PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Another Test Expected for Steelers’ Long

The NFL will conduct a second analysis on the July 11 urine sample of Pittsburgh offensive lineman Terry Long, who is said to have attempted suicide twice last week after telling teammates he had tested positive for steroids. The league has refused to confirm or deny that Long’s July 11 drug test was positive.

Linebacker Brian Noble of the Green Bay Packers will miss from four to six weeks after suffering a partial tear in a ligament of his right knee in a scrimmage Sunday.