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FOOTBALL Grant signs extension

Miami Dolphins receiver Jakeem Grant signed a four-year extension Wednesday for up to $24 million through the 2023 season. One of the NFL’s smallest (5-foot-6) and fastest players, Grant has three career touchdowns on returns, which ties the franchise record. He has only 34 career receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns, but is expected to play a significant role in first-year Coach Brian Flores’ offense this season. Grant missed the final six games last year with a calf injury that required surgery but has fully recovered. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and could have become a free agent in March.

Harrison, Lions agree

Defensive tackle Damon Harrison and the Detroit Lions have agreed to an $11 million, one-year extension, giving him three years left under contract with the franchise, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement had not been announced. The Lions acquired Harrison from the New York Giants in the middle of last season for a draft pick. Harrison, who turns 31 in November, was a 2016 AllPro selection. Harrison is entering his eighth season. He’s started 16 games in six consecutive seasons while playing for the Jets, Giants and Lions.

Copeland suspended

New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Copeland can still participate in the team’s preseason practices and games. He’s eligible to return to the active roster on Oct. 7. Copeland, 28, was a key contributor on defense and special teams last year, his first with the Jets. He had a career-high five sacks while starting 10 games. Copeland was signed by Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Penn in 2013. He has also spent time with Tennessee and Detroit. Copeland is the second Jets player who’ll miss the start of the season because of league discipline. Tight end Chris Herndon was also suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Former Texan arrested

Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge accusing him of trespassing at a woman’s Houston-area home. Harris County court records show Williams was arrested Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. Online records don’t list an attorney to speak for Williams, the No. 1 draft pick in 2006 who spent six seasons with the Texans before joining Buffalo and then Miami in 2016. Deputy Thomas Gilliland said sheriff’s deputies around 1 a.m. Tuesday responded to a report from a woman wanting someone removed from her home in Katy. Gilliland had no information on whether Williams, who lives in Houston, knows the woman. Court records show Williams has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. A motion for an emergency protective order was also filed Tuesday.