Report: Broncos' Miller fined $21K for low hitESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller was fined $21,000 for his low hit on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, according to a Denver Post report. |
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Elvis Dumervil plans to return to practice FridayNov 15, 2012
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil has yet to practice this week after suffering a sprained left shoulder in a win over the Carolina Panthers last week. That’s expected to change tomorrow. According to Arnie Stapleton of the Associated Press, D… |
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Falcons' Jones misses 2nd straight practiceNov 15, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones missed practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against Arizona. |
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Darren Sproles moves closer to a returnNov 15, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Saints running back Darren Sproles was expected by some to miss six games with a broken hand. In the end, he may miss only two. A day after returning to practice on a limited basis, Sproles fully participated in Thursday’s session. We’re told he”… |
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Von Miller picks up 21K fine for hit on Cam NewtonNov 15, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Broncos linebacker Von Miller attracted plenty of attention for his stellar play on Sunday against the Panthers. He also attracted the attention of the league office. Miller has been fined $21,000 for a low hit on quarterback Cam Newton, according to M… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Cornerback Aqib Talib met the media on Thursday for the first time since the Patriots traded a fourth-round pick to the Buccaneers to acquire him just before the trade deadline. Talib said all the expected things about being excited to join the team and… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Falcons could be closer to getting one of their best defensive players back on the field, and keeping one of their best offensive guys there. Both linebacker Sean Weatherspoon and wide receiver Julio Jones were held out of practice Thursday, but coa… |
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More on Pro Bowl votingNov 15, 2012
We told you Wednesday that Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ronde Barber were the only NFC South players leading at their positions in the early fan voting for the Pro Bowl. Now, it’s time to go a little deeper on … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Chargers running back Ryan Mathews remained in last Sunday’s game after a scary helmet-to-helmet collision that led to Buccaneers linebacker Quincy Black being carted off the field, but he wasn’t totally unscathed. Mathews has now missed practice on b… |
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Checking out the experts' picksNov 15, 2012
I went to check on the ESPN NFL Expert Picks expecting the panel to be unanimous in this week’s games involving NFC South teams. But it turns out that’s the case in only one game. The panel was unanimous in its choice of the Atlanta Falcons over the A… |
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2012 NFL Week Nine Preivew — Tampa Bay vs CarolinaNov 15, 2012
Matt Loede, panthersgab.com The Bucs travel to Carolina on Sunday for a NFC South battle between two teams whose seasons have not exactly gone like the script that many felt it would. The Panthers were expected to take a big step forward after their 2011 season in which Cam Newton… |
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Checking the injuries that matter mostNov 15, 2012
We’ve got a bunch of significant injuries around the NFC South, so let’s take a look at the latest news. Carolina Panthers receiver/kick returner Armanti Edwards (groin) sat out Thursday's practice. That could clear the way for rookie Joe Adams to get… |
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Sproles could return to Saints backfield this weekNov 15, 2012
Sproles could return to Saints backfield this week |
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Schiano "not sure" if Meredith can play SundayNov 15, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com There does appear to be some concern whether starting right guard Jamon Meredith can play Sunday against the Panthers. Meredith did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury suffered in the final period of Wednesday's practice, when another player fa… |
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The cost of Ray EdwardsNov 15, 2012
Although he already has been released, defensive end Ray Edwards still will cost the Atlanta Falcons $4.65 million against the 2013 salary cap. The Falcons are off the hook for the $5.5 million in base salary that Edwards was scheduled to earn next year… |
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Southern exposure for Week 11Nov 15, 2012
The suddenly-surging New Orleans Saints will play to the largest audience of any NFC South team on Sunday. Take a look at the map of which games will be broadcast in which areas on Sunday and follow the yellow that represents the game between the Saints… |
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The Saints have life again, as does their surprise featured back, Dennis Dillon writes. Chris Ivory has provided a spark that has fans asking the team's coaches, What took so long? |
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Can the Falcons make the Super Bowl?Nov 15, 2012
After a loss to New Orleans on Sunday, a lot of people started to write off Atlanta as “the same old Falcons." You know, the team that can’t win the big one. The team that hasn’t won a single playoff game since the arrivals of coach Mike Smith and … |
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Freeman, Bucs breaking new groundNov 15, 2012
This really has been true for only five weeks, but I don’t think I’m going out on a limb by saying the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the most exciting offense in franchise history and they have a true franchise quarterback for the first time. Start thi… |
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Around the NFC SouthNov 15, 2012
Let's take a quick look at the headlines from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS Jeff Schultz writes that the Falcons have flaws, but points out every NFL team does. That’s very true. It may seem like the world is picking the Falcons apart right now. … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When the Falcons released defensive end Ray Edwards, they made it clear that it was a decision made because Edwards’ diminished play no longer warranted a spot on the team’s roster. They didn’t say anything about also wanting to send a message to th… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com After another costly interception from San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, head coach Norv Turner was asked if he’d consider sitting his starting quarterback. Turner had benched running back Ryan… |
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