Alternate Sports - Gridiron

Bears hope to get QB Jay Cutler back against Oakland (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:47:26 +0000

The Chicago Bears hope to get quarterback Jay Cutler back for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders and are preparing to go with Jimmy Clausen again if he is not ready. Cutler practiced Thursday on a limited basis for the second consecutive day after sitting out last week's 26-0 loss at Seattle because of a pulled hamstring. With Cutler out, Clausen struggled against Seattle, the first shutout against Chicago since 2002.

Decker, Revis limited; Ivory full practice for Jets (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:41:51 +0000

The New York Jets are hoping to have Eric Decker back in the lineup in London on Sunday. ''I'm up in the air right now,'' coach Todd Bowles said. Decker will test out the knee again in practice on Friday, when the Jets take the field in London.

Are Eagles avoiding word "Redskins?" (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:15:54 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles are not using the word ''Redskins'' on the cover of their weekly media guide. Through the team's first three games, the opponents on the media guide cover were referred to as the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. Director of media relations Derek Boyko had no comment, and team owner Jeffrey Lurie was not made available to comment on the omission of the word.

Colts quarterback limited in practice for 2nd straight day (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:05:23 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Andrew Luck was listed as a limited participant in practice Thursday for the second straight day with a sore right shoulder.

Falcons' Julio Jones 'good to go' despite new toe injury (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:19:48 +0000

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Thursday he expects receiver Julio Jones will be ''ready to rock'' on Sunday against the Houston Texans despite a new toe injury. Jones had only limited participation in Thursday's practice after being held out Wednesday. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Jones ''didn't do much'' in the practice.

Jaguars pass-rusher Branch to make season debut at Colts (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:12:27 +0000

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars should get some much-needed help on defense this week.

Ravens' Perriman out indefinitely after PCL surgery

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:04:00 +0000

Bills' McCoy, Watkins ruled out for game against Giants (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:52:32 +0000

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan ruled out running back LeSean McCoy and receiver Sammy Watkins from playing against the New York Giants on Sunday.

DeMarco Murray participates fully at Eagles' practice

Patra, Kevin — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:32:00 +0000

Chip Kelly: Different defenses have cut our big plays

Hanzus, Dan — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:22:00 +0000

Browns hire Paul Dunn to help with offensive line (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:27:20 +0000

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Browns have hired Paul Dunn as an assistant line coach to succeed Andy Moeller, who parted ways with the team following a domestic violence complaint.

Andrew Luck (shoulder) still limited in Colts practice

Hanzus, Dan — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:59:00 +0000

Coughlin says Victor Cruz will miss Giants game with Bills (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:13:44 +0000

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The return of New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is on hold.

Tate: Talk of tipped plays not criticism of coaches

Hanzus, Dan — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:12:00 +0000

Coughlin: Giants' Victor Cruz (calf) out vs. Bills

Sessler, Marc — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:23:00 +0000

Hurricane forces NFL to eye options for Eagles-'Skins

Patra, Kevin — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:57:00 +0000

Adrian Peterson: I could have played in NFL at 18

NFL.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:06:00 +0000

Payton expects Saints QB Brees to throw at practice all week (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:04 +0000

Drew Brees' return to the New Orleans Saints' lineup seemingly will come sooner than later, even if the club's all-time passer isn't quite ready to guarantee he'll be back under center against Dallas on Sunday night. Brees expressed confidence last week that he would be able to play in Carolina, but ultimately missed last Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Panthers, which dropped New Orleans to 0-3. This week holds more promise for Brees' return, if only because he and coach Sean Payton both said the quarterback's participation at practice is far more typical than last week, when backup Luke McCown handled first-team snaps.