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NEW YORK (AP) - Ricky Williams, the former NFL star who played in Canada last season after being suspended for a year for substance abuse, has applied for reinstatement.
Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, said the running back, who will turn 30 in May, had sent a letter asking that he be allowed to return to the Miami Dolphins.
The NFL confirmed that Williams had sought reinstatement, for which he will be eligible after April 27, when he will have been suspended for a year. Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene said the team had no comment...
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Joey Harrington signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday to back up Michael Vick at quarterback.
Harrington, the third overall pick by Detroit in the 2002 draft, started 11 games with Miami last season after being obtained by the Dolphins in a trade with the Lions. He threw for 2,236 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
He was a disappointment in Detroit, in part because he was chosen so high in the draft. From 2002-05, he started 55 games with the Lions, throwing for 10,000 yards with 60 touchdowns...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Harper is going from the Super Bowl champion Colts to a division rival, the Tennessee Titans.
The free-agent cornerback agreed to a three-year deal with the Titans on Tuesday, agent Ian Greengross said.
"Nick was impressed with what he saw when the Colts played the Titans," Greengross said. "They played the Colts close the first time and beat the Colts the second time. He likes where they are heading."
The 5-foot-10 Harper spent the past six seasons with Indianapolis. The 32-year-old had three interceptions...
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was accused of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana after police stopped his car in downtown Scottsdale early Tuesday.
A Scottsdale patrol officer noticed the car traveling erratically and made the stop about 2:15 a.m.
Stevens, an unrestricted free agent after five seasons with Seattle, told the officer he had "four of five margaritas" at Salty Seniorita, a downtown Scottsdale bar.
According to the police report, the officer smelled alcohol and...
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The standoff between Chicago's Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs and the Bears is officially moving to the next stage.
"I am now prepared to sit out the year if the Bears don't trade me or release me," Briggs told FOXSports.com via cell phone Monday. "I've played my last snap for them. I'll never play another down for Chicago again."
Briggs was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent earlier this month but the Bears slapped him with the Franchise tag, which pretty much keeps him as their property for next season at a one-year...
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Joey Porter wore a new Miami Dolphins visor, plus had an aqua-and-orange pin on his shirt.
Clearly, the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker is already trying to fit in with his new team.
Porter passed his physical and signed a five-year, $32 million contract Wednesday with the Dolphins, making the former Pittsburgh star the first marquee name to join the club during the free-agent period.
"I came here to Miami to help this team get to a championship," said Porter, who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl two seasons ago....
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DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with tight end Daniel Graham on a five-year, $30-million deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money.
A team spokesman said he could not comment. The deal was disclosed by a person familiar with the deal who requested anonymity because it had not yet been signed.
Graham, 28, had been with New England since the Patriots drafted him with the 21st pick in the 2002 draft. He caught 120 passes for 1,393 yards and 17 touchdowns in his time with the Patriots.
The 6-foot-3,...
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CLEVELAND (AP) - The Browns finally tackled Jamal Lewis.
Unable to reach a deal to remain in Baltimore, the free agent running back signed a one-year deal on Wednesday with Cleveland, the team he blistered for an NFL single-game record 295 yards in 2003.
Lewis was released last week in a salary-cap move by the Ravens, who elected not to pay their career rushing leader a $5 million roster bonus. He'll now join the Browns, Baltimore's AFC North rival, who were last in the league in rushing in 2006.
"We are pleased to add Jamal Lewis to...
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Daniel Graham caught 120 passes in five NFL seasons with the Patriots but is expected to help the Broncos even more with his excellent blocking ability.
As fantastic as it sounded, father and son knew there would be pressures if tight end Daniel Graham completed the circle of high school to nearby college to the NFL in his hometown. Ultimately, though, father and son couldn't have thought of a better ending for Graham's foray into free agency.
"Not many people get to play their high school, college and pro careers in the same place,"...
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Joey Porter has agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, making the former second-team All-Pro linebacker the first marquee player to join the club during this free agent period.
Porter is guaranteed $20 million in the deal, which was agreed to late Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the discussion who requested anonymity because Porter has not yet passed his physical and the contract may not be signed until Wednesday or Thursday.
Porter spent his first eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
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