NFL Notebook | Redskins sign DeAngelo Hall to one-year contract

ASHBURN, Va. — DeAngelo Hall didn't stay unemployed for long.

Less than one day after clearing waivers, the cornerback agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins.

"He's excited to be coming home, he's a Virginia Tech guy," said his agent, Joel Segal.

Hall should suit up for Washington's next game, on Nov. 16 against Dallas. The Redskins, who have had injury problems in the secondary, have a bye this week.

Hall, a two-time Pro Bowl player, was released by Oakland earlier this week after playing just eight games with the Raiders. Oakland acquired Hall in the offseason for two draft picks, then signed him to a seven-year, $70 million contract. But he lasted only a half-season with the Raiders, and several players expressed disappointment that he was released.

But Hall did struggle in coverage early in the season; he had shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, but was let go anyway following a 24-0 loss to the Falcons that dropped Oakland to 2-6 on the season.

In his eight games in Oakland, Hall was beaten 40 times for 552 yards on 66 passes thrown his way, according to data compiled by STATS, Inc. He gave up more yards than any defender this season and was tied for third worst in catches allowed.

Marshall denied chance to honor Obama on the field

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The possibility of a yellow flag curtailed Brandon Marshall's red, white and blue tribute to President-elect Barack Obama with a black-and-white glove.

After scoring the go-ahead touchdown with just over a minute left in Denver's 34-30 win at Cleveland on Thursday night, the Broncos' star receiver pulled the glove from his pants. He was about to put it on and raise his fist in the style of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who made controversial black power salutes at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

Slot receiver Brandon Stokley rushed to him in the back of the end zone and persuaded him to nix the salute because the Broncos couldn't afford a 15-yard celebration penalty at that moment.

"That's what a good, old veteran is for," Marshall said.

NFL fines five players

NEW YORK — The NFL fined five players Friday for on-field actions during last weekend's games, including Minnesota's Jared Allen $50,000 for two below-the-knee hits on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub.

Jacksonville defensive tackle John Henderson and Cincinnati guard Andrew Whitworth were fined $10,000 each for fighting. Henderson and Whitworth exchanged punches after Henderson knocked off Whitworth's helmet, then appeared to try to gouge his eyes. Both players were penalized and ejected Sunday.

Henderson also got an additional $5,000 fine for illegal hands to the face when he struck Whitworth.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley was fined $10,000 for slamming Washington quarterback Jason Campbell to the ground in Monday night's game. Campbell banged his head on the turf when hit. New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck was fined $7,500 for his hit on Dallas quarterback Brooks Bollinger in the fourth quarter last Sunday.

Notes

• LB Mike Peterson was back with the Jaguars after being sent home and not practicing for two straight days. According to teammates, coach Jack Del Rio called out Peterson in a team meeting Wednesday for his muscle-flexing celebration at Cincinnati. Del Rio was upset that Peterson was reveling a play in a game the Jaguars trailed 21-3.

• St. Louis Rams RB Kenneth Darby has been named the starter for Sunday's game at the Jets. Steven Jackson (quad) will sit out.

• Chicago Bears QB Kyle Orton practiced Friday for the first time since spraining his right ankle last Sunday against the Detroit Lions, but he is doubtful for Sunday's game against Tennessee. Rex Grossman is the likely starter.

• Detroit Lions starting QB Dan Orlovsky says he may need thumb surgery for two fractures and a torn ligament.

• New England's RB Sammy Morris (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. RB LaMont Jordan (calf) sat out practice the last two days and is questionable.

• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) practiced Friday and is probable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. RB Willie Parker may miss the game with a shoulder injury. The Steelers also may be without LB LaMarr Woodley (calf), who is listed as questionable.

• Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (heel) of Timberline High School in Lacey returned to practice Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Oakland.

• New York Giants safety James Butler (knee) will miss Sunday night's game against Philadelphia.

• DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin) and Keith Bulluck (ribs) are listed as questionable on the injury report. Bulluck cracked cartilage in his ribs last week against Green Bay, jeopardizing his streak of 105 straight games at outside linebacker for Nashville.

• New York Jets LB David Harris (groin) is expected to miss at least two to three weeks.

• Baltimore Ravens CB Chris McAlister will have season-ending surgery on his damaged right knee and will be placed on injured reserve.

• Bills CB Ashton Youboty was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a foot injury.

• Former NFL player Peter Boulware has conceded a narrow defeat in his state legislative race. With all ballots from Tuesday's election finally counted Friday, Democrat Michelle Rehwinkle Vasilinda beat Boulware, a Republican, by 440 votes, for an open Florida House seat.

• Former NFL offensive lineman Ben Coleman was sentenced to three years in federal prison Friday for tax evasion, filing false loan applications and identity theft. Coleman played five of his nine seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.