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| Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha injured his foot during Tuesday's practice, according to the Oakland Tribune. “(Nnamdi’s) foot was bothering him about a third of the way through practice, so we sent him to get an X-ray,” coach Lane Kiffin said. |
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| Joey Porter, LB, Miami Dolphins | Tuesday 8/12, 11:26 PM CT |
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| Linebacker Joey Porter returned to practice Tuesday evening, after sitting out Saturday's exhibition game and the first two practices this week with a sore back, according to the Palm Beach Post. Porter rode the exercise bike and didn't practice in the morning, but he joined his teammates in the evening. "I'd rather practice," he said. "The sideline working out is worse than practice." |
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| Jarvis Green, DE, New England Patriots | Tuesday 8/12, 11:23 PM CT |
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| New England defensive end Jarvis Green has returned to practice and appears to be on pace for playing on Week 1 of the regular season, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to move forward with hopes of identifying their starting center, though the choice is proving more difficult than first expected, according to SLAM Sports. Offseason free-agent acquisition Justin Hartwig will start Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills in Toronto after last season's starter, Sean Mahan, started the pre-season opener against Philadelphia last week. |
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| As if the situation in Chicago isn't troubling enough, reports from training camp today indicate the Bears are experimenting with plays that will line return phenom-turned-receiver Devin Hester behind center to throw passes, according to the Chicago Sun Times. |
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| Kevin Jones, RB, Chicago Bears | Tuesday 8/12, 10:36 PM CT |
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| Running back Kevin Jones said it is unlikely he will play in the Bears next preseason game, according to ChicagoBears.com. |
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| Cardinals first-round draft pick Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was carted off the field when he injured his right ankle in practice, according to the AP. |
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| Bob Sanders, S, Indianapolis Colts | Tuesday 8/12, 9:00 PM CT |
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| The Colts expect both defensive end Dwight Freeney and safety Bob Sanders to return to practice after they are removed from the PUP (physically unable to perform) list later this week, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
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| Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson returned to practice today, but he only participated in individual work, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Houston wideout Andre Johnson is likely miss the teams upcoming preseason game versus the New Orleans Saints, according to the team's official website. Coach Gary Kubiak visited with reporters today and was asked about AJ and his potential appearance in the upcoming preseason battle, to which he responded, “No, I don’t see that right now. I think he could; he could push. We went through an individual with him today, and he actually did a little bit more. But I don’t think it makes sense right now to push him to that point this week.” |
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| Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Tuesday 8/12, 8:27 PM CT |
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| 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan could wind up being one of the starters for the offense because of how well he's played, according to the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. |
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| Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Tuesday 8/12, 8:06 PM CT |
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| It appears Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson is finally jumping with both feet into the crazy pool as we learn he has taken the first steps in the state of Florida toward legally changing his last name to Ocho Cinco, according to Pro Football Talk. |
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| Rams receiver Derek Stanley spent some of today's practice playing on the defensive side of the ball, according to ESPN.com. "Derek is such a great athlete and has played the position before. It is something that I wanted to look at," said Rams head coach Scott Linehan. |
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| It wasn't too long ago we reported the Lions had withdrawn their name from negotiations for the services of free-agent center LeCharles Bentley . Today we learn Detroit was interested, had made an offer, and Bentley said, "No thanks," according to Pro Football Talk. |
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| Jon Runyan, T, Philadelphia Eagles | Tuesday 8/12, 7:56 PM CT |
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| Offensive tackle Jon Runyan doesn't know whether or not to believe teammate Shawn Andrews that he was suffering from depression, according to ESPN.com. "It's hard to believe it because I know how he is. Knowing him, he could be playing a joke on all of us," he said. |
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| The Steelers have signed defensive end Kevin Huntley and released rookie defensive tackle Kyle Clement, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. |
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| Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers is making progress with his knee, and may see some playing time in the team's next preseason game, reports the Washington Post. Rogers, a former first-round selection, underwent reconstructive knee surgery last year. |
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| Updating an earlier story, linebacker Brandon Moore has officially signed with the Arizona Cardinals, keeping him in the same division of his former squad, the San Francisco 49ers, according to the AP. |
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| Michael Coe, CB, Indianapolis Colts | Tuesday 8/12, 7:02 PM CT |
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| A few days ago the Colts announced defensive back Michael Coe would miss two weeks after undergoing knee surgery, but today we learn he is likely to miss the entire season as the Colts have decided to place him on the injured reserve list, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Plaxico Burress made his first practice in pads this season, according to the AP. He did not go full bore, but did run a few routes. |
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| Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins | Tuesday 8/12, 6:57 PM CT |
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| The early suggestions that the Dolphins would rotate all of their quarterback options through work with the first-team offense have been scrapped, according to Florida Sun Sentinel. For the past two days newly acquired veteran Chad Pennington has worked exclusively with the first team while rookie quarterback Chad Henne , who had an impressive exhibition showing on Saturday night, got the bulk of the work with the second team.
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| Joe Horn truly wants out of Atlanta. So much so that he may be willing to give up some of his $2.5 million salary he is owed if a trade can be worked out, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I'm even contemplating giving some money back to further this thing along," he said. |
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| Jason Elam, K, Atlanta Falcons | Tuesday 8/12, 6:49 PM CT |
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| Reports out of Atlanta have kicker Jason Elam working on technique following two missed field goals, coming from 49 and 54 yards, against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Falcons' first preseason game of the season, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. |
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| Bills safety Donte Whitner returned to practice today, missing recent sessions with a bum ankle, and participated in all team activities both on and off the field, according to the team's official website. "The ankle feels good," said Whitner after practice. "There's a little bruise on there. It's just a minor injury that you play through. You just want to get healthy at this time so when the season rolls around it's not holding you back from playing your best." |
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| Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding says that he feels as strong and as confident as he ever has, and Saturday’s preseason opener provided the fifth-year kicker with an opportunity to show just how good he’s feeling, according to the team's official website. Kaeding suffered a fractured fibula in his plant leg late last season, but he appears to be in full health after booting a 53-yard field goal in the second half of the Bolts’ win over the Dallas Cowboys Saturday to continue what has been an impressive training camp from the former Iowa Hawkeye. |
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| Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata returned to practice for the first time since spraining his MCL, though he only participated in individual drills, according to BaltimoreRavens.com. |
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| Jets quarterback Kellen Clemens came into training camp with the opportunity to earn the starting job with the team. Then Brett Favre was acquired, and everything changed. It has changed so much, in fact, that Clemens is now fighting Brett Ratliff for the backup job to Favre. |
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| Joey Galloway likely will not play a down of football in the preseason, according to the St. Petersburg Times. "We rested him last year and I'm still resting him," Bucs head coach Jon Gruden said. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Tuesday 8/12, 4:35 PM CT |
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| Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor is suffering from a case of plantar fasciitis and missed practice today, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Cowboys corner Terence Newman will be back practicing with the Cowboys shortly, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Linebacker Brandon Moore, previously cut by San Francisco, is close to signing a contract with the Arizona Cardinals, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| LaRon Landry, S, Washington Redskins | Tuesday 8/12, 3:20 PM CT |
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| LaRon Landry's most recent MRI of his hamstring revealed a lingering strain, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Everything isn't new for Brett Favre in New York. His former go-to guy tight end Bubba Franks is a familiar face, and is lending a helping hand, according to the AP. “I’m here when he needs me,” said Franks, who played with Favre for eight seasons with the Packers. “Our lockers are right next to each other. I’m here if he needs me. If he has any questions, he knows who to ask.” |
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| The evidence that Chad Pennington is in fact the starting quarterback for the Dolphins continues to show itself during team practices. John Beck and Josh McCown continue to be bystanders during practice, according to the Orlando Sun-Sentinal. "What I have seen is, I've seen between spring and now, about over 500 throws," Tony Sparano told the paper. "I've seen an awful lot of them. I'm starting to get a pretty good picture one way or the other. I need to see, certainly more Chad Pennington." |
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| Jay Feely, K, New York Jets | Tuesday 8/12, 2:36 PM CT |
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| Following up on an earlier report, Jay Feely was in fact released by the Dolphins, this according to the Orlando Sun-Sentinel. "The decision was based purely on numbers and performance, and (Dan) Carpenter has outperformed him right now," said coach Tony Sparano. "That's the bottom line. We charted a ton of categories with the kickers and Carpenter has outperformed him." |
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| With both Deion Branch and Bobby Engram out, it looks like Courtney Taylor could be the huge beneficiary. Courtney Taylor will compete with Ben Obomanu for the No. 2 spot at wide receiver across from Nate Burleson. |
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| Running back Clifton Dawson has been re-signed by the Colts, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
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| On his radio show Tuesday morning, Coach Mike Nolan confirmed that J.T. O'Sullivan is currently leading the 49ers' quarterback competition, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. |
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| The Broncos have signed Defensive back Omowale Dada, according to NFL.com. |
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| The Ravens have signed four-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal , according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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| Chargers tight end Antonio Gates ran routes and caught passes on the sidelines before team practices on Tuesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Although he is progressing, Gates is still experiencing a lot of discomfort saying, "It's not as comfortable as it looks. I got through it. The pain is tolerable.” |
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| After missing 11 days with a sore hamstring, Justin McCareins has returned to Titans practice, reports the Nashville City Paper. |
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| A team source said Shawn Andrews likely would not line up on the field until the Eagles break camp and begin practicing at the NovaCare Complex this weekend, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News. |
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| Davone Bess, WR, Miami Dolphins | Tuesday 8/12, 10:51 AM CT |
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| It appears undrafted rookie receiver Davone Bess has taken over as the Dolphins primary slot reciever, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Cornerback Leigh Bodden recieved a $27 million contract extension just after training camp started, yet he is still seeing most of his practice reps with the second team. We can expect that to change as defensive coordinator Joe Barry has said, "“If we started the game tomorrow and the offense (required three cornerbacks), Leigh Bodden would start the game,” reports the AP. |
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| Matt Leinart is expected to stay in games when the Cardinals are in the red zone this season, according to the East Valley Tribune. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Leinart is "much better this year" in terms of changing plays at the line. |
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| Vikings saftey Madieu Williams could miss up to six weeks with a neck injury, leaving his status for Weeks 1-3 up in the air, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
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| Sebastian Janikowski is expected back by the Raiders' third preseason game, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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