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Training camp tough, especially for the rookies

Cincinnati Bengals
07/16/2007 8:17 AM
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh took a timeout from his offseason schedule to offer up some thoughts on training camp, which isn't all work. Warning to Bengals rookies: Keep your car windows rolled up and get ready for an overnight "baptism." Read more

Chambers passes breath test in DWI arrest

Miami Dolphins
07/16/2007 8:13 AM
The Sun-Sentinel reports Dolphins WR Chris Chambers passed a breathalyzer test at the police station after his Saturday morning arrest for driving while impaired, reckless driving and speeding, according to sources. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Chambers was taken into custody at 2:31 a.m. Saturday. He was released on $1,750 bond Saturday afternoon, and is scheduled to appear in court today at 1 p.m. He has been working out in North Carolina in preparation for training camp, to which veterans must report on July 27. Read more

Rams CB Brown suspended four games

St. Louis Rams
07/13/2007 7:19 PM
NFL.com wire reports Rams CB Fakhir Brown was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The league didn't reveal the specific nature of the violation. Brown's agent, Ted Marchibroda, didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment.  Brown's suspension will begin Aug. 31 and he can return to the active roster on Oct. 1, following the Rams' game Sept. 30 against the Dallas Cowboys. He is allowed to participate in preseason games and practice. Read more

Freeney signs $72M deal

Indianapolis Colts
07/13/2007 6:29 PM
CBS SportsLine.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed DE Dwight Freeney to a long-term contract that will make him among the NFL's most highly paid defensive players. Freeney and the Colts agreed to a six-year, $72 million contract that includes a $30 million signing bonus, Freeney's agent, Gary Wichard, said Friday. The Colts issued a statement saying they had reached an agreement with Freeney, but did not elaborate. Read more