Archive for August, 2009
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson
Brad Childress said he is in no rush to name a regular season starter after the Vikings’ first preseason game, a 13-3 road win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Mike Jenkins, Terence Newman
Dallas Cowboys Cornerback Mike Jenkins returned to practice Sunday after missing a week with a sprained right ankle.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Marshall, Brian Dawkins, Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and safety Brian Dawkins returned to practice Sunday.
Marshall had missed over a week of practice with a leg injury, while Dawkins had not practiced since Aug. 3 with a broken right hand.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles QB Michael Vick spent some extra time on the field after practice Sunday as he plays catch up in trying to learn the offense.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Alan Faneca, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan
Mark Sanchez will get the start in the Jets’ second preseason game, but the rookie QB will be without a key veteran blocker.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cleo Lemon, John Carney, New Orleans Saints
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora checks in on Sunday with the latest from training camps, including the Ravens signing QB Cleo Lemon and why the Saints signed K John Carney.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Alan Faneca, Baltimore Ravens, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan announced that rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will get the start in the team’s second preseason game — an Aug. 24 matchup with Ryan’s former team, the Baltimore Ravens.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cleo Lemon, Joe Flacco, John Beck
The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Cleo Lemon to a one-year deal, according to a league source.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Derek Smith, Derrick Brooks, Garrett Hartley, John Carney, New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton
Saints coach Sean Payton said he does not expect to have the services of kicker Garrett Hartley for the first four games of the season due to a failed drug test. Payton told the media assembled at Saints camp Sunday that Hartley used a banned substance, Adderall, in explaining why the club signed veteran free agent kicker John Carney this weekend.
Posted: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: Detroit Lions, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton, Matthew Stafford, Shawne Merriman
Here are some observations from the first weekend of preseason play.
Posted: Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cam Cameron, Cleo Lemon, Joe Flacco, John Beck, Miami Dolphins, Troy Smith, Washington Redskins
Rumors swirled today that Ravens third-string QB John Beck had a broken collarbone and was headed for season-ending injured reserve, but team and league sources say that is incorrect.
Posted: Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Carolina Panthers, Defensive tackle, Jon Beason, Maake Kemoeatu, New York Giants, Nick Hayden
The Panthers won’t have run-stuffing DT Maake Kemoeatu this season, so Pro Bowl LB Jon Beason wants some more help on defense.
Posted: Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cleo Lemon, John Beck
Free agent QB Cleo Lemon is taking a physical for the Ravens following his workout with them today. He could sign a contract this afternoon pending those results.
Posted: Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Darren Sharper, Drew Brees, Gregg Williams, Jeremy Shockey, Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton
In calling my first preseason game of the summer I noticed that it takes a little time reacclimating to the booth, the crew and all the elements required to help the broadcast go smoothly. It reminded me of how the coaches and players were using the preseason to iron out wrinkles in their game.
Posted: Friday, August 14th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, Jeffrey Lurie, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Vick has landed with the Eagles, giving me more respect for owner Jeffrey Lurie, QB Donovan McNabb, coach Andy Reid and the organization.