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Giants, Jets reach deal on new stadium
Report: Players could face more testing
Ex-NFLer charged for prostitution ring
Losman upset game isn't in New Orleans
49ers: Winborn didn't ask for trade
Eagles: Akers leaves for second opinion
Broncos: Lelie, Plummer not panicking
NFL players linked to indicted S.C. doctor
James understands his role as Colts' workhorse
Giants CB Peterson may be out for season
McNabb hopes hernia won't keep him out
Horn: NFL made 'mockery' of Saints
Doctor confirms Pennington's injury
Bailey not sorry for dissing KC's effort
San Antonio embraces Saints

September 30, 2005
Mark Clayton: Could See Expanded Role this Week
Isaac Bruce: (Toe) Still Iffy for Sunday
Donald Driver: (Ankle) Returns to Practice
Najeh Davenport: Has Slight Hamstring Injury
Steven Jackson: (Chest) Vows to Play Sunday
Corey Bradford: Strains Hamstring
LaMont Jordan: (Calf) Returns to Practice Thursday
Hurt so good
Broncos try to get over Florida flops
Ex-NFL player charged with running prostitution ring
49ers: Battle sits out again
Vikings: Williams will be a game time decision
Lions: No quarterbacks signed
Vikings: Sharper remains questionable
Lions: Garcia still a month away
Cardinals: Tate re-signed, Towns released
Lions: Hanson making progress
Cardinals: Darling returns to practice
Seahawks: Herndon downgraded
Texans: Bradford injured in practice
Seahawks: Warrick sits out
Redskins: Novak expects to play
Chargers: Team can keep both Brees and Rivers
Redskins: Harris misses practice; Rogers expected to start
Falcons: Pathon unlikely to play this week
Jets: Barton won't play
Panthers: Witherspoon returns to practice
Jaguars: Right side ready for Sunday
Jets: Fabini, Jones flip-flop
Chargers: Foley, Jammer expected to play
Giants: Emmons undergoes MRI
Titans: Bironas on a roll
Raiders: Jordan limited in practice again

September 29, 2005
Steelers: Bus practices
Faulk injury adds to Patriots' problems
Giants: Back injury could end Peterson's season
Damien Nash: Set to Back Up Chris Brown
Joe Horn: (Hamstring) Expects to Play This Week
Carnell Williams: Foot Still Sore
Jay Fiedler: (Shoulder) Not Done Yet
Kevin Faulk: (Foot) Could Miss Up to Eight Weeks
Kurt Warner: (Groin) Could be Out Until Oct. 23
Vikings: James could start
Drew Bennett: Sore Foot Won't Stop Him
Trent Green: Will Play Despite Sore Hand
Steelers: Haggans will miss at least a month
LaMont Jordan: Slowed by Tight Calf
Cedric Benson: Still Has a Ways to Go
Vikings: Williams has sore knee
Redskins: Hall still limited, likely won't play
49ers: Peterson questionable
Raiders: Jordan rests during practice
Patriots: Brady probable for 20th straight week
Panthers: Witherspoon still sidelined
Panthers: Lucas returns to practice
Chargers: Caldwell staying positive
Panthers: Colbert to continue starting
Packers: Franks remains questionable
Packers: Driver gets a day off
Rams: Jackson doesn't practice
Rams: Bruce doubtful for Sunday
Cardinals: Rolle's knee will keep him out of Mexico
Redskins: Hall still iffy for Sunday
Titans: McNair held out of practice
Buccaneers: Cadillac stays in the garage
Lions: Hanson gets his kicks in
Broncos: Bailey will miss practice
Jaguars: Stroud sits out Wednesday's practice
CB Herndon, WR Warrick sit out Seahawks practice
Vikings Williams to miss Atlanta game
Saints: McKenzie practices despite an injury
Bills: Euhus dealing with a bad shoulder
Falcons sign veteran receiver
Broncos: Smith probable with concussion
Eagles: Owens suits up for practice
Chiefs: Roaf remains questionable
Steelers LB Haggans undergoes groin surgery, out five weeks
Favre, Packers not interested in rebuilding just yet

September 28, 2005
Collins piling up losses
Raiders remain confident in Janikowski
Eagles' McNabb plays with pain
Slumping 'Seabass' not in Turner's doghouse
Old 'Boys doing job for Parcells
Nolan's statement raises a question
Injury ends Rumph's season
Rumph's muscle tear puts him out for season
Demoted Winborn gets walking papers
49ers ask demoted Winborn to leave
Fantasy Football: Peyton isn't paying off; what can owners do
Seahawks: Alexander gives Hawks rush delivery
Legwork for Bailey
Vermeil in no mood for Bailey's lip service
Falcons not just about Vick
Nightmare in the pocket
Atlanta's Vick already claims two of the top four rushing seasons
Packers: Franks remains questionable
Packers: Driver gets a day off

September 27, 2005
Saints: Horn day-to-day
Saints: Stecker out with ankle sprain
Saints: Bellamy out for the season
Buccaneers: Jackson on the mend
Jets agree to terms with Testaverde
Falcons: White to return, might not start
Chiefs: Pryce thinks Holmes is hurt
Cardinals: Warner to miss week four
Broncos: Bailey injures same hamstring
Broncos: Smith likely to play Sunday
Broncos: Bell flashes his speed
Seahawks: Mili making progress
49ers: Peterson questionable
Chargers: Jackson nearing return
49ers: Plummer could miss up to six weeks
Eagles: France ready for action
Chargers: Fonuti set to practice
Redskins: Hall misses practice
Raiders: Moss needs more action
Raiders: Seabass gets vote of confidence
Dolphins: Seau injuries not season-threatening
Jets: Johnson could sign Tuesday
Jets: Fabini has sprained knee ligament
Broncos approach spectacular; Chiefs look ordinary
Bruise Brothers rock on
Playing it `smart' the day after
Off-season moves yet to pay off for Raiders

September 26, 2005
Eagles K Akers has torn right hamstring
Pennington, Fiedler undergo MRIs, Bollinger likely to start
Vikings: Burleson to miss another game
Akers likely out; McNabb's status uncertain
Rodney Harrison: Knee Injury Could Be Serious
Takeo Spikes: Out for the Season
Jason Witten: X-rays Taken on Ribs
Steelers: Staley fails to get any touches
Two Vikings arrested after gas station scuffle
Unbeaten Chiefs hope to snap losing streak at Denver
Packers: Favre realizes he cannot overcome miscues
49ers: Battle injures hamstring
Giants: Burress out of starting lineup
Giants: Burress benched, scores
Bears: Brien's job is in jeopardy
Bills: Moulds questions play calling
Cardinals: Warner will likely miss some time
Broncos: Bell could suit Monday night
Broncos: Bailey will wear a shoulder harness again
Broncos: Anderson close to full speed

September 25, 2005
Peterson falls short on his promise
Still waiting on Moss explosion
Tight end Anderson has career day
Raiders come up lame after ailing Akers kicks winner
Patriots persevere in win over Steelers
Seahawks: The perfect swarm: Hawks' defense rocks, offense rolls
Alexander, Jackson get points across
Brady, Vinatieri to the rescue
Vikings find danger at safety
Ttians RB Henry to be suspended
Warner leaves game with groin injury
49ers: Lloyd torches Dallas defense
Raiders: Collins shows heart
Rams: Jackson leaves with rib injury but returns
Rams: Bruce expects to play next week
McNabb suffers another injury, this time to his abdomen
Buccaneers: Williams breaks NFL record
Rams: Holt goes off
Panthers: Smith ties record for receptions and TD catches
Manning, Harrison team for more NFL milestones
Falcons: Vick looks fine
Moss vs. Owens: the great debate
Pennington returns after straining right shoulder
Jets: Fiedler injures throwing shoulder

September 24, 2005
Steelers' Staley upgraded to probable for game against Patriots
Steelers: Bettis ruled out
McNabb stays cool under fire
One rookie starts, another sits
Former 49er undergoes kidney transplant
Eagles' McNabb proves critics wrong
Being Randy Moss
Old NFC rivals seek a return to glory
Newberry to play despite injury
49ers-Cowboys game a hot ticket
Former Aztecs reunite in Philly
49ers have a new pitchman
Vikings, Bennett still confident he can break out
NFL notebook: Shanahan must pay $20,000 fine
Sharper unsure if he'll play
Pressure's on Vikings
Eagles: Akers probable for Sunday
Packers: Franks' knee still an issue
Buccaneers: Williams runs on Friday
Panthers: Davis practices for a second straight day
Titans: Bennett ready to play
Colts: Harrison back at practice
Jets: Martin gets in another day of practice
Jets: Coleman will play

September 23, 2005
Michael Bennett: Losing Grip on Starting Job
Nate Burleson: (Knee) Not Expected to Play This Week
Drew Bennett: (Foot) Practices Thursday
Carnell Williams: (Foot) Expected to Play Sunday
Lee Suggs: (Ankle) Feels Ready to Contribute
Bubba Franks: (Knee) Misses Practice Thursday
Bengals: Bengals offering port in a storm
J.J. Arrington: Returns to Practice Minus Seven Pounds
Mike Anderson: Hopes to Shed Flak Jacket
Willis McGahee: Coach Challenges him to be More Decisive in Running
Cardinals: Darling still questionable
Steelers: Staley set to play
Rams: Barron might stay on the bench
Judge orders former NFL player held without bond until trial
49ers: Lloyd returns to work
49ers: Newberry downgraded
Panthers: Davis upgraded to probable
Bears: Ogunleye rests ankle
Bears: Harris misses practice
Bears: Backfield relationship icy
Falcons: White misses another practice
Eagles: Akers practices fully
Falcons: Vick upgraded to probable
Giants: Feely kicks field goals
Cowboys: Parcells not worried about Julius
Cowboys: Cortez still on shaky ground
Raiders: Garner talks with Oakland
Jets: Sowell expected to play
Chiefs: Gonzo may draw Champ
Broncos: Anderson eager to ditch protection
Steelers host Patriots to highlight Week Three of NFL
Broncos: Bell returns to practice
Marvin Harrison: Battling Minor Wrist Injury
Tatum Bell: Returns to Practice
With a couple of close misses, Williams shows he's worth it

September 22, 2005
Michael Vick: (Hamstring) Could be Game-Time Decision
Duce Staley: (Knee) Goes Through Full Practice Wednesday
Chris Brown: (Concussion) Practices Wednesday
Ronald Curry: (Achilles) Seeks Second Opinion
Doug Gabriel: (Finger) Expects to Play This Week
Michael Bennett: Hasn't Fumbled Starting Job Away
Game times set for Saints home games
Cardinals: Arrington practices, no starter named
Seahawks: Mili returns to work
49ers: Smith might fill in for Johnson
Saints: Lewis out for the season, Poole signed
Bills: Williams questionable
Broncos: Anderson practices
Chargers: L.T. will run routes
Buccaneers: Williams planning to play
Raiders: Gabriel set to return
Chargers: Left guard out at least one week
Eagles: Akers happy with progress
Raiders: Asomugha expects to play
Eagles: Patterson loses half-sack to Walker
Giants: Feely's tests reveal no major issues
Bears: Ogunleye weighing two weeks off
Cowboys: Parcells likely to switch back to using fullback
Falcons: Finneran to start if White can't play
Panthers: Minter to practice
Falcons: Vick might be a game-time decision
Raiders relying on youth to carry their defense
Police to check tailgate sprawl
Team deals with loss of Curry
Perry emerging a year after being top pick
Holmgren calls cornerback into his office
Struggling Culpepper still confident in his ability
McGahee running better after Mularkey issued challenge
TE Smith hopes he's part of Niners' solution to offensive woes

September 21, 2005
Burleson, Henderson doubtful for Sunday
QB Dilfer, WR Moss among NFL Players of Week
Lions: King, George brought in for tryouts
McNabb and Owens sit out practice
Broncos: Anderson listed as probable
Martin skips practice, listed as questionable
Broncos: Bell to get questionable tag
Rams: Incognito talks resume
Seahawks: Williams signs
Seahawks: Bannister out for the season
Chiefs: Dunn questionable
Chiefs: Holmes will be probable
Falcons: White injures hamstring
Misfortune .500
Redskins: Marshall injures groin
Eagles: France added to practice squad
Giants: Feely tweaks back
Defensive stand keeps Chiefs unbeaten, Raiders winless
Chiefs looking smart for prime time
VERMEIL VERBATIM
Unbeaten Chiefs are holding back on the swagger

September 20, 2005
Vikings reach agreement to build $675 million stadium
Packers: No structural damage found in Franks' knee
Lions: Season likely over for Bryant
Vikings: Henderson has high ankle sprain
Vikings: Sharper has sprained MCL
Vikings: Burleson unlikely to play
Vikings: Culpepper nursing sore knee
Marcel Shipp: Could Take Over Tailback Job
J.J. Arrington: Could Lose the Job to Shipp
Ron Dayne: Will See Carries Vs. the Chiefs
Tatum Bell: Still in the Mix
Jerome Bettis: Will Likely Miss Week 3
Cardinals: Green mum on starting running back
Seahawks: Bannister breaks collarbone again
49ers: Carpenter released, Clement signed
49ers: Johnson still sidelined
49ers: Barlow getting another chance
49ers: Rattay still the starter
Saints: Brown a late scratch
Bears: Lovie has no problem with shared backfield
Saints: Lewis injures knee
Buccaneers: Williams nursing sore foot
Chargers: Fonoti will retain starting spot
Giants: Jacobs punches in another score
Panthers: Minter strains calf
Chargers: L.T. laments lack of touches
Redskins: Portis stuffed again by the Cowboys
Falcons: Cobb release among four roster moves
Cowboys: Jones held in check
Falcons: Mora optimistic regarding Vick
Redskins: Cooley's streak ends
Raiders: Foschi injured
Cowboys: Bledsoe surpasses Unitas
Dolphins: Saban not worried about Brown
Cowboys: Johnson reaches yardage milestone
Chiefs: Roaf questionable
Bills: Mularkey critical of McGahee
Jets: Both fullbacks have sprained ankles
Jets: Team worried Martin's injury may be serious
Broncos: Backfield picture muddled
Patriots coach explains questionable call
Stunned Vikings vow to be better this week
Saints sloppy in "home opener"; Redskins shock Cowboys

September 19, 2005
Vikings: Sharper sprains his left knee
Report: Texans fire offensive coordinator Palmer
Falcons: Vick questionable for week three
Saints-Giants, Cowboys-Redskins meet Monday night
Bills: Williams injured
Titans: Fuller injures leg
Vikings: Udeze suffers a calf strain
Giants: Shockey will play tonight
Cardinals: Shipp gives the Cards options
Steelers: Parker will start again this weekend
Jaguars: Leftwich plans to play against the Jets
Lions: Pollard takes hit to the head
Broncos: Dayne sets up game-winning field goal
Jaguars: Darius injures left knee
Ravens: Boller could face surgery
Packers: Franks injures hip
Seahawks: Bannister injures collarbone
49ers: Rattay should start against the Cowboys
Vikings: Bennett sits after coughing up two balls
Raiders: Curry injures right leg
Broncos: Bell benched, then injures ankle

September 18, 2005
Colts, Bucs doing it with defense
`Bad apple' eats up 49ers, but Smith stands by words
No words to describe Rattay's rocky game
It's never quite fully in the Raiders' grasp
Mistakes are chief problem
Raiders' big plays get lost in the lack of execution
Curry injures right leg late in game with Chiefs
A familiar rush for Alexander
Panthers take Patriots down
Packers honor White, retire number
Titans' youth ages Ravens
Moss can put on a show, but Oakland can't count on him
Chiefs: Holmes returns after shoulder contusion
Favre joins, surpasses Elway
Jets' Coles reveals he was sexually abused as child
Vick leaves in fourth quarter
Tomlinson runs for TD in record 14th straight game
Bengals: Palmer manhandles the Vikes
Eagles: McNabb ties career high with five touchdown passes
Packers: Driver gets first his first 100-yard game of the season
Chargers: Gates makes solid season debut
Leftwich hurt late in Colts game

September 17, 2005
Patriots: Brown won't play much defense
Chargers: Fonoti returns to practice
Chiefs: Richardson returns to practice
Panthers-Patriots meet in rematch of Super Bowl XXXVIII
Cowboys: Ferguson to backup Glover again
Cowboys: Price's status still in question
Panthers: Weinke injures back
49ers: Jennings returned to practice
Eagles: Owens sounds off on Smith
Buccaneers: Razzano suspended for steroids
Falcons: Rossum still questionable
Chiefs aren't same when Roaf sidelined
Losing starting spot fired up Allen
CHIEFS NOTEBOOK: Bad place to visit
CHIEFS NOTEBOOK: Richardson wouldn't miss Raiders
Raiders face double trouble from Chiefs
Curry is itching to get his chance against Chiefs
Nolan a commanding and calming presence
Owens on ex-teammate Smith: Who's that guy
In his own words: T.O. not hyping reunion with 49ers
Steelers, authority sue contractors over work at Heinz Field
Hasselbeck has sore arm, but will play Sunday
NFL notebook: League lifts TV blackout
In midst of tragedy, Saints find inspiration
In Kluwe, Vikings have found punter who can boom it
Vikings hope to press Palmer
Anderson probably 'ready to go'
Cardinals: Arrington set to suit up
Lions: Rogers ready
Tatum Bell: Likely to Back up Anderson This Week
Champ Bailey: (Shoulder) Upgraded to Probable
Ronnie Brown: (Shoulder) Ready to Go in Week 2
Bengals: Houshmandzadeh at practice
Titans: Bulluck back
Colts: Rhodes ready for Sunday
Dolphins: Brown keeps on practicing
Chiefs: Roaf downgraded
Steelers: Staley practices again

September 16, 2005
Bucs rookie suspended for violating NFL steroids policy
McNabb will start against San Francisco on Sunday
Kick returner hopes to find comfort zone this week
Lions: Hanson insurance added to practice squad
Steelers: Roethlisberger expects to start Sunday
Bears: Benson may see first-half action
Only Patriots have won more than Saints' five straight
Chargers: Sproles to see more action
Rams: Tucker out with a calf injury
Cardinals: Arrington misses practice
Chargers: Fonoti has broken right hand
49ers: Johnson nearing return
49ers: Jennings and Smiley banged up
Jaguars: Salaam gets start against Freeney
Texans: Mathis back at practice
Raiders: Jordan looking for more
Saints: Conwell questionable
Colts: Rhodes ready to go
Panthers: Shelton could have come back
Chiefs: Sims could miss season
Panthers: Gardner not a lock to play
Raiders: O-line hurting
Redskins: Hall hopes to test leg this weekend
Redskins: Jansen, two others upgraded to probable
Broncos: Bailey makes rapid recovery
Falcons: Morton added for injured Rossum
Broncos: Anderson misses Thursday practice
Giants: Taylor practices
Giants: McKenzie practices
Jets: Offensive line hopes to rebound
Dolphins: Brown sits out practice, should start Sunday

September 15, 2005
Falcons CB Mathis out for season with knee injury
Chargers: Merriman 50-50 for Sunday
Ravens: Stewart re-signed
Steelers: Big Ben held out of practice
Bears: Azumah rests
Colts: Griffin gets workout
Jaguars: Scobee honored
Bears: Benson seeing more reps
Titans: Hopkins returns to practice
Ravens: Wright could stick as starter
Chargers: Castillo looking at first start
Raiders: Collins not concerned about thumb
Bengals: Luchey added
Browns: Heiden returns to practice
Raiders: Porter fully recovered
Chatty Chad and Fired-Up Fred: Bengals, Vikes begin their yappin'
Sophomore jinx? Roethlisberger's second season starts
Raiders: Curry curious about role
Steelers: Staley says Parker is the starter
Cardinals: Darling out for two weeks
Chiefs: Surtain will play
Chiefs: Johnson says he won't miss time
Seahawks: Warrick might see offensive action
49ers: Plummer will play despite recent surgery
Broncos: Pressure on Plummer to rebound
Buccaneers: Cox out for week two
Panthers: No setbacks for Davis
Redskins: Noble undergoes knee surgery
Chargers: Gates will draw Gold, Williams
Panthers: Gardner says he's playing
Mathis out for season with knee injury
Redskins: Ramsey did not request trade
Falcons: Mathis out for the season
Cowboys: Thornton, Beriault undergo knee surgery
Euro TV network signs deal for NFL coverage
Cowboys: Price eager for playing time
Cowboys: Bledsoe earns POW honors
Giants: Barber to turn stats into hurricane relief
Time again to cross golden Gates
Don't expect holding pattern
Bailey, Anderson haven't been counted out just yet
Forgiveness that won't be wasted
Wells' substance found in his style
VERMEIL VERBATIM
CHIEFS NOTEBOOK: Surtain better
Bitterness between Chiefs, Raiders comes from the top
Curry waiting for his chance
UPON FURTHER REVIEW . . .
Running back's role remains unchanged
PLAYING THROUGH PAIN
Defense is preparing for McNabb
49ers' Newberry displays toughness required in NFL

September 14, 2005
Lions: Richey and Hamilton get a look
McNabb questionable for Sunday
Rams: Williams open to returning
Vikings: Davis likely replacement for injured Cowart
Cardinals: Towns added for depth at linebacker
Vikings: Williams pleads not guilty to domestic assault
Rams executive faces reprimand for threatening phone message
Cardinals: Lynch released
Seahawks: Bailey signed, Urban released
Eagles: Reid not worried about Akers
Panthers: Carstens likely to replace Jenkins
Eagles: Ankle sprain may limit Dawkins
Ravens: Stewart expected to be signed Wednesday
Jaguars: Jones' work at quarterback has Leftwich thinking wideou
Broncos: Bell likely out of short-yardage picture
Chiefs: Surtain set to practice
Chiefs: Incident won't affect Johnson's standing
Cowher not convinced all problems solved with Steelers offense
Bitterness between Chiefs, Raiders comes from the top
FOND MEMORIES: The Chiefs-Raiders rivaly
Johnson's play alters Chiefs' running game

September 13, 2005
Chiefs running back arrested after altercation with ex-girlfriend
Steelers: Parker earns another start
Stepanovich to return
Jaguars: Taylor, Toefield get short-yardage work
Former Austrian soccer player, Dallas Cowboys kicker Fritsch dies at 60
Seahawks: Mili's status in question
Titans: Hopkins expected back
49ers: Morton plans to play
49ers: Johnson doubtful again
Chargers: Merriman ready to debut
Browns: Droughns moves ahead of Green
Bucs player arrested on DUI charge
Chargers: Tomlinson under-utilized
Ravens: Wright will start for injured Boller
Chiefs: Surtain questionable
Buccaneers: Cox arrested again
Redskins: Taylor to continue seeing action at receiver
Raiders: Collins bruises throwing hand
Redskins: Jacobs to practice this week
Redskins: No timetable for Hall's return
Chiefs: France will compete with Tynes
Panthers: Gardner might be inactive again
Chiefs: Sims doubtful
Chiefs: Roaf likely out
Panthers: Fox mum on who will replace Jenkins
Giants: Coughlin unhappy with Peterson
Giants: Shockey's sprain is minor
Broncos: Bailey vows to return
Cowboys: Parcells provides Crayton-Witten take
Broncos: Anderson day-to-day
Jets: Coles apologizes for drops
Jets: Pennington's job not in danger
Bears: Gage's spot in jeopardy
Dolphins: Frerotte has bruised finger
Bears: Benson in line for more action
Lamar's hard cash brings hard hitters
Backfield tag team can rock the NFL
Standing toe to toe
Chiefs to take a look at another kicker today
Smooth takeoff for KC defense
Saints to play home games in Baton Rouge and San Antonio
Owens' feud with McNabb pushed to background of opening loss
Manning, Giants offense stress improvement -- even after big win
Vikings must fix offense, overcome defeat in opener
Vick gets first win against Eagles in defensive struggle

September 12, 2005
Hail Jim Haslett
Panthers DT Jenkins out for season with torn ACL
Packers star receiver out for season
Brandon Stokley: Looked Healthy in Week 1
Mewelde Moore: Aggravates Ankle Sprain
Robert Ferguson: Will Start with Walker Out
Antonio Chatman: Will Be Packers' No. 3
Jeremy Shockey: X-rays on Ankle Negative
Bengals: Johnson needs fluid replacement to counter cramps
49ers: Morton exits with a concussion
Chiefs: Roaf likely to miss upcoming game
Eagles meet Falcons in rematch of NFC championship game
Chiefs: Surtain leaves with a concussion
Dolphins: Taylor lines up at tight end
Redskins: Jansen breaks his other thumb
Redskins: Hall suffers quad strain
Texans: Bruener injures toe
Giants: Toomer ends streak
Broncos: Dayne could be activated Sunday
Giants: McKenzie sprains ankle
Giants: Shockey appears fine after the game
Cowboys: Witten blanketed by Chargers
Ravens: Stover misses three field goals
Broncos: Anderson set for an MRI on Monday
Broncos: Bailey to undergo an MRI Monday
Ravens: Boller hyper-extends his right toe
Ravens: Lewis broke his digit
Bears: Bradley replaces Gage early
Law likes fans
Four starters leave game with injuries

September 11, 2005
Redskins: Ramsey has a sprained neck
Tomlinson ties record with TD in 13th straight game
Chiefs 27, Jets 7
Saints 23, Panthers 20
Bills 22, Texans 7
Bengals 27, Browns 13
Jaguars 26, Seahawks 14
Buccaneers 24, Vikings 13
Dolphins 34, Broncos 10
Vikings: Culpepper held scoreless
Redskins 9, Bears 7
Steelers 34, Titans 7
Eric. Johnson: Sits Out Opener.
Chargers: Merriman inactive
Monday night fever: Falcons take another shot at the NFC's top dog
Chargers: Merriman active
Chargers: Brees will start
49ers: Johnson out with strained arch
Injuries sideline Broncos' Anderson, Bailey
Giants: Eli's playing
Bengals: Johnson sent to the locker room
Panthers' DT Jenkins returns to game after spraining knee
Chiefs CB Surtain goes out in second quarter
Ramsey shaken up, leaves game
Redskins: Ramsey heads out with an injury
Broncos: Anderson heads to the locker room
Bills: McGahee leaves with an injury, returns
Mike Anderson: Banged Up Early On
Titans waive WR Edwards
Bobby Wade: Inactive for Opener
Adam Jones: No Pacman this Week
Travis Henry: Will Play Sunday
Rod Gardner: Scratched from Lineup Sunday
Rudi Johnson: Won't Start Sunday
Lee Suggs: Won't Play in Opener.
Ron Dayne: Inactive Sunday.
Titans cut WR Edwards hours before game

September 10, 2005
Dolphins place P Turk on injured reserve
Distractions aside, Owens set to play
Eagles: Owens and McNabb "getting along just fine"
Bears: Benson's playing time unclear
Bengals: Perry returns to practice
Texans: Mathis might miss first game
Jets: Law ready for week one
Jaguars: Taylor set for Sunday
Steelers: Morgan will be the No. 4 receiver
Manning, Favre take center stage in Week One
Seahawks: Dyson named starter
49ers: Johnson still doubtful
Vikings: Kleinsasser ready to go
49ers: Nolan to stick with Rattay
Steelers: Miller ready to contribute in red zone
Buccaneers: Clayton has a simple plan
Colts: Clark might be a game time decision
Falcons: Hall anxious to face Owens
Williams faces assault charge
Tampa Bay defense on a streak
Bucs' defense is tough to crack
Wilf close to Anoka stadium deal

September 9, 2005
Bengals: Graham good to go
Eagles punter Johnson should be ready for opener
Jags' Hankton has ankle surgery
Vikings: Burleson envisions receiver by committee
Eli Manning: (Elbow) Says he is 100 Percent
Jamal Lewis: Expected to Lose Carries to Chester Taylor in Week 1
Brandon Stokley: (Shoulder) Practices Again on Thursday
Eric. Johnson: (Foot) Not Expected to Play Sunday
Bubba Franks: (Knee) Expected to Play Sunday
Carnell Williams: In Time-Share with Michael Pittman
Cedric Benson: Will Suit up on Sunday
Quentin Griffin: Will Visit Chiefs
Deion Branch: Unwrapped for Season Opener
McMichael pleads guilty to charge
Surviving Week 1
Seahawks: Dyson likely to split snaps with Herndon
Raiders: Porter plays through injury
Bears: Harris back in practice
Vikings: Running back quandary will linger all year
Bears: Gage will still have to compete
Chargers: Merriman, Jackson upgraded
Chiefs: Former rival Griffin to get a look
Season's greetings
Chiefs: Vermeil calls Green 100 percent
Raiders: Jordan totals 110 yards
Giants: Barber gets a bump, a pay bump
Raiders: Collins, Anderson hook up twice
49ers: Newberry to start
Cowboys: Price will likely be inactive Sunday
Redskins: Taylor has his trail date postponed
Broncos: Terrell transaction not yet done
Lions: Garcia says he'll be back in five weeks
Saints: Hakim practices, still questionable
Broncos: Kubiak praises Anderson
Buccaneers: Pittman to stay involved
Buccaneers: Stinchcomb downgraded
Ravens: Lewis, Taylor could split carries against Colts
Panthers: Shelton doesn't need surgery
Panthers: Peppers upgraded to probable
Colts: Doss' suspension reduced
Jets: Pennington turning the corner
Texans: Morency slated for return duty
Patriots: Key defensive switch helped contain Moss
Dolphins: Thompson released
Dolphins: McMichael pleads guilty, NFL action uncertain
Manning, Favre take center stage in Week One
Report: Saints near deal to move four games to San Antonio

September 8, 2005
NFL 2005: Homeless Saints face long road in 2005
Westbrook cuts off contract negotiations with Eagles
Ravens: Lewis has root canal
Bengals: Washington participates in drills
Rams: Pickett will play
Judge resets assault trial for Oct. 24 for Redskins safety
Cardinals: Stepanovich doubtful for week one
Saints: Meier one of three injured tight ends
Chargers: Merriman improving
Browns: Shea sits
Redskins: Arrington still limited
Favre's mission twofold: help Packers and hurricane victims
Chiefs: Hall will play, return kicks
Panthers: Peppers ready to play
Panthers: Foster still tops depth chart
Steelers: Porter practices
Giants: Elbow Watch comes to a close
Panthers: Davis wants 300 carries
Bears: Lovie focused on Jones, not Benson
Falcons: White should play on Monday
Cowboys: Price, Barber might not play
All blitz, no glamour
Jets: Gragg signed to one-year deal
Cowboys: Witten anticipating decline
Falcons: Duckett knows his role
Bears: Azumah practices again
Raiders: Porter will be game-time decision
Bills: Losman expecting to be blitzed

September 7, 2005
Chicago at Washington Matchup
Indianapolis at Baltimore Matchup
Cincinnati at Cleveland Matchup
NY Jets at Kansas City Matchup
Arizona at NY Giants Matchup
Philadelphia at Atlanta Matchup
Tampa Bay at Minnesota Matchup
Tennessee at Pittsburgh Matchup
Oakland at New England Matchup
Seattle at Jacksonville Matchup
Houston at Buffalo Matchup
Denver at Miami Matchup
New Orleans at Carolina Matchup
Dallas at San Diego Matchup
Green Bay at Detroit Matchup
St. Louis at San Francisco Matchup
Broncos: Terrell attracting interest
Chiefs: Vermeil not concerned about Green
Chiefs: Shields improving
Raiders: Curry will man slot
Jets sign veteran T Gragg
Raiders: Porter practices
Patriots unveil another Super Bowl banner in NFL opener Thursday
Redskins: Taylor hopes to postpone trial
Jets sign Gragg, place T Marko Cavka
Cardinals: Darling to start for injured Hayes
Seahawks: Dyson likely to start
Jets: Rookie Rhodes to start in secondary
Giants: Peterson practices
Panthers: Peppers returns to practice
Giants: Taylor misses practice
Raiders-Patriots Preview
Patriots: Brady probable for Thursday
Player Spotlight: Tyrone Calico
Eli Manning: Should Be Ready for Week 1
Ronald Curry: Not on Injury Report
Willie Parker: Will Start Sunday
Johnnie Morton: Demoted to No. 3
Jerry Porter: Listed as Questionable
Expect throwback, throw-deep season
Talk about daunting, try picking the Week 1 winners

September 6, 2005
Player Spotlight: Clinton Portis
Titans: Troupe will practice Wednesday
Titans: Henry to return on Wednesday
Seahawks: Morris takes part in first practice since August 22
Vikings: Bennett expects to start Sunday
Jaguars: Taylor confident he'll get off to a quick start
Lions QB Garcia will not need surgery on broken leg
Packers: Favre skips Monday's practice
Ben Troupe: Should Practice Wednesday
Report: Vikings reach agreement with WR Koren Robinson
Joey Porter: Went Through Full Practice Monday
Jerome Bettis: Won't Play Week 1
Ronnie Brown: Will Get 12-to-15 Carries Sunday
Duce Staley: Could Play Sparingly in Week 1
Andre Davis: (Leg) Not at Practice Monday
Chiefs: Hall misses practice with soreness in his knee
Raiders: Porter feels better and expects to play
Bears: Gage starting opposite Muhammad
Vikings: Robinson reportedly strikes deal
Bengals: Washington nursing sore hamstring
Panthers: Davis restructures contract
Falcons: Rookie White might play offensive role
Browns: Shea may sit
Redskins: Jacobs practices
Redskins: Thumb fracture won't stall Jansen
Eagles: Johnson ready for opener
Giants: Manning to practice Tuesday
Bills: Euhus out for week one
Bills: Clements injured, status unclear for week one
Cowboys: Parcells to rotate players at right tackle, center
Flippant act nets apology
Schedule not kind to Chiefs
Chiefs trim roster
No slow in Joe
Practice squad features familiar names
Green up and running

September 5, 2005
Chiefs hoping revamped defense will get them back in playoffs
Bengals can't afford to start 0-1
NFL's next big thing
Saban: No excuse for sloppy play
Young Titans need lesson on Steelers' rivalry
NFL 2005: Patriots' drive for three is overshadowed by player death, Saints' travails
Ward reaches terms on four-year contract with Steelers
Will Rivers roll on in San Diego, or elsewhere
Eric. Johnson: Could Miss Week 1
Cedric Benson: Will Play Week 1
Quincy Morgan: Cowboys Release Morgan
Hines Ward: Ward Signs Four-Year Deal
Eli Manning: Should Be Ready for Week 1
David Tyree: Wins No. 3 Wideout Job
Giants: Tyree slated as third receiver
Cowboys: Pile added; Ogbogu released
Cowboys: Price signing official; Morgan released
Rookie Frye chosen Browns backup QB
Back in the trenches: Jansen returns from injury to anchor Redskins' O-line
NFL 2005: Moss not only focus -- Raiders determined to play better defense
WR Jerry Rice retires after 20 seasons
Next Stop: Canton
Buccaneers: Buenning to start
Payton added to Titans practice squad
No rest for retooled Hawks defense
NFL notebook: Saints narrow new-home choices
Wounded DT cut by Hawks
Vikings: KoRo gets a look
Vikings: Looking for a punter
Seahawks: Mili still listed ahead of Stevens
Buccaneers: Cadillac ready to roll
Giants: Berton claimed; Luzar cut
Panthers: Ellison among practice squad additions
Jets: Baker earns starting gig
Cowboys: Practice squad assembled
Bills: Reed saves job
Falcons: Four players added, four released
Bills: Youth is served on offensive line
Chargers: Merriman still slated to miss opener
Raiders: Right guard still up for grabs
Chiefs: Green to practice in limited fashion
Bears: Benson will play in week one

September 4, 2005
Niners claim Smith off waivers from Baltimore
Jags place LB Cordova on injured reserve, claim LB White
Jets trade for OL Steve Morley
Jerry Rice mulls retirement
Eagles claim RB Gordon on waivers
Az-Zahir Hakim: Makes the Cut
Eric Shelton: (Foot) Lands on IR
Paul Edinger: Wins Vikings' Kicking Job
Billy Miller: Signs with Browns
A.J. Feeley: Now a Third-Stringer
Doug Jolley: Not Starting for Jets
Cutting Douglas is another surprise move
Williams' return to hands-on coaching has Redskins defense solid
Browns: It's Miller time
Packers: Chatman expected back for week one
Lions: Garcia's ankle a big concern
Lions: Kircus released
Vikings: Campbell ready to return to practice
Distractions aside, Eagles still favorites in NFC

September 3, 2005
Celestin, Jets helps evacuated family
Jets: 19 players cut
Browns: Jameson suspended four games
Cowboys: Price pondering offer
Redskins: White placed on injured reserve
Jets waive 19
Browns' Jameson suspended by NFL
Chiefs: Welbourn suspended for steroids
Broncos: Watts steps up, Rice on the bubble
Broncos: Bell runs well
Ravens: Lewis wants a new deal
Player Spotlight: Matt Hasselbeck
Player Spotlight: Michael Clayton
Saban splashes down in Miami
NFC East football capsules
Distractions aside, Eagles still favorites in NFC
NFC North football capsules
NFC South football capsules
NFC West football capsules
Nolan faces tragedy in first season with 49ers
Manning still trying to shake the Patriots
AFC East football capsules
NFL Games to watch in 2005
QB Smith sits, rookie running backs expected to make an impact
Dolphins: Williams won't miss playing
49ers: Hall signs on
Chiefs' Wellbourn suspended for steroid use
Lions QB Garcia fractures left leg in preseason finale
49ers sign veteran DL Hall
AFC West football capsules
Tagliabue moves Saints' first scheduled home game
Chiefs cut WR Freddie Mitchell
Receivers wait, hope for right call
Green vows surgery won't keep him out of opener
You can call him FredExit
Chiefs 0-4: It's just preseason
CHIEFS REPORT: Harrington rumor shot down
CHARTING THE CHIEFS' STOCK
Lions lose Garcia in only preseason win

September 2, 2005
Texans: Thomas makes case for roster spot
Ravens: Heap catches pass in preseason debut
Jaguars: Williams shines in no-huddle attack
Texans: Gaffney gets first action of preseason
Ravens: Moore losing grip on job
Chiefs release Freddie Mitchell
Vikings: Campbell's roster spot secure
Cardinals: Berry rests sore back
Lions: Rogers nursing sore ankle
Seahawks: Warrick to play on Friday
Lions: Jones bothered by ankle injury
Patriots: Bruschi plans to play next year
Lions: Harrington questionable for preseason finale
Brotherly Love
Redskins: Betts sits
49ers: Johnson questionable for week one
Redskins: White fractures fibula
49ers: Woods comes up big
Jets: Jolley finishes unhappy preseason
Eagles: Perry states his case
Jets: Nugent has Stranglehold on kicking job
Chiefs cut WR Freddie Mitchell
Buccaneers: Bryant comes up big in the clutch
Dolphins: Price right
Bears: Bradley pushing Gage
Panthers: Davis could start week one
Dolphins: Brown starts, feels good
Cowboys: Barber falls behind
Bears: Orton high and low in first start
Dolphins: Rosenfels now in the mix
Cowboys: Glover to open season over Ferguson
Bills: Starters to play more than expected
Cowboys: Thompson makes the team
Falcons: Dunn takes the night off
Cowboys: More kickers coming soon
Falcons: Crumpler has knee drained
Broncos: Van Pelt gets the start
Raiders: Morant states his case
Chiefs: Mitchell will be released
Chiefs: Green vows to be ready
Chargers: Sproles scores his first touchdown
AFC East football capsules
NFC East football capsules
NFC North football capsules
NFC South football capsules
NFC West football capsules
QB Smith sits, rookie running backs expected to make an impact
Crennel takes his Super Bowl rings to Cleveland
Nolan faces tragedy in first season with 49ers
Saban splashes down in Miami
Charles Rogers:(Ankle) Misses Practice
Jamal Lewis: Back in Action
Drew Brees: Sprains Ankle
Stephen Davis: Knee Holding Up
Distractions aside, Eagles still favorites in NFC
Manning still trying to shake the Patriots
NFL Games to watch in 2005
Perry has a scare, but again makes case for job security
Eagles fourth in Forbes rankings
T.O. to talk - on radio
Saints unlikely to get home this year
NFL 2005: Ravens, Steelers and Bengals in close race
Heartbroken Saints show their professionalism

September 1, 2005
Vikings WR Burleson comes home now as main target
Bills starters need more time to jell against winless Lions
Report: Colts reach agreement in principle with DT Simon
NFC North football capsules
Teens charged with shooting Eagles' McDougle plead not guilty
Distractions aside, Eagles still favorites in NFC
NFC East football capsules
Manning still trying to shake the Patriots
NFL Games to watch in 2005
AFC North football capsules
AFC East football capsules
Rotisserie By The Numbers: The Top 50 Running Backs
Colts reach multiyear agreement with Corey Simon
Broncos: Plummer hands in solid preseason
NFL 2005: Even without Moss, Vikings are best in North
Ravens: Lewis to play sparingly in finale
Chiefs: Green undergoes minor surgery
Cardinals: Edwards returns to action
Bengals: Washington doubtful for preseason finale
Browns: Winslow has staph infection
Seahawks: Engram still a starter
Chiefs: Allen wants every-down job back
49ers: Woods on the bubble
Buccaneers: Jackson fighting to keep job
Steelers: Randle El named starter
Chiefs' Surtain, Ambrose worried about families in New Orleans
Mitchell has to make up for lost time to make team
Green's absence eclipses all moves
Backup QBs: They've got his back
Veteran CB will end career if Chiefs cut him
Eagles Notes | Hurricane Katrina hits close to home for Mikell and Moats
Reed takes safety precautions
NFL | Corey Simon reportedly set to join Colts
Kevin Mulligan | Merrill on Eagles: 'Best team I've been around'
NFL 2005: Panthers should have their bite back
An incomprehensible time for Favre family and others
For openers, some food for thought for NFL Fantasy draft
Eagles' roster gets in focus
Childress says he and T.O. talked football during game