Allen Heads List to Replace Lewis

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly signed running back Terry Allen to a one-year contract Friday in Westminster, Md., as they began their search for someone to replace Jamal Lewis.

Lewis, who rushed for 1,364 yards as a rookie last season, is out for the year because of a knee injury. A seemingly innocent tackle by Kelly Gregg during Wednesday’s practice left Lewis with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Greg Hill, Robert Chancey, Chris Warren, Mario Bates and Allen worked out for the Ravens Friday. There was also speculation about a return of tailback Errict Rhett, an ex-Raven and Cleveland Brown.

Baltimore is hoping to add an experienced player to offset first-year player and NFL Europe standout Jason Brookins and fifth-round draft pick Chris Barnes from New Mexico State.

In exhibition games:

Chris Weinke threw a touchdown pass in his NFL debut for Carolina, but Mike Hollis kicked six field goals for Jacksonville, the final one a 19-yarder with 18 seconds left, to lift the Jaguars to an 18-16 victory over the Panthers at Jacksonville. . . . Neil Rackers kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 victory over the Detroit Lions at Pontiac, Mich. The Lions’ Larry Foster returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown and returned a kickoff 101 yards for another score. . . . Owen Pochman kicked four field goals as the New England Patriots beat the New York Giants, 14-0, at Foxboro, Mass. The Giants managed only 92 yards and six first downs.

Philadelphia defensive tackle Corey Simon’s injuries, suffered in practice Thursday, have been diagnosed as a strained neck and concussion. He will miss at least the Eagles’ exhibition opener against Baltimore on Monday.

The Eagles also announced the signing of left guard John Welbourn to an eight-year, $25-million contract extension.

Miami Dolphin defensive tackle Daryl Gardener was fined an undisclosed amount by Coach Dave Wannstedt for fighting with injured receiver O.J. McDuffie during practice at Davie, Fla.