ALAMEDA, Calif. — Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour did not report to the Raiders on Monday, a day after being acquired in a trade with the Patriots.
Raiders coach Tom Cable said after practice that Seymour had to resolve some things with the Patriots before the deal for a first-round pick in 2011 could be finalized.
“We have attempted to make a deal,” Cable said. “There are some issues still between him and the Patriots that are being worked out. I’m hoping that that will get resolved as quickly as possible. We know that the player wants to be here, but we have really no control over those issues.”
Neither the Raiders nor Patriots asked for the trade to be rescinded by the close of business Monday. Seymour, 29, is scheduled to earn $3.685 million this season.
Merriman defends actions
SAN DIEGO — Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said he did not harm reality TV star Tila Tequila at his home early Sunday and added he was concerned for her safety because she appeared to be intoxicated.
Merriman was arrested and accused of choking and throwing Tequila to the ground as she tried to leave his home in suburban Poway. Tequila signed a citizen’s arrest warrant charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment. Both are felonies.
Footnotes.
Quarterback Matt Cassel appeared on Kansas City’s practice field for the first time since injuring his left knee Aug. 29, but his status for Sunday’s opener at Baltimore remained unclear.
• Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (shin) won’t discuss his status for Sunday’s game against Indianapolis, saying, “I’m taking the Bill Belichick way out.”
• Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 overall draft pick, was named Detroit’s starter for Sunday’s game in New Orleans.
• Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers returned from an undisclosed injury, increasing the likelihood he’ll play Sunday against Minnesota.
• Bears cornerback Charles Tillman practiced for the first time after undergoing back surgery and hopes to be ready for Sunday’s opener at Green Bay.
• Colts safety Bob Sanders (knee) said he hopes to return before mid- October. The Associated Press
