Archive for August, 2009

Browns WR Edwards practices for first time

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, suffering from an undisclosed injury, missed the first four days of training camp. According to the Associated Press, Edwards he was cleared to practice on Tuesday and joined the team on the field for Wednesday morning’s workout.

Redskins injury update

NFL Netowrk’s Jason La Canfora updates some injuries suffered earlier Tuesday at Redskins training camp.

Fantasy spin: Chiefs sign veteran WR Toomer

Michael Fabiano discusses the potential fantasy implications of Amani Toomer’s signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Heat, Zorn’s practices take their toll on ‘Skins

Here in Ashburn, Va., the Redskins were hitting. Coach Jim Zorn led a physical practice, with lots of inside running drills, some goal line stuff and they went at it for a full two hours. A fair amount of bodies dropped as well, particularly at an area where the Redskins are already vulnerable.

Fantasy Focus chat LIVE, Tuesday, 2 p.m. ET

NFL.com will be holding a LIVE fantasy football chat on Tuesday, August 4 at 2 p.m. EST.

Haynesworth back on the field; Orakpo impressing

Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who missed practice Monday after getting an injection in his knee, is back in full pads Tuesday morning and taking part in drills.

Falcons’ Gonzalez: Ryan has chance to be great

Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez took a break from training with his new team to speak with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen Monday. Gonzalez talked about his new quarterback, and what drives him to keep playing.

Giants D may attack more under Sheridan

One of the questions facing the Giants during training camp — as well as the rest of the season — is how they’ll replace former defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Several of the Giants believe they may have even more of an attacking defense this season.

Giants will be fine replacing Burress, Toomer

One question for the New York Giants is how they’re going to replace departed veteran receivers Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer. The answer, as I see it, starts with rookie first-round pick Hakeem Nicks.

Niners WR Morgan showing explosiveness, versatility

Much of the talk at 49ers camp is centered on rookie WR Michael Crabtree, who missed his third day of practices Monday while continuing to negotiate a contract. Coach Mike Singletary and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye would rather talk about the receivers they have in camp — specifically Josh Morgan, who Raye says has stood out during the first few practices.

Betts could steal carries from Portis this season

Is Clinton Portis destined to serve in a dreaded backfield committee in 2009? Michael Fabiano examines a recent report that suggests he could lose carries to Ladell Betts and how that will affect Portis’ value.

Coughlin confident with current roster of receivers

In what is likely to be a popular topic of conversation at Giants training camp, coach Tom Coughlin was asked Monday about his expectations for a relatively inexperienced wide receivers unit. Coughlin said he has seen enough from some of his young receivers to feel confident that they can fill that void left by Plaxico Burress.

Broncos agree to five-year deal with Ayers

The Denver Broncos have reached a five-year agreement with first-round pick Robert Ayers, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Roundup: Skins RB Betts closing in on job

The Washington Post is reporting that Redskins RB Ladell Betts has been told by coaches that he will play more this season, in an attempt to decrease the workload of Clinton Portis. Betts will likely be the team’s third-down back.

Three-game suspension of Bills’ Lynch upheld

Bills RB Marshawn Lynch has been notified by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that his appeal of three-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy has been denied.

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