Injuries have Ross back as Giants starter

While New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross won't admit there is a chip on his shoulder, it's there.

Ross came to training camp as the somewhat forgotten man among the cornerbacks.

Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas were the returning starters and general manager Jerry Reese didn't hesitate to take Prince Amukamara in the first round when the Nebraska cornerback was available with the 19th pick overall.

It left Ross in no man's land. The Giants' first-round pick in 2007 was down on the depth chart and fighting the stigma of being injury-prone the past two seasons. He missed a good part of 2009 with hamstring issues and battled a painful foot injury most of last season.

Three weeks into training camp, though, Ross is no longer an afterthought. With Amukamara sidelined with a broken foot and Thomas out for the year after suffering a major knee injury Monday night, Ross is back in a starting role and anxious to show people what he can do.

"Being out there on the outside and being able to make plays and show the coaches I can make plays, and the fans, the media, it is exciting," said Ross, who has the added motivation of being in the final year of his contract.

Ross said his biggest concern this season is staying healthy. If he does, he has no doubt about his ability to play.

"I am really confident in myself to tell you the truth," Ross said. "I know what I can do. As long as I stay healthy I know that I am fine. Coaches haven't seen me healthy in two years, the fans or you guys. Of course, y'all forget.

"But I know what I can do."

Ross had three interceptions in each of his first two seasons, but has not had one since 2008.

"I think I am a decent player," Ross, 28, said. "They drafted me here for a reason. So, as long as I am healthy, I believe I can be a positive impact on the field."

Colts agree to terms with QB Collins

The owner of the Indianapolis Colts says the team is bringing in veteran quarterback Kerry Collins to back up Peyton Manning.

Owner Jim Irsay tweeted Wednesday that "We have agreed to terms with Kerry Collins...more details to come."

The 38-year-old Collins retired in July after 16 seasons in the NFL. He had faced free agency after his contract with the Titans expired, though he said he still wanted to play.

Manning is still recovering from neck surgery in May. Irsay had been public about the team's search for someone else with third-year veteran Curtis Painter, longtime backup Dan Orlovsky and undrafted rookie Mike Hartline the only other quarterbacks on the roster.

In 195 career games, Collins had a 55.8 completion percentage and threw for 40,441 yards, 206 touchdowns and 195 interceptions.

Titans GM: Meeting with RB Johnson beneficial

Tennessee general manager Mike Reinfeldt said Wednesday's meeting with Chris Johnson was beneficial even though no deal was reached to end the running back's holdout.

The GM expects to talk with the running back's agent again in the "next day or so."

Reinfeldt and Vin Marino, the Titans' vice president of football administration, met Wednesday morning with Johnson and his agent Joel Segal. Reinfeldt said in a statement he felt it was important to meet face to face.

"I'm not sure there was any progress made, but I do think it was beneficial to meet. We were able to discuss several different elements of a potential contract, but there was no agreement on those topics," Reinfeldt said. "I do expect to have another conversation with Joel in the next day or so to discuss things further."

Neither Johnson nor his agent immediately responded to messages from The Associated Press. But The Tennessean reported Johnson flew home to Orlando.

The Titans and Johnson have been far apart on an extension, even though Tennessee officials have said they are ready to make the three-time Pro Bowler the highest paid running back in NFL history. Segal was the first person Tennessee called when the lockout ended.

Johnson has said he will not report until he gets a new deal even with two years' left on his contract and missed all of the Titans' camp, which wrapped Monday.

The running back leads the NFL in yards rushing over the past three seasons and has said he wants at least $30 million in guaranteed money. Each time a free-agent has signed a high-priced contract since the end of the NFL lockout only seems to bolster his pay demands.

Britt: NFL commissioner promised quick decision

Kenny Britt says he had a very good meeting with Roger Goodell and that the NFL commissioner promised him a decision on whether he'll be punished as soon as possible.

The Titans receiver met with Goodell in New York on Tuesday and was back on the field Wednesday. Britt says he's not sure if he will be punished and was hoping to know the instant he walked out of Goodell's office.

Britt was summoned to Goodell's office after two arrests in New Jersey during the lockout and two arrest warrants in Tennessee for inaccurate information on his driver's license applications. Those are part of seven incidents with police since Britt was drafted.

The receiver says Goodell did tell him he better not see Britt's face in his office again.

Retired players dismiss case against NFL

A group of retired players has decided to dismiss their lawsuit against the NFL now that the lockout is over.

Hall of Famer Carl Eller, Priest Holmes and several other retired players had accused the players' union and the NFL of illegally negotiating terms of a collective bargaining agreement on their behalf.

At a hearing earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson told the retired players that they would have a difficult time making their case.

Shawn Stuckey, a lawyer for the retired players, says his clients voluntarily dismissed the case because it concentrated more on the lockout, which is now over. But he says they are still considering other avenues to get their voices heard.