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Bengals sign LaFell to one-yr contract

Romo looking ahead to offseason workouts

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WASHINGTON, April 1, (RTRS): Dallas Cowboys quarterbac­k Tony Romo said his left collarbone is recovering from surgery and he’s looking ahead to offseason workouts.

“My surgery has healed up nicely,” Romo said via Twitter on Thursday. “Looking forward to OTAs and a full offseason. Let’s go!”

Romo was given a recovery time of 6-to-8 weeks from a surgery intended to stabilize a bone broken twice last season.

star played with five different torn core muscles during last season en route to winning NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors for the third time, according to published reports.

The standout defensive end also played with a broken left hand and played three games with a cast to protect it. He also had a back injury during the season.

The signed receiver to a one-year contract, the team announced. LaFell caught 111 passes for the

over the past two seasons. He was released by the Patriots on March 2.

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Fired head coach still waiting for the to discuss the advisor role suggested when he was fired in January.

During an interview at a reunion radio show for “Mike and the Mad Dog” Coughlin said he’s not counting on any role with the Giants. The team suggested he would remain in a limited capacity or advisor role.

“I haven’t heard anything about that,” Coughlin said. “I don’t think I will be with them in any capacity this season.”

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Injuries, off-field questions and limited availabili­ty put a dent in wide receiver production but he insists there is a market for his services in 2016. Harvin contemplat­ed retirement but

general manager Doug Whaley said he was informed Harvin does want to play this season. Where he ends up is unclear.

Free agent tight end agreed to a one-year contract with the

Davis, who was a first-round pick out of Maryland in 2006, spent 10 sea- sons with the 49ers until he was traded to the in October 2015.

Backup running backs

and signed contract extensions with the

West became the starter when Jamaal Charles was lost for the season with a knee injury on Oct 11, and led the team with 634 rushing yards on 160 carries. He caught 20 passes for 214 yards.

After playing all 16 games for the first time in his six NFL seasons, free agent defensive back

could retire at age 28.

Thurmond moved from cornerback to safety for the

and was part of a stellar duo with in 2015. But even with offers approachin­g $4 million per season, Thurmond might decide he’s had enough, NFL Network reported.

The defensive end to a one-year contract, the team announced.

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In this photo taken Dec 15, 2015, Denver Broncos tight end Vernon Davis (80) tries to avoid Oakland Raiders strong safety T.J. Carrie (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Washington Redskins signed the unre

stricted free agent on March 31. (AP)

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