NBC Sports - Pro Football Talktag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009-06-22://142009-11-21T01:51:42ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.24-enAntonio Pierce out indefinitelytag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951372009-11-21T01:51:33Z ET2009-11-21T01:51:42ZThe New York Giants are on a four-game losing streak, and now they've been dealt another blow.Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck this afternoon and is out indefinitely, the team announced today."I'm...Michael David SmithHarrison, Havner, Brayton, Babineaux among NFL finestag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951362009-11-21T01:36:28Z ET2009-11-21T01:36:20ZWe started posting individual items on each of the fines handed down by the NFL this week, but the NFL hands down fines faster than we can report them, so we'll mention a few at once here.Steelers linebacker James Harrison...Michael David SmithHolmgren: "I'd love to talk to the Browns"tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951352009-11-21T01:10:45Z ET2009-11-21T01:09:38ZGregg RosenthalBenson listed as doubtfultag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951322009-11-21T00:30:18Z ET2009-11-21T01:13:38ZOn Thursday, we passed along a report that Cedric Benson was not likely to play this week.On Friday, the Bengals confirmed it, calling him doubtful to face the Raiders because of a hip injury that prevented Benson from practicing all...Gregg RosenthalRaiders teammates seem just fine with Russell's benchingtag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951312009-11-21T00:02:26Z ET2009-11-21T00:10:57ZGregg RosenthalHits keep coming for Billstag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951272009-11-20T23:25:07Z ET2009-11-20T23:32:33ZGregg RosenthalNorwood could return, Turner doubtfultag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951252009-11-20T22:57:11Z ET2009-11-20T22:58:03ZAtlanta's starting running back is likely out for Sunday's key NFC tilt against the Giants, but they may get an explosive reserve back in the lineup.Jerious Norwood participated in practice for the second straight day Friday, and is listed as...Gregg RosenthalMerriman responds to assault suittag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951242009-11-20T22:31:41Z ET2009-11-21T01:15:15ZMike FlorioTitans' Finnegan fined $10,000tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951222009-11-20T22:14:09Z ET2009-11-20T22:20:51ZTennessee Titans defensive back Cortland Finnegan has been fined again.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Finnegan was fined a total of $10,000 for two separate violations during Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills. One infraction was a major facemasking penalty...Michael David SmithFour players fined in Bears-49ers gametag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951212009-11-20T21:54:53Z ET2009-11-20T21:55:05ZMany fans found last Thursday's Bears-49ers turnover-fest an ugly game to watch. Apparently the NFL's fine police agreed.Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that four players were fined for violations during the game.Players fined $5,000 apiece were Bears right...Michael David SmithJags' Nelson fined for hit on Jets' Sancheztag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951182009-11-20T21:33:09Z ET2009-11-20T21:33:00ZJacksonville Jaguars safety Reggie Nelson has been fined $7,500 for a hit on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in Sunday's game.Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union tweets that Nelson got the fine because, an NFL spokesman said, he...Michael David SmithSponsored Post: Get a new fantasy team this weektag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951172009-11-20T21:23:25Z ET2009-11-20T21:31:21ZGregg RosenthalDockett fined $7,500 for cheap shot on Hasselbecktag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951152009-11-20T21:20:54Z ET2009-11-20T21:21:41ZSeahawks coach Jim Mora will be glad to know that the NFL does not permit defensive linemen to stick their elbows into quarterbacks' throats.The NFL has fined Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Docket $7,500 for taking a shot at Hasselbeck's...Michael David SmithBush misses third straight practice, questionable for Sundaytag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951142009-11-20T21:11:13Z ET2009-11-20T21:12:16ZGregg RosenthalMoss says Revis better back it uptag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.951132009-11-20T20:57:47Z ET2009-11-20T21:00:06ZNew York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis says he shut down New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss the last time their teams met, and that he's ready to do it again on Sunday.Moss says Revis better be ready to back...Michael David Smith