Bears LB wrecks car
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs was charged with leaving the scene of an accident in Lake Forest, Ill., after crashing his Lamborghini and leaving it alongside an expressway on the city’s North Side, Illinois State Police said Monday.
After meeting with police Monday afternoon, Briggs also was cited for failure to give immediate notice of an accident and improper lane usage.
Briggs was released after posting a $100 bond. He is scheduled to appear Oct. 4 in a Cook County court.
“As a result of interviewing Mr. Briggs, it was determined that he was the driver of his 2007 Lamborghini,” police said in a statement.
Officials said the 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago, which had crashed into a light pole, was discovered around 3:15 a.m. on Interstate Highway 94.
Bears coach Lovie Smith indicated the team will not discipline Briggs.
Samuel in Pats camp
New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel ended his holdout, returning to the team after missing the first three preseason games.
Culpepper, McCown compete
Lane Kiffin narrowed his choice for a starting quarterback down to two players, but the Oakland Raiders coach still isn’t ready to announce a decision.
Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper, both of whom started preseason games, will continue to split reps with the Raiders’ first-team offense.
Preseason
Joey Harrington made a good first impression on Atlanta fans by throwing two touchdown passes in a 24-19 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Atlanta.
He was 13 of 21 for 164 yards and an impressive 118.0 passer rating, with two other throws being caught just out of bounds.
Around the league
Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith has earned the job as the Baltimore Ravens’ third-string quarterback. … The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kelly Holcomb for an undisclosed draft pick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. … Veteran wide receiver Tim Dwight was among eight players released by the New York Jets. … One-time special teams Pro Bowler David Tyree of the New York Giants will be sidelined up to six weeks with a broken left wrist. … Kevan Barlow, a former 49ers and Jets running back, was among 10 players released during Pittsburgh’s first roster cutdown. … The Detroit Lions will put second-year safety Daniel Bullocks on injured reserve after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament.