Agent: Seahawks sign running back James

Renton, Wash. — The agent for Edgerrin James says the league’s leading active rusher has signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

Earlier Tuesday night, veteran running back T.J. Duckett told the Associated Press he had been waived by Seattle to clear roster space.

“It’s official! Congrats to Edgerrin James on signing a 1 year deal with the Seahawks,” was the message posted on the Twitter page of agent Drew Rosenhaus late Tuesday.

A team spokesman confirmed the signing moments later. It is believed to be worth about $2 million, though Rosenhaus did not immediately comment on financial terms.

Vick set to make debut Thursday for Eagles

Philadelphia — Michael Vick has looked sharp zipping uncontested passes to open receivers and racing past defenders who aren’t allowed to touch him in practice.

Now he’ll see what it’s like to face 11 guys going after him again.

Vick will make his Eagles debut in a preseason game in Philadelphia on Thursday night. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback hasn’t played in an NFL game since Dec. 31, 2006, with the Atlanta Falcons — against the Eagles on the same field.

Roethlisberger back on the practice field

Pittsburgh — Ben Roethlisberger is back on his feet again. Both of them.

The Steelers quarterback practiced Tuesday for the first time since injuring his right foot during the team’s final training camp practice, and coach Mike Tomlin said he will play in Saturday night’s exhibition game against Buffalo.

“He won’t be limited in any form or fashion,” Tomlin said.

Committee to discuss Dallas’ video boards

Irving, Texas — The NFL’s competition committee plans to discuss the massive video boards that hang over the field at the new Cowboys Stadium.

Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, the committee’s co-chairman, said Tuesday he expects more punts to hit the video boards and that it needs to be determined what happens when they do. Fisher says his stance isn’t necessarily that the boards have to be raised.

Dolphins announce Williams sisters deal

Davie, Fla. — Serena and Venus Williams enjoyed a firsthand look at their favorite NFL team Tuesday.

The tennis-playing sisters paid a visit to the Miami Dolphins’ complex as the latest celebrities to own a small stake in the franchise. Their deal, first reported last week, was confirmed at a news conference overlooking the practice field.

The Williams sisters watched practice and met quarterback Chad Pennington and linebackers Jason Taylor and Joey Porter. The sisters live in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., about an hour’s drive from the Dolphins’ stadium.

“To have this opportunity is really where our heart is,” Venus said. “We’re South Florida girls. When we get off the road, this is where we come home to. When we come home to Dolphins games, it’s going to be exciting.”

Patriots trade Hochstein to Denver

Foxborough, Mass. — The New England Patriots have traded offensive lineman Russ Hochstein to the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft choice.

The Patriots made two other moves Tuesday, signing rookie linebacker Tyrone McKenzie and releasing safety Tank Williams.

Coach, aide sue over collapse of facility

Dallas — Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team’s indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair.

Scouting assistant Rich Behm and special-teams coach Joe DeCamillis filed lawsuits against Summit Structures LLC and others involved in building and repairing the steel and fabric facility. The 88,000-square-foot structure collapsed in a wind storm May 2 while a practice for recently drafted players was being conducted inside.

Behm, who was paralyzed from the waist down, and DeCamillis, who suffered a broken vertebrae, seek unspecified damages in the suits, which contain similar language but were filed in separate Dallas courts.

NFL officially suspends Saints K Hartley

Metairie, La. — The anticipated four-game suspension of Saints placekicker Garrett Hartley became official Tuesday.

Hartley said earlier this month he’d received a letter from the NFL explaining he’d tested positive for the banned stimulant Adderall, which he said he used to stay awake while driving from Dallas to New Orleans for an offseason workout.

Former Dolphins DL Turner dies at 46

Lufkin, Texas — Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman T.J. Turner has died of complications from a stroke. He was 46.

Turner’s death was confirmed by Tims Funeral Home in Lufkin. The Lufkin Daily News said he died Monday at a Bryan, Texas, hospital after a stroke last week.

Turner played seven seasons for the Dolphins from 1986-92, compiling 16 sacks in 101 career games. He played defensive end and nose tackle.

Burress hoping to return after prison

Plaxico Burress plans to return to the NFL after serving a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge.

“When I get out, I’ll be 33, not 43,” Burress said in an ESPN interview broadcast Tuesday night. “I’ll still be able to run and catch. I’ll still have the God-given ability to snag footballs; that’s what I love to do. Of course, I want to play again.”

Little, LeBeau finalists for Hall of Fame

Canto, Ohio — Former Broncos running back Floyd Little and Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The hall’s seniors committee on Tuesday chose the 67-year-old Little, who gained more than 12,000 total yards in the NFL, and the 71-year-old LeBeau, a star defensive back before becoming a coach.