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The Senate has confirmed Steelers' owner Dan Rooney as ambassador to Ireland.

The Lions gave center Dominic Raiola a four-year extension worth $20 million with $9 million guaranteed that will keep him in Detroit until 2013.

Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt, who was arrested for DUI Saturday and had a blood-alcohol level of .151 and .161, said in a statement: “I sincerely apologize to the team, the NFL, the fans and my family and friends for my actions and my poor judgment. I fully understand the seriousness of this matter, and I am disappointed in myself. I am committed to earning back the trust of everyone affected.”

Is Chris Henry's time in Tennessee nearing an end?

Per Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have signed undrafted free-agent receiver Kenneth Harris.

The Jets claimed 6-foot-6 receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers (from the Bengals).

The Titans have agreed to terms with rookie receiver Dominique Edison, one of their sixth-round pick.

The Chiefs have signed seventh-round draft pick TE Jake O’Connell.

Jake Delhomme and Jon Beason are excited to have Julius Peppers back in a Panthers uniform in 2009. Can the Panthers keep Peppers in town beyond the 2009 season?

The Panthers signed a pair of fourth-round picks - RB Mike Goodson and FB Tony Fiammetta.

Jim Schwartz sent a message to the Lions by extending the final practice of the team's three-day mini-camp. Gassers anyone?

To get his arm strength back, Bengals QB Carson Palmer plans to: "Throw. It’s just like when a track guy needs to get faster. You don’t do 5,000 squats, you run and run some more. To get your arm in shape you throw and continue to throw. So I will be throwing all summer long as well as in training camp.”

Three Titans' rookies that Gary Estwick of The Tennessean expects to have a big impact in 2009 are WR Kenny Britt, CB Ryan Mouten and LB Gerald McRath.