The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran tackle Kimo von Oelhoffen, a Moloka'i High graduate, yesterday to a one-year contract, a day after he was released by the New York Jets.

"I'm familiar with some of the guys," von Oelhoffen said in a story on the Eagles' Web site. "I'll add a little bit of experience, technique, I will work hard and help the young guys a little bit and maybe they will help me a little bit.

"I will help in any way I can. Football is football."

The 6-foot-4, 299-pound von Oelhoffen, a 14-year NFL veteran, is from Kaunakakai. He has played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jets.

He began his career at the University of Hawai'i in 1990, but transferred to Walla Walla (Wash.) J.C. in 1991, and then to Boise State in 1992.

The Eagles placed defensive tackle Ian Scott on the minor injured reserved list with a knee injury.

BENGALS

UPERESA SIGNED TO TEAM'S PRACTICE SQUAD

Former University of Hawai'i offensive tackle Dane Uperesa was signed to the Cincinnati Benglas practice squad yesterday.

Uperesa was one seven players who were cut Saturday to be signed to the practice squad.

BUCCANEERS

O-LINEMAN LUCAS ON PRACTICE SQUAD

Enoka Lucas was added to Tampa Bay's practice squad yesterday, a day after the Kamehameha Schools alum was released by the team, the team's Web site reported.

Lucas signed as a free agent with Houston in the spring before moving to Tampa Bay.

ELSEWHERE

Bills: Buffalo linebacker Keith Ellison is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle, and Coy Wire will replace him when Buffalo opens the season against Denver Sunday. Ellison was hurt in the second quarter of Buffalo's preseason finale, a 16-13 win at Detroit Thursday. He did not attend practice yesterday, but was spotted walking on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot in the locker room afterward.