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Police in Georgia said on Monday they hope to interview Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, pictured in 2009, regarding a sexual assault accusation against him, an accusation a lawyer for the Steelers quarterback denied.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Karl Walter)

Lawyers: Respect Roethlisberger accuser's privacy

AP - Tue Mar 9, 11:58 PM ET

ATLANTA - Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.

  • FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2009, file photo, New York Jets running back Thomas Jones, left, is pushed out of bounds by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jamie Silva during an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Jones, who led the Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
    Chiefs sign free agent RB Thomas Jones AP - Tue Mar 9, 11:19 PM ET

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs' running game just got a big boost.

  • FILE - This Aug. 26, 2005, file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) and Eagles receiver Terrell Owens (81) waiting for play to resume against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. McNabb and Owens are teaming up on a basketball court instead of a football field in the new season of Spike TV's 'Pros vs. Joes.' (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)
    Free agent Terrell Owens will meet with Bengals AP - Tue Mar 9, 8:09 PM ET

    CINCINNATI - Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.

  • Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden to 4-year deal AP - Tue Mar 9, 7:37 PM ET

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.

  • Vick 'humbled' by Ed Block Courage Award AP - Tue Mar 9, 7:37 PM ET

    BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

  • Saints agree to terms with DB Torrence AP - Tue Mar 9, 6:39 PM ET

    METAIRIE, La. - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to re-sign reserve defensive back Leigh Torrence to a one-year contract.

  • Eagles pick up Vick's option for 2010 AP - Tue Mar 9, 6:36 PM ET

    BALTIMORE - Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week.

  • Steelers reach deals with S Clark, WR Randle El AP - Tue Mar 9, 6:31 PM ET

    PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest.

  • FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson looks on during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Cleveland. Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is officially over. The team released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
    Browns release former Pro Bowl QB Derek Anderson AP - Tue Mar 9, 4:54 PM ET

    CLEVELAND - Quarterback Derek Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over.

  • Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams, left, and Pat Williams leave a Minnesota state courtroom for a lunch break during their trial against the NFL concerning their dispute over drug policies, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, March 8, 2010. Both players tested positive for a banned diuretic during the 2008 Vikings training camp. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
    Vikes' KWilliams takes stand in suit vs NFL AP - Tue Mar 9, 4:45 PM ET

    MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams testified Tuesday that he was under pressure to lose weight and earn a $400,000 bonus when he took a weight-loss supplement two years ago — a supplement he didn't know contained a substance banned by the NFL.

  • Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives past Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
    Wade scores 24 to help Heat rout 76ers 105-78 AP - Tue Feb 16, 9:36 PM ET

    PHILADELPHIA - Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Miami Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

  • New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with his son Baylen after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17 AP - Mon Feb 8, 6:46 AM ET

    MIAMI - The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter.

  • Vikings sign kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd AP - Tue Mar 9, 4:38 PM ET

    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings have signed kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd to a two-year contract.

  • Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi to back up Eli Manning AP - Tue Mar 9, 2:09 PM ET

    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli.

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks on the phone during the team's walk through for the NFL's Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Arizona, February 2, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Shaun Best
    NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless Reuters - Tue Mar 9, 12:29 PM ET

    MIAMI (Reuters) - The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.

  • Closing statements near in trial over Bronco death AP - Tue Mar 9, 7:02 AM ET

    DENVER - Jurors hearing the case against a man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams could soon hear closing statements, a day after the defendant declined to testify.

  • Seattle sends QB Wallace to Cleveland for pick AP - Mon Mar 8, 9:59 PM ET

    RENTON, Wash. - Mike Holmgren is already making deals with his former team.

  • Bucs acquire WR Brown from Eagles for draft pick AP - Mon Mar 8, 9:08 PM ET

    TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft.

  • Wife of ex-Raven McCrary granted protective order AP - Mon Mar 8, 8:48 PM ET

    BALTIMORE - A Baltimore County judge has granted a temporary protective order to the wife of former Baltimore Raven Michael McCrary.

  • Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin, center, stands with Ravens coach John Harbaugh, left, and Ravens president and general manager Ozzie Newsome, right, after the NFL team announced the signing of Boldin, a former Arizona Cardinal wide receiver, to a four-year, $28 million contract Monday, March 8, 2010, at Ravens headquarters in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/ Steve Ruark)
    Boldin on Baltimore: 'It's a place that fits me' AP - Mon Mar 8, 8:39 PM ET

    OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Ozzie Newsome has lamented his poor judgment about Anquan Boldin for years.

  • Chiefs re-sign wide receiver Chris Chambers AP - Mon Mar 8, 6:02 PM ET

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers, who provided spark to a lackluster offense when he joined the team midway through last season.

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington passes under pressure by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips during the first half of their NFL football game in San Diego, California in this September 27, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Mike Blake
    Miami Dolphins re-sign quarterback Pennington Reuters - Mon Mar 8, 7:16 PM ET

    MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins have re-signed oft-injured quarterback Chad Pennington, the team said on its website on Monday.

  • Rams sign DT Fred Robbins AP - Mon Mar 8, 5:00 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have made their second free-agent signing of the offseason, reaching a deal with veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins.

  • Texans sign WR Walter and P Turk AP - Mon Mar 8, 4:47 PM ET

    HOUSTON - Receiver Kevin Walter and punter Matt Turk, both unrestricted free agents, have been re-signed by the Houston Texans.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks on during play against the Miami Dolphins during their NFL football game in Miami, January 3, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Hans Deryk
    Police to quiz Roethlisberger on assault allegation Reuters - Mon Mar 8, 5:38 PM ET

    ATLANTA (Reuters) - Police expect to interview Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the next few days over a sexual assault allegation made by a Georgia woman, a local police chief said on Monday.

  • Lions cut DE White, sign TE Heller, WR Clark AP - Mon Mar 8, 4:46 PM ET

    ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have re-signed tight end Will Heller to a three-year deal and signed free agent wide receiver Brian Clark to a one-year deal.

  • Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick (R) runs with the ball away from the defense of New York Giants' Bryan Kehl during the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey December 13, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Mike Segar
    Philadelphia Eagles sticking with Vick, for now Reuters - Mon Mar 8, 3:30 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles will pick up Michael Vick's roster bonus this week, giving the team time to decide whether to keep the quarterback or trade him, the National Football League's website reported Monday.

  • Jaguars sign defensive end Kampman Reuters - Sun Mar 7, 9:39 PM ET

    JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed defensive end Aaron Kampman, the team reported on their website (www.jaguars.com) Sunday.

  • Jaguars sign 2-time Pro Bowl DE Aaron Kampman AP - Sun Mar 7, 6:29 PM ET

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars used veterans, rookies, former first-round draft picks and a few undrafted guys in hopes of generating consistent pass rush last season. Even with different schemes, various blitzes and some new faces, nothing really worked.

  • NFL suspends Ferguson for first 8 games of 2010 AP - Sun Mar 7, 1:25 PM ET

    MIAMI - Free agent Jason Ferguson, a veteran nose tackle most recently with the Miami Dolphins, has been suspended for the first eight games of next season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

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