Randy Moss

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss will announce his retirement from the NFL, Moss's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 34-year-old Moss played 13 seasons in the NFL, playing for the Vikings (twice), Raiders, Patriots, and Titans during his career. Patriots fans will of course remember Moss's extraordinary 2007 season, a season in which the lanky wide receiver caught an NFL-record 23 touchdown passes and had 98 catches overall for 1,493 yards in his first year in New England.

In two days, the San Francisco 49ers took risks on a pair of players who weren't even in the NFL last year. Randy Moss on Monday. Perrish Cox a day later. They seem to have kept their talented and top-ranked run defense intact, too. Cox is getting a fresh start with San Francisco, signing a two-year contract Tuesday after being acquitted on sexual assault charges in Colorado earlier this month. "We are pleased to add Perrish to our team," general manager Trent Baalke said.

Former Patriots receiver Randy Moss took to live video-chat website ustream.tv this morning to celebrate his 35th birthday and make an announcement: he wants to make a comeback. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football," Moss said. Moss' agent announced his retirement last offseason, and today the receiver, who is tied with Terrell Owens for the second-most receiving touchdowns all-time (they have 153; Jerry Rice had 197), said that he had to step away to handle personal matters.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs. Even after a year away. Even at age 35. Even with a reputation he says isn't all it's made out to be. Moss is getting a another chance in the NFL, signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday only hours after he worked out for the team and with former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh. ‘‘I'm not a free agent.

Former Patriots receiver Randy Moss took to live video-chat website ustream.tv this morning to celebrate his 35th birthday and make an announcement: he wants to make a comeback. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football," Moss said. Moss' agent announced his retirement last offseason, and today the receiver, who is tied with Terrell Owens for the second-most receiving touchdowns all-time (they have 153; Jerry Rice had 197), said that he had to step away to handle personal matters.

Would Randy Moss work with the New York Giants? (Jim Davis / Globe file) By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff With the decimated state of the New York Giants receiving corps, Randy Moss seems like a viable option to play catch with Eli Manning, writes New York Daily News columnist Tim Smith . "Yes, it's a desperation call," writes Smith. "But those are the kind that the Giants are going to have to start making if they're interested in salvaging a season that has been ravaged by injuries.

Randy Moss dominated when he wanted to dominate. He scored when he wanted to score, cooperated when he wanted to cooperate and acted out when he wanted to act out. Moss spent 13 seasons doing things on his own terms, which is why perhaps the loudest career the NFL has ever seen — both in terms of the roars he induced on the field and the aggravation he caused off it — ended so quietly on Monday. No farewell speech from maybe the most physically gifted receiver to don a helmet.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs. Even after a year away. Even at age 35. Even with a reputation he says isn't all it's made out to be. Moss is getting a another chance in the NFL, signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday only hours after he worked out for the team and with former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh. ‘‘I'm not a free agent.

The New Orleans Saints held a workout on Tuesday with veteran receiver Randy Moss, who is trying to make a comeback after spending a year out of pro football. General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the workout took place, but the club did not provide any details on how the 35-year-old Moss performed. New Orleans may be in the market for a receiver this offseason because two of quarterback Drew Brees' regular targets, Marques Colston and Robert Meachem, are entering free agency, and it remains to be seen whether the Saints can offer the type of contracts that both...

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suffered torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee last Sunday, NFL sources confirmed yesterday. Medical tests on the knee, including an MRI performed Monday, indicated no damage to other ligaments, and no torn cartilage. In cases like this, doctors typically wait for the MCL to heal, then reconstruct the ACL. Brady will likely undergo surgery in approximately one month and face 6-9 months of recovery and rehabilitation, barring complications.

Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs. Even after a year away. Even at age 35. Even with a reputation he says isn't all it's made out to be. Moss is getting a another chance in the NFL, signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday only hours after he worked out for the team and with former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh. "I'm not a free agent. I'm a guy straight off the couch, straight off the street," Moss said.

The New Orleans Saints held a workout on Tuesday with veteran receiver Randy Moss, who is trying to make a comeback after spending a year out of pro football. General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the workout took place, but the club did not provide any details on how the 35-year-old Moss performed. New Orleans may be in the market for a receiver this offseason because two of quarterback Drew Brees' regular targets, Marques Colston and Robert Meachem, are entering free agency, and it remains to be seen whether the Saints can offer the type of...

Boxing The International Boxing Federation banned Argentine boxer Luis Lazarte after a riot that disrupted a junior flyweight title fight between Lazarte and Filipino boxer Jonriel Casimero last Friday near Buenos Aires. Lazarte, 40, whose loss to Casimero, 22, helped incite the incident in which chairs were thrown into the ring by his hometown fans, threatened to kill referee Eddie Claudio after a points deduction in the sixth round. Lazarte looked at Claudio and said, "Do you want to make it out of here alive?"

Former Patriots receiver Randy Moss took to live video-chat website ustream.tv this morning to celebrate his 35th birthday and make an announcement: he wants to make a comeback. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football," Moss said. Moss' agent announced his retirement last offseason, and today the receiver, who is tied with Terrell Owens for the second-most receiving touchdowns all-time (they have 153; Jerry Rice had 197), said that he had to step away to handle personal matters.

In the latest Globe 10.0, Bob Ryan and Kevin Paul Dupont debate whether it's time for the Patriots to go all in as they prepare for next season. With four draft picks in the first two rounds, plus plenty of options on the free agent market -- apparently including Randy Moss -- New England certainly has the ammo to load up its roster. Watch Ryan and Dupont's opinion, then cast your vote.

Pro football Wide receiver Randy Moss announced on a webchat yesterday - his 35th birthday - that he's planning a comeback. Moss retired last August, compiling 14,858 receiving yards and 153 touchdowns in 13 seasons. He last played in 2010, when he suited up for the Patriots, Vikings, and Titans . . . Freddie Solomon, the former Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service, died in Florida of cancer. He was 59. Obituary, B12 . . . Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team has...

Former Pats receiver Randy Moss and his family dined at Legal Sea Foods in the South Shore Plaza… . Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves ate at Cafeteria on Newbury Street… . More than 20 WWE wrestlers chowed at the Kowloon after the nationally televised “Monday Night Raw’’ this week. Among those ordering lobster, steak, and pupu platters were Dolph Ziggler , R-Truth , Alberto Del Rio , John Cena Sr. , Primo , Evan Bourne , Vladimir Kozlov , Drew McIntyre , Santino Marella , and WWE Divas Gail Kim and Melina and others… . Peter Wolf dined with...

Fifty-two teammates, 12 coaches, a vast support staff, one owner, and fans numbering in the seven figures are currently being held hostage to the whims of one gifted, but eternally conflicted, 32-year-old wide receiver. Randy Moss is a Talented Contrarian, and they have always been a part of organized sport. Wish I had the proverbial dollar for every time I have said, or heard someone say, “Oh if we could only put his head on (fill-in-the-blank’s) shoulders.’’ There is nothing shocking about what’s going on. Randy Moss is simply being Randy...

Former Patriots receiver Randy Moss took to live video-chat website ustream.tv this morning to celebrate his 35th birthday and make an announcement: he wants to make a comeback. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football," Moss said. Moss' agent announced his retirement last offseason, and today the receiver, who is tied with Terrell Owens for the second-most receiving touchdowns all-time (they have 153; Jerry Rice had 197), said that he had to step away to handle personal matters.