NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Jets: New York signed first-round pick Darrelle Revis Wednesday night, ending the touted cornerback’s lengthy holdout. Revis, selected 14th overall after New York traded up to draft him, missed 22 practices and the team’s preseason opener last Friday against Atlanta since training camp started July 27. The Jets expect Revis to compete for a starting job at cornerback, once he gets up to speed with the defense. Revis was considered one of the best overall cornerbacks in the draft, and had an outstanding college career at Pittsburgh, finishing with 129 tackles and eight interceptions. Revis already received his playbook from coach Eric Mangini and would participate in the team’s walkthrough today. It was uncertain if Revis would play in the Jets’ game against Minnesota Friday night.

Raiders: Coach Lane Kiffin was back at practice after missing two days while being hospitalized for a viral infection. However, it was a very different Kiffin, who was under orders from his doctor not to yell or exert energy. “I guess a lot of head coaches coach that way anyway, so I’m going to get to see what it’s like,” he said. For the players, it was very strange to see their energetic 32-year-old coach acting so subdued as opposed his usual demeanor. They razzed him a bit, with some even wearing surgical masks to the team meeting before practice. Kiffin said the doctors are “95 percent” sure he has mononucleosis and are treating him that way. Doctors are awaiting results of some final tests before they’re sure. He lost 11 pounds since he got sick.

Eagles: Jerome McDougle’s star-crossed career suffered another blow when the former first-round pick got hurt — again. The fifth-year defensive end injured his right triceps in Philadelphia’s preseason opener and likely will miss the rest of the season. Running back Ryan Moats also could be done for the year with an ankle injury.

Vikings: Defensive end Erasmus James will not play against the Jets Friday night. James was activated from the physically unable-to-perform list Sunday and hasn’t appeared in a game since hurting his knee in the second week of the regular season in 2006. James has been practicing with the second and third teams at right defensive end, behind current starter Ray Edwards and rookie Brian Robison.

Titans: Cornerback Andre Woolfolk, the team’s No. 1 draft pick in 2003, was placed on injured reserve because of a strained hamstring that sidelined him for most of training camp. Running back LenDale White ran on the side but didn’t practice for a third straight day. White still has a chance to start Friday night at New England. Safety Donnie Nickey sat out practice with soreness but ran on the side with cornerback Reynaldo Hill (groin) and offensive lineman Mike Otto (knee). Tight end Ben Troupe (foot) has missed a week.

Giants: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress attempted to practice for the first time since spraining his right ankle Aug. 2, but had to quit after a couple of minutes. Also, cornerback Corey Webster missed practice with a hip injury, while rookie tight end Kevin Boss missed his second straight day due to a bruised shoulder.

Cardinals: Outside linebacker Chike Okeafor will probably miss the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to reattach a torn biceps tendon. Okeafor was holding out hope for a return this season, coach Ken Whisenhunt said, but the normal recovery period for that type of surgery is four months. Darryl Blackstock and Calvin Pace are competing to replace Okeafor in the starting lineup. Right tackle Oliver Ross, meanwhile, went for a second opinion on his torn triceps tendon. That injury also could require season-ending surgery.

Falcons: Rod Coleman will not make his preseason debut this week when the Falcons visit Buffalo. Coach Bobby Petrino ruled out that scenario, adding the Falcons likely won’t allow Coleman to play until the season opener at Minnesota. Coleman, a 10th-year defensive tackle, is tired of rehabbing his right leg. He’s been grinding and sweating in the heat while his teammates practice on adjacent fields.

Lions: Offensive coordinator Mike Martz is optimistic that injured running back Kevin Jones will be back in time for the season opener. Jones missed the final three games of last season with a broken foot and hasn’t taken part in training camp workouts.

Associated Press