Dexter Manley told NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue...

Dexter Manley told NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue through his attorney that he is dropping attempts to get out of his contract with the Washington Redskins and sign with a Canadian team.

Manley, banned for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, said he hopes to play in the league after Nov. 18, when he is eligible to be reinstated.