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NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper signed a one-year contract with Oakland on Tuesday, giving the Raiders a backup plan for top draft pick JaMarcus Russell….

The Chicago Bears and defensive tackle Darwin Walker agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract on Tuesday, two days after the team acquired him in a trade with Buffalo. Walker will earn about $2 million this season, plus $8 million to $9 million in bonuses and possibly another $3.5 million in incentives over the length of the contract, according to his agent Albert Irby.

Dallas Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, the same day Terrell Owens got a break from practice to rest his sore hamstring. While an MRI showed no serious damage after Glenn hurt his knee in practice Sunday, the decision was made to have the procedure after he kept having pain.

Three years ago, the Washington Redskins’ season began its downward spiral when one of the pillars of their offensive line ruptured an Achilles’ tendon during the preseason. Late Monday afternoon, for a heart-stopping minute or two, the Redskins thought they were reliving that nightmare. This time it was left tackle Chris Samuels instead of right tackle Jon Jansen — and it was a practice instead…

Michael Vick lost another sponsor — Rawlings. The sports goods company said Tuesday it was ending its relationship with the Atlanta Flacons quarterback because of dogfighting conspiracy charges. “Rawlings recognizes that Mr. Vick has not been convicted of the charges stemming from his recent indictment,” the St.

Jaguars center Brad Meester broke a bone in his right foot and will be sidelined at least eight weeks, the team’s first significant injury this season. Meester was scheduled to have surgery Wednesday. Meester, who has started 108 games for Jacksonville in seven years, injured his foot during the team’s first full-pads practice Monday night.

Adam “Pacman” Jones won’t be wrestling for TNA Entertainment during his season-long suspension from the NFL. But the Tennessee Titans cornerback may participate with TNA Wrestling in other ways, according to his agent. The contract hasn’t been signed yet, and TNA declined to comment Tuesday except to say an announcement is expected by the end of the week.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Redskins said Tuesday they have signed safety LaRon Landry, their first selection in the 2007 NFL Draft….

Mr. Walsh coached San Francisco to three Super Bowl titles and was one of pro football’s most influential figures….

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bill Walsh took great chances on the football field and with the people who worked for him. Take Jerry Rice, the superstar receiver he plucked from tiny Mississippi Valley State in the first round back in 1985….

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper will work out for the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, two weeks after being released by the Miami Dolphins….

Mr. Walsh coached San Francisco to three Super Bowl titles and was one of pro football’s most influential figures….

The stare down between the Jets and their disgruntled guard Pete Kendall continues as Kendall did not practice Monday and spent most of the day on an exercise bike….

The Giants are working pragmatically under the assumption that defensive end Michael Strahan will not return and have been courting Simeon Rice….

Corey Simon remained absent from the team Monday, nearly 10 months after the Colts put him on the nonfootball illness/injury list with an undisclosed ailment….

Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback who has been indicted on felony charges of sponsoring a dog-fighting business, has been ordered not to report to training camp.