Archive for November, 2007
Running back Brian Westbrook (knee) missed Eagles practice again on Thursday.
Westbrook says he’ll be ready to face Seattle, but his status could be a game-time call. We’ll know more when the team breaks for practice Friday. Cautious Westbrook owners should grab Correll Buckhalter to be safe.
Ricky Williams‘ latest comeback lasted one game.
The Miami Dolphins running back will miss the rest of the season with a torn chest muscle, according to his agent, Leigh Steinberg.
Williams was injured on Monday at Pittsburgh, when he played in his first game in nearly two years. He returned following a 1 1/2-year suspension for his [...]
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has died, a day after he was shot at home. He was 24.
Family friend Richard Sharpstein said Taylor’s father told him the news around 5:30 a.m.
“His father called and said he was with Christ and he cried and thanked me,” said Sharpstein, Taylor’s former lawyer. “It’s a tremendously sad and [...]
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Matt Hasselbeck (at STL): Hasselbeck has been on fire lately. In his past five games he has averaged 298 yards passing with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has a good history against the Rams with eight touchdowns and four interceptions in the past four games between the teams. St. Louis is No. [...]
Larry Johnson stepped from the white luxury car with shiny rims and strode across the parking lot, making his way past a pair of whispering, giggling girls at the entrance of the restaurant.
The Kansas City running back slapped hands with a few fans, then made his way down some steps to a seat next to [...]
Ricky Williams stood at a window in the Miami Dolphins‘ player lounge and watched the start of practice as he chomped on an apple, so close to an NFL return he could taste it.
Coach Cam Cameron decided Thursday to welcome Williams back, and he’ll be on the field starting with Monday’s workout. His first game [...]
Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL on Wednesday after being suspended for more than 18 months, and the winless Miami Dolphins may welcome him back.
2002 league rushing champion was scheduled to fly to South Florida for a physical on Thursday and meet with Miami coach Cam Cameron, said Williams’ agent, Leigh Steinberg.
The first-year Dolphins [...]
Rex Grossman has his job back as the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears, replacing injured Brian Griese for Sunday’s game at Seattle.
Bears coach Lovie Smith made the announcement on Wednesday and his choice of Grossman was apparently not based solely on Griese’s sprained shoulder.
“We’re going to go with who gives us the best opportunity [...]
Bears coach Lovie Smith carefully crafted his responses to quarterback questions Monday, but sources close to Rex Grossman said Grossman is preparing under the assumption he will start Sunday against the Seahawks in Seattle.
Travis Henry has convinced coach Mike Shanahan he’s not a pothead. Now he’ll take his case to the NFL.
The Denver Broncos‘ troubled tailback is trying to keep the league from suspending him over the results of a drug test earlier this season. He’ll present his case to the NFL in Phoenix on Friday.
If he’s unsuccessful, [...]
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