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Dallas Cowboys and LB/DE DeMarcus Ware’ agreed to a new new six-year, $78 million contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus. Including the signing bonus, Ware will collect $32M in the first 12 months. The deal will pay Ware $45M over three years, matching Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha was previously the NFL’s highest paid defender. The guaranteed portion ($40 million) also equals Terrell Suggs’ record-setting contract.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Kansas City: NFL spokesman Greg Aiello revealed Monday that the league is investigating Larry Johnson’s recent belligerent comments posted on Twitter. L.J.’s use of the word “fag” in the direction of fans and reporters could fall under the Personal Conduct Policy. Specifically, the policy is aimed at “(c)onduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs, or NFL players.” Johnson has a history of violating numerous NFL rules, which makes it evident that some form of discipline is forthcoming.

Tennessee: Titans coach Jeff Fisher refused to commit to Kerry Collins as the Titans’ starting QB at his Monday press conference. “There’s things that you need to do differently,” Fisher admitted. “Let’s just say I am not going to be as specific and open-ended from a competitive standpoint.” Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams appears to be leaning on Fisher to play Vince Young.

Houston: Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak informed reporters at his Monday press conference that Andre Johnson has a lung contusion. “Hopefully, he’ll be ready to go against Buffalo,” Kubiak added, indicating some concern about A.J.’s status. Kubiak also said Johnson is “day to day,” though he says that about all injured players.

New York: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Braylon Edwards has been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from an incident that took place outside a Cleveland nightclub before his trade to the Jets.
Edwards allegedly punched a club promoter and friend of Lebron James in the face. James has since accused Edwards of being “jealous” of him and his friends.

Oakland: Raiders coach Tom Cable is unsure of Chaz Schilens’ (foot) status for Week 8 against the Chargers. Cable described Schilens as “still pretty sore…we’ll see.” It sounds as if Schilens suffered a minor setback during the recovery process and the Raiders are being tight lipped about the injury.

Indianapolis: Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell reiterated Monday that Anthony Gonzalez (knee) has a chance to resume practicing this week. “He ran some routes on Saturday,” Caldwell said. “He felt really good. He feels like he’s close to going. Whether that’s this week or next week remains to be seen.” Look for Gonzales to make a big push to play this Sunday.