Archive for January 1st, 2010
Chargers to start Rivers but use Volek (AP)
Chargers coach Norv Turner says backup quarterback Billy Volek will get some playing time in Sunday's meaningless regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins. The AFC West champion Chargers (12-3) have nothing to gain except to avoid any more injuries. They've already clinched the AFC's No.
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Jaguars rule out 3 starters for finale (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without three starters in their season finale at Cleveland. Receiver Torry Holt, tight end Marcedes Lewis and cornerback Rashean Mathis did not practice all week and were officially ruled out Friday. Backup defensive tackle Atiyyah Ellison (knee) also was ruled out. Holt (hand) and Lewis (concussion) were injured in last [...]
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Miami’s Williams listed as questionable (AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is questionable for their season finale because of a shoulder injury. The Dolphins (7-8) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday clinging to slim playoff hopes. Williams was limited in practice Thursday and Friday. The injury occurred in last Sunday's loss to Houston, when Williams missed much of the [...]
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Jets CB Strickland to sit out Sunday (AP)
Cornerback Donald Strickland will miss the New York Jets' game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a strained quadriceps, while punter Steve Weatherford is questionable with a tweaked hamstring. Coach Rex Ryan said Weatherford was a full participant in practice Friday, but injured his right hamstring.
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Vick expected to play against Cowboys (AP)
Michael Vick practiced again Friday and is expected to be the backup quarterback when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Dallas on Sunday. Vick didn't play in last Sunday's victory over Denver because of a quadriceps contusion. He normally backs up Donovan McNabb and takes a few snaps each game in Philadelphia's variation of the wildcat offense.
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McDaniels benches Marshall for finale (AP)
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says he is benching Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall for the team's critical season finale against Kansas City. McDaniels wouldn't directly address the reasons for his decision, although he mentioned accountability and said several other players will play Sunday with injuries worse than Marshall's.
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Carolina RBs Stewart, Williams uncertain (AP)
Carolina's DeAngelo Williams is doubtful and fellow running back Jonathan Stewart questionable for the Panthers' season finale Sunday against New Orleans. Williams missed Friday's workout and hasn't played or practiced since spraining his left ankle in the first quarter against Minnesota on Dec.
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