Former Bears and Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin visited the Texans on Wednesday. The 30-year-old free agent, released by New England in February, was undergoing a physical and meeting with Texans officials.
Colvin said several teams were interested in talking to him. “It’s just a matter of teams being committed to who I am as a player,” he said. “If we can get that done, regardless of where it is, I think I am on board.”
Colvin played for the Bears from 1999-2002.
*Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens was suspended without pay for the first two games of the season and fined an additional game check for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. Stevens was convicted of DUI and fined for possession of marijuana.
*Two weeks after announcing Jason Taylor wouldn’t practice with the Dolphins, coach Tony Sparano said he told the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end that he and the organization want him back.
*AFL: After an Arena Football League review of game film, Rush nose tackle James Baron was credited with another sack, giving him 52 1/2 for his career, second all time.
— John Mullin
*COLLEGES: Kickoff for the Aug. 30 Illinois-Missouri game in St. Louis has been moved back to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate a request by ESPN. … Pitt receiver Maurice Williams will sit out the season after being declared academically ineligible. … Georgia defensive end Jeremy Lomax has been charged for carrying a concealed weapon and speeding.
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