Colts Pro Bowl CB Vontae Davis said if he had to create a WR on Madden the player would be Atlanta WR Julio Jones
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is pushing to return from a sprained MCL. Forte was "limited" in practice on Wednesday, but is on the road to recovery. Forte and rookie Jeremy Langford would give the Bears a potent 1-2 punch in the backfield Sunday vs. Denver, if Forte is cleared to play.
[h=1]Broncos need better run game
[/h]Jeff Legwold writes that at least part of the reason Peyton Manning has been pulled out of the lineup with injuries is the punishment he's taken because defenses have little regard for Denver's run game.
[/h]Jeff Legwold writes that at least part of the reason Peyton Manning has been pulled out of the lineup with injuries is the punishment he's taken because defenses have little regard for Denver's run game.
"He's with the Oakland Raiders (but) I wish all the best for Aldon, OK? We don't wish anything but the best for Aldon. We want good for him. We want him to be able to have a good life." - 49ers coach Jim Tomsula on former Niners OLB Aldon Smith, seen here the week he was cut in Santa Clara, in the wake of Smith's year-long suspension handed down by the NFL on Tuesday.
[h=1]Don't call Gronk on his cell phone?
[/h]Pats TE Rob Gronkowski held a Twitter chat on Tuesday as part of one of his many sponsorship deals. As it often does with Gronkowski, the back-and-forth was lighthearted. Even teammates got involved.
[/h]Pats TE Rob Gronkowski held a Twitter chat on Tuesday as part of one of his many sponsorship deals. As it often does with Gronkowski, the back-and-forth was lighthearted. Even teammates got involved.
Back at Paul Brown Stadium, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says he's impressed with the Cardinals. Mentions Jermaine Gresham's growing comfort, Calais Campbell/Frostee Rucker's play on the d-line, and the play of Arizona's offense as challenges confronting his team Sunday night.
Broncos practicing indoors today because of high winds. As expected Peyton Manning not on field and looked as if several players got the day off including Antonio Smith, Vance Walker, DeMarcus Ware, Owen Daniels and Emnanuel Sanders.
[h=1]Marshall: Manning coverage 'disrespectful'
[/h]Brandon Marshall said on "Inside the NFL": "Listen, we're not immortal. It happens to all of us. He's older, he's had some injuries and his time is near. To me it seems very disrespectful when you look at what this guy has done for this league and for so many people in this league."
[/h]Brandon Marshall said on "Inside the NFL": "Listen, we're not immortal. It happens to all of us. He's older, he's had some injuries and his time is near. To me it seems very disrespectful when you look at what this guy has done for this league and for so many people in this league."
[h=1]Texans' Brian Hoyer questionable vs. Jets
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Texans coach Bill O'Brien said the team is preparing T.J. Yates to start against the Jets this weekend. Hoyer, who has a concussion and is in the league's protocol, will have to practice at least one day if he's to play.
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Texans coach Bill O'Brien said the team is preparing T.J. Yates to start against the Jets this weekend. Hoyer, who has a concussion and is in the league's protocol, will have to practice at least one day if he's to play.
Matt Ryan said it is all about the offense executing to the best of its capabilities. "I think we've done a lot of great things on offense."
Todd Bowles says Ryan Fitzpatrick threw some passes but did not practice. Plan is to do more Thursday.
Reggie Bush said a lawsuit vs the city of St. Louis is not official...yet. "We're working on some things," he said. Bush added that he underwent surgery for a torn meniscus, not an ACL or MCL.
[h=1]Richardson a game-time decision
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Jets coach Todd Bowles said DL Sheldon Richardson's hamstring injury will likely make him a game-time decision on Sunday. The hip injury to CB Darrelle Revis is not considered as serious.
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Jets coach Todd Bowles said DL Sheldon Richardson's hamstring injury will likely make him a game-time decision on Sunday. The hip injury to CB Darrelle Revis is not considered as serious.
Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins would love to be more creative with his touchdown celebrations like Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been. But he reminded several times during his conference call with Charlotte media that his rhythm, or lack of it, restricts him.
Carson Palmer on a conference call with Bengals media: "This isn't just another game for me. I'm not going to lie to you."
Carson Palmer praises the "super athletes" the Bengals have on offense. He says A.J. Green even looks like Chad Johnson running routes.
The NFL announced that Redskins running back Silas Redd was suspended for four games by the NFL for violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. The suspension takes place immediately. Redd is on injured reserve so he won't get paid for the next four weeks.
[h=1]Greg Hardy's uncertain future in Dallas
[/h]Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appears noncommittal but optimistic on his DE's status: "The good news is we go forward, we see if we get what's expected of him, which I fully anticipate you would get," Jones told 105.3 The Fan Dallas-Ft. Worth.
[/h]Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appears noncommittal but optimistic on his DE's status: "The good news is we go forward, we see if we get what's expected of him, which I fully anticipate you would get," Jones told 105.3 The Fan Dallas-Ft. Worth.
Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday with an ankle injury -- one of five Lions who missed practice. Ezekiel Ansah was limited with a toe injury.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is indeed listed on this week's injury report with a "right shoulder." Rodgers admitted he's a little banged up but said he has no worries about missing Sunday's game at Minnesota.
