Bears QB Jay Cutler meets expectations after rough start, but running game is strugglingLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The audio in his helmet went out and the roar from the crowd was deafening — not that it stopped Jay Cutler. Agent: Nike re-signs Michael Vick; company had severed ties in 2007 over dogfighting chargesNEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring. Welcome to T.O. version 2.0: Bills receiver avoids saying anything disruptiveORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If Terrell Owens has any concerns about the Buffalo Bills’ offense and his lack of a big-play role in it three weeks into the season, he’s going to keep it to himself. Born to run: New commitment to ground game paying off in big way, even with RBs injuredIRVING, Texas — Imagine how many yards the Dallas Cowboys would be running for if they could keep their running backs healthy. LT back at practice for first time since spraining right ankle in season openerSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson was back at practice Wednesday for the first time since spraining his right ankle in the season opener, an encouraging sign for a San Diego Chargers team that has struggled to run the ball. Cowboys LT Flozell Adams fined for the third time in 3 gamesIRVING, Texas — Cowboys left tackle Flozell Adams was fined by the NFL for the third straight week, the latest for kicking at Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers. Agency: Nike re-signs Michael Vick more than 2 years after severing ties over dogfightingNEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring. Jets WR Clowney calls benching by Ryan over complaints about playing time a ‘misunderstanding’FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Maybe David Clowney should have retweeted his entire message to Rex Ryan. McFadden has hard time getting past last week’s fumbles for RaidersALAMEDA, Calif. — Darren McFadden has been haunted by his performance in last week’s loss to the Denver Broncos, reliving every detail of his three fumbles that helped contribute to Oakland’s 23-3 defeat. Kyle Orton brushes aside negative conniptions, embraces notion he’s a ‘game manager’ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — His coach, offensive coordinator and even some teammates shy away from the term “game manager” when talking about Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton, figuring it has a negative tenor. Jets DBs Revis, Rhodes limited in practice, while Leonhard, Sheppard and Strickland sitFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis and safety Kerry Rhodes were limited in practice Wednesday with injuries that aren’t expected to sideline them against the New Orleans Saints. ‘It’s Chad Henne’s turn’ _ Dolphins’ 2nd-year QB takes reins from injured PenningtonDAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ new starting quarterback held the ball to his ear, spotted his target 25 yards downfield and threw a tight spiral on a line that hit Ted Ginn Jr. in full stride over the middle. Giants backup halfback Ahmad Bradshaw has sprained foot and ankleEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The banged-up New York Giants have another injury to worry about. Miami QB Chad Pennington to undergo shoulder surgery, waits regarding decision on futureDAVIE, Fla. — Chad Pennington says he’ll undergo surgery soon to repair his season-ending shoulder injury, and he’ll start rehabilitation before deciding whether to retire or continue his NFL career. Raiders bring back kick returner Justin Miller, place CB John Bowie on injured reserveALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders brought back kick returner Justin Miller and placed defensive back John Bowie on injured reserve with a knee injury. Mason doesn’t grab headlines, only footballs, as star receiver for unbeaten RavensBALTIMORE — Derrick Mason never choreographed an end zone celebration or yelled at his quarterback for not throwing his way. He doesn’t mind running into the middle of the field to make a catch, even if it means taking a vicious hit from an overzealous defensive back. Seahawks don’t expect Hasselbeck or Jones to play against ColtsRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are planning to be without quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and best blocker Walter Jones again on Sunday. With so many teams in rush to score, time of possession doesn’t mean much anymoreNEW YORK — Who’s got time to worry about time of possession? Not Pete Carroll, Mike Leach, Rich Rodriguez and many other college football coaches. Survey of NFL retirees indicates high rates of memory problems; work called preliminaryNEW YORK — Retired professional football players may have a higher rate than normal of Alzheimer’s disease or other memory problems, suggests a preliminary study that provides more fuel for concerns about long-term risk of concussions. Quinn out: Browns switch back to Derek Anderson at quarterback, Brady Quinn again a backupBEREA, Ohio — Derek Anderson will replace Brady Quinn and start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday against Cincinnati. NFL suspends Rams LB David Vobora for violating policy on performance enhancing substancesST. LOUIS — The NFL has suspended St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora without pay for the next four games for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances. 49ers’ Gore to have MRI on ankle injured on sole carry in loss to VikingsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo an MRI late Monday afternoon to determine the extent of damage to his injured right ankle. Seahawks QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones, LB Tatupu inactive against BearsSEATTLE — Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is out with a broken rib, one of seven starters missing for the Seattle Seahawks against the Chicago Bears. Manning directs three TD drives to give Colts 21-3 halftime lead over ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Peyton Manning carved up the Arizona defense for three second-quarter touchdown passes to give the Indianapolis Colts a 21-3 halftime lead over the Cardinals on Sunday night. Cowboys finally get first takeaway and sack, lead Panthers 10-7 after 3rd quarterARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas finally got its first takeaway and first sack of the season, Felix Jones had several explosive plays in his first career start and the Cowboys led the Carolina Panthers 10-7 after three quarters on Monday night. Jets still work-in-progress _ and still undefeated after beating TitansFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ perfect start has been anything but flawless. Pennington may seek second opinion to determine extent of shoulder injuryDAVIE, Fla. — Chad Pennington may not be available to give his winless team a much-needed lift. Cowboys-Panthers scoreless after first quarter; Felix Jones boosting Dallas in first startARLINGTON, Texas — Felix Jones kept picking up yards in his first career start for the Dallas Cowboys, who still were unable to get any points and were in a scoreless tie with Carolina after the first quarter Monday night. Bolts rookie right guard Vasquez misses second straight game with knee injurySAN DIEGO — Rookie right guard Louis Vasquez joined running back LaDainian Tomlinson on the San Diego Chargers’ inactive list for Sunday’s game against Miami. Lions RB Smith walks off field in 3rd quarter against Redskins with right shoulder injuryDETROIT — Lions running back Kevin Smith injured his right shoulder and walked off the field in the third quarter Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Panthers lead Cowboys 7-0 at halftime even after Dallas finally gets first takeaway of seasonARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Jenkins had an interception for the Cowboys’ first takeaway of the season and Felix Jones had some explosive plays in the first start of his career, yet Dallas trailed the Carolina Panthers 7-0 at halftime Monday night. NFLPA and league to meet Tuesday, union hoping for proposal from NFLThe NFL and the players union will hold a negotiating session Tuesday, with NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith hopeful of getting a formal proposal from the owners. Quinn benched by Browns, Anderson fares little better vs RavensBALTIMORE — Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been benched after failing to produce any first-half points against the Baltimore Ravens. Raiders activate Holland for game against Broncos, release RankinOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders activated defensive back Jonathan Holland from the practice squad and waived running back Louis Rankin. Person familiar with condition says Dolphins QB Chad Pennington dislocated shoulderDAVIE, Fla. — A person familiar with Chad Pennington’s condition says the Miami Dolphins quarterback dislocated his shoulder. |
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