Seahawks sign receiver

Renton, Wash. — T.J. Houshmandzadeh signed with the Seattle Seahawks after a stressful weekend during which the top free-agent wide receiver weighed an offer from Minnesota and dismissed his former Cincinnati Bengals. Houshmandzadeh has had three consecutive seasons with at least 90 catches, including a league co-leading 112 in 2007.

Bengals keeping Benson

Cincinnati — Free-agent running back Cedric Benson decided on Tuesday to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, who gave him the chance to resurrect his career last season.