National Football League roundup

[May 26, 2015]  May 25 (The Sports Xchange) - The Chicago Bears released defensive end Ray McDonald after he was arrested on charges of domestic violence and child endangerment in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday.

Police said in a news release that McDonald was arrested after officers said he "physically assaulted the victim while she was holding a baby."

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson plans to skip this week's organized team activities and possibly send a message that he still wants to be traded.

A source close to Peterson told Yahoo Sports on Sunday night that Peterson has not wavered privately about his wish to continue his career with another franchise.

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The owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing to upgrade Raymond James Stadium for the team to have a chance to host one of the Super Bowls in 2019 and 2020.

The Tampa Tribune reported the Buccaneers and the team owners -- the Glazer family -- are "currently negotiating" with the Tampa Sports Authority and Hillsborough County officials on plans to refurbish the 17-year-old stadium.

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Former Detroit Lions coach and Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will serve as a consultant to the NFL's officiating department for the 2015 season.

He reportedly will provide a coach's perspective with some of the decisions made by the officiating office.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Tevrin Brandon was hospitalized briefly after suffering minor injuries when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Belmar, N.J., on Sunday.

Brandon, 24, is expected to participate in Broncos' organized team activities, which start Wednesday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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