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Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid indicated rookie WR DeSean Jackson will stick at flanker, where he only needs to know one set of patterns and play responsibilities. WRs Hank Baskett, Greg Lewis and Jason Avant will rotate at the other receiver positions in Week 1. RBs Brian Westbrook and Lorenzo Booker are also expected to split wide a lot, with the team using the tight ends to also make some plays.
Frank Hughes, of The News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks RB Maurice Morris will start at running back in Week 1. However, head coach Mike Holmgren said he was not sure how he would split carries between Morris and RB Julius Jones or what the plan would be moving forward.
The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers QB Shaun Hill will serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback during Week 1 due to QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) being added to the injury report as doubtful.
Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens has 129 career receiving touchdowns, ranking third most in NFL history. With two more touchdowns, he will move past WR Cris Carter (130) into second place-all time in the category. Owens has six receiving touchdowns in his past four Week 1 games.
Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens has 12 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns in two career games against the Cleveland Browns. Eight of the 12 catches went for first downs.
The 49ers added Smith to their injury report Saturday, listing him as doubtful for Sunday's game against Arizona with another problem in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Advice: The 49ers didn't specify what was wrong with Smith, only saying the injury occurred without contact during practice Friday. Smith, the former No. 1 overall draft pick, was expected to back up J.T. O'Sullivan, who beat out
The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) has been added to the team's Week 1 injury report as doubtful. He is having additional problems with his surgically repaired right shoulder. The team is not saying specifically what is wrong with him, but they noted the injury happened without contact during practice Friday, Sept. 5. Head coach Mike Nolan said Smith will consult with his doctor in Birmingham, Ala., for treatment recommendations. The team does not have a timetable on when he may return.
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said QB Alex D. Smith would not be back with the team in 2009 if he does not become the starting quarterback at some point this season and proves himself heading into next year. Smith has a $9.625 million base salary for next season.