Seau Could Be Joining Patriots

Junior Seau is looking to join the New England Patriots, just three days after the San Diego Chargers threw him a lavish retirement party.

“Junior left a message for Chargers President Dean Spanos today alerting him that he may sign a contract and play for the New England Patriots,” the Chargers said Thursday in a statement. “If, in fact, he chooses to continue his playing career, we wish him good health and the best of luck this season. Junior’s place in the Chargers’ Hall of Fame awaits him when his career is over.”

The San Diego Union-Tribune first reported that Seau could sign by the end of the week.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was put on injured reserve, ending the rookie’s season. The Vikings also signed veteran linebacker Jason Glenn and waived punter John Torp.

Torp was beaten out by former UCLA punter Chris Kluwe.

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Correll Buckhalter, who missed three of the last four seasons because of knee injuries, took a shovel pass from Donovan McNabb, ran 48 yards past several would-be tacklers and had a strong performance in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 20-10 exhibition loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Baltimore.... Eli Manning and the New York Giants didn’t exactly lay out the welcome mat for former Jets coach Herm Edwards’ return to Giants Stadium. Manning threw for a touchdown and set up another in the Giants’ 17-0 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Edwards now coaches the Chiefs.

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Ben Roethlisberger has a sprained ligament in his right thumb and is questionable for Pittsburgh’s exhibition against Minnesota on Saturday.... New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington was excused from practice for personal reasons and his status for this weekend’s game against Washington is uncertain.... Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens was expected to miss the next six weeks after injuring his surgically repaired left knee during practice.