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Jets CB Revis signs 4-year deal (AP)
Darrelle Revis was walking toward his teammates on the practice field when a strange feeling came over him. "I had butterflies," the New York Jets' cornerback said with a grin Monday. For a guy who routinely shuts down opponents' best wide receivers, the acknowledgment of insecurity was stunning.
QB Dixon to start for Steelers in opener (AP)
Quarterback Dennis Dixon will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener Sunday against Atlanta. Coach Mike Tomlin chose the third-year player Monday over longtime backup Charlie Batch. Dixon and Batch are the lone two healthy quarterbacks eligible to play. Ben Roethlisberger is serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, while Byron Leftwich...
QB Leinart, Texans agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. Condon confirmed in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans would not confirm the deal. The team returns to practice Wednesday, leading up to Sunday's season opener against Indianapolis.
Ravens, WR Houshmandzadeh agree to terms (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens upgraded their receiving corps again by agreeing to terms Monday with T.J. Houshmandzadeh. To make room for Houshmandzadeh on the roster, the Ravens traded wide receiver Mark Clayton to the St. Louis Rams for an undisclosed draft pick. Clayton, drafted 22nd overall by Baltimore in the 2005 draft, ranks third in Ravens history with 234 career catches and 3,116 yards.
Roethlisberger out as a Steelers captain (AP)
Ben Roethlisberger is no longer a Pittsburgh Steelers captain. Dennis Dixon is the new Steelers quarterback, at least for the time being. Roethlisberger, suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season, was not chosen a Steelers captain in a vote by his teammates. He has been selected the previous two seasons.
Moss feels like he is ‘not wanted’
PFT: Patriots receiver is heading into final year of his contract and doesn't think New England fully appreciates the work he's done. What's it mean for the Patriots' season?
PFT: ‘Tantrum’ by Rex helped get Revis deal done
Revis deal was all about guaranteed money
PFT: In the end, Darrelle Revis apparently got the kind of truly guaranteed money for which he was looking ($32 million), and a chance to reload with another big-money deal in four years, if not sooner.
Trash Talk: Easier access to Revis Island?
PFT: Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans
Free-agent QB Matt Leinart apparently has accepted the idea of being a backup, signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans.