Contrite ‘Pacman’ drops appeal

Adam "Pacman" Jones dropped his appeal of a yearlong suspension Tuesday, pledging to repair an image that made the Tennessee Titans cornerback the poster child for NFL misconduct.

His decision came after a third meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell.

"I understand my responsibilities to my teammates, the Titans and my fans, and I am committed to turning my life around and being a positive member of the NFL," Jones said in a statement issued by newly hired agent Michael Huyghue.

Jones was suspended after 10 encounters with police and five arrests since he was drafted in 2005.

"Last week, I asked for an opportunity to meet privately with Commissioner Goodell," Jones said. "I met with him earlier today to tell him about the steps I have taken to change my life since being suspended by the NFL. I accept the discipline that's been imposed on me and I am withdrawing my appeal."

Neither the NFL nor the Titans commented.

Still pending is a case in Las Vegas involving a fight and shooting at a strip club during the NBA All-Star weekend that left one person paralyzed.

The outcome of that case could determine whether the suspension is reduced from 16 games to 10 games. That could happen if Jones adheres to the conditions set by Goodell and is not arrested again. If he misses the entire season, the suspension will cost him his salary of nearly $1.3 million.

Last week, the Titans took steps to fill Jones' vacancy by signing Kelly Herndon, a former starter at cornerback for Denver and Seattle.

• DOLPHINS -- Daunte Culpepper is getting help from the NFL Players Association in his quest to be released from Miami.

The NFLPA filed a grievance Tuesday on Culpepper's behalf, with hopes that the matter can be resolved within a week, said Richard Berthelsen, the union's general counsel.

"They're breaching his contract by refusing to employ him or letting him go someplace else," Berthelsen said.

The grievance is similar to one filed by the NFLPA last year against the Tennessee Titans after the team barred Steve McNair from working out at its facility. McNair was eventually traded to Baltimore for a fourth-round draft pick.

The Dolphins acknowledged receiving the complaint but declined further comment. Culpepper also did not immediately respond to an e-mail from The Associated Press.

Culpepper -- who started at quarterback for the first four games for the Dolphins last season -- asked to be released last week, shortly after Miami acquired Trent Green from the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins told Culpepper they wanted to trade him; Culpepper, who is owed $51.5 million over the remaining seven years of his contract, vowed to block any trades.

• BROWNS -- Cleveland rookie quarterback Brady Quinn is too busy learning a new playbook and offensive system, and getting familiar with his teammates, to worry about the possibility of a holdout when training camp starts in July.

Quinn, talking after the morning practice of minicamp two-a-days, said he has yet to discuss contract negotiations with his agent, Tom Condon.

"That's between him and the Browns," Quinn said.

• COLTS -- Former Indianapolis quarterback Jack Trudeau pleaded innocent in Lebanon, Ind., to a felony charge of obstruction of justice in the investigation of underage drinking at his home during a high school graduation party for his daughter.

Trial was set in Boone Superior Court for Oct. 2.

Trudeau also is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and furnishing alcohol to a minor, both misdemeanors.

• BEARS -- Chicago signed veteran fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo to a one-year contract.

Ayanbadejo has spent eight seasons in the NFL, the past three with the Arizona Cardinals. He has 513 yards rushing, 885 receiving and eight touchdowns to go with 88 tackles on special teams.

In Chicago, he'll be reunited with younger brother Brendon, a linebacker. They were teammates with the Miami Dolphins in 2003.

• RISON CHILD SUPPORT -- Former NFL star Andre Rison faces a court-ordered bankruptcy in Detroit to pay more than $105,000 in back child support and other claims.

He has until June 25 to respond to the order before the court proceeds with efforts to recover his assets, Terese Dear, a courtroom deputy for U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Flint, Mich., said. The order was entered June 6.

Rison, a Pro Bowl receiver who played at Michigan State, owes child support, attorney fees and court administrative costs, according to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy court petition.

Rison's ex-wife, Tonja Rison, is listed as one of the creditors. Her claim is for more than $58,000 in child support. An Atlanta law office is claiming another $46,000 in unpaid legal fees for seeking child support from Rison for two children by a girlfriend.