Hanging them up
Marshall Faulk’s decision was easy after spending last year working for the NFL Network: At 34, his body is more suited for a television studio than for the rigors of playing running back.
After sitting out last season because of a knee injury, Faulk officially announced his retirement Monday. He’s ninth on the NFL’s career rushing list, 33 yards behind Jim Brown, once the standard for the position.
Conduct policy not set
On the day Las Vegas police said they will seek felony and misdemeanor charges against Tennessee’s Adam “Pacman” Jones, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said a stronger player conduct policy will not be completed at these league meetings.
By next month, however, Goodell expects to have in place the stricter plan and hopes to make some disciplinary decisions before the April 28-29 draft.
Colts open vs. Saints
The Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts will open the NFL season on a Thursday night, Sept. 6, with a home game against New Orleans.
Saints not marching anywhere
The Saints will stay in Louisiana through the 2010 season, reaching an agreement with state officials as both sides agreed to toss out contract clauses that would have allowed the NFL team leave the state within four years.
•New Orleans re-signed wide receiver Terrance Copper to a one-year contract.
Around the league
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes and quarterback Kelly Holcomb from the Buffalo Bills for defensive tackle Darwin Walker and a conditional draft pick in 2008. … The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Vikings tight end Jermaine Wiggins and Panthers safety Kevin McCadam to contracts and re-signed free agent linebacker Tony Gilbert. … The Carolina Panthers signed safety Deke Cooper, defensive end Dave Ball, cornerback Curtis Deloatch and defensive tackle Chad Lavalais. The Panthers also created salary cap space by restructuring safety Mike Minter’s contract. … Carolina Panthers reserve guard D’Anthony Batiste was arrested early Sunday and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor. … Free agent safety Tyrone Carter re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. … The Washington Redskins signed free agent Jason Fabini. … The New York Jets signed defensive end Andre Wadsworth. … The Houston Texans re-signed fullback Vonta Leach, matching an offer sheet the restricted free agent signed with the New York Giants. … Alabama State coach Charles Coe is leaving to become wide receivers coach for the Oakland Raiders.