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Brady Quinn back at QB for Browns against Ravens

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:40:14 -0500

BEREA, Ohio - Brady Quinn is getting his second chance at starting. Quinn, benched just 10 quarters into the season for Derek Anderson, will start Monday night's game...

Appeals court lets Michael Vick keep bonus money

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:29:51 -0500

A federal appeals court yesterday backed the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta...

Jets hope to recapture swagger after bye week

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:45:59 -0500

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Braylon Edwards has a unique perspective on the New York Jets' slide to 4-4 following a 3-0 start. Traded to New York days after the team's...

Bears' Tommie Harris apologizes for ejection

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:36:48 -0500

CHICAGO - A remorseful Tommie Harris stood in front of his locker Monday and apologized to fans and children for his childish actions Sunday - a punch thrown at Cardinals...

Chiefs release Larry Johnson

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:33:58 -0500

Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City. Are you listening,...

Pittsburgh 'D' picks off Denver

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:31:42 -0500

DENVER - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution last night and made...

Bears DT Tommie Harris apologizes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:57:21 -0500

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears defense has big problems following a 41-21 blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals and they start with defensive tackle Tommie Harris. Harris...

Bills QB Trent Edwards expects to be cleared to play

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:13:14 -0500

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Bills quarterback Trent Edwards expects to be cleared to play this weekend after missing nearly a month recovering from a concussion. Edwards says...

NFL looking into Redskins-Falcons scuffle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:47 -0500

ASHBURN, Va. - The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons near the Atlanta bench. League...

Chiefs release RB Larry Johnson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:34:57 -0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Larry Johnson's record-breaking career as a Kansas City running back is over. The Chiefs confirmed Monday that they had run out of patience with...

NFL players open views to their world 140 characters at a time

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:26:36 -0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The most tempting new trap in the NFL is free, attractive and alarmingly simple. Futures are promised and careers are threatened, all in 140 characters...

Steelers-Broncos game features top pass-rushers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:13:30 -0500

DENVER - When cornerback William Gay was drafted by Pittsburgh three years ago, he took one look at Steelers pass-rusher James "Deebo" Harrison and had flashbacks...

NFL stars of the day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:36:02 -0500

QUARTERBACKS JOSH FREEMAN, BUCCANEERS 14-for-31, 205 yards, 3 TDs, INT Tampa Bay wore its throwback creamsicle uniforms against Green Bay, and Freeman...

Indy's perfect mark alive 'n' kicking

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:35:28 -0500

INDIANAPOLIS - The Colts have no problems with close games - as long as they keep winning them. Peyton Manning delivered another milestone performance, Joseph Addai produced...

Miles Austin, Cowboys set pace in NFC East

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:42:31 -0500

Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miles Austin midway through the fourth quarter and the Cowboys beat the Eagles, 20-16, last night in Philadelphia in the 100th...

Shocker! Late TD lifts Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:37:00 -0500

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Philip Rivers showed the New York Giants exactly what they traded away in 2004, and this one really hurt the team that wanted Eli Manning so much. ...

Rivers TD to Vincent Jackson stuns Giants, 21-20

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:08:32 -0500

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Philip Rivers showed the New York Giants exactly what they traded away in 2004, and this one really hurt the team that wanted Eli Manning so much. Rivers...

Bengals hold on to beat Ravens 17-7

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:29:57 -0500

CINCINNATI - No last-minute comeback needed this time. With Cedric Benson topping 100 yards again, the Bengals got ahead early and ground one out. Cincinnati scored on...

Rookie QB leads Bucs to first victory

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:16:38 -0500

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future. Freeman passed for 205 yards and...

Kurt Warner, Cardinals shred Bears 41-21

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:47:08 -0500

CHICAGO (AP) - Kurt Warner envisioned doing this on a regular basis at Soldier Field. Good thing for the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears took a pass on him. One week...

Michael Turner gets last laugh on DeAngelo Hall, Falcons win 31-17

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:23:49 -0500

ATLANTA - Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team. Turner ran...

Jaguars rebound again, 24-21 against Chiefs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:15:40 -0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - David Garrard threw for 264 yards and a 61-yard touchdown to Mike Sims-Walker, and the Jaguars rebounded from a lopsided loss at Tennessee with a 24-21...

Tuna still hooked on gridiron game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:51:36 -0500

He may be a front office type now, but Bill Parcells still attends Miami Dolphins practices every day. He still paces up and down the stretching lines, verbally jousting with...

Karen Guregian's NFL power rankings

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:48:06 -0500

1. Saints (7-0) Used to be this secondary only gave up big plays. Five pick-sixes say otherwise. 2. Colts (7-0) Peyton Manning without...

Ty Law joins Denver secondary

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:38 -0500

Former Patriots cornerback Ty Law has returned to the NFL, agreeing to terms yesterday with the Denver Broncos. Carl Poston, one of Law's agents, confirmed the news....