Romanowski Sued By Raider Teammate

Oakland Raider linebacker Bill Romanowski was sued Thursday by teammate Marcus Williams, seriously injured when they fought during practice.

The suit, filed in Alameda County court, seeks unspecified damages for alleged battery, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Romanowski instigated the fight Aug. 24 when he ripped off Williams’ helmet and punched him in the face, breaking a bone around his left eye. The fracture put Williams on injured reserve -- ending his season before it began.

No criminal charges were filed, and Romanowski apologized publicly several days later.

On Thursday, Williams’ agent said that was not enough.

“Seeing Bill’s somewhat cavalier attitude in terms of apologizing after each incident and saying it wasn’t going to happen again and never being taken to task for it was getting underneath Marcus’ skin,” agent Lee Kolligian said.

The 37-year-old Romanowski has been known for fanatical behavior during his 16-year NFL career. This was the latest physical episode involving Romanowski, who sat out only one day of practice after the fight.

The lawsuit includes two graphic photos showing close-ups of Williams’ swollen and bleeding eye socket and asks that Romanowski pay for Williams’ medical expenses.

Romanowski has not played since a loss Sept. 22 in Denver because of a series of concussions and is considering retirement. He was in Pittsburgh on Thursday being evaluated, Raider Coach Bill Callahan said.

Calls to Romanowski’s agent, Tom Condon, were not immediately returned.

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Will Peterson, whose emergence last season at cornerback allowed the New York Giants to waive Jason Sehorn, might sit out the rest of the season because of a stress fracture in his lower back.

There is a chance Peterson could play again in six to eight weeks, but doctors have also told him it might take up to three months to heal.

Peterson was hurt in a game against Miami on Oct. 5, although he could not recall the precise play.

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Cleveland Brown guard Shaun O’Hara underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined for at least three weeks.

The Browns said O’Hara was hurt Sunday against the Raiders.

However, O’Hara’s agent, Tony Agnone, said the fourth-year veteran injured his knee several weeks ago and aggravated it Sunday.

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Running back James Mungro had surgery on his right knee and is expected to sit out the Indianapolis Colts’ Oct. 26 game against Houston.

Coach Tony Dungy said Mungro had a “loose body” removed from the knee. He said the Colts would know more about Mungro next week.

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The New York Giants and their landlord -- the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority -- have abandoned their efforts to bring the 2008 Super Bowl to Giants Stadium and will offer a “far superior” bid for the 2009 NFL championship game.