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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent left guard Ryan Lilja in another step toward beefing up their offensive line. The deal was announced Tuesday. Terms were not released. Lilja played in 66 games with the Indianapolis Colts, who claimed him off waivers from Kansas City in 2004. He started eight playoff games with [...]

The NFL has picked two new co-chairmen — and a new name — for its committee on concussions. Dr. Hunt Batjer (BAY-chur) of Northwestern University, and Dr. Richard Ellenbogen of the University of Washington will lead what now will be called the NFL head, neck and spine medical committee, the league said Tuesday.

LaDainian Tomlinson says Brett Favre gave no indication whether he would return for another season when the two chatted recently about playing for the Minnesota Vikings. Tomlinson, who signed a two-year deal with the New York Jets on Sunday, met with Vikings officials in Minnesota last Thursday about the prospect of joining the team.

The Atlanta Falcons have released former first-round pick Tye Hill and signed safety Matt Giordano. Hill was the 15th overall pick in 2006 by St. Louis. After three disappointing years with the Rams, he was dealt to Atlanta shortly before the start of last season for a seventh-round pick. In eight games with the Falcons, [...]

Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey isn’t prepared to name a starting quarterback, and anticipates holding an open competition going into training camp. Gailey wouldn’t rule out selecting a quarterback in the draft next month or pursuing a veteran in either free agency or by trade. Finding a starter has been a top priority for Gailey [...]

Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski and Pro Bowl long snapper Jon Condo signed their restricted free agent tenders and reported to the Oakland Raiders for the start of voluntary offseason workouts Monday. Backup quarterback Charlie Frye and offensive linemen Chris Morris also signed their tenders as the Raiders started getting their restricted free agents under contract for [...]

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed defensive end Darryl Tapp and released starting safety Deon Grant on Monday, part of the continuing changes under new coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider. Earlier Monday, the Seahawks signed wide receiver Ruvell Martin to a one-year deal and tight end Chris Baker to a multiyear contract.

Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski and Pro Bowl long snapper Jon Condo signed their restricted free agent tenders and reported to the Oakland Raiders for the start of voluntary offseason workouts Monday. Backup quarterback Charlie Frye and offensive linemen Chris Morris also signed their tenders as the Raiders started getting their restricted free agents under contract for [...]

The Denver Broncos aren’t publicly saying they have another open quarterback competition on their hands. They don’t have to. Josh McDaniels’ actions and the words of Brady Quinn and Kyle Orton show they most certainly do. Quinn, acquired from the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in exchange for fullback Peyton Hillis and two draft picks, was [...]

Both the Giants and Jets wanted to open next season in the new Meadowlands Stadium. Both will. The NFL said Monday the Giants will play on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, and the Jets will host a Monday night game the next day. Opponents have not been announced; the full league schedule usually is released in [...]