NFL-National Football League roundup

May 5 (The Sports Xchange) - Johnny Manziel appeared in Dallas County court to face a charge of misdemeanor assault related to family violence. The former Texas A&M and Cleveland Browns quarterback reported voluntarily and was booked and released. He faces maximum penalties of one year in jail and a $4,000 fine for alleged hitting and dragging his ex-girlfriend to get her into a car against her will on Jan. 30. - - Jordan Reed signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Washington Redskins. Only Seattle Seahawks Jimmy Graham is higher paid among NFL tight ends. Reed set franchise records for receptions and yards in 2015 but was not selected to the Pro Bowl. - - Keenan Reynolds cleared one hurdle to the NFL when he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2016 draft last weekend. The next step, a waiver from the Naval Academy, might not be far behind. "I thought it was terrific," Ray Mabus, secretary of the United States Navy, told the Dan Patrick Show. "He's a sterling individual. If I'm an NFL coach or GM, that's the type of person I want. I can't think of a better ambassador." - - The Seattle Seahawks put running back Marshawn Lynch on the reserve/retired list, signaling the official end of his nine-year NFL career. Lynch had previously announced his intentions to retire after battling injuries last season. The move reduces the Seahawks' roster to 90 players. - - The Detroit Lions added veteran wide receiver Andre Caldwell to the roster, signing the unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract. - - The Pittsburgh Steelers released offensive tackle Mike Adams with the designation of failed physical, the team announced. - - The New York Giants released tight end Jerome Cunningham and safety G.J. Kinne, the team announced. - - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed five draft choices to four-year contracts, the team announced. Running back Wendell Smallwood, a fifth-round pick from West Virginia, was the highest drafted of Thursday's signees. - - The Atlanta Falcons announced they have agreed to terms with 22 undrafted free agent rookies. Most notable among them is South Carolina running back Brandon Wilds, who was rated as the No. 29 running back in the draft and No. 400 prospect overall by NFLDraftScout.com. - - The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with 11 undrafted rookies, including a pair of projected mid- to late-round picks in former Oklahoma inside linebacker Dominique Alexander and former Florida State defensive tackle Nile Lawrence-Stample. - - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed rookie defensive back Ryan Smith and reached a contract agreement with rookie offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch. (Editing by Frank Pingue)