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August 17, 2007
Javon Walker: Weathers a Knee Scare
Greg Olsen: Receiving Early Praise
Ahman Green: Will See More Carries
Brodie Croyle: QB Competition Still Undecided
Roy Williams: (Hamstring) Questionable for Saturday
Schaub, Leinart ready for more time on field

August 16, 2007
3 weeks into holdout, nothing new on Michael Strahan
Packers to cut ties with receiver Ferguson
Steelers initially resist change, but Tomlin senses a turnaround
Santana Moss: Groin Injury Improving
Brady Quinn: Working with the Starters
Rudi Johnson: (Foot) Sits Out Practice
After rough debut season, Walter gets plenty of competition for Raiders QB job
Reggie Williams: Days as a Jag May be Numbered
Plaxico Burress: Still Dealing With Ankle Issues
Brady a new man entering 2007

August 15, 2007
Arizona starting linebacker probably lost for season
Chambers to plead not guilty to DWI
LenDale White: Swollen Ankle
Jerious Norwood: Dealing with Stomach Issues
Maurice Stovall: Dropping the Ball
Willie Parker: Will Play Saturday
Vernon Davis: Shows Good Blocking Skills
Leftwich, Koetter mesh as passing game improves for Jags
Bills Pro Bowl DE Schobel quietly establishing himself as sack master
Tulloch, Fowler competing to be Titans' middle linebacker
Laurence Maroney: Increases Workload at Practice

August 14, 2007
Priest Holmes: (Neck) Still Not Practicing
Priest Holmes: (Neck) Still Not Practicing
Vernand Morency: (Knee) Still at Least Two Weeks Away
Jones' injury gives Jets chance to see how deep they are at running back
Have we seen the last of Michael Vick?
Rams' end predicts big improvement for defense
Texans' Simmons gets opportunity to start for injured SS Earl
Sprained ankle still keeping Burress out of practice
LaRon Landry bucks Redskins trend, on fast track to start opening day
Bryant Johnson: Being Pushed by New Coaches
Eagles RB Moats suffers fractured ankle
Vernand Morency: (Knee) Still at Least Two Weeks Away
Jones' injury gives Jets chance to see how deep they are at running back
Have we seen the last of Michael Vick?
Rams' end predicts big improvement for defense
Texans' Simmons gets opportunity to start for injured SS Earl
Sprained ankle still keeping Burress out of practice
LaRon Landry bucks Redskins trend, on fast track to start opening day
Bryant Johnson: Being Pushed by New Coaches
Eagles RB Moats suffers fractured ankle

August 11-13, 2007
Jets' running back Thomas Jones remains sidelined with lower right leg injury
Chiefs reportedly nearing agreement with RB Johnson
Texans lose SS Earl, CB Horton to season-ending injuries
Warrick Dunn: Returns to Practice
Devery Henderson: Sidelined by Hamstring Injury
DeAngelo Williams: Foot Injury Not Serious
Derek Anderson: Undergoes X-Rays
Chris Henry: Leads the Titans' RB Pack on Saturday
Report: Suspension looming for Vick
Kubiak pleased with new QB Schaub in Texans debut
Sunday's NFL Preseason Capsules

August 10, 2007
Torry Holt: Ready for Contact
Kenny Irons: Tears ACL
Chad Johnson: Not Bothered by Sprained Foot
Robert Meachem: Tweaks Knee in Practice
Jaguars sign K Elling
Brandon Marshall: (Quad) Will Not Play Monday
Kevin Jones: PUP List Talk Premature?
Johnson catches both passes thrown to him for Lions in 27-26 win over Bengals
Overlooked Herron could play more prominent role with Packers
Bears' FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo suspended four games for violating drug policy
Willie Parker: Knee Injury Still a Mystery

August 9, 2007
Browns linebacker Willie McGinest scheduled for back surgery, will miss 6 weeks
L.J. Smith: Reaggravates Sports Hernia
Mike Bell: Listed as Third Back
Bucs' Garcia eager to begin showing Gruden made wise choice
Mike Alstott: Lands on IR
Willie Parker: Dealing With Sore Knee
Ben Roethlisberger: Practices Thursday
Harrington, Petrino prepare to make Falcons debuts vs. Jets
A look at key offseason NFL moves
Old receivers should keep scoring fantasy points
Donovan McNabb: May Be Held Out Monday

August 8, 2007
Fujita on crutches following water park trip
Tony Scheffler: Comes Off PUP List
The Cleveland curse
Raiders' Pro Bowl DE still on the mend from hernia surgery
Westbrook ready to take next step
Brodie Croyle: Ahead of Huard
Willie Parker: Sidelined by Knee Inflammation
LaDainian Tomlinson: Could Catch More Passes
Santonio Holmes: Slated to Start for Now
Terrell Owens: Back at Practice
Adrian Peterson: Still Day-to-Day

August 7, 2007
Saints starting tackle Jammal Brown injured at practice
No Seahawks panic over Pro Bowler Walter Jones missing 5th straight day
Dolphins LB Porter has arthroscopic surgery on right knee
Browns reportedly agree to deal with rookie QB Quinn
Alge Crumpler: Has Setback with Surgically-Repaired Knee
Brian Westbrook: (Knee) Held Out of Contact Drills Monday
Maurice Stovall: Atop Bucs' Depth Chart at No. 2 Receiver
Williams' future in question as Jaguars revamp receivers depth chart
Yack about YAC, as long as it's fun: Cooley is Redskins' 'Captain Chaos'
Unleashed Cowboys DE Canty ready to be disruptive force
After prodding, Bears' Hester looks to provide big returns on offense this season
No Seahawks panic over Pro Bowler Walter Jones missing 5th straight day
Dolphins LB Porter has arthroscopic surgery on right knee
Browns reportedly agree to deal with rookie QB Quinn
Alge Crumpler: Has Setback with Surgically-Repaired Knee
Brian Westbrook: (Knee) Held Out of Contact Drills Monday
Maurice Stovall: Atop Bucs' Depth Chart at No. 2 Receiver
Williams' future in question as Jaguars revamp receivers depth chart
Yack about YAC, as long as it's fun: Cooley is Redskins' 'Captain Chaos'
Unleashed Cowboys DE Canty ready to be disruptive force
After prodding, Bears' Hester looks to provide big returns on offense this season
Saints starting tackle Jammal Brown injured at practice
No Seahawks panic over Pro Bowler Walter Jones missing 5th straight day
Dolphins LB Porter has arthroscopic surgery on right knee
Browns reportedly agree to deal with rookie QB Quinn
Alge Crumpler: Has Setback with Surgically-Repaired Knee
Brian Westbrook: (Knee) Held Out of Contact Drills Monday
Maurice Stovall: Atop Bucs' Depth Chart at No. 2 Receiver
Williams' future in question as Jaguars revamp receivers depth chart
Yack about YAC, as long as it's fun: Cooley is Redskins' 'Captain Chaos'
Unleashed Cowboys DE Canty ready to be disruptive force
After prodding, Bears' Hester looks to provide big returns on offense this season
Kenny Irons: Tears ACL
Chad Johnson: Not Bothered by Sprained Foot
Robert Meachem: Tweaks Knee in Practice
Jaguars sign K Elling
Brandon Marshall: (Quad) Will Not Play Monday
Kevin Jones: PUP List Talk Premature?
Johnson catches both passes thrown to him for Lions in 27-26 win over Bengals
Overlooked Herron could play more prominent role with Packers
Bears' FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo suspended four games for violating drug policy
Willie Parker: Knee Injury Still a Mystery

August 6, 2007
Amid NFL suspension, Adam 'Pacman' Jones strikes new pro wrestling deal
Green Bay WR Driver receives raise, extension
Terrell Owens' stiff back leads to MRI and another missed practice with Cowboys
Chiefs agree to terms with WR Bowe on five-year deal
Chiefs No. 1 draft pick agrees to 5-year deal
Report: Packers sign WR Driver to extension
Michael Bennett: Solid Training Camp So Far
Vincent Jackson: Impresses Coaches
Leonard Pope: Front-Runner for Cards' TE Job
Ronnie Brown: Thriving in Passing Game Early On
Report: Broncos first-round pick Moss injures knee
Waiting his turn
Darrell Jackson: Toe Holding Up Fine
Anthony McFarland: Likely to Miss Season
Broncos first-round pick Jarvis Moss injures knee
Knee injury may sideline McFarland long term
Adam 'Pacman' Jones signs on with wrestling series
Strahan insists holdout is not about money
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Report: Colts DT McFarland to miss season
It's only August, but Texans' receiver Johnson focused on playoffs

August 5, 2007
Steelers 20, Saints 7
Strahan says holdout has nothing to do with money, rather his own doubts
Donte' Stallworth ready to jump into Patriots WR competition
Browns' Bentley watches team practice, says knee is '70 percent'
Terrell Owens misses Dallas Cowboys' practice on Sunday with tight back
Jets hit "road" for intrasquad scrimmage at Fordham University
Redskins' QB Campbell has fun with questions about diction, commercial trick
Sources: Long holdout for Russell
Bills' DE Hargrove charged with misdemeanors after altercation outside nightclub
Cortland Finnegan attempts to replace suspended Adam 'Pacman' Jones at punt returner
Linebacker Carpenter looking to fill any holes in Cowboys' defense
Report: Bills DE Hargrove arrested
Palmer fully healthy, growing into role of Bengals leader
Kenny Irons: Opens Eyes at Scrimmage
Adrian Peterson: Back in Business
Craig Davis: Chance to Emerge Following Parker's Injury
Edgerrin James: Trouble Around the Goal Line
Corey Dillon: No Plans to Play Again
Bernard Berrian: Bulks Up
Panthers sign first-round pick LB Beason
Thurman Thomas takes place in Hall of Fame
Carolina rookie linebacker Jon Beason ends holdout with Panthers, signs 5-year deal

August 4, 2007
Chargers WR Davis pushing for starting spot with Parker out for 10 weeks
Scrimmage may be most Seahawks see of Hasselbeck in a game this month
Rookie RB Jackson shows ability in Packers scrimmage
Irvin, Matthews head Hall of Fame inductees
In the minority
Irvin, Thomas, Matthews, Sanders, Hickerson and Wehrli inducted into Hall of Fame
Rookie running back Garrett Wolfe looking to fit in
Williams steals Johnson's thunder
Just like last year, Raiders defense well ahead of offense
Columbo's return allows Cowboys starting OL practice as unit
Colts release defensive tackle Corey Simon
Cardinals start slow, end well in front of big crowd
Jets star-struck as Jerry Rice visits, talks about team and personal successes
Patriots WR reflects on his days of playing baseball
Goodell meets with Titans, discusses discipline, other issues
Bills' rookie LB Posluszny gets a shot with first unit
Shanahan cautious on Holdman return
Dolphins' Traylor has new life heading into 17th NFL season
Titans rookie DT Antonio Johnson to have season-ending ACL surgery
Colts release Corey Simon's contract
Still kickin': Veteran Longwell takes workout cues from Tiger
Colts terminate contract of DT Simon
Chicago Bears envision better balance, more production on offense
Brady Quinn: Not Optimistic About Contract Talks
Brodie Croyle: Works with First-Team Offense
Willie Parker: Won't Play Sunday
Chris Simms: Throws with Extra Zip
Cadillac Williams: Could Catch More Passes This Year
Tucker sorry for using banned substance
Elam misses former QB Plummer, who was his holder
Raiders hope practice makes perfect for WR Mike Williams

August 3, 2007
Giants' Strahan to talk about his future soon, agent says
Defensive end Simeon Rice visits Titans headquarters, receives physical exam
LaDainian Tomlinson: Offensive Line Intact
Detroit Lions sign No. 2 pick Calvin Johnson to 6-year deal, ending wide receiver's holdout
Texans punter inspired by memory of his brother
Newly wealthy rookie Levi Brown must earn starting job
Johnson signing could impact Russell's deal
Last in the NFL in defense? Tennessee Titans see nowhere to go but up
Michael Vick dogfighting case opens racial divide
Michael Haynes, Andre Wadsworth trying to make comebacks with Jets
Rookie receiver Steve Smith making big play at New York Giants training camp
Roll of the dice or vote of confidence: Redskins' D-line returns
Mike Ditka skipping Hall of Fame induction ceremonies until NFL disability payments improve
Browns OL Tucker suspended for steroid abuse
Vernand Morency: Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks
Keenan McCardell: Sidelined by Groin Injury
Donovan McNabb: Sheds Knee Brace
Torry Holt: (Knee) Still Not 100 Percent
Clinton Portis: Slowed by Sore Knee
Michael Clayton: Dropping the Ball
Drew Stanton: Lands on IR
Kevin Jones: (Foot) Making Progress
Randy Moss: Present at Practice Friday
Tony Hunt: In Job Battle With Buckhalter
Lions put rookie QB on IR to open roster spot for No. 2 overall pick Calvin Johnson
Panthers S Minter pondering retiring before the season
Bengals sign Jensen to fill out depleted tight end group
Defensive end Simeon Rice visits Tennessee Titans headquarters
Detroit Lions sign No. 2 pick Calvin Johnson to 6-year deal, ending holdout
Lions sign first-round pick WR Johnson to six-year deal
From volleyball to the NFL: Sutton takes a long road to Dolphins
Mourning Favre gets back to playing football
With Revis still unsigned, Miller trying to make most of opportunity
Cardinals ink first-round pick OT Brown
Sore legs sideline Giants Pro Bowl TE Jermey Shockey
Moss misses practice with Patriots after apparently injuring leg
Panthers acquire S Harris from Bears
Pro Bowler Wilson says Cards have a lot to prove
T.O. returns to practice field for Cowboys
Where's the last World Bowl MVP? Playing 5th string in Washington
Giant headache
Walsh was coach, general manager, a football man for the ages who taught many
Bengals sign Nate Lawrie to provide backup and injury-thinned tight end position
Veteran referee hopes NFL can avoid NBA-like betting scandal
Devin Hester: Sore Hamstring
Adrian Peterson: Minor Hip Pointer
Saints defensive ends turn up pressure on themselves, NFL QBs
Kearse rejuvenated after knee injury
Bills WR Evans happier reeling in catches, not sharks
Moss misses Patriots practice after apparently injuring leg
Cardinals sign safety Oliver Celestin
Bly gets booed at Broncos camp but shrugs it all off
Milloy has no regrets entering 2nd year with Atlanta
Panthers send fifth-round draft pick to Bears for S Harris
Chiefs cornerback Ty Law says he's finally healthy after 3 years
Stroud healthy again, hoping to return to Pro Bowl form for Jags
Cowboys' Ferguson maintains boisterous spirit in the middle
Cardinals sign S Celestin
Text messaging keeps Giants' assistant in touch with Michael Strahan, now a weeklong holdout
Versatile Bruce Matthews was hard to ignore as Oiler and Titan
Williams sits out with tight hamstring; says he's OK
Broncos LB Holdman hospitalized with spinal cord concussion
Ravens' Suggs focused on football, not contract
Rookie running back Peterson leaves Vikings' practice with hip pointer, but says he's fine

August 2, 2007
Vince Young: Things Get Punchy at Practice
Brodie Croyle: Impresses Chiefs With Progress
Brandon Marshall: (Quad) Expected Back Next Week
Randy Moss: Day-to-Day
JaMarcus Russell: Far Apart From Raiders in Contract Talks
Broncos LB Holdman carted off field, taken to hospital with apparent head or neck injury
Moss misses Patriots practice after apparently injuring leg
Edge looking to return to winning form
Versatile ironman made offensive line look easy playing each spot
Former Bears DT Johnson tells ESPN he doesn't blame team for waiving him
A look at key offseason NFL moves
Fantasy football rankings
Fantasy players are wise to ignore the preseason
Man pleads guilty to stealing Hall of Famer Walter Payton's rings
Colts to part ways with DT Simon
Giants take optimistic approach on Strahan
Colts owner Jim Irsays says former Pro Bowl tackle Corey Simon will be released
Road to recovery
Dungy adds No. 1 book to list of accomplishments
McNabb looks like old self, Culpepper thinks he still can
Luckily, Young doesn't hurt throwing hand with punch
Falcons looking for air of change
Mara: Giants won't give Strahan a new contract to lure him back
Hall of Famer Jim Otto recovering after having right leg amputated
T.O. on the field, but sits out both practices Wednesday
Suspended Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman accused of violating probation
With Russell at home in contract dispute, Culpepper gets chance to be Raiders QB
Jets hoping well-traveled Baker makes more trips into the end zone
Healthy Clayton says competition among receivers will help
Colts' forgotten linemen are still fighting for respect
Jones talks to disgruntled Ellis, but no contract change planned
Denver's Javon Walker says he's fine but won't talk about death of teammate Darrent Williams
Jeff Garcia: Participates in 7-on-7 Drills
Clinton Portis: Held Out of Practice
Kyle Boller: Injured Hand Feeling Better
Terrell Owens:
Randy Moss: Hobbled on Wednesday
Browns DT Roye to undergo knee surgery
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb faces pass rush in first real practice
Michael Irvin: From flamboyant receiver to humbled Hall of Famer aiming to be trouble-free