Oher of Panthers to appear in court on June 6 to answer assault charge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher is scheduled to appear in court June 6 to answer misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an altercation with an Uber driver last month.

Police online records state that Oher turned himself into Nashville police Tuesday. The records also state that Oher, 30, pushed and kicked an Uber driver on April 14 following a dispute over the fare.

The report states when the Uber driver parked his vehicle he got out to open the door for passengers in the backseats. At that time Oher, who was sitting up front, got out and confronted the driver. The report states the driver put his hands up toward Oher's face. Oher then pushed the driver to the ground and kicked him in the leg and had to be restrained by other passengers.

Falcons sign picks Harlow and Kazee

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have signed two of this year's draft picks, offensive guard Sean Harlow and safety Damontae Kazee.

Harlow was a fourth-round pick from Oregon State. Kazee was a fifth-round pick from San Diego State.

Harlow will have a chance to compete for the starting job at right guard left vacant by the retirement of Chris Chester.

The Falcons announced Tuesday that veteran guard Hugh Thornton, who signed as a free agent on March 21, has retired. Thornton played in 37 games for the Colts, including 32 starts.

Harlow started 37 games at tackle in college.

Kazee holds San Diego State's career record with 17 interceptions, including six or more in three straight seasons. He started the final 41 games of his career at cornerback and is expected to play safety or nickel corner in Atlanta.

Terms of the deals were not immediately available.

Seahawks sign veteran Bass for defensive front

RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks have signed veteran defensive end David Bass as Seattle continues to look for options on the defensive front.

Seattle announced the signing of Bass on Tuesday, along with the release of eight players, ahead of this weekend's rookie minicamp.