Wide receiver Chris Henry was suspended by the NFL on Thursday for four games but may play the final 12 games of the regular season for any team that signs him. Henry may participate in training camp and exhibition games if he is signed.

Henry was released by Cincinnati in April after his fifth arrest, for punching a University of Cincinnati student and breaking his car window with a beer bottle. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Henry indefinitely following the arrest. The charges against Henry were subsequently dropped when the jury failed to reach a verdict on the assault charge.

HOLT FEELS BETTER: Two months ago, former N.C. State star Torry Holt made waves about finishing his career close to home with the Carolina Panthers.

At St. Louis Rams training camp, one of only four remaining holdovers from the franchise's Super Bowl run from 1999-2001 has opted for unity. One of the NFL's most productive wide receivers has his eye on proving himself anew in his 10th season, after struggling with a knee injury much of last season.

Holt's comments were at least partly motivated by the unceremonial departure of fellow wide receiver Isaac Bruce, released in a salary cap move.

"But I guess I've vented that frustration and I've moved on," Holt said. "I wish Isaac well, I wish he was here, but I've got to work with the guys that we have."

Meanwhile, holdout running back Steven Jackson missed his seventh day and 10th practice of camp, with no apparent movement in the impasse. Jackson, in the final season of a four-year contract, is seeking a multiyear deal.

GIANTS WAIT ON BRADSHAW: New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin was unaware of a report in a Bristol, Va., newspaper that running back Ahmad Bradshaw would have to serve another 30 days in jail after the NFL season because of an old probation violation.

The second-year running back from Marshall was released from the Abingdon (Va.) Regional Jail on July 13 after serving most of a 30-day sentence.

EAGLES UPSET: Brian Westbrook could leave any day. Lito Sheppard would welcome a trade. And Shawn Andrews remains a no-show as training camp for the Philadelphia sounds like a soap opera.

Westbrook, the dynamic running back, has made it clear he wants to restructure his contract because he feels underpaid.

Sheppard lost his job as the starting left cornerback when the Eagles signed All-Pro Asante Samuel to a huge free-agent deal.

Andrews' situation is strange. The right guard isn't holding out for a new contract. He's staying away for personal reasons, but the organization hasn't excused his absence. That means he's subject to fines of $15,000 per day.

DOLPHINS WORK OUT CARTER:The Miami Dolphins drew another name from the past of Bill Parcells on Thursday, working out former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter.

But Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said the workout is merely an evaluation of Carter, an Arena Football League quarterback who started for the Cowboys and New York Jets before poor play and drug-related arrests ended his NFL career.

Sparano said he's pleased with all three quarterbacks on the roster -- Josh McCown, John Beck and rookie Chad Henne -- and Carter's workout is not a sign the team is moving away from them.

JAGUARS SIGN GUARD: The Jaguars signed free-agent guard Chris Liwienski and waived quarterback Paul Smith.

Liwienski, who started 14 games at left guard last season for Miami, gives Jacksonville extra depth along the offensive line following the loss of center Brad Meester, who is out indefinitely after injuring his right biceps.

RUSSELL RETURNS: JaMarcus Russell returned to Oakland Raiders practice Thursday after being sidelined for two sessions because of a sore elbow.

Russell took part in all team drills but held back a bit in his throwing to make sure not to damage his elbow more after banging it off the helmet of teammate Darren McFadden on Tuesday.

TITANS RELEASE WILLIAMS: The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Mike Williams before Thursday afternoon's practice.

The Titans signed Williams, the 10th overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft from Southern California by the Detroit Lions, in November. He weighed around 270 pounds then and lost more than 30 pounds this offseason. But conditioning, weight and endurance remained issues for him.

RAVENS SIGN LINEMAN: The Baltimore Ravens addressed a dire need for depth at offensive tackle by signing former Oakland Raiders lineman Chad Slaughter to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum salary. He did not play in the NFL in 2007.

STEELERS SIGN DRUMMOND: The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Pro Bowl kick returner Eddie Drummond to help bolster what has been a weak special teams unit. Drummond, who grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Penn State, was a Pro Bowl selection as a Detroit Lions after the 2004 season, when he returned two punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns.

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