Archive for December, 2009

Week 14 injuries: DeAngelo returns; many Vikes hurt

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

Ochocinco created slush fund for future fines

Sure, it’s not the most serious news in the league right now, but when Chad Ochocinco is involved, it has our attention.

Snoop Dogg unveils his all-time greatest Steelers

Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg, a close personal friend of NFL Network, will join NFL GameDay Morning on Sunday, December 13 to break down his list of the 10 all-time greatest Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mason: Calls against Ravens ‘getting ridiculous’

Following Monday night’s game in which the Ravens were flagged for five pass interference penalties against the Packers, Ravens WR Derrick Mason didn’t hold back Wednesday when asked by reporters about his frustration with the calls.

NFL won’t take action against Ravens’ Harbaugh

The league confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it will not take against Ravens coach John Harbaugh for the actions of his brother, Jim Harbaugh, who yelled at officials from the sidelines during Baltimore’s loss in Green Bay Monday.

Ochocinco on fines: ‘I play to have fun’

One day after he was fined $30,000 by the NFL, Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco told reporters he didn’t really care about the amount. He plays to have fun.

Ryan’s status depends on health of Falcons’ O-line

Falcons QB Matt Ryan‘s status for Sunday’s game against the Saints could be based as much on other players’ injuries as with the turf toe on his right foot.

Steelers’ Gay, Ward questionable vs. Browns

The Steelers listed key components of their offense and defense as questionable for Thursday night’s game against the Browns.

Witten moonlighting at FedEx during holiday season

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten and a handful of other NFL players have been recruited to lend FedEx a hand in helping to pack and ship holiday packages this month as part of a nation sweepstakes.

Culpepper will be Lions’ starting QB with Stafford hurt

Lions coach Jim Schwartz announced Wednesday that veteran backup QB Daunte Culpepper will start this weekend against the Ravens while rookie starter Matthew Stafford rests his sore left shoulder.

Texans RB Brown will have added value

Texans RBs Chris Brown and Ryan Moats will have more fantasy value down the stretch.

Second opinion on neck injury leads Slaton to IR

The Texans’ decision to place RB Steve Slaton on injured reserve Wednesday was made after the second-year pro went to Dallas to receive a second opinion on his neck injury, according to a league source.

Sanchez ruled out by Jets; Clemens will start vs. Bucs

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday that he’s taking the advice of medical experts and holding out starting QB Mark Sanchez this week against the Buccaneers. Kellen Clemens will make the start.

Playbook picks: Will Panthers extend Pats’ losing skid?

In what is seemingly becoming a weekly ritual, NFL Network Playbook analyst Brian Baldinger disagrees with his fellow experts on a few key Week 14 games. He is going with the Cowboys to beat the Chargers, the Bengals to beat the Vikings and the Panthers to upset the Patriots. Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann feel otherwise.

Moss among four Pats sent home for being late

Patriots coach Bill Belichick sent four players home for being late to a morning meeting Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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