Broncos fire veteran GM Sundquist after 16 years
Ted Sundquist is no longer the Denver Broncos’ general manager.

Sundquist out as Broncos’ general manager
Ted Sundquist is no longer the Denver Broncos’ general manager. In a brief statement Wednesday, head coach Mike Shanahan said it was time for the organization to move forward and look at new directions. Details of Sundquist’s departure were not immediately released.

Giants sign Carr to back up Eli
Eli Manning and the New York Giants have a new backup quarterback. David Carr signed Wednesday in a move that gives the Super Bowl champions an experienced backup who like Manning was a No. 1 pick overall. Terms were not immediately available. “I have a lot of calluses,” Carr said. “I’m like an old carpenter I’ve been through it. If you let that stuff affect you, you’re not going to be able to do your job.

Ex-Lion Porcher to be sentenced on assault charge
Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher will be sentenced next month on a charge that he assaulted his ex-wife.

NFL scouts get look at Olympic sprinter Gatlin
Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin worked out for NFL scouts on Wednesday.

Roundup: Titans bring back wideout McCareins
The Titans are bringing back receiver Justin McCareins.

Titans agree to terms with WR McCareins
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with receiver Justin McCareins, bringing him back to where he started his career. The Titans drafted McCareins in 2001 and traded him to the New York Jets in 2004 for a second-round draft pick that year. McCareins started each game his first two seasons with New York but totaled only 13 starts over the past two seasons with 42 combined catches in that time. He was cut by the Jets earlier this month.