James, Walker show up at camp; Owens expected

So much for agent Drew Rosenhaus’ threats to keep some of the NFL’s premier players out of training camp.

Edgerrin James took the field for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Javon Walker showed up in Green Bay, and there’s every indication Terrell Owens will be in Bethlehem, Pa., when Philadelphia veterans report on Monday.

In fact, the team with the biggest immediate problems seems to be the New England Patriots, who will seek an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl and their fourth in five years.

Ted Johnson, who started at inside linebacker alongside Tedy Bruschi last season, decided to retire a week after Bruschi announced he wouldn’t play this season after suffering a small stroke following the Super Bowl. And Richard Seymour, the two-time All-Pro defensive lineman, was listed on the Patriots’ “did not report” list.

Seymour, one of the Patriots’ co-captains, presumably will show up, although perhaps not with the attitude that has made him one of the leaders of the defense since 2001. He is due to make $2.87 million this season and wants to renegotiate.

Another no-show was John Abraham, the New York Jets’ star defensive end. He has been designated the team’s franchise player but has not signed the tender offer.

Walker arrived in Green Bay on Wednesday night, a few hours after the Packers’ shareholders urged team executives not to accede to his (and Rosenhaus’) requests to redo a contract he signed after being chosen in the first round of the 2002 draft. Walker struggled until last season, when he had 89 catches for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Defensive tackles Cletidus Hunt and Grady Jackson, possible holdouts, also showed up in Green Bay, although tight end Bubba Franks didn’t. He hasn’t signed a tender after being protected as a transition player.

Deuce McAllister agreed to a seven-year contract extension with New Orleans. The deal was announced a half-hour before the Saints’ first mandatory meeting.

In other camp news:

“Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Pace was on the field at the start of the St. Louis Rams’ camp for the first time in three years. He has been a holdout in the past, but signed a new long-term deal after firing his agents, Carl and Kevin Poston.

“San Francisco signed running back Frank Gore to a three-year contract, meaning all 11 draft picks are under contract two days before the first practice.

“Rod Gardner passed his physical with the Carolina Panthers, completing his trade from the Washington Redskins for a sixth-round draft pick.

Titans agree to terms with EWU’s Roos

The Tennessee Titans agreed to contract terms with second-round draft pick Michael Roos, an offensive tackle from Eastern Washington University, and third-round selection Brandon Jones, a wide receiver from Oklahoma.

Broncos sign Clarett

Maurice Clarett signed with Denver, assuring all of the team’s draft picks will be present when the Broncos hold their first practice of training camp.

According to a report on ESPN.com, the tailback signed a deal full of incentives that could earn the third-round draft pick up to $7 million over the life of the four-year contract.

Denver also signed former Oklahoma State cornerback and second-round pick Darrent Williams, its top choice this year, to a four-year contract.

Jackson signs with Chargers

Wide receiver Vincent Jackson ended his holdout and agreed to a five-year contract with the San Diego Chargers, leaving first-round pick Shawne Merriman as their only unsigned draft pick.

All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates was a no-show when San Diego veterans reported for camp.