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Aug 3 (The Sports Xchange) - Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Terren Jones suffered what may be a serious injury during Sunday's training camp practice and was taken away in an ambulance. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Jones was put on a backboard with his neck immobilized and was carted off the practice field. Jones was motionless and had his eyes closed as he exited, according to ESPN.com "We certainly hope Terren is going to be all right," coach Mike Smith said. "Any time a player doesn't leave the field on his own power, you're always concerned about it." The 22-year-old out of Alabama State joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He spent most of last season on the practice squad. Also during practice, rookie defensive lineman Ra'Shede Hageman exited the field and did not return with what is believed to be a hairline fracture in his wrist, according ESPN. Hageman threw a punch at center Joe Hawley during pass rush drills and received medical attention immediately after the scuffle. - - - The San Francisco 49ers claimed wire receiver L'Damian Washington off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys and waived wide receiver Jon Baldwin. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Washington was waived by the Cowboys on Saturday after signing with the club as a free agent. - - - The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson, waived-injured cornerback Brandon Burton and waived wide receiver Greg Moore. If Burton clears waivers, he will revert to the Colts injured reserve list. While playing for the University of Tennessee, Richardson and two teammates were arrested for armed robbery in November 2009 after they tried to rob a gas station in Knoxville. Richardson was booted from the team and eventually pleaded guilty to the charges, getting probation but avoiding jail time. - - - Rock star Jon Bon Jovi wrote a letter that was published in the Buffalo News that states his commitment to keeping the Bills in western New York if his bid to buy the team is successful. The letter, titled "Why We're Bidding on the Buffalo Bills," marks the first time Bon Jovi has publicly made known his intention to buy the team. "If we are given the chance to be the next owners of the Buffalo Bills, I promise you that we will bring the same passion that you do every Sunday, every day," Bon Jovi wrote. The Bills were put on sale after owner Ralph Wilson died in March. - - - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham apologized for his DUI arrest outside of Atlanta that occurred in June. Abraham has not yet reported to training camp. The Cardinals picked up linebacker Trevardo Williams off waivers Saturday and cut cornerback Todd Washington. Williams was waived by the Houston Texans on Friday. - - - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated defensive end Ronald Talley from the active/non-football injury list. The Bucs signed Talley in June. - - - The New England Patriots re-signed rookie linebacker James Morris. He was originally signed by the Patriots on May 16 as a rookie free agent out of Iowa. He was then released on May 20. (Editing by Gene Cherry)