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| Running back Willie Parker scored in his only goal line attempt on Tuesday, and he talked about the role afterwards. "You know I want to score some touchdowns," Parker informs TimesOnline.com. "That’s why I told (coach Mike Tomlin) to throw me in there. I want to score. I want to be the go-to guy down there. After I drive the ball down the field, I want to be the guy who scores the touchdown." Najeh Davenport often filled in as the goal line back in 2007, but Tomlin says he is at least considering Parker for the role in 2008. |
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| Fullback Andrew Pinnock practiced on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing microfracture surgery on his left knee seven months ago, the team's official web site reports. "It was a big hurdle to me," Pinnock says. "I was able to put my pads on, get some reps, hit the bag and explode off. Coming out of my steps it felt good. I had a couple of passes where I really wanted to see where I was at as far as taking a flat route to my left and turning up on my left. I stuck my foot in the ground pretty hard a couple times and I didn’t feel anything different, so that was a relief." |
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| Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints | Tuesday 8/5, 11:05 PM CT |
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| Drew Brees and the rest of the Saints starters are expected to play as much as a quarter in Thursday's preseason opener. The quarterback will be without two of his top targets, as Jeremy Shockey (leg) and Marques Colston (knee) will sit out, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. |
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| Josh Reed, WR, Buffalo Bills | Tuesday 8/5, 10:40 PM CT |
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| Josh Reed is missing practice time due to a sore back, the team's official web site reports. "I know that our doctor will be back (Wednesday) to re-check Josh," head coach Dick Jauron says. Reed underwent back surgery this offseason. |
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| Keith Rivers, LB, Cincinnati Bengals | Tuesday 8/5, 10:35 PM CT |
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| Linebacker Keith Rivers has signed a five-year deal with the Bengals, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "I’m glad to be here with the other guys, to be officially a part of the team," Rivers says in a statement. The rookie missed 10 days of camp. |
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| Defensive end Brian Robison will undergo surgery on a varicose vein in his left leg this week. He will miss a couple weeks, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
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| Ricky Brown, LB, Oakland Raiders | Tuesday 8/5, 9:42 PM CT |
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| Linebacker Ricky Brown has been dealing with minor back and knee injuries, but he remains the starter alongside Kirk Morrison and Thomas Howard, the San Jose Mercury News reports. |
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| Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots | Tuesday 8/5, 9:35 PM CT |
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| Wide receiver Wes Welker opened training camp on the PUP list due to a groin injury, the Providence Journal reports. He was taken off the list over the weekend, but previous sources failed to reveal the ailment |
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| Linebacker Keith Rivers has arrived at Bengals camp, will sign his contract soon, and could practice on Wednesday morning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. |
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| Jordan Kent, WR, Seattle Seahawks | Tuesday 8/5, 9:27 PM CT |
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| Jordan Kent and Ben Obomanu both turned in impressive performances at training camp on Tuesday, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. |
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| Kyle Orton, QB, Chicago Bears | Tuesday 8/5, 8:48 PM CT |
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| Kyle Orton will start in the Bears preseason game against the Chiefs on Thursday night, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Rex Grossman will get the starting nod on August 16 against the Seahawks. |
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| Andre Johnson is not expected to suit up for the preseason opener on Saturday. "There is a good chance that one doesn’t play," head coach Gary Kubiak informs the team's official web site. |
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| Chris Snee, OG, New York Giants | Tuesday 8/5, 8:40 PM CT |
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| The MRI revealed that guard Chris Snee is dealing with tendinitis in his left shoulder, the AP reports. |
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| Ahman Green will start when the Texans face the Broncos on Saturday. "He’s had a great offseason and having a good camp," head coach Gary Kubiak tells the team's official web site. "He needs to play. His stages need to pick up as we go through preseason." |
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| Assistant general manager Kevin Abrams and agent Drew Rosenhaus engaged in contract talks regarding Plaxico Burress on Tuesday, the AP confirms. |
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| The Falcons waived linebacker Robert James on Tuesday, the AP confirms. James was a fifth-round pick out of Arizona State, and he has been struggling to return from a concussion. The Falcons will retain his rights, but James will miss the 2008 season. |
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| Tom Nalen, C, Denver Broncos | Tuesday 8/5, 8:15 PM CT |
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| Center Tom Nalen could miss the remainder of training camp due to soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, the AP reports. "Any time Tom sits out of practice it is not just another injury because it is tough to keep him out of practice," head coach Mike Shanahan explains. "I think he has the experience where he doesn't really need the preseason games, and he is working hard in the weight room to make sure his conditioning level stays at a certain point." A recent MRI showed no need for surgery. |
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| Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers | Tuesday 8/5, 7:49 PM CT |
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| Alex Smith, Shaun Hill, and J.T O'Sullivan are all listed as the No. 1 quarterback on the 49ers first "unofficial" depth chart, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Kyle Wright is the No. 2 quarterback. |
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| DeSean Jackson is listed as the Eagles starting punt returner, but he is also ranked as a fourth-string option on the wide receiver depth chart, the team's official web site reports. |
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| Jonathan Vilma has taken a step back and practiced only once per day recently. Head coach Sean Payton informs the New Orleans Times-Picayune that Vilma is "one of those guys you've got to pull back because they're not going to pull back themselves." The linebacker is recovering from left knee surgery. |
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| Brett Favre has been placed on the Declared Non-Football Injury list due to a lower abdominal ailment, NFL.com reports. He remains on the 80-man roster but is not being paid. |
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| Steven Jackson remained away from Rams camp on Tuesday, and he hit a potentially significant deadline. According to the collective bargaining agreement, a player must be in training camp 30 days before the start of the regular season or risk losing an accrued season of experience, NFL.com reports. Jackson now falls under that rule, which means the running back may push back his timeline for becoming eligible for free agency. |
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| The NFL has officially handed wide receiver Brandon Marshall a three-game suspension for violating the personal conduct policy, the Denver Post confirms. If Marshall seeks counseling and complies with other conditions, the suspension may be reduced to two games. The receiver won't be able to practice with the Broncos from September 2 until after Week 3. |
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| Steve Breaston will start in place of Anquan Boldin (hamstring) in Thursday's preseason game against the Saints, head coach Ken Whisenhunt informs the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Linebacker Michael Boley plead not guilty a misdemeanor battery charge on Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He was arrested in early May after an alleged physical confrontation with his wife. |
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| Safety Gary Baxter underwent knee surgery on Tuesday morning, the the team's official web site reports. He had loose cartilage removed. Baxter tore the patella tendons in both knees on October 22, 2006 and hasn't been on the active roster since that time. |
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| Head coach Mike McCarthy discussed Brett Favre again after practice on Tuesday, and he informs the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the quarterback told the coach that he "wasn't in the right mindset to play (in Green Bay)." McCarthy adds that Favre does want to play. The quarterback also has a lower abdominal strain that would have kept him from practicing. |
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| Tony Taylor will start at middle linebacker when the Falcons open their preseason on Saturday. "Tony is looking good," head coach Mike Smith tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "He's been playing the mike (middle) linebacker for us and he's done a nice job in communicating. It will be a great opportunity for him as the starting mike linebacker in this first game." Taylor was an undrafted product out of Georgia and is in his second season. |
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| Head coach Eric Mangini hasn't decided whether to start Chad Pennington or Kellen Clemens in Thursday's preseason game against the Browns. "Because there's a lot of factors that go into that, I'll get together post-practice, watch the tape," Mangini informs ESPN.com. |
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| ESPN's Ed Werder reports that the Packers and Buccaneers are currently discussing a Brett Favre trade. |
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| Mike Vrabel, LB, New England Patriots | Tuesday 8/5, 2:58 PM CT |
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| The New England Patriots removed linebacker Mike Vrabel from the PUP list Tuesday, according to PA Sports Ticker. |
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| Jeff Garcia, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tuesday 8/5, 1:21 PM CT |
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| Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia , out since Thursday with a calf strain, said Tuesday morning that he doubts he will play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Dolphins, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
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| Tyler Thigpen has passed Damon Huard for the number two spot on the Chiefs depth chart, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Larry Johnson will get some carries during the preseason, according to the Kansas City Star. “He’ll have to play in the preseason, get his carries and his runs and his timing with the offensive line,” coach Herm Edwards said. |
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| Kyle Boller, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Tuesday 8/5, 11:03 AM CT |
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| Kyle Boller will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens in their preseason opener against the New England Patriots, according to the AP. |
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| James Thrash, WR, Washington Redskins | Tuesday 8/5, 10:56 AM CT |
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| Jim Zorn has named James Thrash the Redskins' third receiver, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Steelers left guard Chris Kemoeatu was able to practice for the first time at training camp this year after he was taken off the PUP list, according to footballguys.com. |
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| Pierre Thomas continues to fight for a share of the workload down in New Orleans, reports the Baton Rouge Advocate. “He’s competing for a lot of touches and doing well. We have a lot of confidence in him as a runner and it’s something that he’s demonstrated consistently now," said head coach Sean Payton. |
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| T.J. Houshmandzadeh has sat out several recent Bengals practices with a hamstring injury, reports bengals.com. |
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| Philip Rivers will play about one quarter in the Chargers' exhibition opener Saturday against Dallas, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Although no official announcement has been made. Brett Favre is unlikely to return as a Packer following Monday night's one-on-one meeting with coach Mike McCarthy, according to FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer. |
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