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PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles linebacker Jake Knott has been suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season for violating the NFLs policy on performance-enhancing substances. Knott played 12 games mostly on special teams and made six tackles last season as an undrafted rookie out of Iowa State. He is allowed to participate in all Eagles off-season activities and preseason games. The league announced the suspension Friday. Knott says he uses nutritional supplements and didnt realize he used a banned substance. "Unfortunately, I now know that supplements are not regulated and thus may contain things that are not listed on the label," Knott says. Jusuf Nurkic Jersey . - The Seattle Seahawks have signed nine players to 2014 future contracts, including quarterback B. C.J. McCollum Jersey . - Titans quarterback Jake Locker will miss the rest of the season with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, leaving Tennessee trying to rally with Ryan Fitzpatrick. http://www.blazersteamofficial.com/ . On Thursday, they signed former Browns linebacker DQwell Jackson. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. Anfernee Simons Jersey .com) - Mikko Korhonen carded a 5-under 67 on Thursday to claim medalist honors at the European Tours Final Qualifying Stage tournament. Zach Collins Blazers Jersey .com) - The Ottawa Senators will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the Chicago Blackhawks who are trying to secure their place in the post-season.PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a deal with right-handed pitcher Edinson Volquez on a one-year contract for $5 million. The 30-year-old Volquez went 9-12 with a 5.71 ERA in 2013 while splitting time with the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is pending a physical. Volquez is the latest reclamation project signed by the Pirates. Volquez was an All-Star in 2008 when he went 17-6 for the Cincinnati. He has spent the last five years dealing with injury and other issues.dddddddddddd He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2009 and served a 50-game suspension in 2010 for using performance-enhancing drugs. Volquez gives the Pirates some rotation depth if the team cannot sign free agent A.J. Burnett, who is mulling retirement. Earlier Wednesday the Pirates and right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton agreed to a three-year deal. ' ' '