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Gregg Rosenthal tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94027 2009-11-07T21:55:33Z 2009-11-07T21:56:03Z

The Houston Texans are making a change at running back.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports on Twitter that Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Ryan Moats will start at running back Sunday against the Colts. Steve Slaton,...

Michael David Smith The Houston Texans are making a change at running back.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports on Twitter that Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Ryan Moats will start at running back Sunday against the Colts. Steve Slaton,... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94026 2009-11-07T21:20:21Z 2009-11-07T21:31:54Z

It's not clear how much longer Eric Mangini will remain the head coach in Cleveland, but if he's able to hold onto his job, it looks like he'll be getting a new, hands-on boss.Peter King, who joined Jimmy Roberts and...

Michael David Smith It's not clear how much longer Eric Mangini will remain the head coach in Cleveland, but if he's able to hold onto his job, it looks like he'll be getting a new, hands-on boss.Peter King, who joined Jimmy Roberts and... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94023 2009-11-07T20:52:43Z 2009-11-07T21:03:27Z

The ink isn't even dry on Ty Law's new contract with the Denver Broncos, and Law is already talking about getting on the field in two days.At the team's press conference to announce his signing, Law said he wants to...

Michael David Smith The ink isn't even dry on Ty Law's new contract with the Denver Broncos, and Law is already talking about getting on the field in two days.At the team's press conference to announce his signing, Law said he wants to... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94021 2009-11-07T20:31:46Z 2009-11-07T20:31:43Z

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant might not play on Sunday as he nurses a knee injury. But he says he's impressed with the way his teammates are continuing to fight hard every week despite an 0-7 record.The 28-year-old...

Michael David Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant might not play on Sunday as he nurses a knee injury. But he says he's impressed with the way his teammates are continuing to fight hard every week despite an 0-7 record.The 28-year-old... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94017 2009-11-07T19:33:27Z 2009-11-07T19:38:11Z

Whenever a team has success running the no-huddle offense, you can bet it's only a matter of time before fans start wondering why they don't do it all the time.Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has heard the questions, and he...

Michael David Smith Whenever a team has success running the no-huddle offense, you can bet it's only a matter of time before fans start wondering why they don't do it all the time.Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has heard the questions, and he... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94014 2009-11-07T18:44:43Z 2009-11-07T18:46:28Z

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad is expected to miss his second consecutive game on Sunday when the Panthers take on the Saints.Muhammad is listed as questionable, but he didn't practice Friday and is expected to sit out. Muhammad started...

Michael David Smith Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad is expected to miss his second consecutive game on Sunday when the Panthers take on the Saints.Muhammad is listed as questionable, but he didn't practice Friday and is expected to sit out. Muhammad started... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94012 2009-11-07T18:20:04Z 2009-11-07T18:21:28Z

As he prepared for the 2008 NFL draft, then-Cal wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a mentor with a very impressive resume: Jerry Rice."He has all the talent in the world," Rice said of Jackson before last year's draft. "There's no...

Michael David Smith As he prepared for the 2008 NFL draft, then-Cal wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a mentor with a very impressive resume: Jerry Rice."He has all the talent in the world," Rice said of Jackson before last year's draft. "There's no... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94008 2009-11-07T17:49:18Z 2009-11-07T17:51:05Z

The Miami Dolphins' defense will likely be missing two starters from the front seven on Sunday at New England. Nose tackle Jason Ferguson and inside linebacker Channing Crowder are both listed as doubtful on this week's injury report. Ferguson is...

Michael David Smith The Miami Dolphins' defense will likely be missing two starters from the front seven on Sunday at New England. Nose tackle Jason Ferguson and inside linebacker Channing Crowder are both listed as doubtful on this week's injury report. Ferguson is... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94007 2009-11-07T17:22:47Z 2009-11-07T17:26:22Z

On Friday Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Ty Law was headed to Denver, and on Saturday the Broncos made it official: Law, the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, has been signed. To make room on the roster for Law, the...

Michael David Smith On Friday Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Ty Law was headed to Denver, and on Saturday the Broncos made it official: Law, the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, has been signed. To make room on the roster for Law, the... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94005 2009-11-07T16:47:13Z 2009-11-07T16:48:10Z

This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...

Michael David Smith This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94002 2009-11-07T16:36:27Z 2009-11-07T16:37:05Z

Bengals running back Cedric Benson thinks that after he was sent packing from Chicago, the Bears blackballed him around the league.Whether Benson is right or wrong to characterize communications between the Bears and other teams as "blackballing," Bengals coach Marvin...

Michael David Smith Bengals running back Cedric Benson thinks that after he was sent packing from Chicago, the Bears blackballed him around the league.Whether Benson is right or wrong to characterize communications between the Bears and other teams as "blackballing," Bengals coach Marvin... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94000 2009-11-07T15:58:32Z 2009-11-07T15:59:25Z

Though the name of Steelers safety Ryan Clark does not appear on the team's injury report for Thursday or Friday, his status for Monday night remains undecided for reasons other than his current overall condition.Clark, despite generally being healthy, might...

Mike Florio Though the name of Steelers safety Ryan Clark does not appear on the team's injury report for Thursday or Friday, his status for Monday night remains undecided for reasons other than his current overall condition.Clark, despite generally being healthy, might... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.93999 2009-11-07T15:49:41Z 2009-11-07T15:52:14Z

Bills DE Chris Kelsay credits the secondary with the team's improved sack totals.Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown has improved as a passer out of the Wildcat, according to coach Tony Sparano.WR Randy Moss is the smartest receiver that Patriots coach Bill...

Josh Alper Bills DE Chris Kelsay credits the secondary with the team's improved sack totals.Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown has improved as a passer out of the Wildcat, according to coach Tony Sparano.WR Randy Moss is the smartest receiver that Patriots coach Bill... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.93998 2009-11-07T15:23:10Z 2009-11-07T15:23:39Z

If there's any hope at all for the Detroit Lions, who are 1-22 since the start of 2008, that hope can be found in a trio of young offensive skill position players: quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and...

Michael David Smith If there's any hope at all for the Detroit Lions, who are 1-22 since the start of 2008, that hope can be found in a trio of young offensive skill position players: quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and...