Not a Game: T.J. Houshmandzadeh To Boycott "Madden" Over Ratings Snub

New Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh says that he'll boycott playing the new Madden NFL 10 video game.

The reason why the avid video gamer is boycotting is because he believes his rating is too low.

Houshmandzadeh blames the Bengals offense last season for his "low" 91 rating.

In Other News

Vick's Been Working Out

While in house arrest, Michael Vick, who's now a free man, has been working out with Tom Shaw for the past three weekends.

Shaw said of Vick, "He knows he's made a mistake, he's very remorseful, and he's very humble."

Roethlisberger Accused of Assault

Ben Roethlisberger faces a civil suit after being accused of sexually assaulting a female working at Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas.

The woman who accused Roethlisberger is Andrea McNulty. The agent for Roethlisberger says of the accusation and suit, "Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone, especially Andrea McNulty."

Drew Bennett, D.J. Hackett, and two others to try out

Former Rams wideout Drew Bennett and former Panthers receiver D.J. Hackett, along with two unknown players, will try out for the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.

Jesse Holley wins 4th and Long

Jesse Holley, a backup point guard and wide receiver for the North Carolina Tar Heels, won a contract with the Dallas Cowboys after winning Michael Irvin's reality show 4th and Long.

Holley previously spent six weeks on the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad in 2007 and attended training camp with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 2008 but left due to a contract dispute.