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Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

 

Published 21 hours ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

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Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer

 

Published 23 hours ago by JON KRAWCZYNSKI at Wash Post NFL

MINNEAPOLIS -- One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.

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Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident

 

Published 25 hours ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

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Bills owner says big changes could be coming

 

Published 25 hours ago by JOHN WAWROW at Wash Post NFL

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.

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Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best

 

Published 25 hours ago by CHRIS JENKINS at Wash Post NFL

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Dungy to lead player advisory forum

 

Published 27 hours ago by BARRY WILNER at Wash Post NFL

NEW YORK -- Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

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Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge

 

Published 28 hours ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

BOSTON -- A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots.

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Fewell makes quick impression on moribund Bills

 

Published 47 hours ago by John Wawrow at Wash Post NFL

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.

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Dolphins' Ronnie Brown out for year

 

Published 48 hours ago by STEVEN WINE at Wash Post NFL

MIAMI -- Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury - again.

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Ravens linebacker Suggs out, replaced by rookie Kruger

 

Published 48 hours ago by Reuters at Wash Post NFL

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, one of the NFL's best pass rushers, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury, the team said on Wednesday.

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Jets' Ryan on crying: 'I'm man enough to be me'

 

Published 48 hours ago by DENNIS WASZAK Jr. at Wash Post NFL

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.

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Brady Quinn's second chance off to slow start

 

Published 2 days ago by TOM WITHERS at Wash Post NFL

BEREA, Ohio -- Brady Quinn's rebirth as Cleveland's starting quarterback is already deeply troubled.

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Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders

 

Published 2 days ago by Josh Dubow at Wash Post NFL

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

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Raiders agree to extend lease at Coliseum to 2013

 

Published 2 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have reached a tentative agreement with Alameda County officials to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season.

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AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions

 

Published 2 days ago by HOWARD FENDRICH at Wash Post NFL

-- Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

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Eagles move on without Westbrook

 

Published 2 days ago by Rob Maaddi at Wash Post NFL

PHILADELPHIA -- LeSean McCoy can't be a rookie anymore.

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Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson

 

Published 2 days ago by JOE KAY at Wash Post NFL

CINCINNATI -- Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.

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Browns coach would change last play

 

Published 3 days ago by TOM WITHERS at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- Like his mentor, Eric Mangini is being second-guessed for a late-game decision.

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Braylon Edwards pleads not guilty to assault count

 

Published 3 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month.

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RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals

 

Published 3 days ago by JOE KAY at Wash Post NFL

CINCINNATI -- Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected.

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Dolphins' Brown to miss Panthers game

 

Published 3 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain.

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Pennington not sure whether he'll play again

 

Published 3 days ago by STEVEN WINE at Wash Post NFL

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- Chad Pennington's latest comeback is under way, even though he's not sure he'll play again.

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LB Harrison cut as Steelers shore up special teams

 

Published 3 days ago by ALAN ROBINSON at Wash Post NFL

PITTSBURGH -- He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.

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Polamalu questionable 'at best' for Chiefs

 

Published 3 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu hasn't been ruled out of Sunday's game at Kansas City despite injuring his left knee for the second time this season, though coach Mike Tomlin says he is questionable at best.

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Falcons have lots of concerns going into big games

 

Published 3 days ago by PAUL NEWBERRY at Wash Post NFL

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Matt Ryan is struggling. Michael Turner is hurting. Jason Elam can't seem to make a field goal.

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Fan protest fizzles at Browns game

 

Published 3 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- A planned fan protest seemed to fail as Cleveland Browns Stadium was three-quarters filled before Monday night's kickoff against Baltimore.

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After another loss, Jets' Ryan says, 'It's on me'

 

Published 3 days ago by DENNIS WASZAK Jr. at Wash Post NFL

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan's big talk and bold declarations set him up for the heavy criticism he's taking as the New York Jets' season continues to spiral.

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Patriots deactivate 4 starters, 2 RBs vs. Colts

 

Published 4 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

INDIANAPOLIS -- New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night's game at Indianapolis.

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Broncos QB Orton misses 2nd half with ankle injury

 

Published 5 days ago by HOWARD FENDRICH at Wash Post NFL

LANDOVER, Md. -- Quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the Denver Broncos' 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle and wasn't sure whether he'll be able to play next week.

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Steelers' Polamalu leaves game

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu reinjured his left knee early in Sunday's game against Cincinnati and was undergoing tests as the Bengals' 18-12 victory ended.

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Seattle RB Jones leaves game with chest injury

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones left Sunday's game against Arizona early in the first quarter with a chest injury.

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Browns sign P Reggie Hodges as insurance

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns signed free agent punter Reggie Hodges in case Dave Zastudil can't kick in Monday night's game against Baltimore.

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Browns all in with Quinn

 

Published 5 days ago by TOM WITHERS at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- Brady Quinn has always loved the bright lights. Playing under them makes the Cleveland Browns quarterback shine.

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Mean Joe Green finally gets Coke ad award

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

PITTSBURGH -- Mean Joe Greene already had his four Super Bowl rings. Now, 30 years later, he also has his CLIO for one of TV's most famous commercials.

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Bengals' Benson leaves game with hip injury

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

PITTSBURGH -- Cincinnati Bengals rushing leader Cedric Benson was pulled during the second quarter of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with an unspecified hip injury, returned for one series, then left the game.

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Falcons RB Turner injures ankle after quick start

 

Published 5 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has gone to the locker room after spraining his right ankle against Carolina.

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Cleveland Browns avert local TV blackout

 

Published 7 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND -- The Browns have averted their first TV blackout since 1995.

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Not guilty plea for first-round pick DE James

 

Published 8 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

MADISON, Wis. -- A not guilty plea has been entered for former Vikings first-round draft pick Erasmus James, who is charged with disorderly conduct in a Madison bar fight.

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Browns linebacker Barton out for the season

 

Published 9 days ago by Reuters at Wash Post NFL

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Cleveland Browns linebacker Eric Barton has been ruled out for the rest of the season, the NFL team said on Tuesday.

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McNair widow allowed to sell his restaurant

 

Published 10 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Nashville judge has authorized the widow of retired NFL player Steve McNair to sell the restaurant he opened shortly before he was shot and killed.

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Appeals court agrees Vick can keep $16M in bonuses

 

Published 10 days ago by STEVE KARNOWSKI at Wash Post NFL

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

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Eagles-Bears matchup will remain Sunday night game

 

Published 10 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

NEW YORK -- The Eagles-Bears matchup Nov. 22 will remain the Sunday night game even though NBC had the option of picking another contest.

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Eagles-Chargers game sells out; blackout lifted

 

Published 10 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

SAN DIEGO -- The Chargers say they've sold enough tickets to lift the local TV blackout of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL: Browns face possible Monday night TV blackout

 

Published 10 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have not yet sold out next Monday night's game against Baltimore and are facing their first TV blackout since 1995.

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Calvin Johnson denies feud with Matt Stafford

 

Published 10 days ago by AP at Wash Post NFL

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Lions coach Jim Schwartz says there's no feud between Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford.

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Falcons say they feed off Smith's enthusiasm

 

Published 11 days ago by CHARLES ODUM at Wash Post NFL

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Mike Smith has a dangerous throwing arm.

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Saints need second-half rally over Panthers to remain unbeaten

 

Published 11 days ago by BRETT MARTEL at Wash Post NFL

NEW ORLEANS -- What might be finest Saints team is off to the best start in club history. New Orleans moved to 8-0 on Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 comeback victory over Carolina.  ...

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Johnson, Young rally Titans past 49ers

 

Published 11 days ago by JANIE McCAULEY at Wash Post NFL

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chris Johnson got to perform his celebratory dance after all.

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