Jets WR Edwards faces assault charge in Cleveland

Former Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been charged with misdemeanor assault over accusations he punched a man outside a Cleveland nightclub, an incident that prompted his trade to the New York Jets. Cleveland city prosecutor Victor Perez filed the charge Monday. It carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 [...]

Eagles RB Westbrook, Redskins TE Cooley injured

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday nights game against the Washington Redskins, one of seven injuries announced in the first half. Redskins tight end Chris Cooley left in the second quarter with an injured right ankle. Neither Westbrook nor Cooley were expected to return. Westbrook [...]

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PITTSBURGH -LaMarr Woodley returned Brett Favres fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score during the closing minutes. And the Pittsburgh Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory on Sunday to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss. Two goal-line stands helped [...]

Ellis sidelined by knee injury

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was forced from Sundays game against the Miami Dolphins because of a sprained right knee, and hell undergo tests Monday. Ellis was hurt late in the second quarter and helped off the field. Ive been putting pressure on it and trying to walk on it a little bit, [...]

Jets Washington breaks leg in victory

New York Jets running back Leon Washington broke his right leg in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday and underwent surgery after the game. Washington went down on his only carry when a defender rolled up on his right leg after a 6-yard run. Teammates said the bone broke through the skin, [...]

Bill TE Nelson out for Carolina game

Buffalo Bills tight end Shawn Nelson will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. The Bills downgraded the rookie tight end to out on Saturday. Nelson sustained a concussion in last weeks 16-13 overtime win over the New York Jets. Earlier this season, Nelson missed the Bills loss to New Orleans because of [...]

Pike not in uniform for No. 5 Cincinnati

Quarterback Tony Pike wasnt in uniform before fifth-ranked Cincinnatis game against Louisville. Pike hoped to be able to play on Saturday, four days after he had surgery to repair a plate in his non-throwing forearm. He was on the field for warmups, but was dressed in a red, black and white sweat suit instead of [...]

Cowboys expect Barber, Ware to play hurt

Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber and linebacker DeMarcus Ware joined the injury list Wednesday, but should play this weekend against Atlanta. Barber has a fractured left thumb that he thought he just jammed against Kansas City before the bye week. An X-ray revealed the break. Ware has a stress fracture in his left foot. [...]

Bills WR Hardy returns to practice

Bills receiver James Hardy was eager to finally start practicing with his teammates Wednesday for the first time in 10 months. Now hes got three weeks to show his surgically repaired left knee is strong enough for him to resume playing. Thats the timetable the second-year player faces after spending the first six weeks of [...]

Boldin sits out practice, could miss Giants game

Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin remained uncertain for Sunday nights game against the New York Giants with a sprained ankle after sitting out the Cardinals practice on Wednesday. Hes doing all right, coach Ken Whisenhunt said. Hes further along than I thought he would be as far as the rehab of the ankle is going, [...]