Hakeem Nicks to miss three weeks
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (leg) is expected to miss three weeks because he is suffering from compartment leg syndrome, according to The Star-Ledger's Mike Garafolo.
Already without Steve E. Smith (pectoral) and Ramses Barden (ankle), the Giants are in trouble at receiver. This leaves Mario Manningham as the No. 1 receiver for their Week 12 meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Derek Hagan is expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver, with Duke Calhoun likely filling the No. 3 role. Tap your mouse here for more »
Antonio Gates suffering from plantar fasciitis
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (foot) is suffering from plantar fasciitis and popped the plantar fascia in his right foot in Week 8, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. "My (right) foot was on fire," Gates said. "It was so bad, it was like my toe and ankle didn't bother me anymore."
According to Dr. Phillip Kwong, a foot specialist, people find it difficult to walk for two weeks or more after tearing a plantar fascia. "I think it's going to be really tough to play with any proficiency this Sunday, unless they do a remarkable job anesthetizing him," Kwong said. "... He has a lot of demands on him at his position. This injury will make it difficult for him to push off and be explosive."
Gates has been able to play in relative comfort thanks to pain killing injections, but the hurt is almost intolerable when those wear off. He declared privately after San Diego's Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans that he was out for Week 9 against the Houston Texans. Tap your mouse here for more »
Minnesota Vikings waive Randy Moss
The Minnesota Vikings have waived wide receiver Randy Moss, reports NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. Tap your mouse here for more »
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo fractures collarbone
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (clavicle) suffered a fractured left clavicle during the team's Monday night game, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Romo will not return to the game, and he could be looking at a recovery time of between eight and 10 weeks. Tap your mouse here for more »
Where do you turn with Dallas Clark out indefinitely?
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark (hand, wrist) is out indefinitely with hand and wrist injuries, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Clark will receive second and third opinions to determine how long he'll miss. Tap your mouse here for more »
Michael Vick named starting quarterback
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday, Sept. 21, that head coach Andy Reid has named Michael Vick the team's starting quarterback. Tap your mouse here for more »
Minnesota Vikings' Sidney Rice likely out for half the season
Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (hip) confirmed in a text message to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins that he underwent hip surgery Monday, Aug. 23, in Colorado, and will likely miss the first half of the season, according to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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Brett Favre update
As you may know, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (ankle) likes to change his mind.
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San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson suspended
San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has been suspended three games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, according to what a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The suspension can be reduced upon appeal, but it isn't certain if Jackson will appeal. Tap your mouse here for more »
Six games for Ben Roethlisberger
Updating a previous report, NFL.com reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2010 season for conduct detrimental to the NFL. Roethlisberger must also undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation by medical professionals. Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Roethlisberger is forbidden from working out with the team until he completes his behavioral treatment program. Tap your mouse here for more »
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