Texans expected to sign RB Ron Dayne
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The Houston Texans are expected to sign free agent running back Ron Dayne on Monday, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
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Johnson has totaled at least 50-plus yards receiving in a career-high five straight games...Coleman&#39;s touchdown was the longest play in Texans&#39; history...Domanick Davis had only 12 rushing yards on 10 carries for Houston...Okoye previously had the most
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Mario Williams' NFL career got off to a quiet start. The Houston Texans No. 1 draft pick assisted on one tackle Saturday night in a quarter of play in Houston's 24-14 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor was upgraded to probable Friday and should start at Houston despite a leg injury. Taylor returned to practice Thursday after sitting out a day with a strained quadriceps muscle.
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Vince Young's deal is done. So is Chad Greenway's and Jay Cutler's. First-round draft picks are signing contracts and making their way to training facilities as the majority of NFL teams prepare to open camp. The one big name with no agreement: Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush.
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The Dolphins acquired Lamar Gordon from the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2005. The 6-foot-1, 228-pound Gordon passed a physical and was expected to practice with the team today.
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Running back Corey Dillon won't be returning to the Patriots, but fullback Heath Evans will be in the fold. The team and Evans have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to a league source.
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The agent for tight end Benjamin Watson, one of two unsigned NFL first-round draft choices, said Saturday that his client is close to signing a six-year contract with the New England Patriots.
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The New England Patriots Monday announced the signing of first-round draft pick Benjamin Watson. As per team policy, terms of the tight end's deal were not released.
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The Oakland Raiders signed former Jacksonville safety Donovin Darius on Tuesday, bolstering a unit that was the strongest on the team during a difficult season last year.
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We should get to see a little bit of the fix-'em-up-on-the-fly Bruins tonight with the Oilers in town. Andrew Ference, acquired in the late-night deal Saturday with Calgary that sent Brad Stuart and Wayne Primeau west, will be on defense. Ex-Boston College Eagle Chuck Kobasew isn't expected to wear his new Boston sweater possibly for a few weeks, still getting ...
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The Houston Texans placed inside linebacker Marcus Bell on injured reserve Wednesday with a shoulder injury he suffered last weekend in a game at Pittsburgh.
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Players to watch | Titans&#39; Derrick Mason is 2nd in NFL with 52 catches, 2 for TDs. Bears&#39; Anthony Thomas has rushed for 208 yards in last 2 games.
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The Dodgers are expected to formally announce the signing of free-agent right fielder JD Drew today to a five-year contract worth a reported $55 million.
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The Patriots are on the cusp of making a major free agent splash, as linebacker Adalius Thomas is scheduled to arrive at Gillette Stadium today. Assuming he passes a physical and there are no unexpected hitches, the sides are expected to finalize an agreement to make Thomas a Patriot, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they found a legitimate deep threat in free agency, agreeing to a five-year contract with former Cleveland receiver Dennis Northcutt on Sunday.
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The Dolphins haven&#39;t had a 100-yard rusher all season, but the odds of TB Travis Minor reaching that mark are improved now that impressive rookie RG Rex Hadnot has replaced Taylor Whitley in the starting lineup.