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September 02, 2010
Dockett signs $48 million extension with Cardinals

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Darnell Dockett finally has the contract he feels he deserves....

49ers' Davis, Crabtree in altercation

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Mike Singletary had to separate tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree after the players got into a heated discussion at practice Wednesday....

Titans running back wants MVP, more NFL history

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The ink starts at Chris Johnson's neck, with wings tattooed just above his collarbone, reminding the world that he is the NFL's most recent member of the very rare club of 2,000-yard rushers. The Tennessee running back also has ...

Healthy again, Antwan Odom looks for a big rebound in 2010

With the new season rapidly approaching, perhaps no NFL player has a stronger sense of unfinished business than Antwan Odom.

Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell on Friday

Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York ...

Stigma of depression diagnosis hard to overcome for Andrews

Football fans understand when a player is forced to the sidelines with torn knee ligaments.

September 01, 2010
NFL power rankings: Aaron Rodgers, Packers cool at No. 1

The Green Bay Packers claimed the top spot in USA TODAY's NFL power rankings heading into the regular season. The Indianapolis Colts, Dallas ...

AP: Union questioning motives of NFL rookie trades

A person familiar with the situation says the NFL players' union is looking into whether trades made by four teams this week are attempts to ...

Now in UFL, Maurice Clarett is confident but won't discuss past

Maurice Clarett sidestepped questions about his past Wednesday in his first comments since signing with Omaha's United Football League team, ...

ESPN: Ben Roethlisberger will ask Roger Goodell to reduce suspension to 3 games

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger intends to ask commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce his suspension to three games when they meet on ...

NFL: Attendance likely to fall for third straight season in 2010, to lowest level since 1998

NEW YORK--The U.S. economic recession that's left nearly 15 million Americans out of work is taking its toll on NFL ticket sales for the upcoming ...

Knowshon Moreno returns to Broncos practice at about 80%

The Denver Broncos' injured backfield is beginning to get healthy. Knowshon Moreno was back at practice Tuesday, one month after the starting ...

With Cardinals possibly shopping Matt Leinart, QB says he doesn't want to be a backup in NFL

Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart told Fox Sports' Jay Glazer that he does not intend to be a backup QB, even as ESPN reported that the Cardinals ...

Preseason finale a chance for Packers' backup QBs

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers knows from experience that it isn't easy to live life as an understudy in the NFL....

Redskins go long to play a friendly, visit Arizona

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Like many of his Washington Redskins teammates, Derrick Dockery shook his head when asked about this week's game....

Moreno returns to Broncos practice

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos' injured backfield is beginning to get healthy....

Boiman getting crash course in Lions defense

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Rocky Boiman isn't going to get a chance to ease his way into the Detroit Lions' defense....

HD TV and technology pit NFL stadiums vs. fans' living rooms

When the NFL kicks off its new season next week, about 1 million fans will turn out to watch games in stadiums across the nation. But back in ...

'You can't stand the Jets,' and Rex Ryan sure likes it that way

Rex Ryan figures he has melted off 50-plus pounds the equivalent of about a dozen NFL helmets after undergoing lap-band surgery in the offseason. ...

Marion Barber III prefers to let his running do all the talking

Here's what you see with Marion Barber III: Dreadlocks, dangling from the rear of his helmet, as he crashes into a linebacker. Big shoulder pads ...

August 31, 2010
Patriots place starting CB Leigh Bodden on injured reserve

The New England Patriots lost a key player Tuesday when Leigh Bodden, their best cornerback, was placed on injured reserve.

Darren Sharper still hopeful of playing in opener

Darren Sharper is holding out hope he'll be ready to play against the Minnesota Vikings in the Sept. 9 regular season opener, even though he ...

Vikings put Sidney Rice on PUP/reserve for at least 6 games

The Minnesota Vikings have made wide receiver Sidney Rice ineligible to play in the first six games of the regular season, placing him on the ...

Michael Vick to get start in Eagles' final preseason game

Michael Vick will start Philadelphia's final preseason game because the Eagles are resting their starters. Coach Andy Reid says Vick will play ...

Steelers confirm Ben Roethlisberger will meet with Roger Goodell on Friday

The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Tuesday that QB Ben Roethlisberger will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday.

Coach Whisenhunt says QB decision yet to be made

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals are home after a week on the road, dragging a quarterback controversy that shows no sign of any quick resolution....

Seattle still searching for running game solution

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- One week left in the preseason and Pete Carroll still doesn't have an answer for Seattle's stumbling run game....

Foster emerges as top back for Texans

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston running back Arian Foster wants to get one of his offensive linemen into the Pro Bowl. He certainly wouldn't turn down an invitation for himself....

Nine carries in preseason plenty for Jackson

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson says nine carries in the preseason is enough to get ready for the season....

WR Parrish finally finding niche in Bills' offense

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The hardest part of Roscoe Parrish's most frustrating season in the NFL last year involved the Buffalo Bills' receiver trying to explain to his 8-year-old son why he wasn't getting any playing time....