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 The appeals court reversed a federal judge's ruling from
September, siding with the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell in a
battle with the players union.
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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is expected to be
indicted on misdemeanor assault charges on Tuesday, his attorney
said.
Manziel, released by the Browns in March, was not arrested on family
violence charges. Instead, Dallas police sent the case directly to a
grand jury. The initial grand jury did not indict Manziel and a
second convened last week.
The 23-year-old would face up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine
under Texas law.
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Quarterback Sam Bradford plans to boycott the Philadelphia Eagles
and demanded a trade with the expectation the franchise intends to
draft its quarterback of the future with the No. 2 overall pick in
the 2016 NFL Draft on Thursday.
 The Eagles signed Bradford to a two-year, $36 million contract in
March, and after hiring Doug Pederson to replace Chip Kelly as head
coach, brought in backup Chase Daniel with a three-year deal worth
up to $21 million.
Bradford, according to acting personnel boss Howie Roseman, remained
entrenched as the starter even last week when the Eagles parted with
a package of draft picks to acquire the No. 2 overall pick.
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Cornerback Josh Norman, who signed a five-year, $75 million deal
with the Washington Redskins last week, reportedly wanted to stay
with the Carolina Panthers and made a last-minute attempt to sign
his franchise tag.
The Panthers rescinded the tag on Wednesday, making Norman a free
agent. Two days later, he signed with the Redskins.
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Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne was arrested
Sunday morning for speeding and reckless driving after being clocked
driving 102 mph.
Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor.
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The Oakland Raiders are close to selling out their season tickets
for the first time in franchise history.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said Sunday that his team is "on the verge"
of accomplishing the historic feat.
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The Cleveland Browns signed wide receiver Saalim Hakim after he
participated in the team's voluntary minicamp last week on a tryout
basis.
Originally signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent
in 2012, Hakim has appeared in 21 career games with the New York
Jets (19 from 2013-14) and Kansas City Chiefs (two in 2015).
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed running back Storm Johnson to a
contract.
Johnson played in six games for Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2014 but
was waived before the start of the 2015 season.
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The Denver Broncos signed tight end Garrett Graham to a one-year
contract. Terms were not revealed.
Graham started 31 of 60 regular-season games and two playoff
contests during his first six years with Houston. He appeared in
eight contests in 2015, posting four catches for 30 yards with one
touchdown. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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