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Chargers TE Gates returns to practice (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:25:45 +0000

Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday and participated in parts of practice after passing a physical. Gates had surgery nearly six months ago to repair a tear in the plantar plate of his left foot. He injured his left big toe during a playoff game against Tennessee last January. Read Original Post Here

Bills QB Edwards hurts quad in practice (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:18 +0000

Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, and it’s unclear whether he’ll return to practice this week. Coach Dick Jauron said trainers began treating the injury immediately to reduce any potential swelling after Edwards walked off the field with a slight limp. Read Original Post Here

Bengals bring back troubled WR Henry (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:17 +0000

Receiver Chris Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals because their owner has a soft spot for troubled players. Henry signed a two-year deal Tuesday with the team that let him go after he was arrested for the fifth time, a decision that seemed to mark a change in philosophy for owner Mike Brown. Instead, it was an aberration.

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Steelers S Polamalu has full practice (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:17 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu participated in a full practice for the first time this preseason on Tuesday. Polamalu, who has been selected to the past four Pro Bowls, was placed on the physically unable to perform list on the first day of training camp. He had injured his hamstring before arriving and has only worked out lightly on his own. Read Original Post Here

Patriots QB Cassel fired up by critics (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:16 +0000

Matt Cassel is aware of his critics. They say the New England Patriots are finished if Tom Brady misses games and he has to take over for a long period. They look at his preseason statistics and reach the same conclusion. Fans pile on him on talk radio. TV commentators take their shots. On Tuesday, Cassel stood tall at his locker.

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Raiders CB Hall has right hand injury (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:16 +0000

Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall has ligament damage in his right hand and may have to wear a protective cast for the rest of the preseason. “I talked to my doctor and he said I tore some ligaments or something,” Hall said as he walked off the practice field Tuesday. “I don’t know. We’ll see how it goes.” Hall was injured in training camp before the preseason started and initially was… Read Original Post Here

Favre says INT not motivating factor (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:28:16 +0000

Brett Favre has watched film of his ill-fated throw in the NFC championship game and replayed it in his mind countless times. There was no way, many thought, the three-time MVP could step away from the game with that as the last image of his storied career. Redemption, despite all the records and victories, had to be the reason Favre stepped out of retirement, right?

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Hasselbeck’s back tightens up again (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:27:17 +0000

A day after he returned to the practice field, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is again dealing with a balky back. Hasselbeck left Tuesday morning’s practice after about 45 minutes when his back began to tighten up. He returned at the start of the afternoon session to do some stretching with the team, but walked off the field and back into the locker room with the rest of the injured Seahawks. Read Original Post Here

Bengals bring back troubled WR Henry (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:58:31 +0000

With their two Pro Bowl receivers hurt, the Cincinnati Bengals brought back troubled receiver Chris Henry on Tuesday, a move that their coach had emphatically ruled out only a month earlier as inappropriate. The signing helps the team but raises questions about its commitment to holding players accountable for their actions. Read Original Post Here

Manning makes debut at Colts practice (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:58:31 +0000

Peyton Manning has attended his first practice with the Indianapolis Colts since he had knee surgery just over five weeks ago. Manning accompanied the Colts to their first practice session at the new Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday. He wore a team jersey and shorts, with an elastic band around his left knee. Read Original Post Here