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Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky, who led his team to a 43-42 overtime win against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, will sign as a free agent with the Houston Texans. Zabransky helped his team to a 13-0 record last season and capped it with the thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Sooners. The Broncos tied the game on a 50-yard touchdown on fourth-and-18 with 7 seconds to play.

Rod Coleman underwent surgery Monday to repair a ruptured right quadriceps that could keep the Atlanta Falcons’ standout defensive tackle sidelined into September. Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts confirmed that Coleman was injured in a boating accident recently. Losing Coleman, a Pro Bowl selection in 2005, is a big blow to a defense that will open its first training camp under new coach Bobby…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Greg Olsen grew up with football. His dad was a high school coach and would take him and his brother, Christian, around to different camps. That's where he got an early glimpse at how various programs are shaped into winners….

Jerry Jones will spend almost as much time next season rooting against Cleveland as he will rooting for his Dallas Cowboys. That's because the Cowboys now have the Browns' first pick, courtesy of Cleveland's desire to get back into the first round of last weekend's draft to grab Brady Quinn as he went into free-fall. Dallas finally gave the Browns the pick they needed to take the Notre Dame quarterback — for Cleveland's first pick next year….

Former NFL linebacker Kevin Mitchell died in his sleep at the age of 36. Mitchell died overnight Sunday at his home in Ashburn, near the Washington Redskins’ training facility, according to the team. An autopsy was performed Monday by the Virginia state medical examiner’s office. The cause of death was not immediately announced.

Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has filed his appeal of a season-long suspension and a hearing with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell should be held within the next two weeks, a league spokesman said Monday. Jones said earlier this month he planned to appeal and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed Monday that Jones’ letter arrived at league offices over the weekend.

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears defensive tackle Terry ''Tank'' Johnson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge Monday as part of an arrangement with prosecutors that will keep him from serving additional time in jail….

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Terry “Tank” Johnson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge Monday as part of an arrangement with prosecutors that will keep him from serving additional time in jail. The 25-year-old Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without an owner’s identification, said Mary Stanton, chief of the Lake County Court’s misdemeanor division.

None of the additions will arrive at training camp as projected starters, but the Giants hope several of their choices will eventually find the top of the depth chart….

The Patriots have loaded up on talent during the off-season, but the acquisition of Randy Moss is their most dramatic move yet….

The Jets used their sixth and seventh-round picks to select offensive tackle Jacob Bender and wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, respectively….

The Jets used their sixth and seventh-round picks to select offensive tackle Jacob Bender and wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, respectively….

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Cam Cameron might want to brace for another round of boos: Top draft pick Ted Ginn Jr. says he's unsure whether he'll be healthy for the start of training camp….

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — New Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's parents laid the groundwork for their son's success — albeit in vastly different ways….

DENVER (AP) — Marcus Thomas wanted a second chance. Mike Shanahan is a coach willing to give one. The Denver Broncos traded into the fourth round Sunday to take Thomas, a Florida defensive tackle who came into the NFL draft with a history of off-the-field problem….

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent most of the weekend drafting help for an aging defense, then addressed a need on offense Sunday by signing former Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens. Stevens, a first-round draft pick in 2002, was an unrestricted free agent who the Seahawks said they were no longer interested in retaining after the player was arrested last month in Scottsdale, Ariz., for investigation…