Archive for December, 2009

Michael Irvin makes perfect sense to me

Would you trade three Super Bowl wins and a Hall of Fame ring for a perfect season? I can see the allure.

Bills claim free-agent offensive lineman Icognito

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports that the Bills have claimed OL Richie Incognito off waivers.

Ailing Brady misses practice for Patriots

The Patriots listed QB Tom Brady as missing practice Wednesday with injuries to his right shoulder, rib and a finger on his throwing hand.

Freeney, Mathis questionable for Colts

The Colts listed 29 players — over half the active roster — on Wednesday’s final injury report, including DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, who are questionable to face the Jaguars.

Rams delay decision on starting QB vs. Texans

Kyle Boller didn’t practice Wednesday because of an illness, so Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said he will have to delay his decision on who will start this weekend against the Texans.

Backfield situations changing for Week 15

Here’s a look at some of the changes to NFL backfields and their affect on your fantasy teams for Week 15.

NFL players give Goodell high marks

According to a poll in Sports Illustrated, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a high approval rating among one of his key constituencies — the players.

Falcons hold out Ryan, Turner again

Falcons QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner continue to be held out of practices as they deal with ongoing injuries.

Playbook picks: Will Steelers stop slide vs. Pack?

Our three NFL Network Playbook analysts are in agreement for the most part this week, but as usual Brian Baldinger strays from his fellow experts in one key game. He likes the Steelers to snap their five-game losing skid with a win over the Packers. Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann, on the other hand, see Green Bay winning its sixth straight.

Week 15 preview

We can’t talk about the schedule or preview anything this week without starting with the 13-0 clubs. This is unchartered territory here. Could they both actually do it? I was a strident non-believer for a long time, but man, it’s like the Saints and Colts just find a way to get it done.

Former Bills QB Losman agrees to join Raiders

Free-agent quarterback J.P. Losman has signed with the Oakland Raiders, according to a league source.

Losman had been contacted by the Indianapolis Colts last week, but the club has been unable to add a quarterback to the roster yet.

Losman agrees to join Raiders

Free-agent quarterback J.P. Losman has agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders, NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi has confirmed.

NFL suspends Vikings’ Erin Henderson

Statement by an NFL spokesperson on the suspension of Erin Henderson.

No tampering violation found in Haynesworth case

On Tuesday, the NFL issued a statement on the Albert Haynesworth tampering matter.

Colts could sign Losman this week

The Indianapolis Colts continue to analyze their roster to find room for a veteran backup quarterback with Jim Sorgi out for the season, according to league sources.

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