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Henry deal exposes division in Bengals

Columbus DispatchCINCINNATI -- The Bengals have added a game-changing talent who knows the offense and is generally liked within the locker room. Or, they have added a one-man crime wave who embodies their reputation for lawlessness and underscores the conflicting philosophies of coach Marvin Lewis and owner Mike Brown.
Cincinnati Bengals4 hours ago

Reed's availability for opener in doubt

Baltimore SunThe Ravens are less confident that Ed Reed will be ready for the regular-season opener.
Baltimore Ravens4 hours ago

Bills QB Edwards limps off with injured right leg

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBuffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, and it's unclear whether he'll return to practice this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Mendenhall running on instinct

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWillie Parker and teammates ease off giving advice to the Steelers' No. 1 draft choice in order to let his ball-carrying instincts take over ...
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Troubled receiver Henry rejoins Bengals

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewReceiver Chris Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals because their owner has a soft spot for troubled players.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Wilcox battling back from toe surgery

Baltimore SunRavens tight end expedited return prognosis to come off PUP last week There was too much downtime in the offseason for Daniel Wilcox.
Baltimore Ravens4 hours ago

Holmes to take shot on returns

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers receiver Santonio Holmes hasn't returned a punt in a regular-season game since his rookie campaign in 2006.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Polamalu healthy enough to practice

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers strong safety Troy Polamalu isn't targeting Saturday night's preseason game at Minnesota as his return date, although he wouldn't mind returning to the playing field as soon as possible.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Injury report foggy; Cribbs, Anderson out

Columbus DispatchCLEVELAND -- Browns receiver Joshua Cribbs suffered a high ankle sprain Monday night against the New York Giants that could keep him out until the opener Sept. 7, a source told The Plain Dealer yesterday, and quarterback Derek Anderson suffered a mild concussion that will keep him out for the next exhibition game or two.
Cleveland Browns4 hours ago

Lack of picks doesn't overly-concern Steelers

Beaver County TimesPITTSBURGH — Ike Taylor doesn’t have hands of stone. It just seems that way because of all the interceptions he lets slip through his fingertips every year.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Steelers Notebook: Batch on fast recovery track

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteBackup quarterback Charlie Batch said his surgically repaired broken right collarbone is feeling better, and he began his rehabilitation yesterday, hoping that he will be able to return sooner than anticipated. ...
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

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In this Aug. 1, 2007 file former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chr... (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
AP Photo/Al Behrman

In this Aug. 1, 2007 file former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry is shown at football training camp in Georgetown, Ky. Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals, four months after the team dumped him following his fifth arrest since 2005. A team spokesman says Henry signed a contract Tuesday Aug. 19, 2008, but terms were not released.»Yahoo! Sports

In this Dec. 31, 2006, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals receiver C... (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)
AP Photo/David Kohl

In this Dec. 31, 2006, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a football game in Cincinnati. The Bengals are close to signing Chris Henry, four months after they released him after his fifth arrest since 2005, Henry's agent said Monday, Aug. 18, 2008.»Yahoo! Sports

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 18: Dave Tollefson #71 of the New York Giants blocks a pass by Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns on August 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Browns 37-34. »Yahoo! Sports

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 18: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns on August 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. »Yahoo! Sports