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When Titans No. 3 quarterback Billy Volek travels to San Diego this weekend, he might be tempted to check out the real estate. Volek said the Chargers are one of the teams who contacted the Titans after he asked to be traded last month.....

The 49ers are not believed to have interest in trading for disgruntled Raiders receiver Jerry Porter....

Quincy Morgan, who finished eighth in the NFL last season by averaging 25.3 yards on kickoff returns for Pittsburgh, has drawn strong interest from the Broncos and Minnesota Vikings. 'We're probably going to Denver,' said Brian Overstreet, Morgan's agent.....

The Dolphins entertained wide receiver Charles Rogers for a workout Tuesday but didn't offer the ex-Lion a contract.

Former Dolphins OL Wade Smith worked out for the Jets yesterday and may be signed as early as today.....


CFB NEWS AND NOTES

Steve Spurrier selected experience over youth Thursday night, choosing senior Syvelle Newton to start at quarterback over freshman Chris Smelley. Newton takes over for Blake Mitchell, who was arrested on simple assault and suspended from the team Wednesday.....

Miami left tackle Reggie Youngblood will not play against No. 12 Louisville on Saturday because of an ankle injury. Youngblood, who will not travel with the team to Louisville, sprained his ankle in Miami's season-opening loss to Florida State, but was hopeful of recovering in time for the Hurricanes' game the Cardinals. Freshman Jason Fox could start at left tackle; sophomore Chris Rutledge got the start there last weekend in Miami's 51-10 win over Florida A&M.....

Injured defensive tackle Justin Harrell will start and be a captain in his final game at Tennessee, coach Phillip Fulmer said Thursday. The No. 13 Volunteers host seventh-ranked Florida on Saturday. Harrell surprised his coach and teammates on Wednesday by putting off season-ending surgery to play against the Gators.

Harrell was ruled out for the season after he ruptured a tendon in his left biceps in last week's game against Air Force. Doctors said he could not make the injury worse, but he will require surgery next week.