Archive for October, 2009

Around the League: A quiet trade deadline

There were a lot of teams with “open for business” signs on their front doors, teams at the bottom of the standings, but only one deal was done Tuesday at the league’s trading deadline.

Bears sign QB Cutler to two-year contract extension

Jay Cutler agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Chicago Bears, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora on Tuesday. The Bears later confirmed the deal and said it was signed.

Browns LB Jackson out for season with shoulder injury

The Browns announced Tuesday that LB D’Qwell Jackson has been placed on season-ending injured reserve because of a shoulder injury he sustained in Pittsburgh.

Jeff Fisher in a Peyton Manning jersey? It happened

Titans coach Jeff Fisher might be Colts QB Peyton Manning’s No. 1 fan. Maybe not, but at least Fisher was seen wearing a Manning jersey.

Redskins sign free-agent LT Jones to fill void

With their offensive line in shambles and starting LT Chris Samuels possibly out for the season with a neck injury, the Redskins signed free agent Levi Jones, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Eagles land LB Witherspoon in trade with Rams

The Eagles acquired LB Will Witherspoon from the Rams just before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays: Week 6

Watch and then vote for your chance to win one of 17 trips to Super Bowl XLIV!

Roundup: Ochocinco’s Twitter trash talk with Bears

Ever the fan of expression through his favorite social networking site, Bengals WR Chad Ochocino was at it again on Twitter, instigating an exchange of trash-talking tweets with Bears QB Jay Cutler and DE Alex Brown ahead of Sunday’s matchup in Chicago — and the game is still five days away.

Week 7 preview

Okay guys, I’m not going to try to bamboozle anyone here. There are two can’t-miss games and then a handful of contests that are certainly intriguing, and then, well, some games that threaten to be fairly ugly.

Eagles, Pats and Ravens among buyers at deadline

After spending the better part of 24 hours texting, emailing and calling people around the league, my enthusiasm for an unusually active trade deadline is waning. The Eagles, Patriots and Ravens are among the teams looking to be buyers, while the Chiefs, Bucs and Raiders are among those most interested in selling.

Patriots release veteran WR Galloway

The New England Patriots released veteran wide receiver Joey Galloway after not being able to work out a trade, NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.

Redskins will stick with Campbell as starter

QB Jason Campbell will remain the starter for the Redskins, and will open the Week 7 game against the Eagles, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Chiefs ship DT Tyler to Panthers

The Chiefs’ Web site reports that the team has traded DT Tank Tyler to the Panthers for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.

Brees: Protection was key against Giants

Saints QB Drew Brees joined NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk for an interview Monday, breaking down the 48-27 blowout of the New York Giants in Week 6.

It’s time to be worried about Bears RB Forte

It’s time for fantasy owners to be worried about Bears RB Matt Forte.

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