The New England Patriots have downgraded three players for Sundays game against the New York Jets. Offensive lineman Dan Connolly, who had a back injury, wont be playing in the game at Meadowlands. Wideout Matt Slater, who injured his elbow, and cornerback Terrence Wheatley, who has a knee injury, also are out.
Posted on September 20th, 2009 by admin
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The San Diego Chargers have placed defensive tackle Jamal Williams on injured reserve with a triceps injury, meaning hell miss the rest of the season. Its a big loss for the Chargers. Although the 12-year veteran has a history of knee injuries, hes still been a force in the middle, particularly against the run. Williams [...]
Posted on September 20th, 2009 by admin
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John Abraham took no particular satisfaction in nearly body slamming Jake Long last week. Long just so happened to be standing between the Falcons three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and Miami quarterback Chad Pennington. The same will hold true this weekend when Abraham lines up opposite Jordan Gross in his pursuit of Carolina quarterback Jake [...]
Posted on September 19th, 2009 by admin
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Walter Jones could play Sunday for the Seahawks at San Francisco, one month to the day after knee surgery. Seattles nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle had his most extensive practice on Friday since his second knee surgery in eight months. The 35-year-old did some team drills and is listed as questionable. Coach Jim Mora said [...]
Posted on September 19th, 2009 by admin
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Darren Sharper says hes too old to worry about whether hes over the hill, and the NFLs active interception leader isnt kidding. The 33-year old safety believes his knowledge of the game has only gotten better during his 12 years in the NFL, and all he can do now is try his best from a [...]
Posted on September 19th, 2009 by admin
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The San Diego Chargers are inching closer to playing the Baltimore Ravens without three key offensive starters. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson, center Nick Hardwick and right guard Louis Vasquez all missed their second straight practice on Thursday, decreasing the chance theyll play against the vaunted Ravens defense. Hardwick and Tomlinson have sprained ankles and Vasquez [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by admin
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Shawntae Spencer was as surprised as anybody when he opened the regular season as the starting right cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers. But there was nothing surprising about the way he played during the 20-16 win against the Arizona Cardinals in Spencers first start since 2007. Spencer held up strong against the receiver tandem [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by admin
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Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has left Chicagos game with the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter with a wrist injury. It wasnt clear which play Urlacher was injured on, but he left on Green Bays first drive of the second half on Sunday night. Team officials had no other details about the injury or [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2009 by admin
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The Seattle Seahawks lost two of their three starting linebackers Sunday when outside linebacker Leroy Hill and middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu left the game against St Louis, though coach Jim Mora thinks the injuries are minor. Hill, out with a groin injury, spent Seattles third defensive series of the first quarter on a training table [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2009 by admin
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Five weeks after drawing coach Norv Turners ire and a $2,500 fine for tweeting about lousy training camp food, Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie said hes not being fined for posting a picture of the notes he was taking during a film session. Hell no, Cromartie said Friday. Cromartie posted a picture on his Twitter account [...]
Posted on September 13th, 2009 by admin
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