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Winfield set to miss rematch in Green Bay

30 October 2009

Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is universally regarded as one of the league’s top defenders, so having him miss a second week of action thanks to a foot injury he suffered earlier in the season isn’t what Minnesota wants to see, especially headed into a big showdown on Sunday against their arch-rivals in Green Bay. While [...]

Analysis: Owens standing tall in spite of poor start

29 October 2009

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Bills WR Terrell Owens has never been one to shy away from the limelight. Yesterday he did his best to get back into it, calling his 2009 stats “pathetic.” According to the Associated Press, Owens still believes in his ability as a receiver, despite not having a single game this season where he has totalled [...]

Goodell stands by approach to head injuries

28 October 2009

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The NFL has long avoided claims showing a link between brain injuries and its physical play on the field, but that tactic may not work any longer. According to the Associated Press, Commissioner Roger Goodell testified to a Congressional committee earlier today, trying hard to stay away from any admission that indicated as much, and [...]

Former Viking Thomas still fighting for his life

28 October 2009

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Despite a report from Minnesota earlier in the week that indicated otherwise, former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has not succumbed in his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is continuing to fight for his survival at home in Louisiana, according to ESPN. Thomas’ agent quickly responded to the claim that he had passed on, stating [...]

Johnson’s mea culpa falling on deaf ears

27 October 2009

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Wednesday – 9:40 pm: The Chiefs have officially suspended Johnson without pay until November 9th, according to the Associated Press. He’ll lose an estimated $213,000 for missing the team’s next game and could very well find himself deactivated for the remainder of the year, depending on what the league decides to do with his case. [...]

Analysis: Young deserves second chance with Titans

27 October 2009

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Tennessee’s dreadful 0-6 start to their season has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but through it all, head coach Jeff Fisher has steadfastly refused to turn back to a young quarterback the team invested its hopes and dreams in just two seasons ago. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the [...]

Power Rankings – Week 8

26 October 2009

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Here’s how I see the league breaking down, heading into week eight of the season. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section! * Home games are capitalized Top Shelf Contenders 1. New Orleans (6-0) Great teams find ways to win in the clutch and that’s exactly what the Saints did last Sunday. [...]

Dallas inks Ware to multi-year deal

26 October 2009

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9:00 pm: The actual figures from Ware’s new contract are out, thanks to the Dallas Morning News: Ware will make $78 million over six seasons, including a $20 million signing bonus. Wow. Those numbers are certainly much larger than I initially thought. Ware is now in elite company, contract wise, joining Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha [...]

Niners stick with Smith at QB

26 October 2009

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49ers QB Alex Smith led a valiant effort to get his team back into their game against Houston yesterday, and even though he couldn’t quite seal the victory, he was rewarded with the starting nod at quarterback from here on out by head coach Mike Singletary, barring injury or poor play. Smith is a former [...]

Johnson saga still rolling along

26 October 2009

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With all the negative publicity surrounding Chiefs RB Larry Johnson these days, you would think he’d have learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, but apparently, LJ is doing the exact opposite of that. According to Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, Johnson hurled several insults at reporters in the locker room [...]

Quick Hits – Finley, Edwards, Berger

26 October 2009

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Here’s a rundown of the latest news to hit the wire this afternoon… Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Post-Gazette is reporting via Twitter that Packers TE Jermichael Finley is unlikely to play next week at home against the Vikings, thanks in part to a sprained knee that he suffered yesterday afternoon. The Dolphins have [...]

Russell ducks blame; Raiders loss not his fault

26 October 2009

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The NFL is full of proud players, but for the most part, they know that taking a humble approach and accepting blame after a loss is the way to go. Not so for Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell. Following the 38-0 shellacking at the hands of the visiting New York Jets , Russell was unapologetic about [...]

Cardinal rule: Defense keys road win over Giants

26 October 2009

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Game Recap: Arizona 24 – New York Giants 17 Known more for their offensive firepower than an overwhelming defense, the Cardinals flipped the script on Sunday night, bringing relentless pressure and forcing four turnovers in a season defining victory at the Meadowlands over the Giants. Coming off a tough road loss last week in New [...]

Chiefs’ Johnson sounds off on Haley

26 October 2009

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1:05 am – Johnson’s agent is basically claiming that his client only intended to promote his father with the posts, and never meant it to be a slam on Haley (H/T to the Backporch at NFL Fanhouse). Johnson added a post to his account that makes those sentiments questionable at best though. Here’s his latest [...]

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25 October 2009

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Jets hammer Raiders; lose Washington to broken leg

25 October 2009

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Game Recap: New York Jets 38 – Oakland 0 Victories in the NFL are not without their price, and the Jets found that out the hard way on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 38-0 triumph over the Raiders, but losing one of their top playmakers on offense in RB Leon Washington to a broken fibula [...]

Benson gets his revenge in Bengals blow out win

25 October 2009

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Game Recap: Cincinnati 45 – Chicago 10 There are few things that make an NFL player happier than playing a pivotal role in crushing a team that let them go, and Bengals RB Cedric Benson did just that earlier today in Cincinnati’s demolition of the Bears. Benson dominated his old team throughout the entirety of [...]

Dolphins crumble late; Allen gone with ACL tear

25 October 2009

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Game Recap: New Orleans 46 – Miami 34 Heading into the waning seconds of the first half of today’s contest against the Saints, the Dolphins were thinking victory was securely in their hands. And seeing as they were already up 24-3, with the ball and momentum on their side, not many could blame them. But [...]

Samuels headed to IR; career in jeopardy

24 October 2009

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Every so often, we have a bit of sad news to pass along here at NFLNR and unfortunately, this is one of those times. According to Jason Reid of the Washington Post, Redskins OT Chris Samuels will likely be placed on the injured reserve list soon, ending his 2009 campaign. In and of itself, that’s [...]

Wright crashes car in Cleveland; not seriously injured

23 October 2009

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According to Martha Ridenour of the Akron Beacon-Journal, Browns CB Eric Wright was involved in a major accident last night, rolling his vehicle while driving in wet conditions, but escaped serious injury and was released from the hospital earlier. Ridenour speculates that Wright may have been one of several Cleveland players who attended a concert [...]