Swilling Retires--the Sequel

Oakland Raider defensive end Pat Swilling has retired--again.

The Raiders announced the retirement before Saturday’s game against New Orleans. Swilling was not available for comment.

Swilling, 35, had announced his retirement in late July but returned to training camp three days later. At the time, he said he probably would play one more year.

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The latest talks aimed at resolving sack leader Kevin Greene’s contract holdout have failed, and Carolina Panther General Manager Bill Polian is losing hope of resolving the matter.

“I’m not holding my breath for something to happen with Kevin Greene,” Polian told reporters after practice Saturday. “I don’t think it’s in anybody’s best interests to do so.”