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Sam Donnellon: Suddenly, Eagles are the Philly pro team in the most disarray

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — REPEAT THIS slowly, so as not to choke on the words: The local franchise in most disarray these days is the
Philadelphia Eagles1 hour ago

Saints' Stecker lands on IR

Sun Herald — Running back Aaron Stecker became the latest of the unlucky New Orleans Saints on Tuesday as he became the 13th player to land on injured reserve this season.
New Orleans Saints1 hour ago

St. Louis Rams get both good, bad news in offensive line

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Adam Goldberg is poised to step in at left tackle for as long as Orlando Pace is sidelined.
St. Louis Rams2 hours ago

GIANTS' QBS PAST AND PRESENT HAVING BIG '08

New York Post — NO one could thwart Eli Man ning's inevitable ownership of the Giants huddle. Not even with the intense loyalty to Kerry Collins or the heartfelt respect for Kurt Warner. Once Manning came aboard in 2004, Collins knew he was a spare part and was...
New York Giants2 hours ago

JACOBS OK, BUT MAY MISS CARDS

New York Post — There is nothing seriously wrong with the left knee of Brandon Jacobs, but it is possible he will not be ready to play Sunday against the Cardinals in Arizona. The MRI test taken of Jacobs' knee revealed no structural damage, but there is swelling...
New York Giants2 hours ago

NFL: Big Ben supports McNabb

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger has come to the aid of his embattled fellow quarterback, Donovan McNabb. The Eagles QB has caused a wave of hilarity nationwide for confessing that he did not know NFL games could end in a tie after the Birds struggled to a 13-13 standoff in Cincinnati. (Some of his teammates said the same thing.)
Philadelphia Eagles2 hours ago

Paul Domowitch: Ravens coach Harbaugh learned well from Eagles coach Reid

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The barbarians are at the gate, and those aren't holiday candles and carving knives they're carrying. They are
Philadelphia Eagles2 hours ago

Redskins' Pass Rush Is Stuck in the Slow Lane

Washington Post — At times Sunday night, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo must have felt like he was still at a preseason practice, where defenders risk being cut if they hit the passer, and even inadvertent contact is forbidden. Romo was playing for the first time in a month, trying to protect his broken pinkie...
Washington Redskins3 hours ago

Redskins' Rookie Wideouts Could Get More Involved

Washington Post — The Washington Redskins envision rookie WR Malcolm Kelly, who has had knee problems all season, helping at some point in the final six games. Rookie WR Devin Thomas has displayed encouraging signs in practice, coaches and players said recently, and he might become more involved in upcoming game p...
Washington Redskins3 hours ago

Redskins at Seahawks

Washington Post — When: Sunday, 4:15 p.m. Where: Qwest Field, Seattle.
Washington Redskins3 hours ago

Jennings out for season / Shoulder surgery may end his career with the 49ers

San Francisco Chronicle — He spent more time on the injury list than anyone on the roster and when tackle Jonas Jennings was placed on injured reserve Tuesday by the 49ers following shoulder surgery, it probably ended his tenure in San Francisco, given that he will count against the...
San Francisco 49ers4 hours ago

Raiders and 49ers' next opponents

Sacramento Bee — 49ers (3-7) at Dallas (6-4)When: 10 a.m. Sunday.Where: Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas.TV: Ch. 40.Radio: KFBK (1530 AM); KNBR (680 AM).Line: Cowboys by 10 1/2.LAST WEEK49ers: Defeated the St. Louis Rams 35-16. The 49ers scored on five consecutive drives in the first half for Mike Singletary's first win. Quarterback Shaun Hill looked impressive spreading the ball around.Cowboys: Defeated the Washington Redskins 14-10. Quarterback Tony Romo (broken right little finger) returned to the lineup just in time to give the Cowboys a victory in a must-win situation.Skinny: Despite the 49ers' impr...
San Francisco 49ers4 hours ago

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