NFL notes: Roethlisberger's new attorney says QB's 'innocent'

A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student's claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.

The 20-year-old told police Roethlisberger, who had been out barhopping with friends, assaulted her early Friday. Roethlisberger has not been charged. "The facts show that there was no criminal activity. No sexual assault occurred," attorney Ed Garland said in a statement. "Ben is completely innocent of any crime."

Milledgeville police said they expect to interview Roethlisberger soon. They have not taken a DNA sample from him but probably will.

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Michael Vick is getting one more big check from the Eagles. The one after that still could be from a new team. A person with knowledge of the contract said Philadelphia will pay Vick a $1.5 million roster bonus due today.

Chad Pennington signed a one-year deal in Miami and is expected to back up Chad Henne.

Trades: Seattle shipped QB Seneca Wallace to the Browns for a 2011 undisclosed pick; Philly sent WR Reggie Brown to Tampa for a '11 sixth-round pick.