Colts hire Tressel as consultant

Jim Tressel is heading to the NFL.

The disgraced Ohio State head coach was hired Friday by the Indianapolis Colts as a game-day consultant to help determine when the team should challenge plays. Coach Jim Caldwell said it was a position he’s wanted to fill for the past couple of years.

“He’s a guy I have known for quite some time and have a good relationship with,” Caldwell said during a conference call.

HGH test on hold

The NFL notified its teams that no HGH testing will be conducted before the season begins. NFL lead counsel Jeff Pash says a disagreement with the union over testing procedures will prevent the program from starting before Week 1.

Around the league

Unhappy with his contract, Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs told the Chicago Tribune he is seeking permission to look for a trade. … Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams was suspended for the first two games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, ending a three-year court fight. The NFL also said Washington Redskins cornerback Phillip Buchanon’s four-game suspension is for violating the policy. Also, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver David Reed was suspended without pay for the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and fined an additional game check for violating the policy. … The Green Bay Packers agreed to a contract extension with starting right guard Josh Sitton that will keep him with the team through 2016. … Cleveland tight end Evan Moore signed a two-year contract extension with the Browns. … New York Jets rookie quarterback Greg McElroy had surgery to repair his dislocated right thumb and the team says he is out indefinitely.