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| With news that Brett Favre has been traded to the New York Jets, the talk will (eventually) turn to veteran passer Chad Pennington . In fact, writer Brad Briggs has already taken note and submitted an article for tommorrow's paper, urging the fans of the Chicago Bears to contact the team and encourage the signing of Pennington in Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun Times. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 11:38 PM CT |
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| It never ends. With the report that the Packers and Jets have agreed on a trade sending Brett Favre to New York, Chris Mortensen is now reporting that many obstacles need to be cleared to turn this into a reality, the most daunting of which would be Brett Favre, as reported on ESPN. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Wednesday 8/6, 11:33 PM CT |
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| Pacman Jones , the still-suspended cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, is preparing for his debut with his new team, allowed to play in the preseason game on Saturday night at San Diego. However, the team still doesn't know when it will find out if he will be fully reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the regular season, according to the Associated Press. Goodell has said only that a decision on "Pacman" would come before the regular season, and could come as late as the week of the Cowboys' opener September 7th at Cleveland. |
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| Titans running back LenDale White was held out of practice today with tightness in his lower back, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 10:49 PM CT |
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| According to Jay Glazer, it is over. The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets have completed a trade agreement sending Brett Favre to New York, though Glazer is unsure of the exact details of the compensation coming back to Green Bay, according to FoxSports.com. |
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| D.J. Hackett, WR, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 8/6, 9:49 PM CT |
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| With Steve Smith suffering a two-game suspension for fighting with teammate Ken Lucas during training camp, the Panthers have moved free-agent acquisition D.J. Hackett to the spot at wide receiver on the depth chart and will give him every opportunity to perform as such, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Chris Gamble, CB, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 8/6, 9:42 PM CT |
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| Carolina Panthers CB Chris Gamble tweaked his hamstring during Wednesday's practice while attempting to defend a pass, according to the Charlotte Observer. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 9:39 PM CT |
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| As the trade talks swirling around Brett Favre continue, a report filed via telecast on ESPN from Sal Paolantonio indicates the Green Bay Packers have been offered, contrary to reports filed by Peter King of SI.com, a conditional 4th-round pick from the New York Jets and a conditional 3rd-round pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for the future Hall of Famer. However, Paolantonio reports the Packers are asking the Bucs to come up with a conditional 3rd-rounder that could escalate to a 1st based on team performance as well as a player, presumably veteran quarterback Brian Griese, to get a deal done. |
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| Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 8/6, 9:25 PM CT |
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| The Baltimore Ravens have announced rookie rusher Ray Rice will be working as the team's starting running back in their first preseason game on Thursday as they face the New England Patriots, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Pro Bowl Tennessee linebacker Keith Bulluck reports he is concerned, as a veteran facing the final two years of his current contract, with the history the franchise has built in terms of dealing with veterans due for contract extensions, according to the Tennessean. Set to begin his ninth season in Tennessee, Bulluck admitted it's hard to ignore the organization's previous dealings with some older veterans. He said he's not looking for a contract extension, however, and doesn't expect any conversations to take place between his agent and the team any time soon. |
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| Mike Bell, RB, New Orleans Saints | Wednesday 8/6, 8:54 PM CT |
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| Earlier today we reported newly-signed rusher Mike Bell is not likely to hit the field for Houston as they face his former employer, the Denver Broncos, in preseason action on Saturday. This evening a report from the local beat writer suggests Bell has arrived in camp in poor shape, thus leading to his injury on the first day of practice with his new Texan teammates, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| While all reports have indicated top Houston receiver Andre Johnson is not likely to appear in the Texans' first preseason game of the season, reports today suggest there is still a chance he could see some action in that game, according to the team's official website. “I would say if we were playing a regular season game this week, we’d be pushing him,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “And I think it would be close whether or not he could play. Since we’re in the situation we’re in, in preseason, we’ll be extra cautious with him. He’s conditioning with Kevin right now and hopefully we get him back to work next week.” |
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| The San Francisco 49ers have announced quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan will start the team's first preseason game, according to ProFootballTalk.com. The move doesn’t mean that O’Sullivan is at the top of the depth chart. He’ll play the first 22 minutes of the game, and Smith will finish the first half and start the third quarter. Hill will finish the second half. |
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| Reports out of Seattle indicate coach Mike Holmgren has every intention of using both Julius Jones and Maurice Morris as vital parts of the offense, and both are likely to receive a healthy dose of work as receivers, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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| Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions | Wednesday 8/6, 8:23 PM CT |
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| Rookie rusher Kevin Smith enjoyed work with the team's 1st-string offense today as veteran Tatum Bell was absent for personal reasons, according to MLive.com. |
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| The NFL league office has announced New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw will not be suspended as a result of his recent parole violation resulting in 30 days of jail time, according to NFL.com. |
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| Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has been present at Chargers training camp, but he hasn't practiced with teammates during drills as he continues to nurse his surgically-repaired foot. However, the team reports he is running and making cuts once or twice a day instead, and while the veteran believes he'll "definitely be ready for the opener" against the Carolina Panthers, Gates suggests he won't return at less than 100 percent, according to NFL.com. "This team is too talented and too dedicated to winning for me to come back and not be ready to contribute," Gates told the Tribune. "I wouldn't shortchange this team. Being out there and playing is one thing, but contributing is another." |
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| While the addition of Michael Turner has most fantasy owners looking at the former Charger as the rusher of choice in Atlanta, reports from camp indicate new coach Mike Smith is looking to give more opportunity to Jerious Norwood , according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 7:59 PM CT |
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| We are now receiving word that the Jets may be offering a conditional 1st-round draft pick in 2009 to the Packers in exchange for veteran passer Brett Favre , according to Peter King of SI.com. |
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| Jay Cutler, QB, Denver Broncos | Wednesday 8/6, 7:55 PM CT |
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| The Denver Broncos are happy to report quarterback Jay Cutler is enjoying a wonderful training camp, feeling no ill effects from his recently-diagnosed diabetes and working in top physical shape, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Eagles rusher Brian Westbrook spoke with reporters today and indicates he is optimistic the Eagles and his agent will reach terms on a new contract agreement soon, according to PhiladelphiaEagles.com. While the Eagles' star running back focuses on football, his agent and the team's front office are working on the specifics to ensure a deal gets worked out. "I'm positive. I'm really optimistic about how things have been going," Westbrook said during his press conference on Wednesday. |
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| Anger got the upper hand today as the Titans and Rams engaged in a brawl during a joint team practice, according to the Associated Press. St. Louis receiver Reche Caldwell got it started by grabbing Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan in a bear hug, taking him to the ground. The fight escalated a few moments later when, after being blocked to the ground on his rush, Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch took a swing at Rams left tackle Adam Goldberg. The head coaches tried to calm things down. But on the next play, Titans end Sean Conover tangled with St. Louis tackle Mark LeVoir, with Vanden Bosch rushing in to help, without his helmet. |
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| With the first game of the Bears' preseason looming (Thursday vs Kansas City), reports have focused the discussion on the continuing quarterback battle between Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman . When asked about when he hopes to have a decision, coach Love Smith replied, "In a perfect world, before the regular season starts," according to SLAM Sports. |
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| Josh Reed, WR, Buffalo Bills | Wednesday 8/6, 7:00 PM CT |
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| Having missed recent practices, Buffalo receiver Josh Reed is expected to miss the team's first preseason game at Washington on Saturday with minor back pain, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| The Buffalo Bills report safety Donte Whitner will miss the team's first preseason game at Washington on Saturday as he continues to nurse a sore left ankle, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| While embattled Denver receiver Brandon Marshall plans to appeal the three-game suspension recently handed down by the NFL due to legal misconduct during the offseason, he tells reporters he understands the errors of his way and he intends to get back on track, according to ProFootballTalk.com. “I’m just going to do everything I’m supposed to do, whether it’s off the field or on the field, and get past this,” Marshall said today in his first public comments since his suspension was announced. |
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| Updating an earlier report, the Jets have released their first training camp depth chart with Kellen Clemens listed as the top quarterback, and while that might suggest it would be Clemens getting the start in the Jets' first preseason game (tomorrow versus the Browns), reports out of New York indicate coach Eric Mangini has yet to finalize that decision, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 6:32 PM CT |
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| As we continue to watch the Brett Favre situation, reports have come forth indicating Favre has confirmed that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets are the two teams attempting to trade for his services, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette. “It’s in everyone’s best interest to do it quicker than later,” Favre. “I won’t say we’re running out of time, but I need to get into a camp somewhere.” |
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| Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 8/6, 5:42 PM CT |
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| The Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston has stated that Ray Rice has shown so much potential in training camp that he may eventually push Willis McGahee out of town. |
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| Michael Jenkins is running with the first team offense in training camp, according to the Falcons' official site. |
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| Martrez Milner is nursing toe, ankle and knee injuries and there is no timetable for his return, according to the Gainesville Times. "He's got a toe and a knee and an ankle (injury), all on the same leg," coach Mike Smith said. "I'm encouraged by him being out of the boot so early, but it's going it’s going to take some time, and it's a matter of when he can really put some weight on that (leg)." |
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| Devin Thomas, WR, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 8/6, 4:58 PM CT |
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| Redskins coach Jim Zorn told the Washington Post that Devin Thomas failed a conditioning test at the beginning of training camp and that is the root of his hamstring problems. Thomas will miss several more weeks of the preseason and will be quite far behind. "I've had this happen in other places I've coached," Zorn said, "and it's very difficult [to get caught up]." |
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| Coach Jim Zorn said that Malcolm Kelly failed the Redskins' conditioning test at the start of training camp and hinted that the rookie's poor physical condition could be the cause of his knee problem, according to the Washington Post. "If you can't pass that physical test that we give," Zorn said, "then something's not right." Zorn also added that the previous diagnosis that Kelly would miss only two weeks after getting his knee scoped was "ambitious." |
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| Jonathan Stewart continues to practice on a limited basis, but he admits that he still has some discomfort in his surgically repaired right big toe, according to the Charlotte Observer. |
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| Chris Baker, TE, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 4:31 PM CT |
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| Chris Baker is listed as the starting tight end on the Jets depth chart despite just recently being activated from the PUP list, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| The Jets have released their first depth chart, and Kellen Clemens is listed ahead of veteran Chad Pennington at quarterback, according to the NY Daily News. That means it's likely Clemens will start against the Browns in the preseason opener, but Pennington is slated to work with the starters in today's practice. |
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| Michael Pittman has been moved back to his natural position of tailback with the injury to Ryan Torain, according to the Denver Post. Pittman had been playing fullback. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 4:15 PM CT |
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| It appears that Brett Favre will be traded soon, and he is expected to land with either the Bucs or the Jets, according to the Clarion-Ledger.
"Brett's ready to go play," said Bus Cook, Favre's agent. "It looks like it's going to be New York or Tampa Bay. We're waiting to find out and we could learn in the next hour or so." |
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| Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Colts | Wednesday 8/6, 3:13 PM CT |
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| Joseph Addai, who sustained a head injury in Sunday's exhibition game against Washington, participated in full-contact drills in practice Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
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| Wesly Mallard has been placed on the IR due to a hamstring injury, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| Aaron Rodgers threw an interception to Nick Collins Wednesday, but overall he had his best day of camp so far, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He looked calm and confident in 11-on-11 drills, especially through the no huddle portion. |
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| Mark Roman, S, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 8/6, 2:12 PM CT |
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| Mark Roman has returned to practice, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. He participated in individual drills after being out since July 28. |
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| James Hardy, WR, Buffalo Bills | Wednesday 8/6, 1:58 PM CT |
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| James Hardy has returned to practice after missing some time with a hamstring strain, according to Bills.com. |
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| Ronnie Brown has been practicing in full-contact drills without limitations through the first two weeks of training camp, and noted Tuesday that his knee and body are responding well, according to the Miami Herald. He said, "It was real big over this past week and a half to come in and sort of get over the mental aspect of physical contact. But when I'm in there, I do have to keep everything in perspective and realize that this is a preseason game. We have a long season, at least 16 games. But at the same time, you have to get work in."
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| Ernie Sims, LB, Detroit Lions | Wednesday 8/6, 1:34 PM CT |
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| Ernie Sims has returned to practice this week after missing time due to a bone bruise in his right knee, but is not expected to play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Giants, according to MLive.com. |
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| Ryan Torain, RB, Denver Broncos | Wednesday 8/6, 1:28 PM CT |
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| Ryan Torain is expected to miss a minimum of 6-8 weeks after breaking his elbow in a 9-on-7 drill Wednesday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Chinedum Ndukwe gave the Bengals a scare when he was carted off the field during practice, but his knee injury is not serious and he is expected to be fine, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Casey FitzSimmons is back at tight end after working as a fullback under Mike Martz, according to the Detroit Free Press. |
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| Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions | Wednesday 8/6, 12:58 PM CT |
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| Rookie Kevin Smith feels so good during training camp that he predicts the Lions to win their first playoff game since 1957, according to the Detroit News. Smith also said he wants to win a Super Bowl within his first three campaigns, and believes the Lions are a sleeping giant. He will start by showing what he can do in his first exhibition game on Thursday (against the Giants), and he said, "I really want to show my teammates and coaches that I know what I am doing out there. I got a lot of people who want to see what I am doing. But overall I want to help the team and go out there and do the job I got to do."
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| Correll Buckhalter is listed as Brian Westbrook's primary backup at running back on the Eagles' latest depth chart, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
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| Vincent Jackson will not play Saturday against the Cowboys due to his hamstring ailment, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Brandon Marshall intends to appeal his three-game suspension from the league, according to NFL.com. |
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| Martellus Bennett has impressed the Cowboys' coaching staff, namely in the area of blocking, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Jay Feely, K, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 11:41 AM CT |
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| Kicker Jay Feely missed a second straight day of practice on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. He was seen riding a stationary bike. |
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| Clinton Portis is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason tilt against the Bills, the Washington Post notes. The running back also sat out the Hall of Fame game versus the Colts. |
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| Ben Roethlisberger will start and likely play one series in Friday's preseason opener, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The quarterback has been limited in practice due to a sore groin. |
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| Ryan Torain, RB, Denver Broncos | Wednesday 8/6, 11:05 AM CT |
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| Ryan Torain has been carted off the field Wednesday after being shaken up during a 9-on-7 drill, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Torain stayed down after being hit by linebackers Nate Webster and Jamie Winborn. As team doctors were leading him off the field, Torain collapsed to the grass behind the goal posts and stayed down for several minutes before sitting up and drinking water.
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| Jamaal Charles has been impressing the Chiefs' coaching staff with his speed, according to the KC Star. Both Herman Edwards and quarterback Brodie Croyle said that Charles is the fastest player they had seen. Charles beat a cornerback and a safety to the sideline for a big gain on a toss play Tuesday.
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| Chris Harris, S, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 8/6, 10:22 AM CT |
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| The Panthers disclosed that Chris Harris was carted off the field Monday due to a groin injury, according to the Charlotte Observer. Harris said, "It scared me a little bit. I didn't know exactly what was going on. But it's nothing to worry about. I'll be back out there sooner than later."
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| Chinedum Ndukwe has been carted off the field Wednesday with an apparent knee injury, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| LaBrandon Toefield has been in and out of practice due to ailments, and is not doing anything to prove he deserves a roster spot with the Panthers, according to the Rock Hill Herald. |
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| The Rock Hill Herald reports that Julius Peppers is having an incredible training camp, and looking like an elite defensive end again. During a three-snap stretch in practice, he stopped Muhammad for what would have been at least a 10-yard loss on an attempted reverse, then after a play, he bull-rushed left tackle Jordan Gross back into Jake Delhomme for what would have been a sack, but when the play continued, he faded back, and went high in the air to bat down Delhomme's pass one-handed, before heading to the sidelines laughing.
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| Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 8/6, 8:34 AM CT |
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| Frank Gore has trimmed 10 pounds off his frame in a bid to get into better shape, according to the SF Chronicle. He currently weighs 214 pounds, and Marshall Faulk (who had great success in Mike Martz's offense) advised him to get down to 212. He also told Gore to run at practice every day, which he is doing. |
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| Shawn Andrews, who is suffering from depression, said he plans to join the Eagles at some point this week, according to the PhillyBurbs.com. Andrews said, "I definitely am doing a lot better than where I was even a week or two ago, because I was at the end of the road I felt like. I felt like I needed to talk to someone before things got out of hand."
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| Rashard Mendenhall, who failed to score on three tries in the goal-line drill Sunday, made it in for a score on his second try Tuesday night, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Coach Mike Tomlin said, "I thought he was better. He was downhill. He went in standing up one time."
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| Mike Bell, RB, New Orleans Saints | Wednesday 8/6, 7:40 AM CT |
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| Mike Bell won't likely face the Broncos, his former team, in preseason action on Saturday, due to his hamstring injury, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 7:28 AM CT |
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| The Tampa Tribune indicates that Brett Favre could be dealt to the Buccaneers within the next 24 hours. Brian Griese could be sent to Green Bay to back up Aaron Rodgers as part of the deal. |
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| Orlando Pace, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, took more reps with the first team offense Tuesday than any day previously, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Coach Scott Linehan said, "We're going to start pushing that. He's going to get some good work in Tennessee too. As we go through it, he's going to be working with the first unit for the most part."
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/6, 12:44 AM CT |
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| Head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear during his media session on Tuesday that Brett Favre will "never appear in a Packers uniform again," writes Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. The Packers will either trade or release the veteran quarterback. |
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