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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Arizona Cardinals All-Pro defensive back Tyrann (TY'-rahn) Mathieu has agreed to a five-year, $62.5 million contract extension, with $40 million guaranteed. The package makes him the NFL's highest-paid safety and comes despite major injuries to both knees in his first three NFL seasons. He has yet to play a full NFL season.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons hope they have solved their persistent pass-rush problem by agreeing to a deal with free-agent linebacker Dwight Freeney. The 36-year-old Freeney hasn't had a double-digit sack total since 2010, although his eight sacks in 11 games with Arizona in last year would have easily led Atlanta.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star pitcher Danny Salazar has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. Salazar had the shortest outing of his career Monday as he surrendered three homers and six runs in just two innings of a 12-5 loss to Minnesota. He is 11-4 this season but has compiled a hefty 8.84 ERA while throwing just 18 1/3 innings over his last four starts.
DENVER (AP) — Rockies rookie shortstop Trevor Story could miss the rest of the season with a torn left thumb ligament that requires surgery. Story was injured while sliding into second base during Saturday's win over the Mets. He already had set an NL record for home runs by a rookie shortstop with 27 and was on pace to surpass Nomar Garciaparra's (gahr-see-ah-PAH'-rahz) mark of 30 set with Boston in 1997.
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss at least two more races while he recovers from a concussion. Earnhardt skipped the last three races and will continue to be replaced by four-time series champion Jeff Gordon behind the wheel in the No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Earnhardt said on his weekly podcast that he continues to experience issues with balance and gaze stabilization.
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