SEATTLE — The Seahawks have been talking with the Chargers about acquiring unsigned receiver Vincent Jackson. So far it’s just talk.
There is apparently no deal imminent. Jackson’s price tag remains high and he still has not reported to training camp because he is unhappy with being a restricted free agent in San Diego. He wants a multiyear contract, reportedly one worth more than $9 million annually.
Jackson, a former Northern Colorado star who is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard season, already has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games for violating the league’s substance- abuse policy. He pleaded guilty in February to his second DUI since 2006.
• Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman will miss tonight’s exhibition game against Dallas because of an Achilles tendon injury.
Harvin returns to Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings receiver Percy Harvin is back with the team after an overnight hospital stay following a scary migraine attack, though his return to the field remains unclear. He will not travel with the team to San Francisco for Sunday’s game.
The Vikings worked out two notable veteran free- agent receivers: Brandon Jones and Javon Walker.
Sorgi has limited motion
ALBANY, N.Y. — Giants backup quarterback Jim Sorgi is unable to make a throwing motion because of the injury to his right shoulder.
“Over-the-head movement is just not going to happen now,” Sorgi said. “I just hope it happens sooner than later.”
Sorgi is taking medicines to reduce the swelling and hopes to be sidelined only two to three weeks, though he’s unsure about a timetable for his return.
• The Giants signed two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews, who has missed all but two games the last two years because of back problems.
Footnotes.
Bills tight end Shawn Nelson has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
• The Saints waived second-year fullback Marcus Mailei because of an unspecified injury and signed fullback Jason McKie.
• The Jaguars placed linebacker Freddy Keiaho (concussion) on injured reserve and signed linebacker Alvin Bowen.
• Johnny Bailey, who holds Chicago’s record for the longest punt return when as a rookie he took one back 95 yards for a touchdown in 1990, died from pancreatic cancer. He was 43.
