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Chiefs sign former Jets RB Jones (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2009, file photo, New York Jets running back Thomas Jones, left, is pushed out of bounds by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jamie Silva during an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Jones, who led the Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.

The Kansas City Chiefs' running game just got a big boost. The Chiefs signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher. The team announced the deal Tuesday, but declined to disclose the terms.

Steelers keep Clark, get back Randle El (AP)

The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. The Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El on Tuesday -- a day after signing two backups who excel on special teams, safety Will Allen from the Buccaneers and wide receiver Arnaz Battle from the 49ers.

Kevin Williams: My deal banned diuretics (AP)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams, left, and Pat Williams leave a Minnesota state courtroom for a lunch break during their trial against the NFL concerning their dispute over drug policies, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, March 8, 2010. Both players tested positive for a banned diuretic during the 2008 Vikings training camp.

Vikings defensive lineman Kevin Williams testified Wednesday that his contract barred last-minute tactics to lose weight, including the use of diuretics like the one that got him in trouble with the league. Williams, testifying for a second day in his closely watched labor dispute with the NFL, acknowledged under cross-examination that his contract included a clause barring last-ditch efforts to...

Eagles sign former Colts DB Jackson (AP)

The Philadelphia Eagles and free agent defensive back Marlin Jackson have agreed to a two-year contract. A 2005 first-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts, Jackson is coming off a pair of season-ending knee injuries. He missed the second half of 2008 with a torn ACL in his right knee and returned in 2009 before tearing the ACL in his left knee in a November practice.


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