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A Decade of Sins Deserves a Year Out

The league needs to send a message in how it deals with Bill Belichick and his extensive video library of N.F.L. spy tapes.

Browns LB McGinest to retire after ‘08 season

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last.

Browns LB McGinest to retire after 2008 (AP)

In this July 27, 2006 file photo, Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest stretches during morning practice at the Browns football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last. McGinest told SI.com for a story Thursday, May 8, 2008, that he wants to finish his career on one last playoff run.

Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last. McGinest told SI.com that he wants to finish his career on one last playoff run. "This will be it," he said. "This will be my 15th season. I've worked hard; I think I've done everything I set out to accomplish." McGinest, who played 12 seasons and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, signed a three-year, $12...


New Deal for the Giants? Diehl

Offensive tackle David Diehl signed a two-year extension with the Giants that will keep him under contract with the team through the 2013 season. Diehl, who had four years left on an extension he signed in 2005, will make $31 million under terms of the deal. Diehl has been a starter since being taken by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2003 draft.

Haynesworth working on his own, won’t be at Titans minicamp

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

Walsh sends NFL 8 tapes that don’t include Rams’ walkthrough

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals.

Ex-Patriots Assistant Sends the N.F.L. Eight Tapes

The videotapes show that the team recorded play-calling signals by coaches of five opponents in six games between the 2000 and 2002 seasons, in violation of league rules.

Running back Dominic Rhodes signs deal to return to Colts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Colts have put their tag-team runners -- Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- back together.

Walsh sent NFL 8 tapes, but not of Rams (AP)

Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals. The tapes include signals by coaches of five opponents in six games from 2000-02, but don't include video from the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl.

RB Rhodes signs deal to return to Colts (AP)

The Colts have put their tag-team runners -- Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- back together. The tandem that helped Indianapolis win its first Super Bowl title has been reunited after Rhodes agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Colts. Rhodes' agent, Mike McCartney confirmed the signing Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press although he did not disclose financial details.

HBO to follow Cowboys at training camp (AP)

In this Aug. 12, 2007 file photo, Adam

T.O. and maybe Pacman, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson and, of course, smiling billionaire Jerry Jones. Put 'em all together in a hotel an hour outside Los Angeles and you could have quite a soap opera. Or, HBO predicts, one heck of a reality series. The cable network is bringing its "Hard Knocks" franchise back to Cowboys training camp this summer, and HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg already is...


Giants give LT Diehl 2-year extension (AP)

Offensive tackle David Diehl signed a two-year extension with the New York Giants that will keep him under contract with the Super Bowl champions through the 2013 season. Diehl, who had four years left on an extension he signed in 2005, will earn $31 million under terms of the new deal. The extension was worked out over the past month, Peter Schaffer, Diehl's agent said in a telephone interview.

Bears release S Archuleta (AP)

The Chicago Bears released veteran strong safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure with the team. Archuleta, 30, broke a hand early last season and started in just 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. He lost his starting job to Brandon McGowan and finished the season on special teams.

Redskins WR Randle El has knee surgery (AP)

Washington Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El, with crutches under both arms, said Wednesday the surgery on his right knee went as expected and that he hopes to return to the field for offseason practices next month. Randle El said the knee was swollen after minicamp practice Saturday. An MRI found loose cartilage, possibly the residual effects of getting the knee banged in a couple of games last...

Ex-Vikings DL Scott charged with assault (AP)

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scott was charged Tuesday with assault and accused of holding a plastic dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year-old son. Scott was charged in Hennepin County Court with third-degree assault and domestic assault by strangulation, both felonies. He also was charged with endangerment of a child -- a gross misdemeanor -- for allegedly keeping a...

Jets re-sign CB Poteat to 1-year deal (AP)

The New York Jets re-signed veteran cornerback Hank Poteat to a one-year deal Tuesday. Poteat was an unrestricted free agent. He spent the last two seasons with the Jets and played in every game, notching a career-high 45 tackles while starting nine games. Poteat had the first two interceptions of his eight-year NFL career in consecutive games last season against Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb and...