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Antoine Winfield plans to play
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The Minnesota Vikings are already one of the league's best teams. They may be about to get better. Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield, who started the first six games of the season but has missed the last four with...
Steven Jackson sits out practice
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The burden of carrying the Rams may be catching up to Steven Jackson.The league's second leading rusher missed practice Wednesday because of back spasms. He says the injury is just normal "wear and tear" and still expects to play this...
Hester: "There's nothing you can do, man, when they pull your pants."
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We don't blame Devin Hester for not wanting to talk about the full moon he cast over Chicago.But we're going to write about this important issue anyhow. Hester has undoubtedly received plenty of feedback since his pants were pulled down...
Ryan on Rhodes' benching: "I know he's embarrassed, as am I"
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Jets coach Rex Ryan talked on Wednesday regarding the decision to bench safety Kerry Rhodes."I just know how much this hurts him and I believe football is first to Kerry. I know he's embarrassed by this, as am I, quite...
Orton, Eli probable for Thursday night
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Come Thursday night, we'll be giving thanks all over again.Specifically, we'll be thankful that the two crappy afternoon games are over, and we'll be thankful that the night game on NFL Network has begun.This year, the Broncos host the Giants. ...
Chris Perry gets a sniff
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Chris Perry is a good example of how NFL careers can change or stop on a dime.He opened 2008 as the Bengals starting running back, but finished it without a team and hasn't been heard from since.Until now.Scout's Adam Caplan...
Ref's mistake allowed Harbaugh to take back a challenge
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During Sunday's Colts-Ravens game, Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne caught a pass along the sideline and just barely managed to get his feet down. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh challenged the catch.At least, he challenged the catch at first. But after...
Michael Turner makes speedy return to practice
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High ankle sprains are so prevalent and frustrating in the NFL that the phrase "dreaded high ankle sprain" is practically a medical term by now. The injury usually keeps players out for weeks, but Falcons running back Michael Turner may...
Romo ready for Turkey Day
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While much of the country acquires a sore back Thursday from sitting in the same place for too long, Tony Romo is making sure to keep his sore back moving.Romo confirmed Wednesday that he's definitely starting against the Raiders. He's...
Chmura to be inducted to Packers Hall of Fame
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It was announced Wednesday that former Packers tight end Marv Fleming and former offensive lineman Greg Koch will be inducted to the Packers Hall of Fame.But they wouldn't be worthy of a post on their own. (Sorry Marv, Greg.)Mark Chmura...
Matt Stafford, mic'd up
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When the then 1-8 Lions came from 21 points behind to beat the 1-9 Browns on Sunday, we didn't think it was that big of a deal.After all, the two teams were only playing for the right to screw up...
Healthy Raiders prepare for first Thanksgiving game in 39 years
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Though the road team in tomorrow's game, the Packers, have been a fixture when it comes to Thanksgiving football, the visitors for the late game are making their first appearance on the fourth Thursday in November since 1970.The Raiders have...
Ochocinco knew the Bengals would be good, based on practices he didn't attend
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The usually loquacious Chad Ochocinco was far more restrained during a Wednesday conference call with the Cleveland media in advance of Sunday's game against the Browns.But while he provided no overt entertainment -- but for a subtle yawn at one...
Stafford officially doubtful for Thursday
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It's looking less and less likely that Matthew Stafford will get the chance to play through pain for a second straight week. Stafford was officially listed as doubtful Wednesday for Detroit's annual Thanksgiving game, so Daunte Culpepper is very likely...
Matt Roth is a Brown
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Given the unusual circumstances that have unfolded this year between linebacker Matt Roth and the Dolphins, he probably wasn't upset to be released.We wonder how he feels about where he has landed.As Rosenthal pointed out in his post regarding the...
PFTV looks at whether Mike Tannenbaum could be in trouble
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It's a topic that riles up many Jets fans. But it really shouldn't. The team has underachieved under the stewardship of Mike Tannenbaum, a cap-and-contracts specialist who finagled his way into the position of General Manager.Last year, Tannenbaum was able...
Kurt Warner practices, plans to play
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner practiced today and said he plans to play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, despite being sidelined with a concussion in last week's win over the Rams. Warner was hurt when his head hit the...
Haynesworth misses another practice
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Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who missed Sunday's one-point loss to the Cowboys with a sprained ankle, was unable to practice on Wednesday as he contends with that same injury.Also missing practice for the Redskins were cornerback DeAngelo Hall (knee)...
Martz says he's not heading to Chicago
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Earlier today, a report emerged from Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times that former Rams offensive coordinator, Rams head coach, Lions offensive coordinator, and 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz could be headed to the Bears, as the replacement for offensive...
Jay Cutler: "I haven't played up to my expectations"
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The Chicago Bears thought they were getting one of the league's elite quarterbacks when they traded for Jay Cutler this season. Suffice to say, they haven't gotten what they expected. And suffice to say Cutler hasn't played the way he...
Al Harris heads to IR
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As expected, the Green Bay Packers have shipped cornerback Al Harris to injured reserve, due to a torn ACL suffered on Sunday against the 49ers.His roster spot has been filled by cornerback Trevor Ford, a street free agent from Troy...
PFTV looks at whether the offseason workout rules will change
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Commissioner Roger Goodell recently told Peter King of NBC that the offseason workout rules could be changing.So Joe Brocato, who takes the first crack at coming up with topic ideas for me to reject, suggested that we talk about this...
Texans put Eugene Wilson on IR
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The Houston Texans have lost one of their top defensive players, as safety Eugene Wilson has been placed on injured reserve.Wilson has two broken toes on his left foot and will require surgery to repair the injury. Houston signed former...
Mangini clears the air with Schwartz
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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said this week that he suspected the Detroit Lions of faking injuries to slow down his team's no-huddle offense.Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn't take kindly to that suggestion, saying Mangini was "way out of bounds."Today...
Hall of Fame semifinalists announced Saturday
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In the past, the announcement of the 25 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction consisted of a simple list distributed to members of the media.This year, the announcement will become an hour-long TV special.NFL Network will show the...
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