NFL Notes: Cheifs, Eric Fisher Agree to Contract Extension

The Kansas City Chiefs signed left tackle Eric Fisher to a contract extension Saturday, the first day veterans joined rookies on the practice field at Missouri Western for training camp.

The Chiefs didn't announce terms of the extension, but a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press it was a four-year, $48 million deal that includes $40 million guaranteed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract terms were confidential.

Fisher was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft out of Central Michigan, but he struggled to adjust to the NFL his first couple years. He finally came into his own last season, showcasing the talent that the Chiefs hope can make him their left tackle for the foreseeable future.

The Chiefs exercised their fifth-year option on him in May. That means Fisher's total deal spans six years and $63 million.

FALCONS: Jones says injury is minor
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Julio Jones insists the apparent foot injury that has limited him the first three days of Atlanta Falcons training camp is no big deal.

Jones took part in individual work but was held out of team drills for the second straight day Saturday. He was pulled out of the first practice on Thursday. The star wide receiver says the injury is "definitely nothing to worry about."

Jones had his left shoe off and was seen rolling his foot over a ball on the sideline during Saturday's team drills. He has had two surgeries on his right foot.

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Jones and coach Dan Quinn haven't revealed details of the injury. Quinn said a key Saturday was seeing Jones "explode and push off it."

Quinn says he expects Jones to have full clearance as early as Sunday.

RAIDERS: GM McKenzie gets contract extension
NAPA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders signed general manager Reggie McKenzie to a four-year contract extension.

Owner Mark Davis announced the move Friday night in front of about 100 former Raiders players. Davis said it was time to "reward" McKenzie for the job he had done in his first three years with the team.

McKenzie was originally given a five-year contract back in 2012 to run the team after the death of longtime owner Al Davis. The Raiders struggled at the start as McKenzie tried to rebuild the organization, winning just 11 games his first three seasons.

But a few strong draft classes and the hiring of coach Jack Del Rio last year helped Oakland improve to 7-9 in 2015 and the Raiders are expected to contend in the AFC West this year.

CARDINALS: Nkemdeche, Jenkins out with injuries
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says he expects first-round draft pick Robert Nkemdeche to be sidelined for two weeks with a high ankle sprain.

The big defensive Arizona tackle was injured in the first day of rookie camp on Tuesday, but Saturday was the first time Arians has given a timeline for the rookie's return.

Cornerback Mike Jenkins, who signed with the Cardinals on July 19, left Friday's first training camp workout with a broken bone in his hand. Arians said there's no prognosis on how Jenkins will be out.

Tight end Jermaine Gresham left practice Friday with a tight hamstring. An MRI is planned but Arians said the injury is not considered serious.

Defensive tackle Red Bryant sat out Saturday's practice with soreness in an Achilles tendon.

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