Sports News

The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Matt Leinart, a league source told ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

The Seattle Seahawks have cut wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a team source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Antwan Barnes from the Baltimore Ravens for an undisclosed draft choice in 2011.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.

The St. Louis Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as the Week 1 starter when the team opens at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

Running back Willie Parker is changing teams and changing agents.

The Carolina Panthers have decided on rookie Tony Pike as their No. 3 quarterback over Hunter Cantwell.

The New York Giants have traded for Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels, according to a league source.

Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut from six to four games by the NFL.

The Seahawks will cut ties with T.J. Houshmandzadeh by trading or releasing him, according to two league sources, and it will promote former Detroit first-round draft pick Mike Williams into its starting lineup.