| James Farrior, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers | Wednesday 8/20, 11:51 PM CT |
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| KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh reports the Steelers and linebacker James Farrior are close to working out a contract extension, according to Pro Football Talk. |
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| Falcons linebacker and second-round pick Curtis Lofton could get the start for the Falcons during the team's preseason game against the Titans, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Wednesday 8/20, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Pacman Jones will be a starter at cornerback in the team's preseason game against the Texans, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Anthony Spencer, the Cowboys first-round selection in the 2007 draft, needed arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be out 2-4 weeks, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson did some work in practice today, and there is a possibility that he could play in the team's preseason game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
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| Ravens coach John Harbaugh reports he has set a timetable for the return of rusher Willis McGahee, but he remains undecided about his potential to play in the team's final two preseason games, according to the Sporting News. |
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| With two strong preseason outings in the books, Houston running back Steve Slaton has been slated to start for the Texans when they face the Cowboys on Friday, according to the Sporting News. |
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| Joe Horn, WR, | Wednesday 8/20, 8:06 PM CT |
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| Even with the loss of wide receiver Kevin Curtis to a sports hernia, the Philadelphia Eagles have not shown any interest in Joe Horn, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Wide receiver Drew Bennett has had a strong showing in training camp so far, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “He’s proven to me we can count on him,” head coach Scott Linehan said. |
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| Rams saftey Oshiomogho Atogwe's hamstring injury is improving, and he could return to the practice field soon, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The team expects him to be ready for Week 1. |
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| LaRon Landry, S, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 8/20, 7:44 PM CT |
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| Redskins safety LaRon Landry's hamstring injury is steadily improving, although it is still unlikely he will play in the team's exhibition game on Saturday against Carolina, according to Redskins.com. |
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| Bears first-round draft pick, tackle Chris Williams, has made it known that he wants to play this season despite the fact he had surgery on a herniated disc, according to ChicagoBears.com. “I’d like to play at least half the season," he said. |
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| Fred Miller, T, Chicago Bears | Wednesday 8/20, 7:12 PM CT |
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| Reports indicate the Baltimore Ravens, attempting to solidify their offensive line following the retirement of Jonathan Ogden, remain in pursuit of free agent tackle Fred Miller, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
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| Nate Burleson is no longer going to be returning punts for the Seahawks, even though he has had past success doing it, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| Linebacker Demorrio Williams will likely miss the final two Kansas City Chiefs preseason games with a broken bone in his right hand, but expects to be ready for the September 7th opener at New England, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Mike Flynn, OT, New England Patriots | Wednesday 8/20, 6:59 PM CT |
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| Free agent center/guard Mike Flynn enjoyed a visit and workout with the New England Patriots today, potentially interested in signing the offensive lineman for the coming season, according to the Boston Herald. |
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| Joe Horn, WR, | Wednesday 8/20, 6:53 PM CT |
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| The Dolphins continue to take a pass on available veteran receivers as they told the agent of recently released receiver Joe Horn, that for now, they're happy with their group of young pass-catchers, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Early Doucet, WR, Arizona Cardinals | Wednesday 8/20, 6:39 PM CT |
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| Early Doucet will play in the team's preseason contest against the Raiders, according to the Arizona Republic. Doucet has not played this preseason game due to a hamstring injury. |
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| Tom Nalen, C, Denver Broncos | Wednesday 8/20, 6:36 PM CT |
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| Yesterday Broncos center Tom Nalen returned to practice, hoping to start taking part in team activities as he continues to recover from a bone bruise in his left knee. Today we have learned the veteran center will have another surgery on his ailing left knee Thursday, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Steve Breaston is one of the leading candidates to be the team's third wide receiver, along with Jerheme Urban, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Jonathan Stewart will see action at running back with the first team during the Panthers preseason game on Thursday, according to CarolinaGrowl.com |
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| Phil Bogle, OT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Wednesday 8/20, 5:59 PM CT |
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| With the loss of guard Davin Joseph to the offensive line, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Phil Bogle, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Bogle has been in the Arena League the past two seasons. |
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| Tatum Bell, RB, Denver Broncos | Wednesday 8/20, 5:42 PM CT |
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| Tatum Bell did not like playing for his former offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, and he let it be known, according to the Detroit News. "I am glad Martz is gone and you can tell him I said it, too ... "I was so happy to get out of here after the last game. Playing for Martz last year I hated it. You don't understand how hurt I was sitting on the sidelines and not getting that many carries. I mean, I started the season with like 15 carries and then I got like five carries (actually nine) against Minnesota. I know they are a good run-stop team, but that shows you we're scared of them. That ticked me off. How many starting running backs do you know get five carries in a game?" Bell asked. |
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| Ian Scott, DT, San Diego Chargers | Wednesday 8/20, 5:36 PM CT |
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| Defensive tackle Ian Scott was released by the Carolina Panthers today, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. He suffered an injury to his knee early in training camp and has not been able to practice since that time. |
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| Troy Smith, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 8/20, 4:39 PM CT |
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| Troy Smith will be starting the Ravens next preseason game against the Rams, according to the AP. It is possible he could play as much as three quarters in the contest. |
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| Travis Daniels has been traded from the Dolphins to the Browns for an undisclosed draft pick, according to NFL.com. |
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| Ahmad Merritt has been waived by the Cardinals, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Rudi Johnson has been dealing with a hamstring ailment, and Chris Perry has passed him on the Bengals' depth chart as the starting running back, according to the Bengals.com. If the season started today Perry would be the starter. When asked what Johnson would have to do to get his job back, Lewis replied, "I have to see Rudi play and practice, practice, practice and then play."
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| Steven Jackson's holdout is over, according to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He will practice with the Rams tomorrow. |
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| Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks | Wednesday 8/20, 2:52 PM CT |
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| Coach Mike Holmgren is hopeful Deion Branch would be back soon, but wondered how Branch might respond when he gets into a game, based on what he has seen from other receivers coming back from ACL surgery, according to the Seattle Times.
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| Matt Hasselbeck is uncertain to play in the Seahawks' next preseason game due to back stiffness, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| Malcolm Kelly, who is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, is working in team drills, according to the Washington Post. He is trying to run some routes at full speed with the second-team offense facing the first-team defense.
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| Quintin Demps is the top candidate to return kicks for the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Lorenzo Booker was the favorite for the job, but mishandled all three returns against the Panthers, and has fallen out of favor. |
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| D.J. Hackett, WR, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 8/20, 1:55 PM CT |
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| D.J. Hackett missed another practice Wednesday due to his toe injury, according to the Gaston Gazette. |
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| Chris Harris, S, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 8/20, 1:50 PM CT |
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| Chris Harris states he will definitely be ready to play in Week 1, according to the Gaston Gazette. He is making favorable progress in his recovery from a groin injury. Harris said, "It’s day-to-day and when I get on the field depends on the trainers, but I felt pretty good being able to run out here for the first time." |
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| DeSean Jackson is expected to start Friday's preseason game against New England due to injuries to Reggie Brown (hamstring) and Kevin Curtis (sports hernia), according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
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| Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia Eagles | Wednesday 8/20, 1:36 PM CT |
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| Kevin Curtis will undergo sports hernia surgery, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Curtis was injured against the Panthers in last Thursday's preseason game. He tried to practice this week but was unable to run due to the pain, leading to the decision to have the surgery.
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| Shaun Ellis, DE, New York Jets | Wednesday 8/20, 1:10 PM CT |
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| Shaun Ellis has returned to practice but is limited, according to the Star-Ledger. He is nursing a hand ailment. |
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| The Star-Ledger states that Justin Miller has seemingly won the starting gig at right cornerback over David Barrett. Barrett is mainly working in nickel and dime packages. |
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| Anquan Boldin does not believe his issue with the Cardinals can be resolved, according to the AP. He reiterated that he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt and said, "I'm a football player. That's about it. If I'm not going to be treated fairly, if my hard work and loyalty isn't going to be rewarded here, then let me go somewhere where it's going to be rewarded. That's how I feel." |
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| Rookie Tim Hightower is working as the No. 2 running back behind veteran starter Edgerrin James, according to the Cardinals.com. |
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| Desmond Clark will not play in the Bears' third preseason game Thursday against the 49ers due to his injured right knee, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
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| Colts' owner Jim Irsay noted that "it will be close" whether or not Peyton Manning is ready to start in Week 1, according to the Indianapolis Star. Irsay added, "Only he will know if he's ready. I think there's a good chance he will be. We know there's more rehab ahead, but he is on schedule. The anticipation is he'll be ready, but it'll be close."
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| Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots | Wednesday 8/20, 12:26 PM CT |
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| Tom Brady was in full pads at Wednesday's practice, according to the Providence Journal. He sat out Tuesday's practice while nursing his ankle ailment. |
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| The NY Post speculates that Reuben Droughns won't likely make the Giants' final roster. |
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| The Jaguars have increased their offer for rookie holdout Derrick Harvey, according to ESPN. Jacksonville raised its offer on a five-year base contract from $21 million to $23 million. They added a little less than $400,000 to get the guaranteed money to a little less than $17.2 million. The max deal is now at $33 million, $16 million less than the contract given to Sedrick Ellis, who was drafted one spot ahead of Harvey by the Saints. |
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| David Clowney has sustained a shoulder injury and not a broken collarbone as was previously reported, according to the NY Post. Either way, coach Eric Mangini said the young receiver "will be out for a while." |
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| Chris Crocker has been working with the starting defense at safety over Jason Allen, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins | Wednesday 8/20, 11:06 AM CT |
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| Coach Tony Sparano commented that he hasn't ruled rookie Chad Henne out of the competition for the starting quarterback job, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Sparano said, "Two, one, I'm not sure where they are right now (between Henne and Chad Pennington). It's hard to tell. Chad Pennington hasn't had a lot of work right now. But I feel really comfortable with Chad Henne and my evaluation of where he is. I think he's developed a bunch since the start of rookie camp. All of a sudden the game is starting to slow down, and he's playing a little bit more comfortable in the pocket, starting to see the field a little clearer and making some faster decisions out there in critical situations. Henne is really showing me great poise."
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| Jerome Felton has been fitting in well at fullback with the Lions, according to MLive.com. He is displaying good hands and intelligence, and coach Rod Marinelli said, "He blocks very well. He got his hat on the right guy, that's No. 1, but he's been physical. That's not an issue with him."
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| Ricky Williams is currently slated as the Dolphins' starting running back on the depth chart but mentioned that he would be content while coming off the bench as the No. 2 back, according to the Miami Herald. He added, "It might be a flaw I have,but I have no desire to compete with Ronnie." |
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| John Beck, QB, Miami Dolphins | Wednesday 8/20, 10:34 AM CT |
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| The Dolphins are looking for a fourth-round draft pick in exchange for second-year quarterback John Beck, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Willis McGahee is optimistic regarding his return to the Ravens following knee surgery, according to the Baltimore Sun. McGahee said, "I will be ready for the regular season, but I don't know about playing in the preseason."
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| Kyle Boller, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 8/20, 9:48 AM CT |
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| Neither Kyle Boller nor Troy Smith have impressed the Ravens' staff enough to pull ahead, and the competition for the starting job at quarterback remains tight, according to the Baltimore Sun. Coach John Harbaugh said he could wait to name a starter from anywhere after the next preseason game until five minutes before the opening kickoff in Week 1. |
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| Shawne Merriman missed Tuesday's practice to visit Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, according to the North County Times. He visited Andrews for a follow-up exam on his left knee. |
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| Andre Caldwell remains unable to practice while nursing a sprained foot, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Antwan Odom, DE, Cincinnati Bengals | Wednesday 8/20, 8:49 AM CT |
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| Antwan Odom has shed the protective boot needed during his recovery from a sprained left foot, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He is expected to resume practicing next week and could be ready to play Week 1 against Baltimore. |
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| Sidney Rice, WR, Minnesota Vikings | Wednesday 8/20, 8:29 AM CT |
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| Sidney Rice missed Tuesday's practice due to a virus, according to the Star Tribune. |
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| Garrett Mills visited another specialist Tuesday after continuing to be hindered by an ankle injury sustained early in training camp, according to the Star Tribune. He is yet to play in a preseason game, and coach Brad Childress said, "He's had about every test that we know of and the doctors know of. It's just he's uncomfortable with sticking the foot in the ground and breaking. Straight ahead stuff is OK. It's not a deal where two weeks rest has made the difference."
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| Ben Patrick, TE, Arizona Cardinals | Wednesday 8/20, 8:15 AM CT |
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| Ben Patrick is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss at least a week of practice, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Karlos Dansby missed Tuesday's practice due to an elbow ailment, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Justin Hartwig started the second preseason game against Buffalo and will also start the Steelers' next game against Minnesota, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Charlie Batch commented that his surgically repaired broken right collarbone is feeling better, and he began his rehab Tuesday, hoping that he will be able to return sooner than expected, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said, "I feel pretty good right now. I always felt I would be back before the timetable anyway. I always have whenever I had anything done before. But you want to err on the side of caution." |
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| Oshiomogho Atogwe is still nursing his hamstring injury and sat out practice Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 26 days on Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has missed 26 practices and two preseason games, with fines totaling $393,016. |
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| Orlando Pace sat out practice Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pace is sore after taking all 39 snaps in the first half Saturday against the Chargers, which is the most live action he had seen in almost two years. |
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