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(Phi - RB) 
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
(Sea - RB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Clare Farnsworth, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Seahawks are 5-0 when RB Maurice Morris has 18-plus carries.(KFFL)
Thu, Sep 4
- 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.(KFFL)
(SF - QB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
(Dal - WR)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
Thu, Sep 4
- 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.(KFFL)
(SF - QB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(STATS, Inc.)
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.(KFFL)
Wed, Sep 3
- 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.(KFFL)
(Phi - WR)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
(Den - TE)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos TE Daniel Graham has been named an offensive team captain for this season.(KFFL)
(Oak - WR) Q
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) must return to practice Saturday, Sept. 6, if he expects to play Week 1, according to head coach Lane Kiffin.(KFFL)
Fri, Sep 5
- Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 5, but did work out on the side.(KFFL)
Thu, Sep 4
- Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 4, but he could practice Friday, Sept. 5.(KFFL)
Wed, Sep 3
- Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 3, and his status for Week 1 is in question.(KFFL)
(Den - QB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos QB Jay Cutler has been named an offensive team captain for this season.(KFFL)
(Sea - RB) NA
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Jim Moore, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports free-agent RB Shaun Alexander (Seahawks) continues to work out in hopes of signing with another NFL team. Alexander is eager to show teams that he is still the same player who won the league's MVP award in 2005. "Speed, explosiveness and quickness ...," Alexander said. "I don't think that will be an issue." Alexander added, "I'm so hungry," he said. "I'm confident I can still do some productive things in the NFL. I've still got gas in the tank. Some team will be pleasantly surprised when I get there."(KFFL)
(Mia - RB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams represented himself in negotiations with the Dolphins surrounding his contract extension. Williams' previous agent, Leigh Steinberg, is not currently certified by the NFLPA because he let his certification lapse in 2007 for business reasons - Steinberg is in the progress of becoming certified with the NFLPA again. A source noted Williams will receive a roster bonus for every game he is on the team's 53-man roster this year. If he is injured and placed on Injured Reserve or if he is released, Williams will not receive money for those games. In 2009, Williams will have a $3.4 million base salary and a $100,000 workout bonus for the offseason. He did not receive any guaranteed money as part of his new deal.(KFFL)
Fri, Sep 5
- Williams will start against the Jets, but Ronnie Brown will play early and play a lot, coach Tony Sparano said Friday.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: Williams was so impressive in training camp that the Dolphins signed him to a contract extension, and while Brown carried only 17 times during the
(Phi - RB) P
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
Fri, Sep 5
- Philadelphia Eagles RB Lorenzo Booker (hip) participated in practice Friday, Sept. 5, and is probable for the team's Week 1 game.(KFFL)
Thu, Sep 4
- Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Lorenzo Booker (hip) participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 4. He will play Week 1.(KFFL)
Wed, Sep 3
- Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Lorenzo Booker (hip) is expected to play Week 1.(KFFL)
(NE - WR) NA
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Updating previous reports, Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports free-agent WR Chad Jackson (Patriots) and his agent are awaiting word from the Miami Dolphins on whether he will be signed. Jackson, as reported, previously worked out for Miami.(KFFL)
Fri, Sep 5
- Karen Guregian, of the Boston Herald, reports free-agent WR Chad Jackson (Patriots) worked out for the Miami Dolphins Friday, Sept. 5.(KFFL)
Tue, Sep 2
- Jim Wyatt, of the Nashville Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans have contacted the agent for free-agent WR Chad Jackson (Patriots).(KFFL)
Mon, Sep 1
- Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Raiders will meet with free-agent WR Chad Jackson (Patriots) Tuesday, Sept. 2.(KFFL)
(Ari - WR)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the new contract signed by New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress with have no impact on negotiations between the Arizona Cardinals and WR Anquan Boldin. Boldin would like to be dealt before the Oct. 14 trade deadline, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. "Anquan's position right now has been well-documented," Rosenhaus said. "He's not interested in doing a new contract with the team. That (Burress' deal) will have no bearing on his situation….Essentially that bridge has been blown up. He's looking to play as hard as he can for the club, for his teammates, but the sooner he is traded the better."(KFFL)
(Chi - WR)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Chicago Bears WR/KR Devin Hester has scored 14 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons. He has seven punt return TDs, four kickoff-return TDs, two receiving TDs and one missed-FG return TD. He has averaged 80.9 yards per touchdown, which is the highest mark in NFL history with a minimum of 10 touchdowns. With 11 combined kick-return touchdowns, he is already third in the history of the NFL in return touchdowns.(KFFL)
(StL - RB)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Bill Coats, of the St.Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson said he has spent roughly 12 hours a day at the team's facility over the last couple of weeks as he tries to catch up after his 27-day holdout.(KFFL)
Thu, Sep 4
- Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan said RB Steven Jackson is ready to go Week 1 despite holding out a portion of the preseason. "He looks like his old self to me. I'm excited about the kind of game he's going to have," Linehan said.(KFFL)
Wed, Sep 3
- Rams coach Scott Linehan expects Jackson, who ended a 27-day holdout Aug. 20, to carry a full load in the season opener.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: Jackson will be running behind a line led by seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Pace, who said he hasn't felt this healthy since before
(Phi - WR)
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- 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.(KFFL)
(Det - RB) NA
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- Updating previous reports, Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free-agent RB Tatum Bell (Lions) feels NFL teams will shy away from signing him until the matter surrounding him taking Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson's luggage is cleared up. Bell, as reported, said he did not realize they were Johnson's bags and has since returned them. However, Johnson claims several items - including money, credit cards and underwear - are still missing. Since the incident, Bell said teams have not contacted him about coming in for a visit.(KFFL)
Fri, Sep 5
- Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent RB Tatum Bell (Lions) said he thought the bags he took from the Detroit Lions practice facility belonged to free-agent DL Victor DeGrate (Lions) and not RB Rudi Johnson. "I want to defend myself," Bell said, "but every time I do, it's like I'm throwing Victor under the bus and I don't want to do that. So I'm almost like, 'I've got to stop bringing his name into it.' But that's what happened. I'm not lying. And right now, everyone's putting it out there that I'm a thief. They're acting like I got released, and I was mad, so I took the bags of the guy they brought in behind me. But it's not true, and that's what's hurting me so much right now. I woke up this morning and I pretty much don't know what to do about it anymore. It's frustrating."(KFFL)
Wed, Sep 3
- ESPNews reports free-agent RB Tatum Bell (Lions) worked out with the Houston Texans.(KFFL)
Tue, Sep 2
- The Lions released Bell and signed former Cincinnati running back Rudi Johnson on Tuesday.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: Bell came to Detroit before last season in a trade with the Denver Broncos. He had 44 carries for 182 yards in five games for the Lions.
Mon, Sep 1
- Josina Anderson, of FOX 31 News in Colorado, reports Detroit Lions RB Tatum Bell has been released from the team.(KFFL)
(Dal - WR) NA
Sat, Sep 6Recent News
- The Cowboys signed Jefferson off their practice squad Saturday, giving them a potential fourth receiver for their season opener.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: With Sam Hurd (left ankle) and Miles Austin (sprained right knee) both out, and Isaiah Stanback expected to play despite having to wear a
(NYG - QB) 
Fri, Sep 5
- Manning completed 19 of 35 passes for 216 yards, was intercepted once and scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in the Giants' win over the Redskins on Thursday.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: Manning led the Giants on a game-opening 84-yard touchdown drive, but never got them in the end zone again. He did lead three drives resulting in field goals and helped New York control the clock.
Thu, Sep 4
- The Associated Press reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning was 19-for-35-for 216 yards with an interception during the team's Week 1 game. He did run the ball twice for a loss of one yard, but he was able to score on a one-yard touchdown run.(KFFL)