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Packers' Finley tweets he's out of ICU, walks
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 05:34
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley suffered a bruised spinal cord in his neck Sunday and was placed in an intensive care unit in a Green Bay-area hospital, but took to Twitter on Monday and said in a series of tweets th...
Redskins' Meriweather banned two for fouls
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 05:27
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was suspended for two games Monday after yet another Sunday marked by personal fouls. It will cost him $141,176 -- in addition to costing the Redskins their starter.
Injuries claim several stars around the NFL
L.A. Times - 22 Oct 2013 04:22Getting Pushed Around
Sports Illustrated - 22 Oct 2013 23:52
Inside the now infamous -- and correct -- pushing rule called against the Pats in their loss to the Jets.
Texans' Foster (hammy) to be fine after bye
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 23:41
Texans running back Arian Foster said he expects to be ready to play against the Indianapolis Colts in two weeks following Houston's bye week.
Rookies show their worth in injury-filled Week 7
Sports Illustrated - 22 Oct 2013 23:28
An injury-heavy season means rookies must prove their worth. Here are the ones who did in Week 7.
Kenneth Stanley 'Bud' Adams, owner of Tennessee Titans, dies at 90
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 22:16
Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams, owner of the Tennessee Titans and one of the founders of the American Football League, was found dead Monday at his Houston home. He was 90.
Report: Patriots re-sign DE Carter
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 22:14
The New England Patriots have reportedly re- signed defensive end Andre Carter.
Giants, Coughlin impressed with RB Hillis
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 21:34
The New York Giants have struggled to run the ball effectively all season. On Monday, with newly signed Peyton Hills in the backfield, they took some steps forward.
Source: Finley close to release from hospital
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 21:09
Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley has been told by doctors that he should be released from the hospital within the next 24 hours, a league source told ESPN.
Source: Redskins' Meriweather appeals ban
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 21:03
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has appealed his two-game suspension for illegal hits against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Ed Werder.
Bennett on Meriweather: 'I want to punch him'
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 21:01
Martellus Bennett said during a radio interview that he wants to punch Brandon Meriweather inthe face.
Fitzgerald wins award for cancer awareness efforts
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 20:59
Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will receive the NFL Players Association Georgetown Lombardi Award for his efforts to fight cancer.
Failure To Launch
Sports Illustrated - 22 Oct 2013 20:50
Great hype accompanied Chip Kelly's arrival in the NFL, but the early results have been mixed. Can Kelly rally the troops?
Veteran tight end Scheffler let go by Lions
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 20:41
The Detroit Lions have released tight end Tony Scheffler, who last played Oct. 6 against Green Bay, when he suffered a concussion.
Cardinals sign WR Williams, release LB Demens
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 20:39
The Arizona Cardinals have signed speedster Teddy Williams and intend to use him as a wide receiver.
Giants' Jacobs retweets threats from 'fan'
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 20:22
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, who was inactive for Monday night's victory over the Vikings due to a hamstring injury, took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out a fan who appeared to threaten him and his family.
Vick works with 1st team, expected to start
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 20:12
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was taking first-team practice reps Tuesday and is expected to start Sunday against the New York Giants.
Study: NFL receives A grade for racial hiring
ESPN - 22 Oct 2013 19:51
The NFL received its fourth consecutive A grade for its racial hiring practices amid concerns over a significant drop in minority head coaches this season.
Decision to start Freeman latest in series of QB missteps around NFL
Sports Illustrated - 22 Oct 2013 19:38
Starting Josh Freeman was clearly a mistake, just the latest in a series of QB missteps around the NFL.
Colts officially put Wayne on injured reserve
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 19:36
Reggie Wayne was the Colts' ballast.
Study: NFL gets A grade for racial hiring
Miami Herald - 22 Oct 2013 19:19
The NFL received its fourth consecutive A grade for its racial hiring practices amid concerns over a significant drop in minority head coaches this season.