NFL News

Washington Redskins release Shaun Suisham, sign Graham Gano

2009-12-09T15:15:00.001-08:00

After missing potential game-winning field goals in back-to-back weeks against the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, Shaun Suisham is now out of work. NFC East blog ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation The Washington Redskins released Suisham on Tuesday and signed former Florida State standout Graham Gano to replace

Recovering Brian Westbrook worried about future

2009-12-09T15:13:00.003-08:00

After suffering two concussions in a three-week span, Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook said he's concerned about his future in the NFL and beyond. NFC East blog ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation "I'm worried about it," Westbrook said on HBO's Joe Buck Live on Tuesday. "Concussions have been all over the

Source: Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco fined $30K for sombrero

2009-12-09T15:13:00.001-08:00

Pass the hat. The NFL fined Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco $30,000 for wearing a sombrero after he scored a touchdown during Sunday's win over Detroit, according to an NFL source. AFC North blog ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation In a letter the NFL sent this week to Ochocinco, the league wrote, "During the second

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan could return to drills Wednesday

2009-12-08T08:23:00.001-08:00

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Mike Smith dismissed the Falcons' lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as an "anomaly." He insisted his team's season is not over, and he said he hopes quarterback Matt Ryan and other injured starters can return this week. "Guys, again, the sky is not falling, OK?" Smith told reporters. Ryan wore street clothes and protected his turf toe injury by wearing a walking

Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward, William Gay could sit against Browns

2009-12-08T08:22:00.001-08:00

PITTSBURGH -- Not only are the Steelers frustrated with their season-high four-game losing streak, but the defending champs are also ailing. AFC North blog ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that team captain and veteran receiver Hines Ward is "very questionable" with a hamstring

Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen decides to enter draft

2009-12-08T08:21:00.001-08:00

Jimmy Clausen enrolled at Notre Dame to learn about the NFL. Looks like he's learned enough. Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft. Rated as perhaps the top quarterback in this year's class, he is believed to be coveted by St. Louis, Cleveland and Washington -- three teams that will conceivably

NFL to pull plug on $100 million revenue-sharing program

2009-12-08T08:20:00.001-08:00

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined at least $100,000 in September for violating a gag order by suggesting that revenue sharing was on its way out. Turns out, he was only tipping the owners' hand. In a significant move that could impact the flow of money to potential free agents and the competitive balance of teams, the NFL has notified the players' union that effective in March, owners will pull

Washington Redskins' Mike Sellers taken away by ambulance

2009-12-08T08:19:00.001-08:00

LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers, who was involved in a controversial play in an overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, was seen being taken away in ambulance soon after the game. NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Sellers' leg was heavily wrapped and he walked to the ambulance

Dallas Cowboys owner not worried about December difficulties

2009-12-08T08:18:00.001-08:00

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Despite a mounting pile of evidence, owner Jerry Jones refuses to believe that there's something about December that causes his Dallas Cowboys to fold. More on the Cowboys Calvin Watkins and Tim MacMahon have the Cowboys blanketed for ESPNDallas.com. Check in with their constantly updated coverage. Blog It's a trend that dates back more than a decade and spans four

Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware has wrist injury

2009-12-06T07:43:00.001-08:00

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware has a small chip fracture in his left wrist but is listed as probable for Sunday's game at the New York Giants. More on the Cowboys Calvin Watkins and Tim MacMahon have the Cowboys blanketed for ESPNDallas.com. Check in with their constantly updated coverage. Blog Ware, who is playing with a stress fracture in his foot, was a

Tim Ruskell resigns as president, general manager of Seattle Seahawks

2009-12-04T13:02:00.001-08:00

RENTON, Wash. -- Tim Ruskell has resigned as president and general manager of the Seattle Seahawks. Ruskell announced his resignation Thursday, weeks before his five-year contract with the team ends.NFC West blog ESPN.com's Mike Sando writes about all things NFC West in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation "Obviously there's great sadness today but I will leave here with great

Jerry Jones: Strong December will help Wade Phillips' job status

2009-12-04T13:01:00.003-08:00

IRVING -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that if his team performs well, Wade Phillips' future as head coach becomes secure. Phillips, when told of those statements, spoke of a general lack of respect for his overall record. The Cowboys face the New York Giants in an important NFC East game Sunday that could decide several things about the team's present and future. Jones said

Source: Matt Moore to start for Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2009-12-04T13:01:00.001-08:00

NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Matt Moore is expected to start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Moore practiced with the Panthers' first team Wednesday while starter Jake Delhomme, who has a broken

Atlanta Falcons release struggling veteran kicker Jason Elam, sign Matt Bryant

2009-12-02T12:36:00.001-08:00

ATLANTA -- Jason Elam figured he was down to his last miss. He was right. The Atlanta Falcons released the 17-year veteran on Tuesday, having finally run out of patience with a kicker who had been one of the NFL's most accurate but struggled through a mystifying slump this season.NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL

Chicago Bears sign former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Cato June to one-year contract

2009-12-02T12:35:00.001-08:00

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker Cato June to a one-year contract.NFC North blog ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert writes about all things NFC North in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation The deal, first reported by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, was announced Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. June, a sixth-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts

DeSean Jackson of Philadelphia Eagles says he blacked out after concussion, unlikely to play vs. Atlanta Falcons

2009-12-02T12:34:00.001-08:00

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, in his first public comments since suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Washington Redskins, says it is extremely unlikely he will play this Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons. "I don't think I can go," Jackson said. "I blacked out." NFC East blog ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog. •Blog

NFL close to rule barring return after concussion

2009-11-30T12:42:00.001-08:00

The NFL and NFL Players Association are finalizing a policy that would effectively prohibit a player from re-entering a game that he exits with a concussion-related injury. Such a policy will be effective immediately once both sides sign off on the document. "We're really at a stage where we're dotting the i's and crossing the t's," Dr. Thom Mayer, the NFLPA's medical director, said on Saturday

Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney won't play vs. Houston Texans

2009-11-30T12:41:00.001-08:00

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will be without sack leader Dwight Freeney when they play the Houston Texans on Sunday. Freeney is suffering from an abdominal injury and did not accompany the team on the trip to Houston. Freeney "He was getting better and moving along, but we just feel the best solution is for him to take a few more days to get ready," head coach Jim Caldwell told ESPN on

Sources: New foot worries for Eli Manning of New York Giants

2009-11-30T12:40:00.001-08:00

Compensating for the plantar fasciitis he battled for much of this season, New York quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could be even more problematic for the Giants, according to sources close to the situation. A recent MRI on Manning's foot revealed the stress reaction in the cuboid bone, which makes Manning susceptible to a stress fracture that

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to sit Sunday against Baltimore Ravens

2009-11-28T15:25:00.001-08:00

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who practiced this week despite suffering the fourth concussion of his career last week, will be scratched for Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens, a source confirmed to ESPN.com's John Clayton. Roethlisberger expressed reservations Friday about playing, and he and the Steelers' medical staff decided Saturday it'd be best if he sat

Minnesota Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian, running back Adrian Peterson limited in practice

2009-11-26T11:54:00.001-08:00

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) were listed as limited in practice Wednesday, as was running back Adrian Peterson (ankle).NFC North blog ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert writes about all things NFC North in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Winfield is expected to return for Sunday's game against the

NFL concussion committee co-chairmen, Ira Casson and David Viano, resign

2009-11-25T15:26:00.003-08:00

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Already faced with a short week of preparation leading up to their Thanksgiving game against the Giants, the Denver Broncos appear to have made the attempt to quell some inner turmoil brought on by a four-game losing streak. Mike and Mike in the Morning Joaquin presents Mike & Mike's Stone Cold Lead Pipe Locks as the guys make their Week 12 NFL picks. The guys go head to head

Denver Broncos out to regain their composure

2009-11-25T15:26:00.001-08:00

Buffalo Bills official meets with Mike Shanahan in Denver

2009-11-25T15:25:00.001-08:00

Former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan met for seven hours Monday night and Tuesday morning in Denver with Buffalo Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon. AFC East blog ESPN.com's Tim Graham writes about all things AFC East in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Brandon delivered what was said to be a persuasive presentation about why Shanahan should be interested in the

Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steelers likely to play vs. Baltimore Ravens, says coach Mike Tomlin

2009-11-24T11:41:00.001-08:00

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. AFC North blog ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog. •Blog network: NFL Nation Roethlisberger took a knee to the head in last week's overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Tomlin, speaking