Peppers dominates Sorgi in Panthers’ win (AP)
Peppers dominates Sorgi in Panthers‘ win (AP)
Julius Peppers was too good in Carolina’s preseason debut to give Jake Delhomme much of a chance to test his surgically repaired right elbow. Peppers was too dominant to give Jim Sorgi an opportunity to cement his status as Peyton Manning’s backup in Indianapolis. Determined to erase memories of a miserable 2007 when he was held to a career-low 2 1/2 sacks, Peppers sacked Sorgi, forced him to…
Eagles, Westbrook agree on terms of new deal
Westbrook agrees to new deal Westbrook got a new deal after telling the Eagles he felt underpaid He was in the third-year of a five-year, $25 million contract He led the NFL last season with 2,104 total yards …
Favre to start for Jets next Saturday (AP)
Brett Favre stood in front of yet another throng of reporters, a towel draping his shoulders and a bead of sweat dripping from his gray-speckled hair. The New York Jets‘ newest quarterback was a bit weary after his first practice Saturday. “There were times at practice today,” he said, measuring his words, “I was wondering if I made the right move.” Don’t worry, Jets fans.
Packers RB Grant has hamstring injury (AP)
First running back Ryan Grant held out. Now he’s held up, this time by a nagging hamstring injury that’s costing him valuable practice time. In the midst of the Brett Favre saga, the Packers‘ biggest on-the-field problem was probably Grant, the featured back who missed a week of training camp before agreeing to a four-year contract potentially worth $30 million.
Pennington watches Dolphins QBs struggle (AP)
Chad Pennington flipped through play charts on the sideline in his new Miami Dolphins jersey, watching his fellow quarterbacks audition for their jobs. He also saw why Miami signed him. Tampa Bay swarmed Miami’s struggling quarterbacks, and Michael Bennett had 68 yards rushing and a touchdown to lead the Buccaneers to a 17-6 win over the Dolphins on Saturday night in the preseason opener for both…
Pacman preps for his ‘Boys debut
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OXNARD, Calif. — When it comes to Adam Jones’ status, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is treading lightly.
Patriots sign Shoate, put Williams on IR (AP)
The New England Patriots have signed cornerback Jeff Shoate and placed safety Tank Williams on the injured reserve list. Terms of the deal with the 27-year-old Shoate were not disclosed Saturday. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Shoate has played in 14 NFL games, all with the Denver Broncos. Denver selected Shoate in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft and released him Dec.
Falcons‘ Ryan impresses in loss to Jags (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars found a win in a pile of fumbles. The Atlanta Falcons may have found a starter in a pile of quarterbacks. Jacksonville rested Fred Taylor and lost three fumbles but still had enough offense to beat the Falcons 20-17 on Saturday night in the preseason opener for both teams. The Falcons scored only three points off lost fumbles by three Jacksonville rookies — running backs…
Patriots sign CB Shoate, place S Williams on IR
The New England Patriots have signed cornerback Jeff Shoate and placed safety Tank Williams on the injured reserve list.
Terms of the deal with the 27-year-old Shoate were not disclosed Saturday.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Shoate has played in 14 NFL games, all with the Denver Broncos.
Denver selected Shoate in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft and released him Dec. 4, 2007. He was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad eight days later and he ultimately joined the New York Giants practice squad during last season’s playoffs.
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