Former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Luis Sharpe pleaded guilty to a felony count of possession of narcotic drugs Tuesday. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Mark Santana accepted the plea bargain and scheduled Sharpe's sentencing for Nov. 18. Sharpe, who played with the Cardinals from 1982-94, faces a minimum sentence of 2 1/2 years in prison.
The Bengals filled the opening on their practice squad yesterday by signing rookie tight end Ronnie Ghent from Louisville.
The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Patrick Johnson to his second stint with the team. Johnson, who signed Monday, spent four seasons with the Ravens after being drafted in the second round in 1998. The seven-year veteran has yet to play a down in the NFL this season after breaking his hand during the preseason and receiving an injury waiver from Cincinnati.
