Virus makes Cardinals leave NAU
The Arizona Cardinals are moving their training camp from Flagstaff because of a virus outbreak on the Northern Arizona University campus.
The team said late Monday afternoon no decision had been made on where the camp will be located. Players are scheduled to gather Sunday, with workouts beginning next Monday.
Team officials said they hoped to identify a new training site on Tuesday.
“The overwhelming concern obviously was the health and well-being of our team,” said Rod Graves, vice president of football operations. “Despite what have been extraordinary efforts on the part of everyone at NAU to accommodate our team, in the end, even the slightest risk of exposure was something we cannot chance.”
Last week, more than 100 people attending summer camps at the university contracted the highly contagious norovirus, an illness that is not life-threatening but causes flu-like symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.
Colts sign three more picks
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to deals with three more draft picks, signing safety Matt Giordano and defensive end Jonathan Welsh. Guard Dylan Gandy is expected to sign Tuesday after agreeing to terms.
All three are believed to have signed three-year deals.
First-round pick Marlin Jackson has yet to sign, but his agent, Doug Hendrickson, said, “It sounds, from the tone, like they want to get something done, and we want to get something done, so we’ve just got to come together and get a fair deal. I think something will get done.”
Patterson reaches deal with Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles signed first-round pick defensive end Mike Patterson to a five-year deal.
Patterson, 6-foot, 292 pounds, helped USC win consecutive national championships in 2003 and 2004, and was the 31st overall selection in the draft.
Former Steelers CB dies
Ray Oldham, a 10-year NFL cornerback who won a Super Bowl ring with the 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 54.
Oldham died Saturday while training for a bicycle ride. Heritage Funeral Home had no other details on his death.
Around the league
The Patriots signed offensive lineman Logan Mankins, becoming the first team to sign their first-round pick. … The Ravens signed draft picks Justin Green and Derek Anderson to three-year deals. … The Jaguars signed rookie running back Alvin Pearman. … The Panthers waived second-year running back Joey Harris and defensive tackle Cleveland Pinkney. … The Lions signed cornerback Stanley Wilson and quarterback Dan Orlovsky to three-year deals. … The Packers signed fourth-round picks Marviel Underwood, a safety, and linebacker Brady Poppinga. … The Browns reached deals with draft picks Brodney Pool, a defensive back, and defensive lineman David McMillan.