Bills’ McGahee May Sign Today

First-round draft pick Willis McGahee could sign with the Buffalo Bills as early as today.

The running back’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Monday there still were important issues to work out but added, “I’m confident we can get a deal done tomorrow.”

Rosenhaus told McGahee to be ready to leave for the Bills’ training camp facility in suburban Rochester, N.Y., at a moment’s notice.

“We have him on standby,” Rosenhaus said.

The former University of Miami star was drafted 23rd overall by the Bills. He and Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich, the No. 7 selection, are the only first-round draft picks yet to sign.

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The Packers are trying to lure Dan Wilkinson to Green Bay after losing run-stuffer Gilbert Brown to a season-ending and career-threatening arm injury.

Wilkinson, released July 29 by the Washington Redskins after he refused to take a cut in his team-high $3.5-million salary, was scheduled to arrive in Green Bay late Monday for a visit.

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Dallas offensive lineman Larry Allen sat out practice because of a swollen right ankle, another possible setback for the seven-time All-Pro, who played only five games last season.

The Cowboys also signed free agent defensive end Eric Ogbogu and said rookie center Al Johnson will sit out the season because of a knee injury.

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Miami Dolphin left tackle Mark Dixon underwent surgery on his injured right ankle, and rookie linebacker Eddie Moore, a second-round draft pick, is expected to sit out the season because of a foot injury.

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The Indianapolis Colts re-signed rookie free agent Montrell Lowe, two months after releasing him, as they searched for depth at running back.

Also, the Colts put defensive back Darrell Rideaux, a former USC standout, on the injured-waived list.

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Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb spent just over three minutes on the field, taking the Eagles 75 yards to score on the game’s opening series in a 27-17 exhibition victory at New Orleans.

McNabb was five for five passing for 58 yards and threw to Freddie Mitchell for a 29-yard touchdown.