Owens will come to camp
Terrell Owens says he will report to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp, even though he is hinting that he would agree to a trade because of a contract dispute.
Owens told the Philadelphia Inquirer Friday for a story on its Web site that he would report to training camp, though he won’t be happy if he fails to get a new deal.
“I’ll be there,” Owens said. “I mean, the bottom line is that I still believe I deserve a new contract. I still believe I deserve more than what they’ve given me. But I’m not stupid. I’m not about to miss training camp, get fined every day and give them even more reasons to keep from paying me.”
Drew Rosenhaus, Owens’ agent, said he just wants a fair-market deal for Owens.
“We hope it’s something we can work out with the Philadelphia Eagles,” Rosenhaus told the Associated Press, adding he had talked recently with the Eagles. “If it’s something we can work out with another team, that is not something we are opposed to.”
Sproles sings with Chargers
Darren Sproles, a rookie running back and kick returner, agreed to a four-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.
Sproles was drafted out of Kansas State in the fourth round. He set the school career rushing record with 4,979 yards, which ranks 11th in NCAA history.
Alexander retires with Chiefs
Wide receiver Derrick Alexander signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs so he could retire as a member of the organization.
Alexander, who has not played football since 2002 when he played for the Minnesota Vikings, had 417 catches for 6,971 yards with 40 touchdowns and 16 rushes for 210 yards during his NFL career.
Around the league
The New York Jets signed seventh-round pick Harry Williams Jr., a 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver out of Tuskegee. … The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Siaha Burley and running back Adimchinobe Echemandu. Burley was a favorite target of quarterback Daunte Culpepper in college, when they were teammates at Central Florida. He spent the past five seasons in the Arena Football League, earning Player of the Year honors for 2005 after totaling 45 touchdown catches in 16 games. … Shaun Nua, a defensive end out of Brigham Young, signed a multi-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the fourth draft pick to sign with the team. … Detroit Lions wide receiver David Kircus has been ordered to pay $850 in fines and court costs for driving drunk. … The New England Patriots signed third-round draft pick Ellis Hobbs, a cornerback and kick returner out of Iowa State. … Tight end Jerome Collins, the St. Louis Rams’ fifth-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, signed a three-year contract. … Miami Dolphins draft picks Travis Daniels and Manuel Wright signed four-year contracts. … The Denver Broncos signed third-round draft choice Domonique Foxworth, a cornerback out of Maryland. … The Green Bay Packers signed sixth-round pick Craig Bragg, a wide receiver out of UCLA.