NFL Football

LaDainian Tomlinson flew home to San Diego on Saturday to consider his options after spending a day with the New York Jets and leaving without a deal. The free agent -- the eighth-leading rusher in NFL history -- was on a flight Saturday morning after his visit. He arrived in New Jersey on Thursday night after meeting with the Minnesota Vikings and spent Friday touring the Jets' facility in...

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After locking up NT Ryan Pickett and FS Nick Collins, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy thinks RT Mark...

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By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Writer

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For the last decade, the Detroit Lions have been historically unsuccessful during the fall and winter months. That includes an NFL-record 30 losses over the last two seasons. The Lions, however, once again think they are having a great spring. "This week has been quite a challenge, because of all of the new free agency rules and all the moves we feel we need to make," said Lions coach Jim...

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NEW YORK - LaDainian Tomlinson's visit with the New York Jets is going to overtime.

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NEW YORK - LaDainian Tomlinson's visit with the New York Jets is going to overtime.

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SAN DIEGO - The Chargers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent cornerback Donald Strickland.

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The Chargers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent cornerback Donald Strickland. Strickland started two of the 11 games in which he played for the New York Jets last season, but was plagued by injuries. He dealt with a lingering quadriceps injury, a concussion and a broken pinkie during the season, and suffered a groin injury in the AFC championship game at Indianapolis.

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WASHINGTON - Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.

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WASHINGTON - Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.

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WASHINGTON - Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers signed safety Nick Collins and nose tackle Ryan Pickett to long-term contract extensions Friday, securing the services of two cornerstones in their much-improved defence.

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ATLANTA - An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a private investigator to look into a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old Georgia college student.

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The Green Bay Packers signed safety Nick Collins and nose tackle Ryan Pickett to long-term contract extensions Friday, securing the services of two cornerstones in their much-improved defense. The team did not release details of either deal. Collins' agents, Dave Butz and Alan Herman, confirmed a report on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Web site that Collins' deal was for three years...

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CINCINNATI, Ohio - 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.

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MINNEAPOLIS - After more than a year and a half of legal manoeuvring in their closely watched labour fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams may finally learn in May if they must serve a four-game suspension for taking a banned substance.

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METAIRIE, La. - Released from the shackles of the NFL's "final four" rule, the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are diving into the free agent market and starting by taking a close look at defensive ends.

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METAIRIE, La. - Released from the shackles of the NFL's "final four" rule, the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are diving into the free agent market and starting by taking a close look at defensive ends.

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Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract. Johnson agreed to a deal with a base value of $3.5 million, but he could make as much as $12 million if he meets certain incentives.

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CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Benjamin Watson to a multi-year contract.

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