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Roundup Seahawks' Robinson sidelined with separated shoulderPosted: Sunday August 03, 2003 3:16 PMUpdated: Sunday August 03, 2003 10:37 PM CHENEY, Wash. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks free safety Damien Robinson will miss three to four weeks with a separated right shoulder. Robinson, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, was injured during Saturday's scrimmage in Seattle when he made a low dive to break up a pass. "Damien's a pro," head coach Mike Holmgren said Sunday. "Anytime you lose practice days it's not a good thing, but he'll come back. He'll be fine." Rookie Ken Hamlin, who has been working with the starting defense at free safety and strong safety, will step in. Holmgren also said reserve defensive tackle Norris McCleary will miss two to three weeks after arthroscopic surgery to repair an elbow that has been bothering him. "He's been playing with it and [Saturday] he aggravated it," Holmgren said. "They've got to go in there and clean it out. It shouldn't be anything major."
Chargers' Boston misses practice to rest muscleCARSON, Calif. (AP) -- The Chargers' biggest receiving threat stayed on the sidelines again Sunday. David Boston missed his second straight training camp practice at the Home Depot Center, resting a sore oblique muscle. He had been briefly sidelined with a hip pointer earlier in the camp, but head coach Marty Schottenheimer said it was unrelated to his current injury. Boston, who signed a seven-year, $47 million contract with San Diego last offseason, said he anticipated being back in a few days, but looked forward to Saturday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. "In the NFL things happen," Boston said. "I'm just going to get better and get back out there and help the team." Boston is no stranger to the sidelines, coming off an injury-marred season in which he was limited to eight games after tearing a tendon in his knee in 2002.
Bengals sign third-round pick WashingtonGEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) -- The Cincinnati Bengals signed third-round draft pick Kelley Washington on Sunday to a three-year contract. Washington, a wide receiver from Tennessee, was the last of the Bengals' nine 2003 draft picks to sign. Terms of his contract weren't disclosed. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Washington was sidelined by injuries for the most of last season. He had 70 catches for the Volunteers in 2001. "He's shown himself to be not only a receiver who can just flat run, but also a guy with great hands and the ability to run after the catch," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said. He reported Sunday to training camp and is expected to join workouts Monday.
Kalu earns starting spot as Eagles' defensive endBETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- N.D. Kalu's journey, from defensive end to linebacker and back again, has helped him earn a starting spot on the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson named Kalu the team's starting right defensive end Sunday. Last year, Kalu was converted into a linebacker for training camp before being switched back to defensive end. Now, he will replace three-time Pro Bowler Hugh Douglas, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars after last season. Douglas had 12 1/2 sacks last season. "He just penciled it in," Kalu said of Johnson's decision. "I'm sure he has an eraser in the other hand. Hopefully, he doesn't use that eraser." Kalu, who came to the Eagles from the Washington Redskins two years ago, played in all 16 regular season games last year for the first time in his six-year career. He finished with career highs in sacks (eight), tackles (30) and forced fumbles (two). He was drafted by the Eagles in 1997 before spending three years with the Redskins.
Packers sign veteran TE BroughtonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers signed tight end Luther Broughton as a free agent Sunday. Broughton, a six-year NFL veteran, has played in 62 games and made eight starts. He was drafted by Philadelphia in 1997 and also has played for Carolina. He had his most productive season in 1999 with the Eagles when he made 26 catches for 295 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was out of football during the 2002 season.
Tired Gruden gives exhausted players a breakTAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The voice coming through the telephone sounded weary. Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden is known for his boundless energy and unbridled enthusiasm. But not even he could endure a 15-hour flight home from Japan without catching up on rest. So Gruden canceled Monday's practice, even though the move will delay the start of preparation for Friday's preseason game at Miami. "It's a new experience for me, as it is I think for most of the coaches and players. ... We've researched this carefully in terms of what other teams have done on the return from Tokyo," Gruden said. "It's just as challenging as going to Tokyo. I'm a little sluggish right now." Sunday was a scheduled day off for the Super Bowl champions, who beat the New York Jets 30-14 in the American Bowl on Saturday. Coaches are getting a full day off, Gruden said, while players are getting a day and a half away before returning to camp for a meeting Monday night. They'll watch film of the Jets game at the Monday meeting and pass out a basic game plan for the preseason matchup with the Dolphins, Gruden said. "It's a very short week. ... Thursday we board an airline and we're heading down to Miami to play the game," Gruden said. "It's going to be a challenge." Starters played sparingly against the Jets and Gruden reported just three injuries from the game, the most serious being to reserve running back Tony Taylor, who is out for the season with ligament damage in his right knee. Offensive tackle Cornell Green is doubtful to play against the Dolphins because of a high ankle sprain. Linebacker Jack Golden, who plays mostly on special teams, is also doubtful with a shoulder injury. Gruden reiterated that he was pleased with the team's overall performance. "When you go through 60 minutes of a football game and never punt, there is some good execution," Gruden said. "When you convert 11 out of 13 third downs, it doesn't matter who game-planned what. The bottom line is you were getting some pass protection, you had some open looks and we caught the ball and threw the ball accurately." But clearly, the best thing about the game is that it's over.
"I'm thrilled," Gruden said. "I'll be honest with you. I
enjoyed it over there, but it's just not a good time for me to go
on a 15-hour plane trip. ... February or March, maybe, (would) be a
fun time to go experience Tokyo. I made some friends and saw some
great things, but my mind wasn't in the sightseeing mode."
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