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Gone in 15; Colts lose Jackson to knee injury

Life in the NFL goes by at the blink of an eye, and the knee injury suffered by the Colts starting CB Marlin  Jackson yesterday illustrates that principle to a tee. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jackson was injured on the final play of the team’s practice on Wednesday...
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Giants blame defensive issues on lack of communication

After losing two straight games to conference rivals in Arizona and Philadelphia, the Giants have a lot to account for, especially given their proximity to the ever voracious New York City media. But instead of accepting responsibility for their poor play on the field, several Giants...
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Giants blame defensive issues on lack of communication

After losing two straight games to conference rivals in Arizona and Philadelphia, the Giants have a lot to account for, especially given their proximity to the ever voracious New York City media. But instead of accepting responsibility for their poor play on the field, several Giants...
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NFLNR Mock Database is here

At NFLNR, we’re always trying to bring you new and improved content, and our latest endeavor is no different. Today marks the beginning of our NFL Mock Draft Database, and we’re hoping things will really take off over there. For now, we’re starting off with a few...
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Looking ahead to 2010: Top Free Agent QBs

With the NFL season already at its halfway point, it’s a perfect time to begin a discussion on next year’s free agent class. Today we’re breaking down the quarterbacks, giving you our thoughts on who’s likely to cash in with a nice payday next spring. Feel free...
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Power Rankings – Week 9

Here’s how I see the league breaking down, heading into week nine of the season. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section! * Home games are capitalized Top Shelf Contenders 1. New Orleans (7-0) Once again the Saints found a way to get it done when it mattered, and...
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Falcons evaluating Elam; replacement in the works?

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When a kicker misses two field goals in a single game, bad things usually happen, and in the case of Falcons K Jason Elam, it’s not likely to be much different. In his regular press conference earlier today, Atlanta’s head coach Mike Smith stopped short of announcing a...
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Edge is gone; Seahawks say goodbye to James

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In what will likely turn out to be the beginning of the end for RB Edgerrin James‘ career, the Seahawks have decided to part ways, releasing the former superstar runner this afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Seattle had high expectations for James this season...
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Chiefs grab Chambers, hope for improvement

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter), Kansas City has claimed WR Chris Chambers off of waivers from the Chargers, in a move designed to give the Chiefs more depth and experience in their receiving corps. San Diego released Chambers yesterday, after the nine year veteran...
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Winfield set to miss rematch in Green Bay

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Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is universally regarded as one of the league’s top defenders, so having him miss a second week of action thanks to a foot injury he suffered earlier in the season isn’t what Minnesota wants to see, especially headed into a big showdown on Sunday...
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Analysis: Owens standing tall in spite of poor start

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Bills WR Terrell Owens has never been one to shy away from the limelight. Yesterday he did his best to get back into it, calling his 2009 stats “pathetic.” According to the Associated Press, Owens still believes in his ability as a receiver, despite not having a single...
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Goodell stands by approach to head injuries

The NFL has long avoided claims showing a link between brain injuries and its physical play on the field, but that tactic may not work any longer. According to the Associated Press, Commissioner Roger Goodell testified to a Congressional committee earlier today, trying hard to stay...
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Former Viking Thomas still fighting for his life

Despite a report from Minnesota earlier in the week that indicated otherwise, former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has not succumbed in his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is continuing to fight for his survival at home in Louisiana, according to ESPN. Thomas’ agent...
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Analysis: Young deserves second chance with Titans

Tennessee’s dreadful 0-6 start to their season has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but through it all, head coach Jeff Fisher has steadfastly refused to turn back to a young quarterback the team invested its hopes and dreams in just two seasons ago. In case you’...
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Johnson’s mea culpa falling on deaf ears

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Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has long used anger as a motivational tool on the field, taking out his frustration on would be defenders. His inability to keep that anger in check off the field though may wind up costing him his career in Kansas City. Johnson slammed his head coach Todd Haley...
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Power Rankings - Week 8

Here’s how I see the league breaking down, heading into week eight of the season. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section! * Home games are capitalized Top Shelf Contenders 1. New Orleans (6-0) Great teams find ways to win in the clutch and that’s exactly what...
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Niners stick with Smith at QB

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49ers QB Alex Smith led a valiant effort to get his team back into their game against Houston yesterday, and even though he couldn’t quite seal the victory, he was rewarded with the starting nod at quarterback from here on out by head coach Mike Singletary, barring injury or...
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Johnson saga still rolling along

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With all the negative publicity surrounding Chiefs RB Larry Johnson these days, you would think he’d have learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, but apparently, LJ is doing the exact opposite of that. According to Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, Johnson hurled several...
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Dallas inks Ware to multi-year deal

Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer is reporting that the Cowboys and DE DeMarcus Ware have agreed on a new six year contract that will pay him $40 million guaranteed and possibly $13 million per season. This is an outstanding deal for Dallas, given the tremendous amount of production Ware...
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Quick Hits - Finley, Edwards, Berger

Here’s a rundown of the latest news to hit the wire this afternoon… Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Post-Gazette is reporting via Twitter that Packers TE Jermichael Finley is unlikely to play next week at home against the Vikings, thanks in part to a sprained knee that...
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Russell ducks blame; Raiders loss not his fault

The NFL is full of proud players, but for the most part, they know that taking a humble approach and accepting blame after a loss is the way to go. Not so for Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell. Following the 38-0 shellacking at the hands of the visiting New York Jets , Russell was unapologetic...
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Cardinal rule: Defense keys road win over Giants

Game Recap: Arizona 24 - New York Giants 17 Known more for their offensive firepower than an overwhelming defense, the Cardinals flipped the script on Sunday night, bringing relentless pressure and forcing four turnovers in a season defining victory at the Meadowlands over the Giants...
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NFL News & Rumors is looking for writers that want to develop their craft and blog about all the latest news hitting the wire. Over the past three months, we’ve experienced tremendous growth, averaging close to 12,000 unique visitors per month, so we’re in need of a few fresh...
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Jets hammer Raiders; lose Washington to broken leg

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Game Recap: New York Jets 38 - Oakland 0 Victories in the NFL are not without their price, and the Jets found that out the hard way on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 38-0 triumph over the Raiders, but losing one of their top playmakers on offense in RB Leon Washington to a broken...
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Chiefs’ Johnson sounds off on Haley

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It’s not the cover of Sports Illustrated or the front page of ESPN, but Chiefs RB Larry Johnson tossed head coach Todd Haley under the proverbial bus via his Twitter account earlier this evening, following KC’s disastrous showing at home against the Chargers. Here’...
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