Portis insists he’s still Redskins’ ‘feature back,’ will start:
Clinton Portis will start Sunday, but another Redskins running back is bidding for more time, Jason La Canfora reports. NFL.com
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McCarthy further explains his decision to not let the Bears score:
Packers coach Mike McCarthy has faced intense scrutiny for his decision not to allow the Bears to score a touchdown late in Monday night’s loss at Soldier Field.McCarthy didn’t help himself by initially explaining that he didn’t let the Bears… NBC Sports – Pro Football Talk
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Jets sign former Ravens DE Pryce (AP):
The New York Jets signed Trevor Pryce on Thursday, reuniting the former Baltimore Ravens defensive end with coach Rex Ryan. Pryce will play in the team’s game at Buffalo on Sunday, Ryan confirmed, and will likely be used in passing situations against the Bills. “The guy’s a finisher,” Ryan said. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Terrell Suggs: Trevor Pryce signed with Jets:
A day after he was released by the Baltimore Ravens in a move that appeared to be only temporary, defensive lineman Trevor Pryce may have left for the New York Jets.Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs wrote on Twitter that Pryce had… NBC Sports – Pro Football Talk
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Jets CB Revis still questionable (AP):
It might be another week before Darrelle Revis plays again for the New York Jets. The All-Pro cornerback did not practice Wednesday, spending part of the session on a stationary bike and also working with a trainer on the side. Revis is recovering from a strained left hamstring, and his availability for the team’s game at Buffalo on Sunday remains uncertain. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Jags’ Osgood attacked, jumps out window (AP):
Jacksonville receiver Kassim Osgood leapt out a second-floor window to escape a gun-wielding man who attacked him and a 19-year-old Jaguars cheerleader, according to police. The armed intruder exchanged gunfire with his ex-girlfriend, Mackenzie Rae Putnal, after putting a gun to her head Monday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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NFL gives union proposal on 18-game schedule:
The current labor deal between the NFL and its players’ union contains a provision that allows the league to increase the regular season to 18 games. The sides are talking again about the possibility of making such a switch. ESPN.com – NFL
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Polian: 18-game schedule not done deal (AP):
Colts President Bill Polian says he was “very imprecise” when he described an 18-game schedule as a done deal. Two days after saying a longer schedule is a “fait accompli” on his local radio show, Polian returned to the airways Wednesday and told ESPN’s “Mike and Mike In The Morning” program what he meant was that the Colts are preparing as if the 18-game season… Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Washington Redskins’ Donovan McNabb expects cheers in return to Philadelphia Eagles:
Donovan McNabb will play at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday as the enemy for the first time in his career. Still, he said Tuesday he expects a mostly warm reception from Philadelphia Eagles fans. ESPN.com – NFL
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Paymah edged out six others for Texans job:
On Thursday, the Texans gave cornerback Karl Paymah a tryout. And he ended up getting a job.As it turns out, Paymah was one of seven defensive backs who showed the Texans what they can do.Others who tried out but didn’t… NBC Sports – Pro Football Talk
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