NFL notebook: TE Witten returns to Cowboys

Witten, 36, made a surprise retirement announcement last spring and joined
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" booth for the 2018 season. But the tight end,
who is ranked fourth all-time in receptions, has decided to return to Dallas
for a 16th NFL season.

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that Witten has agreed to a one-year, $3.5
million contract. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported via Twitter that the
deal could be worth $5 million with incentives.

--Former Oklahoma star quarterback Kyler Murray already has exceeded
expectations at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, measuring a bit over 5-feet-10
and weighing 207 pounds.

Murray officially was listed at 5-10 at Oklahoma, but most expected him to
come in slightly below that. Instead, he measured an eighth of an inch over
5-10. Likewise, his weight of 207 was 12 pounds over his listed weight with
the Sooners, easing concerns about his frame being too slight to hold up to
the punishment of the NFL.

--Known for his preparation, Alabama offensive tackle Jonah Williams was
clearly ready for the barrage of questions about his 33 5/8-inch arms at the
2019 combine.

"It's a small portion of what it takes to be a tackle at the next level,"
Williams said of arm length. "I think I'm proud of the way I play. My approach
to the game is what makes me a great player."

--Signing Kareem Hunt was all about knowing his heart, Cleveland Browns
general manager John Dorsey said. The running back was cut by the Kansas City
Chiefs last season after being seen on video kicking and pushing a woman.

"We had done our research," said Dorsey, who noted that the league was still
reviewing Hunt's status. "We thought at the appropriate time with all the
information we did have, how truly remorseful he was and ... knowing when he
comes here there are no guarantees, he's going to earn your respect with his
actions. Right now, I feel very comfortable with the signing."

--Disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown said recent comments from Pittsburgh
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert confirmed that the team doesn't respect
its players.

In an interview with ESPN, which will air over the weekend, Brown said he
isn't "angry" with the Steelers but still wants to move on from the franchise.

Last week, Colbert told reporters that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger "has 52
kids under him, quite honestly" and wanted players to look to the veteran QB
for guidance and advice. Later, Colbert seemed to step back from those
comments.

--The Los Angeles Rams are taking a wait-and-see approach with free agents
Ndamukong Suh and Dante Fowler Jr., but they hope to bring both back, coach
Sean McVay said.

General manager Les Snead added that there's "a good possibility" most of the
team's free agents will test the market, though that won't preclude the Rams
from bringing anyone back.

--New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to solicitation
of prostitution charges in Florida and is requesting a non-jury trial,
according to court records.

Kraft is charged with two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution at a
day spa in Jupiter, Fla.

--Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is expected to be ready for the
2019 season after undergoing shoulder and knee surgeries, coach Pete Carroll
said.

Baldwin, 30, missed two games in September with the knee injury, which
bothered him even before the start of the season. His shoulder problem arose
later in the campaign.

--New Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Jim Turner, a central figure of
the bullying scandal in Miami more than five years ago, said he has "to be
smarter" in the way he motivates players.

"Unfortunately, some of the things that I said and some of the things I did
with my players had to come out. And so, moving forward, I just have to be
smarter about what I do when I try to use entertainment to motivate the
players," said Turner, who was fired by the Dolphins following the 2013
season.

--Running back Bryce Love, a draft prospect, expects to be back on the
football field in August.

Love is recovering from a torn ACL. He returned to Stanford for his senior
season in 2018 rather than entering last year's draft. Love had 2,118 yards
and 19 rushing touchdowns as a junior in 2017, when he finished runner-up in
Heisman Trophy voting to Baker Mayfield.

--Free agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was in custody in Denver on
charges stemming from a single-car crash earlier this month, according to
multiple reports. Thomas was being held for investigation of vehicular
assault, reckless driving and driving without insurance.

--A complaint has been filed against former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy with
the Wisconsin high school sports regulatory body over what was termed his
"unacceptable" behavior toward high school basketball officials earlier this
week.

--The New York Jets are giving wide receiver Robby Anderson a second-round
level restricted free agent tender, keeping him in the fold for another
season, according to multiple reports.

--Field Level Media