Two weeks ago, Selvin Young was buried deep in the Broncos’ depth chart. Now, he’s primed to join the long list of out-of-nowhere running backs to make their mark in Denver. Injuries to starter Travis Henry (knee) and backup Mike Bell (hip) at Dallas two weeks ago opened the door for Young, and the undrafted free agent from the University of Texas burst right through it with dazzling performances… Read Original Post Here
In a preseason finale nearly devoid of star power, Willis McGahee was a surprise starter for the Baltimore Ravens on Friday night. Not even a $40 million running back could stir much excitement at the Georgia Dome. McGahee was one of the few players with name recognition to play in a game decided by second-string kickers.
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Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer were spectators for a preseason game that was tough to watch from the sideline — or anywhere else. Neither of the NFL’s Pro Bowl passers got onto the field Friday night, leaving it to the reserves to generate some points and excitement. Neither came easily during the Cincinnati Bengals’ 14-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
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The NFL will suspend New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison four games for violating its substance abuse policy, Harrison said Friday night. “Tomorrow, the commissioner will announce that I’ve been suspended,” a somber Harrison said in a hastily announced conference call. Although the hard-hitting defensive back said he has never used steroids, “I did admit to the commissioner that I did, in…
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A Congressional committee will hold a hearing Sept. 18 about compensation for retired NFL players. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation called for the hearing Friday, several months after a House subcommittee heard testimony from retired players, union and NFL officials. The retired players claim the league and the NFL Players Association have been neglectful in dealing with… Read Original Post Here
Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan has decided to end his holdout and return for a 15th NFL season with the New York Giants. “He went with his heart instead of his head,” Tony Agnone, his agent, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Friday evening. “He felt at this point he was part of the team, and he was going to go to battle with them.” The decision came a day…
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Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan has decided to end his holdout and return for a 15th NFL season with the New York Giants. “He went with his heart instead of his head,” Tony Agnone, his agent, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Friday evening. “He felt at this point he was part of the team, and he was going to go to battle with them.” The decision came a day…
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Lane Kiffin is closer to picking his starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders’ season opener against Detroit. He just may wait until gametime Sept. 9 to announce the decision. Kiffin said he could tell Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper who won the job as early as Sunday, but wants to keep the decision under wraps to make the Lions prepare for two different quarterbacks. Read Original Post Here
The Jacksonville Jaguars are parting ways with quarterback Byron Leftwich after four frustrating, injury-filled seasons. Coach Jack Del Rio said Friday the team plans to trade or release the former first-round draft pick. Del Rio also named mobile backup David Garrard his starter heading into next week’s season opener, believing Garrard gives the team a better chance to win. Read Original Post Here
A son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid failed a drug test while awaiting sentencing on drug charges. Garrett Reid tested positive for a small amount of morphine and will be allowed only limited leave from his family’s home in Villanova until his sentencing, a Montgomery County judge ruled. He is not permitted to drive, a prosecutor said.
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