The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Americans hurt in the war in Iraq were visited Thursday by members of the Washington Redskins.

Four team members dropped by Walter Reed Army Medical Center to cheer up 13 Army personnel injured or wounded in Iraq. Most are recovering from gunshot or shrapnel wounds.

"It's kind of motivating in a way that these guys do what they do so we can be free to live and play football," said Alex Sulfsted, an offensive lineman.

"Some of these guys are younger than me, and that's something that really stays with you," said fullback Rock Cartwright.

CHARGERS: Team president Dean Spanos said Thursday that the team won't take long to decide on a successor for John Butler, who died of lymphoma Friday.

A top candidate is A.J. Smith, the assistant general manager and director of pro personnel, who worked with Butler for 21 seasons.

BILLS: Running back Travis Henry has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him with Buffalo through 2005.

BRONCOS: Running back Mike Anderson underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage from his right knee and is expected to recover in three to four weeks.

TITANS: Linebacker Peter Sirmon signed a four-year contract Thursday to stay with Tennessee.

JETS: New York signed free-agent linebacker Kenyatta Wright, who was out of the NFL last season.

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