Archive for June, 2009

Roethlisberger tweaks knee during Steelers’ practice

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger limped off the practice field Wednesday morning after injuring his left knee, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Release of Ellis reduces talent level in Big D

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones once again has tried to make an addition-by-subtraction move with a veteran, this time with the release of LB Greg Ellis.

Ochocinco needs to be at Bengals’ OTAs

Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has used up the equity earned by multiple Pro Bowl appearances. His absence from the Bengals’ OTAs has not only hurt the potential growth of the team’s passing game, but could affect Carson Palmer’s chance of reclaiming his status as one of the league’s best signal-callers.

Fantasy spin: Marshall avoids NFL suspension

Brandon Marshall will not be suspended by the NFL for an off-the-field incident. The decision improves the wide receiver’s stock in fantasy drafts.

Ochocinco’s ready to rumble for Bengals

While the Bengals worked through Organized Team Activities in Georgetown, Ky., on Tuesday, wide receiver Chad Ochocinco worked through footwork drills inside the boxing ring with his specialized personal trainer, former WBC featherweight champion Kevin Kelley.

Ravens QB Smith expanding his role

Ravens QB Troy Smith showed his versatility on Tuesday by lining up at receiver during practice. The Ravens are were short on receivers with Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams and Yamon Figurs all missing from practice. Figurs has been sidelined with a foot injury.

Rod Woodson to chat live Thursday on NFL.com

NFL Network analyst Rod Woodson, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will stop by for a live chat with NFL Nation on Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. ET.

Fantasy Forecast chat LIVE, Wednesday, 12 p.m. ET

Be sure to join Michael Fabiano for a live fantasy football chat on Wednesday, June 3 at 12 p.m. EST.

CB Law, former DE Rice stop by NFL Network

Ty Law and Simeon Rice stopped by the NFL Network and NFL.com on Monday.

League will not suspend Broncos’ Marshall for incident

The NFL has informed Broncos WR Brandon Marshall that he will not be suspended for a recent off-the-field incident, a league spokesman confirmed.

Del Rio not impressed with DT Henderson’s work ethic

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is already in mid-season form during the team’s organized team activities.

Niners’ Bly taking first preseason game seriously

Dre’ Bly isn’t hiding his feelings. The former Pro Bowl cornerback is looking forward to the 49ers’ first preseason game. The opponent? The Broncos, who cut Bly in February just two years into a five-year, $33 million contract.

Brady’s doctor says QB’s recovery better than expected

The doctor who performed knee surgery on Tom Brady last fall told the Los Angeles Times that the Patriots’ QB has exceeded his expectations in terms of how quickly he has been able to rehabilitate.

Broncos TE Scheffler on board with team’s plan

When the Broncos traded Jay Cutler to the Bears in April, some people thought the QB’s best friend on the team, TE Tony Scheffler, also might want a one-way ticket out of Denver.

NFL.com’s 2009 fantasy football draft kit is coming!

NFL.com’s draft kit will be available on June 2.

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