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Published: June 13, 2007

NEW YORK — Adam "Pacman” Jones dropped his appeal of a year-long suspension Tuesday, pledging to repair an image that made the Tennessee Titans cornerback the poster child for NFL misconduct.

His decision came after a third meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell.

"I understand my responsibilities to my teammates, the Titans and my fans, and I am committed to turning my life around and being a positive member of the NFL,” Jones said in a statement.

Jones was suspended after 10 encounters with police and five arrests since 2005.

Still pending is a case in Las Vegas involving a fight and shooting at a strip club during NBA All-Star weekend that left one person paralyzed.

That case could determine whether the suspension is reduced from 16 to 10 games. That could happen if Jones adheres to the conditions set by Goodell and is not arrested. If he misses the season, the suspension will cost him his salary of nearly $1.3 million.

Union helping Culpepper

MIAMI — Daunte Culpepper is getting help from the NFL Players Association in his quest to be released from the Dolphins.

The NFLPA filed a grievance on Culpepper's behalf, hoping the matter can be resolved within a week.

The grievance is similar to one filed by the NFLPA last year against the Tennessee Titans after the team barred Steve McNair from working out at its facility. McNair was eventually traded to Baltimore.

Culpepper — who started at quarterback for the first four games for the Dolphins last season — asked to be released last week, shortly after Miami acquired Trent Green from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Selmon opens new eatery

Former Oklahoma Sooner Lee Roy Selmon recently opened his seventh restaurant — Lee Roy Selmon's All-American Grill — in Fort Myers, Fla.

All of Selmon's restaurants are in Florida, but if his game plan works out he might expand to other areas, according to the Fort Myers News Press.

The newest restaurant features sports-related art and 22 big televisions. The menu features about a half-dozen Selmon family favorites based on recipes the All-American and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer grew up on in Eufaula.

McRoberts stays in draft

RALEIGH, N.C. — Former Duke star Josh McRoberts signed with an agent and is staying in the June 28 NBA draft. Agent Bob Myers said he is representing the 6-foot-10 power forward, who has worked out for three teams during the past week.

Compiled by Doug Simpson from wire reports

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