Two premier NFL running backs are looking for work. The Philadelphia Eagles released Brian Westbrook Tuesday, one day after the San Diego Chargers cut LaDanian Tomlinson. Westbrook, 30, Philadelphia’s all-time leader in yards, was the Eagles’ third-round selection out of Villanova in 2002. Tomlinson, 30, set the NFL record with 31 touchdowns during his MVP campaign of 2006. He won the league rushing title in 2006 and 2007, but totaled just 773 yards last year. He was San Diego’s first-round choice in the 2001 draft.
The Tennessee Titans re-signed former Ohio State safety Donnie Nickey to a one-year contract. Nickey, who has played eight years in the NFL, all with Tennessee, recorded 12 sacks on defense and special teams last season. He was a fifth-round draft choice by the Titans in 2002 after winning the National Championship with the Buckeyes.
Former NBA center Jayson Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday stemming from the fatal shooting of a hired limo driver in 2002. Williams pleaded guilty last month to aggravated assault in the death of Costas Christofi. He will be eligible for parole in 18 months.
