Archive for December, 2009

Bears don’t want to risk Hester aggravating calf injury

The Bears don’t expect Devin Hester to play Sunday against the Packers, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Jaguars without three key contributors vs. Dolphins

The Jaguars don’t expect any of their three “doubtful” players to go Sunday against the Dolphins, according to a team source.

Rams QB Boller will attempt to play vs. Titans

Rams QB Kyle Boller will go through warmups and try to play Sunday against the Titans, according to a league source.

Vikings will hold out Harvin because of migraines

Vikings WR Percy Harvin isn’t scheduled to play Sunday against the Bengals, according to a league source.

Falcons’ Ryan, Turner out vs. Saints

Falcons QB Matt Ryan is highly unlikely to start Sunday against the Saints, according to a league source.

Transactions: Jets call up rookie for O-line depth

NFL teams typically make last-minute moves to fill roster needs created by injuries. Here are Saturday’s transactions.

Put Up Your Dukes: Doctor knows best

Dr. Dukes examines the hearts and guts of the Steelers, Giants and Patriots, providing a diagnosis for what is happening with each of these recent Super Bowl winners.

Dolphins downgrade C Grove to out vs. Jaguars

Dolphins C Jake Grove will not be active for Sunday’s showdown with the Jaguars, marking the third consecutive game he will miss because of an ankle injury.

Pats’ Thomas won’t play Sunday after meeting flap

Patriots LB Adalius Thomas will not be active for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, according to a league source.

Niners LT Staley possibly a backup if he can play

Joe Staley was limited in his third consecutive practice, but he’s listed as questionable, meaning the 49ers’ veteran left tackle might be available Monday night against the Cardinals after missing the previous five games because of a knee injury.

Rookie Null might be Rams’ starting QB vs. Titans

The Rams confirmed on their Twitter page that rookie QB Keith Null could start Sunday against the Titans because of injuries to Marc Bulger and Kyle Boller.

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays Week 13 winner

NFL fans have spoken again, voting the jaw-dropping play by a Saints receiver after an interception as the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 13.

Vikings CB Winfield will return vs. Bengals

Vikings Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield, who has missed the last six games because of a foot injury, will play Sunday against the Bengals, a source with knowledge of the situation said. It isn’t clear if Winfield, who’s listed as questionable, will start.

Pats’ Burgess ‘disappointed’ in himself for being late

One day after Adalius Thomas publicly questioned coach Bill Belichick‘s decision to send four tardy Patriots players home, teammate Derrick Burgess took a different approach.

Williams, Stroughter questionable for Bucs

The Buccaneers added RB Cadillac Williams (back) and WR Sammie Stroughter (lower back) to their injury report Friday, listing both players as questionable for this weekend’s game against the Jets.

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