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Updated: 26 weeks 6 days ago NFL Team Reports: AFC South (SportingNews.com)Every Monday through Friday, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL...
NFLPA accused of trying to collude with NFL (AP)The NFL Players Association has confirmed it is the target of a federal investigation into whether union leaders attempted to collude with NFL officials by holding secret meetings to discuss labor talks. NFLPA official George Atallah said Tuesday the union has been cooperating with the Department of Labor probe, which came to light in a lawsuit filed against the union last week by NFLPA employee...
Houston's Schaub not expected to miss opener (AP)Houston quarterback Matt Schaub is not expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay because of a sprained ankle, but he should be ready for the regular-season opener. Schaub sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Houston's loss to Minnesota on Monday night. He returned after the injury, but was limping and was replaced by Dan Orlovsky to start the third quarter. Analyst: Favre looks 'slow' (Yahoo! Sports)Vikings QB Brett Favre seems to have taken a step back from last year, according to an NFL analyst.
Disciples can learn from 'warm' Belichick (Yahoo! Sports)Bill Belichick's former assistants should adopt his practice of giving the players some leeway.
Favre takes hits, dishes one as Vikings top Texans (AP)Brett Favre has taken hundreds of hits in nearly two decades in the NFL. On Monday night, everyone was talking about the one he gave. Adrian Peterson scored on the game's first play, Favre played three quarters and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 17-10 in a preseason game. In his second game since unretiring again less than two weeks ago, Favre was 13 of 18 for 142 yards. Texans deal DT Johnson to Chargers (AP)The San Diego Chargers acquired defensive tackle Travis Johnson from the Houston Texans on Monday for an undisclosed draft pick in 2010. Johnson was a first-round pick in 2005, but never lived up to expectations. His career has been marked by numerous injuries and inconsistent play. He returned to practice last week for the first time this season after undergoing sports hernia surgery just before...
Texans QB Schaub sprains ankle (AP)Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has sprained his left ankle against the Vikings. Schaub appeared to hurt his ankle when he get tangled up at the line on a touchdown run by Steve Slaton with about four minutes left in the first half Monday night. He got his ankle taped and returned for the last series of the second quarter, where he completed two passes before Houston kicked a field goal.
Texans deal Johnson to Chargers (AP)The Houston Texans have traded defensive tackle Travis Johnson to the San Diego Chargers. Johnson was a first-round pick in 2005, but never lived up to expectations. His career has been marked by numerous injuries and inconsistent play. He returned to practice last week for the first time this season after undergoing sports hernia surgery just before the start of camp.
AccuScore: Patriots eyeing AFC's No. 1 seed (Yahoo! Sports)New England is projected to finish ahead of the Chargers and Super Bowl champion Steelers for the conference's best record.
AccuScore: Colts should recapture AFC South (Yahoo! Sports)Indianapolis is projected to have another double-digit win season in what should be a competitive division.
Vikings, Favre prepare for Texans (AP)Brett Favre had just three days to prepare for his first start this preseason. This one should be a better indicator of how the comeback from his second retirement is going. Favre is expected to play the entire first half when the Minnesota Vikings face the Houston Texans in an exhibition game on Monday night.
Houston's Molden back from injury (AP)Houston cornerback Antwaun Molden is ready to get back into a game after sitting out since December recovering from a broken ankle. It's a good thing, too. With Jacques Reeves out with a broken leg and Dunta Robinson still holding out, the Texans need all the help they can get at the position. Molden, who missed the first part of training camp finishing his recovery, is expected to play his...
Meeting Favre gives Texans a chance at redemption (AP)The Texans were expecting former Houston backup Sage Rosenfels to visit. Instead, Brett Favre will be dropping by Monday night as Houston tries to rebound from a preseason loss to the New Orleans Saints. Coach Gary Kubiak said he believes his team will benefit from dealing with the combination of Favre and All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson.
The Shutdown Corner Interview with Matt Schaub (Yahoo! Sports)I had the opportunity to talk to Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub yesterday. We discussed the beast that...
Texans not set at second DT spot (AP)Amobi Okoye will start at defensive tackle for Houston, but who will start beside him is anyone's guess. Travis Johnson has missed all of camp after sports hernia surgery, and Frank Okam and DelJuan Robinson haven't shown the consistency coach Gary Kubiak wants. With two preseason games remaining, Kubiak needs someone to take the job.
RB Bell helps Saints over Texans (AP)Mike Bell made the most of Reggie Bush's absence. Bell had 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown to help the New Orleans Saints to a 38-14 win over the Houston Texans in a preseason game on Saturday night. Bell, a former starter in Denver who had just 45 yards rushing in the past two seasons, is vying to be the Saints' third running back. Running back Ahman Green headed to St. Louis? (Yahoo! Sports)Ahman Green has been to the Pro Bowl four times since he joined the league with the Seattle Seahawks back in...
New Orleans QB Brees misses practice with Texans (AP)New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who left camp Sunday to attend his mother's funeral, missed the Saints' first practice against the Houston Texans. Veteran Mark Brunell filled in for Brees in the 90-minute practice Wednesday morning. Saints coach Sean Payton says Brees will be on hand Wednesday afternoon when the teams conduct the second of three planned joint practices.
Rookie Casey up for any job (AP)Rookie James Casey was drafted to play tight end for the Texans. Less than three weeks into camp he's working at that position but also learning long-snapping and filling in at fullback because of an injury to backup Boomer Grigsby. His versatility is no surprise after he played tight end, fullback and quarterback as well as returned punts at Rice. |
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