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Friday, June 6
 
Former 2,000-yard rusher plans to be at camp

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Denver Broncos: Running back Terrell Davis, who has appeared in just 17 games since becoming only the fourth player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, has apprised team officials that he intends to be at training camp in an attempt to revive his career.

Davis, 30, has not participated in any of the team's organized offseason workouts. Instead, he has been in Phoenix diligently rehabilitating from a series of knee injuries that appeared to have ended his career. The tailback did not play at all in 2002, and even bade farewell to Denver fans in a preseason game. But he did not formally announced his retirement, nor did he file retirement documents with the league.

There was some speculation the Broncos would release Davis earlier this week, but the team appears to have sufficient salary cap room for now. The seven-year veteran had already reduced his salary to the league minimum. Assuming Davis reports for camp, the Broncos will have to make a decision regarding his future.

Before he can even get back on the practice field, however, Davis must pass a physical exam. Given the subjective nature of NFL physicals, it is uncertain if Davis would be cleared by the Denver medical staff to resume his career.

The former University of Georgia back rushed for 6,413 yards in his first four seasons in the league, including a 2,008-yard performance in 1998. But because of knee injuries and resultant surgeries, Davis played in just four games in 1999, five contests in 2000 and eight games in 2001. His rushing total for those three seasons was just 660 yards.
-- Len Pasquarelli

Cleveland Browns: The team has reached an agreement with veteran tight end Aaron Shea on a new three-year contract, ESPN.com has learned. The three-year veteran will sign a deal that is worth $2.075 million.

Shea, 26, had earlier this offseason signed a one-year contract for $605,000. That amount was equal to the restricted free agent qualifying offer the Browns made Shea in February, to retain a right of first refusal in the event he signed an offer sheet with another club. The new contract increases Shea's compensation for 2003 and adds two more seasons.

A fourth-round choice in the 2000 draft, the former University of Michigan star finished the 2002 season on injured reserve with a severely sprained ankle. In three seasons, he has appeared in 34 games and has 51 receptions for 437 yards and two touchdowns.
-- Len Pasquarelli

Tennessee Titans: Quarterback Steve McNair said Thursday that he made a mistake in driving under the influence, and that it will never happen again.

Addressing more than 300 youngsters at his two-day football camp, McNair made his first big public appearance since his May 22 arrest. McNair will face charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of a handgun while under the influence in general sessions court June 26.

McNair didn't flinch or evade the topic with the kids or reporters who showed up to listen in at his annual camp. He told participants he expected they all knew of his arrest and how he "did the wrong thing."

Said McNair: "I learned from my mistake, and I can say here today that it will never happen again. Everybody makes mistakes, no one is perfect but God.

"But you can avoid a lot of trouble if you think from the time you wake up, am I going to make a good choice or a bad choice? It's up to you. I chose to do that, it was bad and now I am paying the price."

McNair said he was glad for the chance to talk with youngsters about what he did and the consequences he's endured.

"You have a lot of kids that look up to me and a lot of people that look up to me as adults," McNair said. "You have to go out and do the things correctly so that your name will stay good.

"This couldn't come at a better time, to interact with kids and say, 'If you put yourself in a bad position, then bad things will happen.' "




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