The Oakland Raiders signed Jeff George to a contract Monday, bringing back a player who hasn't thrown an NFL pass in five seasons.

Jerry Rice signed a one-day contract to retire with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, officially ending the receiver's matchless career back where it began.

Former NFL lineman Barret Robbins was placed on probation Monday and ordered to continue treatment for bipolar disorder under a plea agreement resulting from a brawl with police who shot him.

Receiver Jerry Rice will retire as a member of the 49ers next week.

The Minnesota media attempted to highlight a brewing feud between Randy Moss and Art Shell during Monday's game.

The Raiders' 16-13 preseason victory over the Vikings on Monday night began a new era for ESPN and Monday Night Football.

Football season at the Metrodome seemed to be missing something last year.

Despite a dispute with new coach Art Shell, demanding a trade, missing practices the first day of training camp with a strained calf and being bumped back to working with the second string when on the field, Jerry Porter could play on Monday night when the Raiders take on the Vikings.

Final details of a one-day contract are being worked out that will allow legendary receiver Jerry Rice to retire as a 49er.

Wide receiver Jerry Porter has returned to practice for the Oakland Raiders despite previous run-ins with coach Art Shell that resulted in a trade demand.

All Art Shell asked to see in his first game back as coach of the Raiders was some progress.

Disgruntled wide receiver Jerry Porter "has lost his way" and is free to leave according to Raiders managing general partner Al Davis.

Before the video games, the athlete's foot commercials, the announcing booth and the six-legged Thanksgiving turkeys, John Madden was a football coach.