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Tom Reed, cleveland.com

A victory Sunday at home against Dallas would give the Cincinnati Bengals a fifth straight win.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Bengals have activated center Kyle Cook off the injured reserve list, making him eligible to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at Paul Brown Stadium.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

In a clear sign they think quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is fine, the Steelers released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer Saturday. According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, they promoted cornerback Josh Victorian from their practice squad…

CNNSI.com

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after a one-vehicle accident that killed linebacker Jerry Brown, a member of the team's practice squad.

ESPN.com

In the video, Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi make their predictions for the Cowboys at the Bengals. Here's what the other ESPN experts are predicting: Eric Allen: Cowboys Mike Golic: Bengals Merril Hoge: Bengals Ron Jaworski: Bengals Chris Mortensen: B…

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

A court filing by Terrell Suggs's girlfriend Candace Williams made last month was unsealed yesterday, and the Baltimore Sun has some details: More »

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is "questionable" and will be a game-time decision with a torn right biceps. After missing the offseason workout program, OTAs, minicamp, training camp, preseason and the first six games of the regular…

ESPN.com

In the video, Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi make their predictions for the Ravens at the Redskins. Here's what the other ESPN experts are predicting: Eric Allen: Ravens Mike Golic: Ravens Merril Hoge: Redskins Ron Jaworski: Ravens Chris Mortensen: Red…

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

Yesterday, we discussed the possibility that the NFL will do away with kickoffs and instead institute a punt-or-4th-and-long option. On its face, the idea seems logical, maybe even preferable, if not necessarily a top-priority reform. The NFL can frame …

ESPN.com

ESPN's Ron Jaworski has updated his quarterback rankings . It's an Insider piece, so you'll need a subscription to read the entire article. But here some portions involving the AFC North quarterbacks: BEN ROETHLISBERGER, STEELERS Jaws' current ranking: …