NFL: Haynesworth still 'in the mix'

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says it is "completely ridiculous" to keep talking about his squabbles with Albert Haynesworth.

Shanahan says he spoke with the disgruntled two-time all-pro defensive tackle Monday, but the coach declined to respond to the strong words uttered by Haynesworth following Saturday's loss to Baltimore.

Meanwhile, Haynesworth returned to practice Monday. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said Haynesworth was still working with the backups but was "in the mix" to become a starter before the regular season begins.

Jets, Mangold close. All-pro center Nick Mangold and the Jets are close on a contract extension, coach Rex Ryan acknowledged. The deal would make the two-time Pro Bowl selection one of the highest-paid players at his position.

Mangold is scheduled to earn $3.3 million in the final year of his five-year rookie deal. He would not speak directly about his contract situation, saying he had been advised by his agents to keep quiet.

The deal is likely to approach - if not surpass - the one signed last year by St. Louis center Jason Brown, whose five-year contract was worth $37.5 million, including $20 million guaranteed.

Meanwhile, all-pro cornerback Darrelle Revis remains a holdout, locked in a contract dispute with the team. Revis did not report to training camp on Aug. 1, and it's uncertain when - or if - he will rejoin his teammates. Negotiations have remained confidential after things got snippy through the media.

"We're in a quiet phase," owner Woody Johnson told Newsday at an event at the New Meadowlands Stadium. "Both sides agreed to do that."

Revis is scheduled to make $1 million in the fourth year of his six-year rookie deal, but wants to become the league's highest-paid cornerback. That distinction belongs to Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha, who signed a three-year, $45.3 million extension last off-season.

He is being fined $16,523 for each day he misses, meaning he is out $380,029 after 23 days away.

Bears sign Todd Collins. The Bears signed 38-year-old QB Todd Collins, who has played for Washington, Kansas City and Buffalo. He is expected to battle the injured Caleb Hanie for the No. 2 spot behind starter Jay Cutler.

The Bears also signed quarterback Matt Gutierrez last week, but he lacks experience. Now the Bears have five quarterbacks in camp, including 2010 sixth-round draft pick Dan LeFevour and Hanie, who has a shoulder sprain and may not be available until the start of the season.

Collins not only adds NFL experience to the Bears roster, but also experience in their offensive system. He played in a similar offense during a 2001-2005 stint with Kansas City.

Broncos cut three. The Denver Broncos have released running back Toney Baker and two other players.

Offensive lineman Kirk Barton and wide receiver Patrick Carter were also waived.

Bills make TE switch. The Buffalo Bills signed tight end J.P. Foschi and waived injured tight end Michael Matthews. The team also waived defensive back John Destin.

Foschi has four years NFL experience. The 6-foot-4, 265-pound veteran spent last season with Cincinnati, where he set career highs with 27 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games. Foschi has also played for Kansas City and Oakland.

Matthews hurt his left foot in practice on Sunday. That left Jonathan Stupar as the Bills' only healthy tight end heading into their preseason game against Cincinnati on Saturday.

Jets DE on shelf. The New York Jets have placed backup defensive end Ropati Pitoitua on injured reserve, ending his season, with a torn left Achilles tendon.

Saints RB out for year. Saints running back P.J. Hill is lost for the season because of an arm injury, and New Orleans has signed free-agent running back DeShawn Wynn.

Titans 24, Cardinals 10. Chris Johnson ran for a touchdown, Vince Young outdueled Matt Leinart yet again, and Tennessee beat Arizona in the Titans' preseason home opener.