Roethlisberger goes extra mile, runs sprints

Reggie Bush agreed to a six-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night and the Heisman Trophy winner will report to training camp today, The Associated Press has learned.

A source with direct knowledge of the negotiations said the deal had been agreed to, but that he couldn't disclose financial terms.

Reached by phone at his home in New York, Bush's agent, Joel Segal, said he wouldn't comment until a deal had been signed. However, he said he was traveling to Jackson on Sunday to meet with Bush and the Saints.

The team didn't immediately return phone calls seeking comment late Friday night.

Bush, the Saints' only unsigned player, has missed the team's first three practices of training camp.

The former Southern California running back was selected second overall, between No. 1 Mario Williams and No. 3 Vince Young.

Williams signed a six-year, $54 million contract with Houston, with $26.5 million guaranteed. Young agreed to a five-year deal with Tennessee, with an option for a sixth, with $25.7 million guaranteed and an overall value that could reach $58 million with option and roster bonuses and salary.

The 6-foot, 200-pound Bush had 1,740 yards rushing and 2,890 all-purpose yards for Southern Cal last season as a junior. The Trojans had a chance for their third straight national title, but fell 41-38 to Texas in the Rose Bowl.

Bush averaged 8.9 yards a carry, caught 37 passes for 478 yards and led the nation in all-purpose yards with 222.3 per game.

STEELERS: Maybe he was running with a couple of linemen, but he was running. There was no look of pain or discomfort or any sign that he didn't belong on a football field so soon after surviving an accident he says could have killed him.

Ben Roethlisberger easily completed the series of wind sprints that every non-injured Pittsburgh Steelers player is required to run when training camp opens. That June 12 motorcycle accident that gave his teammates, his fans — and, yes, he himself — such a major scare was not on his mind Saturday in Latrobe, Pa.

Even if it is every morning of his life, and likely will be for a long time to come.