National Football League roundup

[July 22, 2015]  July 21 (The Sports Xchange) - Quarterback Marcus Mariota became the last 2015 first-round draft pick to reach a contract agreement, as the Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday that they had a deal with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.

The move comes after negotiations stalled over Mariota's refusal to accept so-called offset language in his contract. An offset clause gives the team a right to recoup guaranteed money if the player is released and signs with another team.

Terms of the deal weren't announced, and it was unclear whether the contract includes offset language.

Mariota was the No. 2 overall pick in the draft after completing a stellar career with the University of Oregon.

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The Minnesota Vikings announced they have agreed to restructure the final three years of running back Adrian Peterson's contract. Peterson will receive more guaranteed money during the final two years of the contract, according to multiple reports.

According to ProFootballTalk.com, the new contract has a base salary of $44 million for the next three years.

In 2015, Peterson, 30, will receive a guaranteed $11 million base salary and a $2 million roster bonus.

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Twelve days after commissioner Roger Goodell said a decision in the appeal of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension was coming soon, he said there is no timeline for a ruling.

Speaking on Tuesday, Goodell said: "We will make a decision as quickly as possible.

"There is no timeline. We want to make sure we have a fair and open process."

Brady appealed a four-game suspension on June 23 at NFL headquarters in New York.

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A company working with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo to host the National Fantasy Football Convention in Las Vegas sued the NFL on Monday for more than $1 million in damages.

Fan Expo LLC filed the suit in Dallas, accusing the NFL of illegally interfering with the event, which was a partnership between Romo and a Dallas entrepreneur. Organizers canceled the July 10-12 show at The Venetian after alleging the NFL told the players scheduled to participate that they would be fined or suspended.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is expected to begin the season on the physically unable to perform list recovering from a hip injury.

Pitta, 30, is entering his sixth season but has played in a total of seven games the past two seasons because of hip injuries. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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