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NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Giants have acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have released outside linebacker Cody Brown, a second-round draft pick out of Connecticut a year ago.

A source told FOXSports.com that Minnesota has traded quarterback Sage Rosenfels to the Giants.


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The New York Giants opted for experience over promise Friday, acquiring veteran Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings to back up starting quarterback Eli Manning this season, a league source told NFL Network.

Running back Ladell Betts has been released by the New Orleans Saints. Betts' agent, Anthony Agnone, confirmed the move in an e-mail Friday, one day before final cuts are due.

PFT: Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland.