Report: Suggs required to surrender firearmsESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs had to surrender several firearms stemming from a domestic case involving his girlfriend, Suggs' attorney told the Baltimore Sun on Thursday. |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Peyton Hillis lashed back at former teammate Joe Thomas on Thursday, comparing the Browns' offensive tackle to a "crazy ex-girlfriend" after he made disparaging comments about the Kansas City Chiefs running back. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As part of ongoing domestic disputes involving Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and the mother of his two children, Suggs was required last month to surrender several firearms, according to Justin Fenton and Jeff Zriebiec of the Baltimore Sun. “The guns … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With rumors swirling that new Browns CEO Joe Banner plans to fire G.M. Tom Heckert and replace him with Mike Lombardi, a new report suggests that Heckert’s future hinges on one thing. Control. According to Patrick McManamon of FOXSportsOhio.com, Heckert… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returns to action on Sunday, nearly a month after injuring his shoulder and suffering a dislocated rib, he’ll be carrying some extra baggage. Per the Associated Press, Roethlisberger will wear a “custom fit… |
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Terrell Suggs returns to practiceDec 6, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs said Wednesday that he would be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Redskins and he took a step toward making that decision a positive one on Thursday. Suggs took part in practice as a limited participant a… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Cowboys’ offensive line will have a tough task protecting quarterback Tony Romo from Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins on Sunday. And that task will get even tougher if they’re down a starting guard. But with starting guard Nate Livings out of … |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Yeah, this isn’t going to end well. A day after Browns tackle said Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis became a bad teammate while looking for a new contract, Hillis dismissed Thomas as a stalker. According to the Associated Press, Hillis said Thomas was … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Steelers are getting Ben Roethlisberger back at quarterback on Sunday and we’ve got one of the guys he’ll be throwing to on Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network on Thursday. Erik Kuselias will talk to Sanders about the return of Big Ben to the … |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. |
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What to expect from Ben RoethlisbergerDec 6, 2012
Now that the Steelers announced Ben Roethlisberger will start Sunday against San Diego, the only uncertainty is how effective the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will be. Based on his history, Roethlisberger will need time to shake off the rust … |
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Steelers say Roethlisberger to start SundayDec 6, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday announced that Ben Roethlisberger will start at quarterback on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Ben Roethlisberger is back. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today that Roethlisberger, the quarterback who has missed the last three games with rib and shoulder injuries, will be back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chargers. “He has b… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Ravens linebacker Paul Kruger frequently wears his jersey tight and pulled up high, presumably because it makes it harder for opposing offensive linemen to grab it. But now that habit has proved costly for Kruger. The NFL has fined Kruger $5,000 for vio… |
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Steelers announce Big Ben will start SundayDec 6, 2012
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would have an opportunity to prove he's healthy enough to start. Well, Tomlin was convinced after two practices. Tomlin told the Steelers' official website Thursday th… |
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Mike Kurylo, nytimes.com Kerry Collins and Trent Dilfer were high picks who had better playing days for teams that did not draft them. |
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Ravens lineman shaves head to honor PaganoDec 6, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com It’s a testament to Colts coach Chuck Pagano, that not only cheerleaders are willing to shave their heads in a show of support for him, but players on other teams as well. Ravens defensive lineman Arthur Jones has shaved his head and all his facial hair… |
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Where they rank on offense, defenseDec 6, 2012
The lack of carries for Ray Rice has been a season-long problem for Baltimore. It shows up in the production. The Ravens currently have the 23rd-ranked ground game in the league, which is not typical for Baltimore. The Ravens' rushing attack has ranked … |
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Bengals sign PK Brown with Nugent ailingDec 6, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Bengals have signed kicker Josh Brown to fill in for the injured Mike Nugent, who hurt his right calf and didn't practice Wednesday. |
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Schefter: Chances of Big Ben playingDec 6, 2012
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter says it looks like Ben Roethlisberger will be healthy enough to start Sunday against the Chargers. |
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Is Hue Jackson interested in Volunteers?Dec 6, 2012
Hue Jackson, an assistant coach for special teams and defensive backs for the Bengals, is reportedly interested in the University of Tennessee coaching job, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky posted on Twitter. Jackson would make a good coach on the colleg… |
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Mike Nugent’s injury costs Jeff Faine his jobDec 6, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With the Bengals officially adding kicker Josh Brown due to Mike Nugent’s calf injury, Cincinnati had to open up a roster spot. They did so by bidding farewell to Jeff Faine. Faine, who was once one of the highest-paid centers in the league, started sev… |
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Bengals to sign kicker Josh BrownDec 6, 2012
An onside kick during practice will likely cause the Cincinnati Bengals to be without their top kicker for the next two games. Mike Nugent reportedly strained his right calf Wednesday while trying an onside kick. It's not believed to be serious, and mig… |
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Peter King: NFL Week 14 PicksDec 6, 2012
If the Pats get the AFC's No. 2 seed, they'll have earned it, thanks to a brutal two-game stretch that starts now. Can they slow the Texans' playmakers? Peter King picks Week 14. |
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It's 'Hunger Games' for Bengals lineDec 6, 2012
The way the Bengals' defensive line has been sacking quarterbacks, you're waiting for some comparison to the Fearsome Foursome or another memorable defense from the past. You probably weren't expecting a reference to a young adult novel about a fight to… |
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Bengals sign Josh BrownDec 6, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bengals took a look at three kickers Thursday while Mike Nugent recovers from a calf injury and they chose one of them to serve as a replacement until Nugent is ready to get back to work. The team announced that Josh Brown beat out Billy Cundiff and… |
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Big Ben has 'positive' day, closer to returnDec 6, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Bengals are kicking the tires on three kickers today, with Mike Nugent unable to go in practice because of an injury. According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, they’ll audition Josh Brown, Neil Rackers and Billy Cundiff for cover. Nugent di… |
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Elusive three-game win streak for BrownsDec 6, 2012
The Browns are looking for more than a win over their former coach (Romeo Crennel) and quarterback (Brady Quinn) Sunday against the Chiefs (2-10). It would also mark Cleveland's first three-game win streak since the Browns won their final four games at … |
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Wake-up call: Bengals trying out kickersDec 6, 2012
There's no games with AFC North teams playing each other Sunday, so it was a tough decision on which game to cover. But I can't miss the return of Ben Roethlisberger. That means I will be in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Chargers game. As for today, let's… |
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Usama Young back at practice for BrownsDec 6, 2012
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Cleveland Browns safety Usama Young was back at practice Wednesday after missing last Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a concussion. Young suffered the concussion two weeks ago against the Pittsburgh Steelers and wasn’t cleared in time t… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Cincinnati Bengals play host to the Dallas Cowboys this weekend in a match up that could determine the playoff fate for both teams. But to Bengals cornerback Adam Jones, there’s even a little bit more on the line as well. Jones gets to play against … |
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