Komar is latest player from Washington to get a chance

Former Auburn Riverside High School star Max Komar has signed a free-agent contract with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals after going undrafted last week.

Komar, a wide receiver, led Idaho with 63 catches, 1,052 receiving yards and 11 touchdown receptions last year.

Idaho running back DeMaundray Woolridge, a former Washington State Cougar, signed a free-agent deal with St. Louis.

Ex-Cougars running back Chris Ivory agreed to a free-agent contract with New Orleans after playing at NCAA Division II Tiffin (Ohio) last year.

Centralia High graduate Nathan Overbay, a tight end at Eastern Washington, signed with Denver. EWU quarterback Matt Nichols signed with Dallas.

WSU center Kenny Alfred signed with Tennessee. Alfred attended Gig Harbor High.

Extra points

The Carolina Panthers traded starting strong safety Chris Harris to the Chicago Bears for reserve linebacker Jamar Williams. … Cincinnati claimed running back Cedric Peerman off waivers from Detroit. … The Oakland Raiders seem ready to close the door on quarterback JaMarcus Russell and are expected to release the No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 draft, possibly as early as this week. … Dallas signed tight end Scott Sicko, three days after the New Hampshire player said he was turning down the NFL to go to graduate school. … The man convicted of killing Denver cornerback Darrent Williams has lost his initial bid for a new trial. Willie Clark faces life in prison at his sentencing hearing on Friday.

This story was originally published April 28, 2010 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Komar is latest player from Washington to get a chance."