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Ben Roethlisberger is no longer a Pittsburgh Steelers captain. Roethlisberger, suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season, was not chosen a Steelers captain in a vote by his teammates. He was selected the previous two seasons. Wide receiver Hines Ward was voted as an offensive captain for the sixth season, while tight end Heath Miller was chosen for the first time.
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The NFL will update its teams this week on the repositioning of the umpire to the offensive backfield. A memo will be sent to the 32 clubs outlining how the change will work during the season. A meeting of the referees and umpires will be held Friday, one day after the season opener between Minnesota and New Orleans.
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With loud, welcoming cheers and some good-natured ribbing from his teammates, Darrelle Revis returned to the New York Jets. Finally. After months of waiting and wondering about his future, the All-Pro cornerback strolled onto the practice field Monday for the first time since June and ended his long contract holdout with a four-year deal.
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Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. Condon confirmed in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans would not confirm the deal. The team returns to practice Wednesday, leading up to Sunday's season opener against Indianapolis.
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