Here’s a roundup of the news hitting the wire this morning…

• Former Rams RB Lawrence Phillips has been charged with eight counts of assault stemming from two seperate incidents. He’s currently looking at 25 years behind bars if he’s convicted.

• Their ongoing dispute with the NFL Network will not affect the broadcast of the network to current subscribers of Comcast, according to a spokesperson for the cable provider.

• Bengals kicker Shane Graham has signed his franchise offer and will report to the team this week.

• The Saints have reached a deal with authorities at the SuperDome to play in the facility through the 2025 season.

• Kansas City has signed free agent center Eric Ghiaciuc, formerly of Cincinnati.

• Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is impressed with the job that GM Scott Pioli has done so far.

• Denver has released RB Selvin Young after drafting former Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno last weekend.