HOUSTON -- Reggie Bush hasn't asked the Houston Texans whether they will use the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to choose him, but he's 99.9 percent certain he'll go first.
The Heisman Trophy-winning running back said the double-talk was dizzying during his first visit to Houston on Thursday to meet with coaches and players.
The mixed signals came even before Bush arrived at a news conference that concluded his visit in Houston. Team officials hesitated before letting him stand in front of the backdrop covered in team logos for the event.
Bush, who Texans officials saw work out Sunday at Southern California's pro day, said Thursday's discussions were productive and included what his role would be. Full story
DT Jasper rejoins Philly
PHILADELPHIA -- Free-agent defensive tackle Ed Jasper signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, rejoining the team that drafted him in 1997.
Jasper recorded 24 tackles and two sacks with the Oakland Raiders last year. Before signing with Oakland in 2005, Jasper spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
Jasper will play in a rotation at defensive tackle for the Eagles.
Originally a sixth-round draft pick of the Eagles, the 33-year-old Jasper played two seasons with Philadelphia and appeared in 17 games. For his career, Jasper has 402 tackles and 17.5 sacks in 118 games.
Parker, Chargers agree on new five-year deal
SAN DIEGO -- Wide receiver Eric Parker agreed to a new five-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.
Parker had been under contract through this season, but that deal was torn up as part of the new pact that runs through 2010.
Parker was the team's third-leading receiver last season with 57 catches for 725 yards and three touchdowns.
