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Giants' Boley, Canty questionable

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:44:24 GMT

Boley and Canty are listed as questionable, but both made it through practice this week and intend to play.

Also for the team, head coach Tom Coughlin announced that Aaron Rouse will start at safety in lieu of C.C. Brown in Sunday's game. Rouse joined the team via waivers from Green Bay on September 24, the day safety Kenny Phillips was placed on injured reserve.

Westbrook officially questionable for Eagles' game against Cowboys

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:53:32 GMT

Westbrook suffered a concussion two weeks ago in a win over the Redskins and sat out last week when the Eagles beat the Giants. He returned to practice this week, although he sat out Friday's session.

Westbrook, 30, also sat out Week 3 against Kansas City with an ankle injury.

Falcons' Abraham, White questionable for Sunday's game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:46:27 GMT

Abraham has been bothered by a foot injury and was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday.

The 31-year-old has yet to miss a game this season, recording 16 tackles and three sacks in seven contests.

Detroit RB Smith, WR Johnson questionable for Sunday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:04 GMT

Smith re-aggravated a shoulder injury in Sunday's 17-10 loss To St. Louis that he originally suffered in a Week 3 win against Washington. He was held out of practice on Wednesday but practiced on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who has missed the past two games with a shoulder injury, was limited in practice all week.

Broncos add veteran CB Law

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:52:07 GMT

The Denver Post reported the move, which has yet to be announced. Law spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Patriots, where current Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels was a defensive coach from 2001-03.

Law spent last season with the New York Jets, playing in seven games and recording 19 tackles. He brings to the Broncos 15 years of experience, having won three Super Bowls with New England.

Colts CB Jackson suffers season-ending knee injury

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:58 GMT

Jackson told the Indianapolis Star he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Wednesday afternoon's practice.

The 26-year-old Jackson, a first-round draft pick of the Colts in 2005, ends his season early for the second straight season. He played seven games in 2008, but injured his knee during practice and had surgery before missing the remainder of the season.

NOW: Raiders coach Cable should be suspended

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:47 GMT

"Tom Cable's history of violence against women raises a question: why is he still the head coach of an NFL team? Mr. Cable admits having battered his first wife, and he stands accused of battering two other intimate partners as well," NOW president Terry O'Neill said in a statement.

On Monday, the Raiders said they had a plan for a "serious evaluation" into allegationsthat Cable assaulted women during past relationships.

Man found guilty of shooting former Jags OT Collier

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:43:23 GMT

Collier was paralyzed from the waist down and had his left leg amputated after being shot multiple times in September, 2008. Hartsfield was also found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Collier was shot early on September 2 outside an apartment complex in Jacksonville.

Falcons WR White still out of practice

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:34 GMT

White has played in all seven of the Falcons' games in 2009, including a four- catch, 108-yard, one touchdown performance on Monday in a loss at New Orleans.

In addition, running back Jerious Norwood has missed practice the last two days with a hip injury.

Boldin sits out practice again for Cardinals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:14:18 GMT

Boldin also sat out Wednesday's practice and has yet to miss a game this season.

He has caught 35 passes for 404 yards and one touchdown for the 4-3 Cardinals.

Bears' Hester sits out practice again

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:28 GMT

Hester, the team leader in receptions (35) and receiving yards (454) also sat out Wednesday's practice with the injury.

He has yet to miss a game this season and has missed just one contest in his four-year career.

Detroit RB Smith, WR Johnson, QB Stafford all at practice

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:12 GMT

Smith re-aggravated a shoulder injury in Sunday's 17-10 loss To St. Louis that he originally suffered in a Week 3 win against Washington. He has not missed any games this season due to the problem and took limited reps on Thursday.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who returned to play last week after missing the previous two games, and wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who has missed the past two games, were both limited in practice for a second straight day.

Panthers' Muhammad, Godfrey miss practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:04:12 GMT

Godfrey (ankle) and Muhammad (knee) both missed their first game of the season during last week's win over the Cardinals.

Running backs Tony Fiammetta (concussion), Brad Hoover (ankle), and Jonathan Stewart (Achilles), linebacker Landon Johnson (shoulder) and tight end Dante Rosario (knee) also missed practice on Wednesday.

Packers QB Rodgers rests; T Clifton returns to practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:22 GMT

Starting left tackle Chad Clifton was a full participant in practice after missing four of the last five games with an ankle injury.

Rodgers was also limited in practice last week but played exceptionally well in the Packers' 38-26 loss to the Vikings.

Giants RB Bradshaw, CB Ross sit out practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:47:19 GMT

Bradshaw (ankle/foot) appeared in the team's 40-17 loss at Philadelphia last weekend, but was ineffective with only 21 rushing yards on nine carries. Meanwhile, Ross (hamstring) has yet to play in a game this season.

Defensive tackle Chris Canty (calf), linebacker Michael Boley (knee), tight end Kevin Boss (ankle) and wide receivers Mario Manningham (shoulder) and Sinorice Moss (foot) were limited in practice on Wednesday.

Ravens' Heap, McClain limited in Wednesday's practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:43:11 GMT

Heap (ankle) has played in all seven games for the 4-3 Ravens. He has caught 27 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns. McClain (shoulder) has also played every in game this season, recording one rushing score.

Linebacker Prescott Burgess (illness), long snapper Matt Katula (elbow), safety Haruki Nakamura (chest), defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (ankle), cornerback Frank Walker (illness), and safety Tom Zbikowski (illness) all missed Wednesday's practice.

Detroit RB Smith sits out practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:25 GMT

Smithre-aggravated the injury he suffered in a Week 3 win against Washington. He has not missed any games this season due to the problem.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who returned to play last week after missing the previous two games, and wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who has missed the past two games, were both limited in practice.

Boldin, Dockett, Hayes each miss practice for Arizona

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:19 GMT

Boldin and Dockett suffered ankle injuries in Sunday's loss to Carolina but both managed to stay in the game. Same with Hayes, who tweaked his back.

While those three starters sat out, a plethora of other contributors were limited in Wednesday's practice session, including safety Antrel Rolle (foot) wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee) and kicker Neil Rackers (hamstring).

Bears' Hester misses practice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:43:11 GMT

Hester caught seven balls for 81 yards on Sunday and also returned four punts for 47 yards. The speedster leads the team in receptions (35) and receiving yards (454) while scoring three touchdowns.

Several other Bears were limited in Wednesday's practice session, including linebacker Lance Briggs (shoulder), defensive tackle Tommie Harris (knee), defensive end Adewale Ogunleye (ankle), safety Craig Steltz (bicep) and tight end Greg Olsen (ankle).

Colts place LB Hagler on IR

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:12:18 GMT

Hagler recorded 26 tackles in seven games this season. He has never played more than 12 games in his four-year career with Indianapolis.

Philip Wheeler is expected to see more time at linebacker with the absence of Hagler.

Westbrook back at Eagles practice; expected to play vs. Cowboys

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:50 GMT

The oft-injured back suffered a concussion in Week 7 against the Redskins and did not return to the field until Wednesday. He is expected to be a full participant in practice all week and will likely play in this upcoming Sunday's NFC East battle against Dallas.

Westbrook, 30, also sat out Week 3 against Kansas City with an ankle injury.

Johnson, Cushing, Ginn take home AFC weekly honors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:09 GMT

Johnson got the offensive award as he set a franchise record in rushing yards in a single game, with 228 in a 30-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He carried the ball 24 times and had touchdown runs of 52 and 89 yards to help the Titans (1-6) to their first win of the season.

Johnson's counterpart on Jacksonville, Maurice Jones-Drew, had touchdown runs of 80 and 79 yards, making it the first time in NFL history that there were four rushing touchdowns of at least 50 yards in a single game.

Favre, Peppers, Brown earn NFC weekly honors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:31 GMT

Favre, playing at Lambeau Field against the Packers for the first time, guided Minnesota to a 38-26 win over Green Bay to take the offensive honor.

He completed 17-of-28 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns, with no interceptions, for a 128.6 passer rating. It was his 21st career four- TD performance, tying Favre with Dan Marino for most in NFL history.

Chiefs put S Page on IR, sign CB Daniels

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:42:30 GMT

Page is in his fourth year in the NFL and third as a starter for the Chiefs. He made all 16 starts in 2007 and 2008.

In 53 career games (39 starts), Page has totaled 204 tackles, 10 interceptions and 24 passes defensed. He posted 19 tackles in five games this season.

Browns release K Cundiff, DB Madison

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:42 GMT

Cundiff went 6-for-6 on field goals filling in for an injured Phil Dawson, while Madison saw time on special teams in four games, recording two tackles.

Over 63 games with Dallas, New Orleans and the Browns, Cundiff has made 66 field goals on 89 attempts.