NFL: Jets' Revis ends long holdout; McNabb is back

Darrelle Revis returned to the New York Jets and to loud, welcoming cheers from his teammates.

The all-pro cornerback strolled onto the practice field Monday for the first time since June and ended his long contract holdout.

Revis agreed to a four-year deal late Sunday night, reportedly worth $46 million, including $32 million guaranteed. He'll likely practice Tuesday and be ready to play in the season opener Monday night against Baltimore.

Also, coach Rex Ryan said the team will re-sign veteran fullback Tony Richardson a day after cutting him.

McNabb practices. Donovan McNabb practiced briefly with the Washington Redskins after being sidelined two weeks with a sprained left ankle.

McNabb was wearing a helmet instead of a baseball cap and took several snaps Monday during the 20 minutes of practice that reporters were allowed to watch.

"He's ready to go," coach Mike Shanahan said.

McNabb sprained his ankle in a preseason game against Baltimore on Aug. 21. The Redskins host Dallas on Sunday night.

Roethlisberger voted down. Ben Roethlisberger was denied his former position as a Pittsburgh Steelers captain, and coach Mike Tomlin said Dennis Dixon will start the opener at Atlanta on Sunday.

Roethlisberger, suspended by the NFL for the first four games, was not chosen a captain in a vote by his teammates. He had been selected the previous two seasons. Wide receiver Hines Ward and tight end Heath Miller will be the offensive captains.

More suspensions. Roethlisberger is one of 14 players who begin the NFL season on suspension and one of four suspended for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The others are Ravens cornerback Cary Williams, Patriots tackle Quinn Ojinnaka and Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib.

Seven players are banned for substance abuse, and three are out due to violating the policy on performance-enhancing drugs the league said.

Ravens sign star receiver. Baltimore signed T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the 10-year veteran cut by Seattle last week despite a team-high 79 catches in 2009.

Houshmandzadeh, who will be 33 on Sept. 26, spent his first eight NFL seasons with Cincinnati, where he made at least 90 catches three different seasons. His 112 catches in 2007 tied for the league lead with Wes Welker of New England.

Browns get Rogers back. Shaun Rogers, the mammoth nose tackle who missed training camp and all four exhibition games while recovering from leg surgery, returned to practice on Monday. Browns coach Eric Mangini said there's a chance the 6-foot-4, 350-pounder could play in Sunday's season opener at Tampa Bay.

Leinart's a Texan. Matt Leinart agreed to a one-year deal with Houston, agent Tom Condon said, after the Texans declined to confirm the deal.

Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday.

Mr. Irrelevant sticks. The Detroit Lions signed seven players to their practice squad, including rookie wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice of the April draft. Toone is a 5-foot-10, 184-pound wide receiver out of Weber State.

Around the huddle. The Saints added veteran linebacker Danny Clark, who was released by Houston on Sunday. . . . The Panthers signed eight players to the practice squad, including guard Shawn Murphy, the son of former Atlanta Braves and Phillies star Dale Murphy. . . . Buffalo signed fullback Corey McIntyre to a two-year, $1.85 million contract extension that runs through the 2012 season. . . . Miami's Pro Bowl tackle, Jake Long, wore a brace on his left knee at practice, which he spent riding an exercise bicycle. . . . Seattle signed former Temple defensive end Raheem Brock. . . . San Diego signed quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan, cut Sunday by Cincinnati, to a one-year contract.