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Plaxico Burress has joined his New York Jets teammates on the team's first day of training camp. A day after signing, Burress stood on side while the Jets went through a light practice Monday.

Wearing a visor, gray long-sleeved T-shirt and Jets shorts, Burress talked with quarterback Mark Sanchez and fellow wide receiver Santonio Holmes.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice with the Green Bay Packers. It is Rodgers' first practice with the team since sustaining a concussion in the Packers' Dec. 12 loss at Detroit, his second concussion this season.

Rodgers sat out Sunday night's loss at New England. Rodgers has taken the majority of snaps during the portion of practice open to reporters Wednesday morning.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers, a sign of progress in his recovery from a concussion.

Rodgers participated in the entire portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media. The team did not go through any full-contact team drills while reporters were present.

Different uniform. Same LeBron James. The NBA's two-time reigning MVP had his first full practice with the Miami Heat on Tuesday, barking out commands more loudly than any of his teammates, being animated after good plays, even raising eyebrows with a thunderous dunk in transition during a defensive drill.

Florida coach Urban Meyer is working out, eating better and has gained 20 pounds since the end of the season -- all good news for the Gators.

As for that leave of absence? Well, it might not even happen. Or at least not like anyone thought it would.

Meyer, speaking publicly for the first time since Florida beat Cincinnati 51-24 in the Sugar Bowl, said Saturday night that his workload has been about...

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been sent home from practice. Coach Jim Zorn told reporters Friday he sent home Haynesworth for disciplinary reasons.

Zorn says Haynesworth will still play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but might not start. Haynesworth was fined $10,000 by the NFL on Thursday for an altercation with Giants running back Brandon Jacobs late in New...

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was on the field for the start of practice Wednesday, a potentially good sign for his chances of playing against Oakland on Thursday.

Coach Wade Phillips said before the workout that Witten remains a game-time decision because of his sprained left foot.

Phillips said Witten is "getting as many treatments as you can get." The tight end has missed only one...

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury. The NFL's leading rusher was listed on the team's injury report, three days after rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown against the Lions.

The team hosts San Francisco this Sunday. Vikings middle linebacker E.J.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is no longer absent without leave. The two-time Pro Bowler returned to practice on Tuesday, a day after leaving the team's headquarters without telling the coaches.

Umenyiora had attended team meetings on Monday morning, but left before practice. He returned later in the afternoon and met with coach Tom Coughlin to explain his absence.