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Second-round draft choice Johnthan Banks has agreed to a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving the team with one unsigned rookie.Banks was the Bucs' top selection in the draft out of Mississippi State - No. 43 overall. He will compete for playing time in a revamped secondary bolstered by the addition of three-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis. Revis was obtained in a trade that sent Tampa Bay's first-round selection - No. 13 overall - to the New York Jets.

  • Panthers: All 5 draft picks under contract

    May 23, 2013

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Panthers have signed all five of their draft picks.Carolina announced Thursday it has signed its four previously unsigned draft picks -- defensive tackle Star Lotulelei from Utah, guard Edmund Kugbila from Valdosta State, linebacker A.J. Klein from Iowa State and running back Kenjon Barner from Oregon.

  • Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

    May 23, 2013

    ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a ``cry festival.'' Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach Mike Shanahan.There's also been a Twitter rant about political correctness, some flak about all the wedding gifts he's received and, most recently, a suggestion from his father that the Washington Redskins should pass the ball more.

  • Browns QB Weeden to help with Oklahoma tornado

    May 23, 2013

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal.Weeden will return to his home state over the holiday weekend to assist in any way he can in the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., killing 24 people and destroying more than a thousand homes in the Oklahoma City suburb earlier this week.

  • Giants FB Henry Hynoski needs knee surgery

    May 23, 2013

    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants may have to start looking for a fullback.Starter Henry Hynoski will have surgery Friday to repair his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture in his left knee. The three-year veteran was hurt Wednesday on the second play from scrimmage during an 11-on-11 drill in an organized team activity.