ST. LOUIS — Rams running back Steven Jackson ended his holdout Wednesday and St. Louis appeared on the verge of signing him to a new multiyear contract.
Jackson told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he had agreed “in principle” to terms of a deal. He added that once a few details were ironed out, “We’ll be pretty much done.”
Jackson is entering the final season of a five-year, $7 million deal he signed as a first-round pick in 2004.
Jackson, who had his third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2007 despite missing four games with injuries, is scheduled for a physical this morning and could make it onto the practice field.
Hernia sidelines Curtis
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver Kevin Curtis will have surgery today to repair a sports hernia and likely will miss the start of the regular season.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said he believes Curtis, the team’s top receiver last season with 77 receptions for 1,110 yards, will be back during the regular season, but no timetable has been set for his return.
Footnotes.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck did not practice again because of a stiff back, and he also may miss his second consecutive preseason game — Monday against San Diego — in an effort to ensure he is ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.
• Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman had his knee examined in Alabama after lingering soreness kept him out of practice for more than a week.
• Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams likely will miss the team’s final two preseason games with a broken bone in his right hand, but expects to be ready for the Sept. 7 opener at New England.
• Browns quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) did not practice and is not expected to play against the Lions on Saturday.
Also, the Browns acquired cornerback Travis Daniels from the Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick.
• Bills quarterback Trent Edwards has a swollen bruise above his right kneecap, which has left him unsure whether he will play in Sunday’s game at Indianapolis.
• Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be out two to four weeks.
The Associated Press
