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Bills rookie Spiller named starting RB (AP)
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| Ever since he was drafted ninth overall, running back C.J. Spiller has been unafraid to discuss how much he wants to play a role in turning around a Buffalo Bills franchise that's been an afterthought for much of the past decade. He's getting a chance to start proving it. Coach Chan Gailey on Wednesday named Spiller his starter this weekend, when the Bills open the season by hosting Miami. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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'Skins, Titans discuss Haynesworth deal (AP)
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| The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. Washington signed Haynesworth to a $100 million contract in 2009 as a free agent, and the tackle... Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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McNabb to start, ankle not 100 percent (AP)
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| Donovan McNabb said Tuesday his sprained ankle isn't 100 percent, but it won't keep him from starting the Washington Redskins' opener Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. "Yes, I will be starting this weekend," McNabb told ESPN980. "And I look forward to it." McNabb sprained his left ankle 2 1/2 weeks ago in a preseason game against Baltimore. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Revis practices, expected to play opener (AP)
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| The ball tipped off Darrelle Revis' hands, then his helmet and popped into the air before falling to the ground. The New York Jets cornerback knew exactly what was coming next. "Rusty!" shouted some teammates. Another yelled: "You've been chilling all camp, having a good time at the beach, huh?" It was all in good fun, though, as Revis enjoyed the ribbing during a mostly... Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Brady not focused on getting new deal (AP)
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| Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener. The current deal for the New England Patriots quarterback expires after this season. He said Wednesday he loves playing for the team but has learned not to assume anything and just wants to focus on playing football. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Pro Bowl returner Smith joins Dolphins (AP)
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| Former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith has signed with the Miami Dolphins. Smith, released Sunday by Tampa Bay, joined the Dolphins for Wednesday's practice. He made the Pro Bowl with the Buccaneers as a rookie in 2008, when he averaged 27.6 yards on kickoff returns and 14.1 on punt returns. Smith led the NFL in kickoff returns in 2009 with an average of 29.1 yards. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Parcells turns over control to Ireland (AP)
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| Bill Parcells is putting his protege in charge. The Miami Dolphins' football czar has given control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland but will retain a role as a daily consultant. The Dolphins announced the move in a three-sentence statement Tuesday, five days before the start of the season. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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QB Dixon to start for Steelers in opener (AP)
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| Ben Roethlisberger loves to be the guy who gets his team out of trouble, throws the big touchdown pass, makes the play that changes a season. Only this time, Roethlisberger can't bail the Steelers out of a predicament he put them in. Instead of being the leader who rallies his teammates during tough times, he can't even talk to them about football as he serves a four-game suspension for... Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Jets re-sign veteran FB Richardson (AP)
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| Tony Richardson is back paving the way for the New York Jets' running game. The veteran fullback was re-signed Tuesday, two days after he was cut. Richardson practiced and will play in the season opener against Baltimore on Monday night at the New Meadowlands Stadium. "I actually called down to Miami and I talked to D-Wade and LeBron to see if they needed help down there," Richardson... Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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NFL tweaks umpires' positioning again (AP)
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| Peyton Manning complained, the NFL listened and now the league is making additional tweaks to the umpire rule. All 32 teams were told in a memo from the league Tuesday that the umpire will position himself 12 yards from the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped instead of approximately 15 yards, which was used during the preseason. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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