Redskins talk Haynesworth trade with Titans

CBSSports.comThe Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.

The people spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential.

Washington signed Haynesworth to a $100 million contract in 2009 as a free agent, and the tackle accepted a $21 million bonus in April. Its been a nonstop battle of wills between Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and the ex-Tennessee star since then.

The Titans declined to comment, and the Redskins did no...
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Parcells steps aside, Ireland takes Miami reins

CBS Bill Parcells is putting his protege in charge.

The Miami Dolphins football czar has given control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland but will retain a role as a daily consultant. The Dolphins announced the move in a three-sentence statement Tuesday, five days before the start of the season.

The change was part of a long-range plan when the Parcells regime took over at the end of the 2007 season, the statement said.

"This was the intent of the structure put in place in the past," the Dolphins said. Ireland will assume full control over all aspects regarding the team and support staff.

Parcells ...
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Leinart, Texans reach deal, agent confirms

CBSSp 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 Sundays season opener against Indianapolis.

The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houstons last preseason game last week. John David Booty, another former Southern Cal quarterback, threw two tou...
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Moss feels 'not wanted' without offer from Pats

By William Bendetson
Special to CB New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss, speaking for the first time since camp began, expressed frustration because the team has not offered him a new contract.

Moss, 33, entering the final year of a three-year deal, is scheduled to earn $6.4 million this season and said he thinks he deserves a new pact based on his production the past two seasons.

"When you have done so much and put so much work in, it kind of feels like I am not wanted," Moss said in an exclusive interview with CBSSports.com. "I am taking that in stride and playing my final year out and whatever the future holds...
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Leinart may be similar to Kournikova

By Craig Morgan
SpecialMaybe Matt Leinart should follow the career path blazed by former tennis star Anna Kournikova. Hes already got the good looks. He had plenty of early-career hype, and in four-plus seasons in the NFL, he has enjoyed no measurable success.

Modeling could be a nice fall-back for Leinart. It might even become necessary if his next NFL stop doesnt pan out. At 27 years old, and with a growing load of unflattering baggage, the former Heisman Trophy winner is running out of options.

Leinart somehow lost his job to Cleveland washout Derek Anderson (background). (AP) The Cardinals decision to releas...
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