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T.O. looks to add zeros
April 7
Philadelphia Inquirer (registration required): "One year after signing a seven-year contract worth just over $46 million, Terrell Owens wants to rework his deal, Owens' new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said yesterday after meeting with Eagles president Joe Banner."


Woman sues Vick for STD
April 7
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required): "Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is being sued by a woman claiming to be his former girlfriend. In the civil lawsuit, Sonya Elliott, 26, alleges Vick knowingly gave her genital herpes following an encounter in April 2003."


Keyshawn denies report
April 7
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (registration required): "Receiver Keyshawn Johnson laughed Wednesday at an ESPN report that had the Cowboys potentially drafting Southern California receiver Mike Williams because Johnson was disgruntled about his contract."


Taylor, Moss Miss Redskins Workouts
April 7
Washington Post (registration required): "Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs expressed frustration yesterday over the absence of top wide receiver Santana Moss and starting safety Sean Taylor from voluntary offseason workouts, which are in their third week, and believes both key players should be attending regularly."


Why it's better to trade No. 1 pick
April 7
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Gwen Knapp: "Before we agree that the 49ers must take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the draft, and that it would be catastrophic for them to consider anything else, let's play a little trivia quiz."


Tagliabue: Tice likely to be fined, not suspended
April 7
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "Mike Tice can expect to be fined by the NFL for reselling his Super Bowl tickets for a profit but the Vikings coach apparently will escape without a suspension."


Robbins finally set for hospital release
April 7
Oakland Tribune: "Former Raiders center Barret Robbins is scheduled to be released Friday from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami on Friday, according to ESPN. Robbins has been hospitalized since being shot in the chest Jan. 15 after an altercation with three police officers in Miami Beach."


Jags sign veteran Williams
April 7
Florida Times-Union (registration required): "The Jaguars fortified themselves against a possible Marcus Stroud holdout on Wednesday by signing veteran defensive tackle Tony Williams to a two-year deal that included a $500,000 signing bonus."


Ritchie signs for one year
April 7
Philadelphia Inquirer (registration required): "Jon Ritchie has climbed out of what he called a deep depression, and yesterday found a bit of comfort when the Eagles re-signed the embattled fullback to a one-year contract."


Hawthorne, Rams agree to terms on one-Year deal
April 7
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "It has been several weeks in the making, but defensive back Michael Hawthorne is finally a Ram. Hawthorne, a free agent who has played with Green Bay the past two seasons, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Rams."


Davis determined to reward Denver
April 7
Denver Post: "Defensive lineman Dorsett Davis could have pursued moving on through NFL restricted free agency. However, he felt he needed to make it worth the Broncos' while after they used a third- round pick on him in 2002. So Davis, who missed the 2004 season with a finger injury, signed a one-year tender Wednesday with Denver."


Colts re-Sign Brown as backup QB
April 7
Indianapolis Star: "Peyton Manning's understudies for the 2005 season apparently will be the same as they were a year ago. The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed Travis Brown, who served as their No. 3 quarterback at the end of last season behind Manning and backup Jim Sorgi."


Bo says 'No' to steroids story
April 7
Chicago Tribune (registration required): "Former White Sox outfielder and NFL star Bo Jackson filed a defamation suit Wednesday in Cook County Circuit Court against a Southern California newspaper that published a story on its Internet site alleging steroid use led to Jackson's hip-replacement surgery."


Ravens' Rolle receives probation for domestic dispute in February
April 7
Baltimore Sun (registration required): "Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle was placed on probation for 11 months and 29 days by judge Al Nations of the Williamson County General Sessions Court yesterday after a domestic dispute in February."


Smith: 'I don't think I'm going to miss it'
April 7
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (registration required): "Retirement hasn't hit Emmitt Smith yet. That time is coming soon. When it does, there's not much the NFL all-time rushing king will miss."


Tougher Steroid Policy Is In Works
April 7
Washington Post (registration required): "NFL Players Association chief Gene Upshaw said yesterday that the union is prepared to agree to measures to toughen the league's steroid policy in an effort 'to eliminate the cheaters' from the sport."