Transactions

Transactions

NBA — Announced the retirement of executive counsel for business and finance Harvey Benjamin, who will remain as a consultant.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Assigned F Samardo Samuels to Canton (NBADL).

NFL — Fined Baltimore S Ed Reed $55,000, Carolina QB Cam Newton $31,000 and New England DT Vince Wilfork $30,000 for their actions during last week's games.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed WR Kevin Elliott from the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed DE Monte Taylor to the practice squad.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released RB Johnny White.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed RB John Griffin from the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Placed DT Richard Seymour and DB Phillip Adams on injured reserve. Signed DL Brandon Bair and DB Cory Nelms from the practice squad.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released CB Ron Parker. Signed WR Deon Butler from the practice squad.

AHL — Suspended Oklahoma City C Chris VandeVelde three games.

MICHIGAN STATE — Announced men's basketball G Brandan Kearney will transfer out.

ST. JOHN'S (MINN.) — Promoted assistant football coach Gary Fasching to head coach.