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NFC East News and Rumors

Panthers cut Justin Medlock, sign Graham Gano

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Justin Medlock has missed his last three field goal attempts, which is a big part of the reason why any future tries will take place as a member of a team other than the Panthers. Carolina made a change at kicker on Tuesday, dropping Medlock and signing…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Tony Romo knows all too well the routine of playing on Thanksgiving. But even though he’s 5-0 on turkey day, that doesn’t mean he’s a fan of what it requires. “I think you just have to immerse yourself in the tape and really just keep watching it …

Lynn Zinser, nytimes.com

The Steelers signed Plaxico Burress off the N.F.L. unemployment line on Tuesday after he spent the first six weeks looking for a team running out of receivers.

ESPN.com

If the NFL season ended today, it would be the first time an NFL season ended on a Tuesday in the middle of November. It would also be the third year in a row in which only one NFC East team qualified for the playoffs -- the division-champion New York G…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

When last we brought word of Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall interacting with reporters, it was about his response to a question in reference to the $30,000 fine he picked up for an on-field altercation with an official. “Back up off me, bro,” Hall …

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN.com

The New York Giants haven't lost any confidence despite not having played their best football for over a month.

ESPN.com

Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys is a significant opportunity for both teams. A win for the Cowboys would move them within a half-game of the first-place New York Giants, who have a tough game Sunda…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

For the second time this season, the younger brother of Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has created a controversy on Twitter. Last time, Marcus Vick apologized for tweeting angrily during an Eagles loss. But this time Marcus says he has nothing to apolo…

ESPN.com

You’ve heard the chatter by the sports pundits and on the talk shows. Heck, you may have even heard it here. So are the knee-jerk reactions about your team based in reality? Our NFL bloggers weigh in.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Clearly, what America needs this holiday season is more Eagles football in prime time. The NFL just announced there would be no flex-schedule changes to the Week 13 television lineup, meaning the Eagles-Cowboys game will remain on Sunday Night Football …

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Washington Redskins have placed safety Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve and signed cornerback Jerome Murphy.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather making his first appearance with the team on Sunday and then tearing an ACL during the game, the team has a roster spot to fill. The Redskins filled it by signing cornerback Jerome Murphy. The Redskins announced …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

During the bye week, Giants running backs coach Jerald Ingram said that first-round pick David Wilson had to show the team that he’s more than “just a runner” before he’ll be able to gain more playing time with the team. Wilson responded to that w…

ESPN.com

You don't have to go over the river or through the woods to get to our weekly NFC East chat. All you have to do is click on these little blue letters right here, any time between noon and 1 pm ET, and you can come in and ask me anything you want to ask …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Here’s a new one. Not really. After coming back from their bye week, the Giants held a players-only meeting Monday to set the stage for the final six games. Such theatrics are generally reserved for teams that are abject disasters, or full of guys who f…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

If the Cowboys are going to get above .500 with a win over the Redskins on Thanksgiving, they’re going to have to do it without their best running back and their starting left tackle. Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray and left tackle Tyron Smith are b…

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Andy Reid isn't quitting his job.