National Football League roundup

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[May 11, 2016]  May 10 (The Sports Xchange) - Chargers running back Melvin Gordon followed up a disappointing rookie season by undergoing microfracture knee surgery.

 

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Tuesday that Gordon had the surgery in January and should be ready for training camp in July. The typical recovery time ranges from 5-7 months.

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The Dallas Cowboys may have a fully healthy Tony Romo participating in organized team activities later this month.

Romo is recovering from left collarbone surgery and has impressed quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson during recent workouts.

"He's looking good," Wilson told the Dallas Morning News. "We had two practices where we've been out here on the field with the guys and he's done everything. He's throwing, he's got good velocity on all of his throws, great movement in his legs."

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Now that Johnny Manziel is gone from Cleveland, he's putting his house on the market.

The former Browns quarterback's three-bedroom home is currently listed on Realtor.com for $489,900.

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Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is betting that the Oakland Raiders will indeed be moving to the gambling capital of the world.

Goodman is confident the relocation will occur as long as the state doesn't mess up the process.

"The Raiders will come if Nevada handles this properly," Goodman said during an ESPN podcast.

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Wide receiver Danny Amendola preferred to take a pay cut with the New England Patriots rather than hit the free agent market and test his value.

The veteran agreed to a new contract with the Patriots that maxes out at $1.6 million for the 2016 season, a significant drop from the $4.4 million he was making in his previous contract.

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Safety Karl Joseph signed a four-year deal with the Oakland Raiders worth $11.89 million, including team option for a fifth year.

Joseph, a hard-hitting safety from West Virginia, will wear No. 42, befitting the comparisons he's drawn to all-time great Ronnie Lott. He was the 14th overall pick in the 2016 draft.

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Second-round pick A'Shawn Robinson signed with the Detroit Lions, and general manager Bob Quinn is still more than slightly stunned the Alabama defensive tackle was available with the 46th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Lions now have all 10 draft picks from the 2016 class signed to contracts.

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The Cincinnati Bengals signed rookie linebacker Nick Vigil to an undisclosed contract.

The 6-foot-2, 239-pound Vigil was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft last month.

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The Carolina Panthers and third-round pick Daryl Worley agreed to a four-year contract.

Worley, a cornerback from West Virginia, had 10 college interceptions before bypassing his senior season.
 


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Former Augustana running back CJ Ham signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

To create a roster spot, the Vikings waiving safety John Lowdermilk. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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