Archive for October, 2009
Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Fred Jackson, Kevin Mawae, Marshawn Lynch, Marvin Lewis, Peyton Manning, Wes Welker
Coming off a big win against the defending Super Bowl champions, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis knows this is no time for his players to get overconfident. So, starting Wednesday, Lewis had his equipment manager work overtime to order enough nameless jerseys for every player to practice in this week, writes the Cincinnati Enquirer. The message, Lewis said, is buying into selflessness.
Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anthony Hill, Houston Texans, Jason Allen, Miami Dolphins, Roger Goodell, Sean Smith, swine flu
After Texans rookie TE Anthony Hill contracted the swine flu, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams Friday explaining how rosters can be handled if the illness spreads.
Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chauncey Washington, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, marion barber, Marvin White, Tashard Choice
In need of depth at running back, the Cowboys signed Chauncey Washington off their practice squad and released safety Marvin White.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: NFL Total Access
I don’t want to say NFL coaches are lying, but when you listen to what some of them are saying, it’s neither here nor there. On Friday’s NFL Total Access, I broke down some tape to translate for you.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, Pittsburgh Steelers, rashard mendenhall, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Week 4 injury report, willie parker
The Chargers should have their No. 1 running back this weekend. The Steelers probably will not.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dwight Freeney, Gary Brackett, Indianapolis Colts, Leroy Hill, Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, Walter Jones, Week 4 injury report
Three Colts defensive starters are questionable to play this weekend against the Seahawks. LB Gary Brackett could miss his second consecutive game with a knee injury. DE Dwight Freeney (quadricep) said Thursday that he remains hopeful that he will be able to play through a strained quadriceps, but that appears to unlikely. CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) and DT Keyunta Dawson (foot) also are listed as questionable.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Bryan Scott, Buffalo Bills, Demetrius Bell, Donte Whitner, Joey Porter, Miami Dolphins, Week 4 injury report
The Bills will limp into Land Shark Stadium for Sunday’s matchup with the Dolphins after ruling out five starters on today’s injury report.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
Find out how Aaron Rodgers is handling the pressure of facing Brett Favre, how Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers feels about his play so far, and who could be the Steelers’ next receiving threat, and more in Friday’s roundup.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Antonio Bryant, Clinton Portis, Derrick Ward, Gaines Adams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Week 4 injury report
One week after being given the start against the Giants, Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. If Ward can’t go, RB Cadillac Williams — listed as probable (knee) — is expected to start Sunday against the Redskins.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Billy Cundiff, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Phil Dawson, Roy Williams, Tank Johnson, Week 4 injury report
RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and K Phil Dawson (right calf) likely will miss their second consecutive game when the Browns host the AFC North rival Bengals this weekend. Both players are listed as doubtful on Cleveland’s injury report.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Clinton Portis, Darren Sproles, Dwayne Bowe, Felix Jones, Jamal Lewis, Jerome Harrison, Julian Edelman, Kevin Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, marion barber, Mark Bradley, Maurice Morris, Mewelde Moore, Randy Moss, rashard mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Wes Welker, willie parker
Here’s a look at some of the bigger injury news and notes and the fantasy implications as we head into Week 4.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Stokley, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware, Denver Broncos, Felix Jones, Flozell Adams, marion barber, Peyton Hillis, Week 4 injury report
The Cowboys received good news on the injury front today when RB Marion Barber (thigh), OT Flozell Adams (shoulder) and LB DeMarcus Ware (neck) all fully participated in practice, leading all three players to be listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cortland Finnegan, Eben Britton, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Jones, Tennessee Titans, Vincent Fuller, Week 4 injury report
The Titans’ 29th-ranked pass defense likely won’t get any relief against the Jaguars this weekend. Backup S Vincent Fuller (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday’s AFC South showdown, and starting CB Cortland Finnegan (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. Backup DT Jason Jones is listed as questionable.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Ross, Chris Canty, Clint Sintim, Danny Ware, Domenik Hixon, Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Week 4 injury report
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Giants WR Domenik Hixon (hamstring), DE Chris Canty (calf), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) and RB Danny Ware (elbow) are all out for Sunday’s matchup with the Chiefs.
Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: New Orleans Saints, Week 4 injury report
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Saints coach Sean Payton has revealed the team’s final injury report before its Sunday showdown with the Jets.