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Dante Culpepper, who starred for the Minnesota Vikings, announced his retirement in an e-mail message, saying he had simply grown tired of fighting for one more opportunity.

Detroit running back Rudi Johnson said that another player — Tatum Bell — took his luggage from team headquarters in Allen Park, Mich.

Since joining the Miami Dolphins, Chad Pennington has stayed late after practice, working with receivers, linemen, and running backs.

The limited pool of experienced kickers means that John Carney will almost certainly kick for another team this season.

John Lynch, the nine-time Pro Bowl safety signed by New England two weeks ago, was released Sunday.

Chris Simms, who viewed this preseason as an opportunity to audition for other teams, is expected to be picked up quickly.

When the Giants go back to Square 1 in Week 1, they know they will be facing a different league from the one they stunned last season, one that knows exactly what to expect.

This preseason made apparent that for all the financial investment made in many burgeoning quarterbacks, their success remains illusory.

Ron Battafarano, a retired property insurance salesman, has seen all but seven home games since returning from the Korean War in 1960.

Injuries notwithstanding, there is a quiet confidence among the Chargers this season, who have won more games over the last four seasons than anyone except the Patriots and Colts.