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| Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has missed practice for three consecutive days and he may not play in the team's preseason game against St. Louis due to a virus, according to the AP. |
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| Jake Delhomme was average in Carolina's exhibition loss to the Eagles on Thursday, though his surgically repaired elbow passed the test. Delhomme threw 14 passes and completed nine of them, or ten if you count the interception he threw. Those completions accounted for a measly 54 yards, an average of 3.9 yards per attempt. |
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| Philadelphia second-round pick DeSean Jackson had a very productive game for the Eagles, snaring seven passes for 71 yards and returning five punts for 46 yards in his team's exhibition win over Carolina. |
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| Panthers first-round pick Jonathan Stewart is still recovering from his injured toe, and it showed in the team's 24-13 exhibition loss to Philadelphia. Stewart carried the ball four times and gained only three yards total. |
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| Quarterback Donovan McNabb had a shaky night in the Eagles preseason game against the Panthers, going 11-for-24 for 98 yards, an average of just 4.1 yards per pass. |
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| Steelers first-round pick, running back Rashard Mendenhall, got the ball 11 times on Thursday, but gained just 30 yards, though he did score a touchdown in his team's 24-21 preseason loss to Buffalo. |
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| Bills quarterback Trent Edwards threw two touchdowns in his 9-for-11 performance as the Bills took down the Steelers 24-21 in preseason action. Edwards finished with 104 yards. |
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| A prolific return man in college, Bills first-round selection Leodis McKelvin showed that skill in tonight's preseason game against the Steelers, returning a kick 95 yards for a touchdown. |
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| Ben Roethlisberger had a good game in the Steelers preseason contest against Buffalo, throwing 11 passes and completing nine of them for 142 yards with one touchdown and one interception. |
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| Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden injured his right heel at Colts practice, but it is just thought to be a bruise, according to the AP. "I don't think it's too serious," head coach Tony Dungy proclaimed. |
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| Kevin Burnett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove loos cartilage and will be back in around a week, according to the AP. |
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| Brett Favre, QB, New York Jets | Thursday 8/14, 7:32 PM CT |
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| Brett Favre has seen fewer reps at practice due to his tired arm, according to the New York Post. |
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| Erik Ainge, QB, New York Jets | Thursday 8/14, 6:58 PM CT |
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| The Jets fifth-round selection, quarterback Erik Ainge, has not been impressive in camp and he is a prime candidate to get cut, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints | Thursday 8/14, 6:53 PM CT |
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| In his quest to prove that he will not be a bust, the Saints game against the Texans loomed large for Reggie Bush because he would be taking the field against the player he will always be compared to - Texans DE Mario Williams. Alas, that will not happen, because Bush will not play in the game due to swelling in his left knee, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. |
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| Quarterback JaMarcus Russell was not impressive overall in training camp, according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times. |
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| Cornerback David Barrett has restructured his contract in hopes of avoiding becoming a salary cap casualty, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals | Thursday 8/14, 6:11 PM CT |
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| Kurt Warner will start for the Cardinals during their preseason game against the Chiefs, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| J.T. O'Sullivan will start the team's preseason game against the Packers, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie will likely get suspended four games for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. McKinnie has had a number of off-field incidents, and was last arrested in February after a brawl. |
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| Shane Olivea has been placed on the IR due to his ailing back, according to the Star-Ledger. He hurt his back early in camp following one of his strongest practices. The team was hopeful he was improving but he never returned to the field. |
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| Bears' O.C. Ron Turner stated that the quarterback competition between Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton is about even, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. That makes the second preseason game Saturday against the Seahawks one of the most important games of the year. The Bears gravely need one of the quarterbacks to step forward and direct a couple of solid scoring drives. They need something to produce some confidence in this offense. Turner added, "This game is going to be huge."
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| Plaxico Burress guarantees he will be ready to play in Week 1 against Washington, according to the NY Daily News. His injured right ankle is doing well. His bigger issue at the moment is getting used to the orthotics that he’s now required to wear in both shoes (because, he said, he’s got flat feet). As a result, both of his feet are sore, and he said the orthotics are going to take some getting used to.
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| Coach Mike Holmgren commented that he expects the starting flanker to lead the Seahawks in catches this season, and Courtney Taylor is currently working in that spot with Deion Branch and Bobby Engram both on the shelf with injuries, according to the News Tribune. Nate Burleson is expected to play at split end. |
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| Patrick Kerney has returned to practice Thursday, according to the Seattle Times. He has been dealing with a strained calf. |
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| Matt Hasselbeck has returned to practice Thursday, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| Ruvell Martin sustained a concussion on Monday when Marvin White knocked him out of action during the Packers' preseason battle with Cincinnati, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Martin called it the best shot he has ever taken, and added, "I got blasted in my jaw and was out."
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| Matt Flynn, QB, Green Bay Packers | Thursday 8/14, 1:58 PM CT |
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| Matt Flynn is pushing Brian Brohm for the primary backup job at quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Brohn currently leads the competition but coach Mike McCarthy said, "I think Matt’s definitely closing the gap, there’s no doubt about it. I think he’s really been pushing Brian here probably about the last eight to 10 days. I think Matt is getting more comfortable."
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| DeShawn Wynn, RB, Green Bay Packers | Thursday 8/14, 1:51 PM CT |
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| DeShawn Wynn will not play in the Packers' next preseason game due to an ankle ailment, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. |
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| Reggie Williams, who is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, has resumed running and could return to practice at some point next week, according to the Florida Times-Union. |
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| Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Thursday 8/14, 1:28 PM CT |
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| Sports Illustrated suggests that the Ravens may be interested in free agent receiver Chris Henry. Former Bengals' wide receivers coach Hugh Jackson is now an assistant with Baltimore.
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| Roger McIntosh, who is recovering from knee surgery, is expected to play Saturday against the Jets, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Carlos Rogers, who is trying to bounce back from reconstructive knee surgery, is ready for game action, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Coach Tony Dungy once again stated that Peyton Manning is on pace to start in Week 1 against the Bears, according to the Indianapolis Star. He is having no setbacks while recovering from knee surgery. |
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| John Beck, QB, Miami Dolphins | Thursday 8/14, 12:58 PM CT |
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| The Miami Herald disputes the rumor circulating that John Beck is close to being released by the Dolphins.
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| David Stewart will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday and will miss at least two preseason games, according to the Tennessean. Stewart signed a six-year, $38.9 million deal with the Titans earlier this offseason.
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| Hollis Thomas will miss a minimum of two months due to a torn triceps muscle, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Thomas suffered the injury during 1-on-1 pass-rushing drills on Wednesday, and he had surgery on Thursday morning.
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| The Biloxi Sun Herald indicates that Deuce McAllister is expected to see some action in Saturday's exhibition game against the Texans. It would mark his first game action since multiple knee surgeries in September. |
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| Chris Johnson commented that his primary goal is to be named Offensive Rookie of the Year, according to the Tennessean. He said, "My main goal is to win rookie of the year. I want to come in and do the same thing Adrian Peterson came in and did last year. I think that is possible."
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| Adrian Arrington could be out of action until the fourth game of the preseason due to his sprained toe, according to the Biloxi Sun Herald. Coach Sean Payton said, "For a young player, it's always challenging when you're injured because you're missing time and you're missing opportunities to prove yourself. Hopefully we get him back soon enough to see where he's at."
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| John Lynch has agreed to terms to play for the Patriots, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Kevin Burnett underwent an MRI on his sprained left knee, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots | Thursday 8/14, 8:42 AM CT |
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| Tom Brady sat out Thursday's preseason opener against Baltimore, and he is eager to return to action, according to the Boston Globe. He is expected to play this Sunday against the Buccaneers and said, "It will be nice to be out there and play a little bit, and see if we can make improvements from last week."
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| Chris Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans | Thursday 8/14, 8:23 AM CT |
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| Chris Henry is battling Quinton Ganther for the No. 3 role at running back, according to the Tennessean. Henry said, "I just want to get in and run. I don't know any team around the league that survives the entire season with just two backs. I'm getting in wherever I can."
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| Zac Diles, LB, Houston Texans | Thursday 8/14, 8:00 AM CT |
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| Zach Diles has impressed DeMeco Ryans in the Texans' first preseason game as he led the team with six tackles, according to the Houston Chronicle. Ryans said, "Zac did a good job for us. He’s one of the strongest linebackers we have. He’s making some good tackles out there for us. He’s got a lot of room for improvement. I’m just eager to sit back and watch to see how he develops and comes into his own."
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| Anthony Weaver dreams about the time when he will be fully recovered from knee and shoulder injuries that have hindered him over the past two seasons, according to the Houston Chronicle. He cannot wait to play without his knee brace and said, "I’m progressively getting better, but I’m not where I think I should be. I can do more. Hopefully, I can get back to the old me. I haven’t been that way since early in my first year here. I’m not trying to make excuses, but since that knee started bothering me it really hasn’t been the same. I’m close. I’m easing myself out of that brace. That’s the thing that’s holding me back right now."
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| Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 20 days on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He missed 23 practices and one preseason game, with fines totaling $302,320. |
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| Reche Caldwell is in the running for a favorable role with the Rams, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Caldwell had three receptions for 30 yards Saturday against the Titans, and coach Scott Linehan said, "He's playing through some aches and pains, just like everybody, but he made a couple of nice plays in the game. It's not surprising. I think Reche's a really good receiver."
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| Joe Klopfenstein recovered from his lower-back problem and went on to have his best training camp with the Rams, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is excited about new offensive coordinator Al Saunders' aggressive approach, and said, "I love the playbook. So there's plenty of room for Randy McMichael and me and Anthony Becht and whoever else. There's a lot of things that need to be done at the tight end position, and there's going to be more than one person doing them."
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| Arman Shields is questionable for Friday's preseason game, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Shane Lechler will be out of action for a week due to a quad injury, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Coach Lane Kiffin commented on new receiver Javon Walker, according to the SF Chronicle. Kiffin said, "He's put together a couple really good practices. He looks to be in the right frame of mind lately and so if we can continue to work on that and push that, it's going in a positive direction."
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| DeAngelo Hall will get a third opinion on his injured right hand, according to the SF Chronicle. Hall feels he has a broken bone, but coach Lane Kiffin thinks the injury appears to be a bruise with a possible sprain. Kiffin said, "We're going to get this last opinion on it and he can be a guy who can possibly play very little or not at all." |
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| Edgerton Hartwell has been released by the Raiders, according to the Sacramento Bee. |
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| Pat Williams, DT, Minnesota Vikings | Thursday 8/14, 12:02 AM CT |
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| Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams really believes his team will beat Green Bay in the season opener, and he wants to make sure Packers running back Ryan Grant does not have a good game, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. First though, he started talking about Aaron Rodgers by saying, "when we go down there it'll be the kid's first start and his first damn loss." He then expounded on his plans for Grant and his 100 yard game versus them last season. "That ain't going to happen Monday night [in the opener]. Trust me it ain't going to happen." |
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