Giants’ Williams Gives Up on Season

New York Giant center Brian Williams has given up hope of playing this season because of an eye injured in July. Running back Rodney Hampton--out because of a knee injury--said he is ready to play. . . . Punter Rohn Stark, 38, has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. . . . Carolina Panther doctors expect receiver Mark Carrier will be out three weeks because of a broken hand. . . . Tampa Bay linebacker Derrick Brooks signed a five-year contract extension.