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Lewis not at practice; Browns don't offer reason
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns running back Jamal Lewis was not at practice Wednesday and the team had no immediate explanation for his absence.
Raiders fans buy billboard to appeal to Al Davis
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Disgruntled Oakland Raiders fans are making a high-profile plea for owner Al Davis to step down as the team's general manager.
Don Banks: NFL Power Rankings, Week 13
Who's rising and who's falling? Don Banks sorts 'em out in the latest Power Rankings.
Projecting how playoff field will look
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the Saints dominated the Patriots the other night, wowed a national television audience and nearly blew the roof off the Superdome. New Orleans is everyone's darling, rightfully so, because it seemingly has it all -- a stud QB, a variety of weapons on offense...
Browns lose ex-Pro Bowler Rogers for season
Chiefs to retire Hall of Famer Thomas's No. 58
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The late Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas will be the 10th player in Kansas City Chiefs history to have his number retired.
Falcons let go struggling kicker Elam, ink Bryant
Jets bring in Girardi to show Sanchez how to slide
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets coach Rex Ryan brought in Yankees manager Joe Girardi as a special guest instructor to teach rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez how to slide.
Eagles sign tight end Celek to six-year extension
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Tight end Brent Celek has signed a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Raiders
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing Sunday night's game in Baltimore with a concussion. He is expected to resume practicing Wednesday.
Jerome Bettis: Steelers find capable backup QB, but is there trouble?
Is there trouble in Pittsburgh? Former Steeler Jerome Bettis writes about the Hines Ward-Ben Roethlisberger flap, plus weighs in on Vince Young, the Vikings, Bill Cowher and more.
Don Banks: Saints look unbeatable while dismantling Patriots
We always knew the Saints were good. But after they ripped the Patriots, the idea of New Orleans achieving greatness -- maybe even perfection -- seems possible, writes Don Banks.
Brees, Saints rout Pats to move to 11-0
Drew Brees and the New Orleans offense turned a Monday night showdown into a laugher. Brees tossed five touchdowns as the Saints drilled the Patriots 38-17 to improve to 11-0.
Unbeaten Saints host Patriots
The Saints' bid for a 16-0 regular season faces its toughest test yet -- the only team in history to accomplish the feat. Their perfect record is on the line against the Patriots. Follow it here.
Panthers LB Beason arrested on assault charge
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jon Beason was arrested Monday and charged with punching a man at a strip club.
Skins' Jarmon, Cooley on IR
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Jeremy Jarmon and Chris Cooley are the eighth and ninth Washington Redskins to go on injured reserve, while Clinton Portis will miss a fourth consecutive game as he recovers from a concussion.
Haley: Chiefs haven't contacted Weis about job
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs coach Todd Haley insists the team has not contacted Charlie Weis about joining the staff in Kansas City.
Warner still has symptoms, plans to see eye doc
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner says he plans to see an opthamologist about lingering post-concussion symptoms that kept him out of Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tennessee.
League stays quiet on McDaniels-Phillips incident
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The NFL is keeping mum on the latest developments in the trash talking episode between Denver coach Josh McDaniels and San Diego linebacker Shaun Phillips.
Falcons' Ryan to miss at least 1 game with injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will miss this week's game against Philadelphia with a turf toe injury.
Giants' Manning says hurt foot not affecting play
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Despite the New York Giants' recent slump and his own mediocre performances, quarterback Eli Manning says a stress reaction in his right foot is not affecting his play.
Philly WR Jackson's status in air after concussion
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson's status is uncertain after he sustained a concussion in Sunday's 27-24 win over Washington.
Delhomme has fractured finger on throwing hand
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A broken finger -- not coach John Fox -- may bench struggling Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme.
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