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| 1. | Cardinals | Banks, Togafau re-signed | (KFFL) The Arizona Cardinals re-signed DL Jason Banks and LB Pago Togafau to the practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 24. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. | less than a minute | |
| 2. | Cardinals | Three released | (KFFL) The Arizona Cardinals released TE Dominique Byrd, FB Jed Collins and DL Antoine Holmes Tuesday, Nov. 24. | less than a minute | |
| 3. | Cardinals | Beisel re-signed | (KFFL) The Arizona Cardinals re-signed LB Monty Beisel to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 24. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 1 minute | |
| 4. | Bengals | A. Smith signed | (KFFL) The Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent CB Antonio Smith (Chargers) to their practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 24. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 7 minutes | |
| 5. | Bengals | Kooistra waived | (KFFL) The Cincinnati Bengals waived OG Scott Kooistra Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 7 minutes | |
| 6. | Bengals | O. Harris re-signed | (KFFL) The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed free-agent DL Orien Harris Tuesday, Nov. 24. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 8 minutes | |
| 7. | Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson don't practice Tuesday | (FFToolbox) With less than 48 hours to go before their week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions are very unsure if their starting quarterback and No. 1 wide receiver will play on Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday didn't bring any positive news. Quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson were held out of the team's last practice of the week Tuesday. The Lions will hold a walk-through on Wednesday as their final preparation for the game. Both players were hurt during Sunday's 38-37 win over the Browns. Stafford suffered... (More) | 12 minutes | |
| 8. | Cardinals re-sign LB Monty Beisel | (Rotoworld) Cardinals re-signed LB Monty Beisel. Analysis: The recent injuries to Gerald Hayes and Chike Okeafor served as a useful reminder that the Cardinals needed veteran depth ahead of Ali Highsmith and Reggie Walker. | 20 minutes | |
| 9. | Cardinals release TE Byrd | (Rotoworld) Cardinals released TE Dominique Byrd. Analysis: Byrd surprisingly made the team out of training camp, but he had yet to see the active roster in 10 games this season. | 22 minutes | |
| 10. | Bengals waive T/G Scott Kooistra | (Rotoworld) Bengals waived T/G Scott Kooistra. Analysis: Kooistra's release is a positive sign for rookie Andre Smith, who is nearing game action. | 24 minutes | |
| 11. | Bengals re-sign DT Orien Harris | (Rotoworld) Bengals re-signed DT Orien Harris. Analysis: Harris has been on and off the Bengals roster since re-signing in October. He's nothing more than a rotational lineman if he manages to suit up on game days. | 26 minutes | |
| 12. | Steelers to sign LB Rocky Boiman | (Rotoworld) The Steelers are expected to sign LB Rocky Boiman, formerly of the Titans. Analysis: Boiman is a well traveled special teamer being brought in as a hired gun to help fix the kickoff coverage unit. Unfortunately, this isn't a one-man fix. | 28 minutes | |
| 13. | Marc Bulger may be out for season with leg fracture | (FFToolbox) On Monday, St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger was nursing head, groin and knee injuries. While some thought he may have a concussion, it's that knee injury that could end his season. An MRI revealed that Bulger has a fractured tibia. It's officially a tibial plateau fracture. The injury won't require surgery, but it is expected to sideline Bulger for as little as three weeks and for as much as six. Bulger also had an MRI exam Monday for an injury to his groin-hamstring area, which has been diagnosed as a strain, head coach Spagnuolo said. Bulger is scheduled for a neurological exam, too, becaus... (More) | 30 minutes | |
| 14. | Steelers | Work out Boiman | (KFFL) Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers worked out free-agent LB Rocky Boiman (Titans) Tuesday, Nov. 24, and intend to sign him to their 53-man roster to help with special teams. | 36 minutes | |
| 15. | Dolphins sign CB Evan Oglesby | (Rotoworld) Dolphins signed CB Evan Oglesby. Analysis: Formerly with the Cowboys and Ravens, Oglesby has been used almost strictly as a special teamer. | 38 minutes | |
| 16. | Falcons | Norwood working hard to return | (KFFL) J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood (hip) is "working very hard in the training room to get better." However, his practice status for this week is unknown. | 43 minutes | |
| 17. | Falcons | Turner working hard to return | (KFFL) J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) is "working very hard in the training room to get better." However, his practice status for this week is unknown. | 43 minutes | |
| 18. | Bengals | Rivers, Mathis could play in Week 12 | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Keith Rivers (calf) and OG Evan Mathis (ankle) could be ready to play in Week 12. | 46 minutes | |
| 19. | Bengals | Benson day-to-day | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson's (hip) injury is being taken day-to-day, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. | 46 minutes | |
| 20. | Bengals | Peko day-to-day | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DL Domata Peko (knee) suffered an MCL sprain to his right knee in Week 11 and is day-to-day going forward to Week 12. The training staff is working on making him a knee brace. | 46 minutes | |
| 21. | Michael Turner doesn't know when he'll return | (FFToolbox) Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling did a nice job in place of the injured Michael Turner on Sunday against the Giants with 76 yards and two touchdowns. When Turner gets back on the field, everyone knows that he is unquestionably the team's starter, but it is uncertain as to when Turner will come back. Turner has been receiving continued treatment for his right high ankle sprain, but he has yet to test the injury since injuring it against Carolina in week 10. Turner said that ankle sprains are tough to judge and that "Some guys t... (More) | 49 minutes | |
| 22. | Packers | Grant practices in full Tuesday | (KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant (neck) practiced in full Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 51 minutes | |
| 23. | Packers | Five practice in full Tuesday | (KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Brandon Chillar (hand), DL Cullen Jenkins (ankle), DL Johnny Jolly (back), FB John Kuhn (hand) and OG Josh Sitton (back) practiced in full Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 52 minutes | |
| 24. | Packers | Clifton, Woodson limited Tuesday | (KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knee) and CB Charles Woodson (hip) were limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. Clifton is expected to be ready to play Thursday, Nov. 26. | 52 minutes | |
| 25. | Packers | Three miss practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OT Allen Barbre (ankle), RB Ahman Green (groin) and C Scott Wells (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 52 minutes | |
| 26. | Schottenheimer shoots down Bills rumor | (Rotoworld) Former Chiefs and Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer shot down an ESPN report that he's a candidate to become the next head coach of the Bills. Analysis: "It's flattering, but there's nothing there," said Schottenheimer. "I'll be very candid with you and say it's nice to think that people would consider you, but the reality of it is is that after 30 great years I'm really not going to go back down that road again." | 53 minutes | |
| 27. | Has Betts played his last game with 'Ski... | (Rotoworld) According to beat writer Jason Reid, it appears Ladell Betts (torn MCL, ACL) "has played his last game for the Redskins." Analysis: Betts is signed through 2013, with his salary increasing from $900,000 to $1.65M next season. With both knee ligaments torn, the 30-year-old Betts' is a poor bet to return to pre-injury form by the start of next season -- if at all. The Redskins have plenty of needs this offseason, and running back will have to be near the top of the list. | 56 minutes | |
| 28. | Edelman, Stanback split No. 3 role | (Rotoworld) Julian Edelman split snaps with Isaiah Stanback as the No. 3 receiver in Week 11. Analysis: Edelman played primarily in the slot alongside Wes Welker while Kevin Faulk or Ben Watson split out wide. Stanback is playing in conventional three-wide sets. Don't expect Edelman to accrue fantasy value while sharing the No. 3 role. | 1 hour | |
| 29. | Giants | Bradshaw may sit in Week 12 | (KFFL) Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) will not practice Tuesday, Nov. 24, and could miss the team's Week 12 game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Nov. 26. "At the beginning, right after the game they thought he had an ankle sprain but evidently it is more severe than that so he is in a boot," head coach Tom Coughlin said. | 1 hour | |
| 30. | Ahman Green held out of practice Tuesday | (Rotoworld) Ahman Green (groin) was held out of practice Tuesday. Analysis: Green suffered the injury late last week in practice, and he doesn't appear ready for game action. Expect Brandon Jackson to handle third-down duties for the second straight week. | 1 hour | |
| 31. | Buccaneers | Trueblood, Mack practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Jeremy Trueblood (knee) and CB Elbert Mack (ankle) participated in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 1 hour | |
| 32. | Flacco only has eyes for Mason, Rice | (Rotoworld) Of Joe Flacco's 219 completions this season, 46.1 percent have gone to Ray Rice and Derrick Mason. Analysis: While it's great news for the fantasy owners of Rice and Mason, defensive coordinators are beginning to roll extra coverage toward the top targets. Mired in a three-game slump, Flacco will have to adjust and begin using Mark Clayton, Kelley Washington, and Todd Heap. | 1 hour | |
| 33. | Eagles | Justice contract update | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles signed OT Winston Justice to a four-year contract extension worth $18.5 million Tuesday, Nov. 24. The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus, according to a league source. | 1 hour | |
| 34. | Ravens sign FB Charles Ali | (Rotoworld) Ravens signed FB Charles Ali. Analysis: The Ravens have one of the best fullbacks in the league in Le'Ron McClain, so Ali will be limited to special teams duties. | 1 hour | |
| 35. | Ravens place Matt Lawrence on I.R. | (Rotoworld) Ravens placed RB Matt Lawrence (knee) on season-ending injured reserve. Analysis: Lawrence, a key member of the special teams unit, had been battling a knee injury for the past couple of weeks. He'll attempt to return next summer in a similar role. | 1 hour | |
| 36. | Orton expects to start on Thanksgiving | (Rotoworld) Kyle Orton (ankle) expects to start against the Giants Thursday night. Analysis: "Feeling good, feeling better, should be ready to roll," Orton said Tuesday. He doesn't expect to be limited by the ankle injury, but we're skeptical that he'll be even close to 100 percent. Keep him on the bench against an improving Giants defense. | 1 hour | |
| 37. | Eagles | Ikegwuonu released | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Eagles released CB Jack Ikegwuonu Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 1 hour | |
| 38. | Eagles | Pope signed | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent CB Geoff Pope (Bengals) Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 1 hour | |
| 39. | Bradshaw's injury is to the opposite foo... | (Rotoworld) Ahmad Bradshaw's latest ankle injury is to the opposite foot, putting his status for Thursday's game in doubt. Analysis: Bradshaw is now wearing a boot on his left foot after dealing with an ankle injury as well as a cracked metatarsal in his right foot for the past six weeks. Even if he manages to play through the injuries this week, he's a poor fantasy play with Danny Ware's reps increasing. | 1 hour | |
| 40. | Jacobs should play in Week 12 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (leg) said Tuesday, Nov. 24, his right leg feels 'really good' and he should be able to play in Week 12. 'I feel good,' Jacobs said. 'I feel really good. I don't really have anything bothering me. It's all mental. You've got to get in and be ready to go.' Jacobs added he could have returned during the team's Week 11 game but the solid play of RBs Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware allowed him to spend the rest of the game on the sideline. Analysis: If Jacobs truly is good to go, he's got a great matchup against a Denver run defense that ha... (More) | 1 hour | |
| 41. | Jacobs says his leg is fine | (FFChamps) New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs said today that he will play on Thanksgiving against the Broncos. Jacobs left their Week 11 game against the Falcons with a right knee injury and did not return. "I took a little hit near the leg, but it wasn't anything bad," Jacobs said Tuesday in an Associated Press report. "It could've been worse." Analysis: Fantasy owners should be able to start Jacobs with confidence on Thanksgiving against a Denver defense that has been struggling against the run the past month. | 1 hour | |
| 42. | Polamalu questionable for Week 12 | (TheHuddle) Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) remains questionable at best for Week 12. Analysis: Polamalu's absence makes Joe Flacco a better play than he normally would, but he's struggled so much recently it's hard to trust the second-year QB. You'd have to be pretty then at the position to give Flacco much consideration. | 1 hour | |
| 43. | Eagles release CB Jack Ikegwuonu | (Rotoworld) Eagles waived CB Jack Ikegwuonu. Analysis: Ikegwonu lost out to Dmitri Patterson and Ramzee Robinson for nickel duties, and the Eagles seem to prefer Geoffrey Pope on special teams. Ikegwuonu is not without talent, so he should garner interest on waivers. | 1 hour | |
| 44. | Turner remains hopeful | (FFChamps) Falcons running back Michael Turner, who missed their Week 11 game with a high ankle sprain, is not ruling himself out yet from returning in Week 12. "Some guys take six weeks to bounce back, but I don't think I'll take that long," Turner told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Analysis: Turner may indeed be back within six weeks, but it seems unlikely that he would be able to come back already this weekend. Look for Jason Snelling to start against the Buccaneers unless you hear about Turner practicing at some point this week. | 1 hour | |
| 45. | Troy Polamalu | (RotoWire) Coach Mike Tomlin said Polamalu (knee) is "questionable at best" for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Steelers' web site reports. Analysis: It's the same label Tomlin placed on Polamalu for the game against the Chiefs, so it looks highly unlikely he will be on the field Sunday night. No confirmation or denial was given on the recent report that he might miss a month of action. | 1 hour | |
| 46. | Ryan Grant returns to full practice Tues... | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant (neck) returned to a full practice Tuesday. Analysis: Grant suffered a stinger in last week's game, but he's good to go for the Thanksgiving game at Detroit. He's averaging 101 yards per game over the past three weeks, so get into fantasy lineups against a porous Lions defense. | 1 hour | |
| 47. | Charlie Batch | (RotoWire) Coach Mike Tomlin expects Batch (wrist) will be sidelined two-to-four weeks, the Steelers' web site reports. Analysis: Batch will have surgery Wednesday and will be "down anywhere from two-to-four weeks based on the outcome of the surgery," Tomlin stated. The news is not as bad as originally thought, so the Steelers are holding off pursuing veteran help at the QB position. | 1 hour | |
| 48. | Jason Witten returns to practice Tuesday | (Rotoworld) Jason Witten (foot) returned to the practice field Tuesday. Analysis: He may be limited Tuesday, but the Cowboys have expressed no concerns about him missing the Thanksgiving day game against the Raiders. Expect him to start and play his usual number of snaps. | 2 hours | |
| 49. | Steelers | Palmo to join practice squad | (KFFL) The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning on signing QB Tyler Palmo to their practice squad. | 2 hours | |
| 50. | Steelers | Batch out 2-4 weeks | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch (wrist) will only miss between two and four weeks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. | 2 hours | |
| 51. | Steelers | Polamalu questionable for Week 12 | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (knee) remains questionable at best for Week 12. | 2 hours | |
| 52. | Steelers | Kemoeatu out for Week 12 | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee) will not play in Week 12 due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by OG Ramon Foster. | 2 hours | |
| 53. | Steelers | Roethlisberger passes neurological tests | (KFFL) Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) has passed a battery of neurological tests and is expected to be ready for practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. He is not experiencing any concussion symptoms and is expected to play in Week 12. | 2 hours | |
| 54. | Falcons try out four kickers Tuesday | (Rotoworld) The Falcons tried out four free agent kickers Tuesday, including former Seahawk Brandon Coutu. Analysis: The others were Ravens castoff Steven Hauschka, Sam Swank, and Shane Andrus. Jason Elam has struggled all season, missing six field goals including two key kicks in the past two weeks. No move is imminent, but the Falcons are performing their due diligence in case Elam continues to slump. | 2 hours | |
| 55. | Vikes Week 13 game moved to primetime | (Rotoworld) The NFL announced that the Week 13 game between the Vikings and Cardinals will be moved to Sunday night with the Patriots-Dolphins switching to a 1:00 ET start. Analysis: The Pats-Dolphins game isn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the NFC North leaders meeting the NFC West leaders. A game featuring a 40-year-old MVP candidate in Brett Favre against a 38-year-old Kurt Warner is sure to drive up the ratings as well. | 2 hours | |
| 56. | Titans | Gage unsure of return | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage (back) is unsure when he will be able to return to action. "It's hard to say, but I've made a lot of progress in the last week," Gage said. "I've been doing the treadmill and some conditioning stuff, and the next step is being able to be back on the practice field and being able to practice and be game ready." | 2 hours | |
| 57. | Titans | Vanden Bosch injured in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (knee) suffered a hyperextended knee during Week 11. However, Vanden Bosch said he is fine. | 2 hours | |
| 58. | Titans | Harper returns in Week 11 | (KFFL) Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) returned to the lineup in Week 11 for the first time since Oct. 11. He was credited with six tackles in the game. "I felt some rust," Harper said. "And I was cramping up, and I'd never cramped up in a football game in my life. But I wanted to be on the field. But the fourth quarter I got a second wind and calmed down, getting back into the flow of things." Harper wore a protective device and expects to do so for the rest of the season. | 2 hours | |
| 59. | Matt Leinart | (RotoWire) Leinart's teammate Kurt Warner's (head) status for Sunday's game may not be determined until Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: In order to be cleared for contact, Warner must pass neurological tests and go without concussion symptoms for a few days. The Cardinals are optimistic that Warner will be able to play on Sunday, but they're going to be cautious, especially since they have a three-game lead in the NFC West with six games to play. Leinart is on standby for his first start since early in the 2007 season. | 2 hours | |
| 60. | Kurt Warner | (RotoWire) Warner's (head) status for Sunday's game may not be determined until Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Analysis: In order to be cleared for contact, he must pass neurological tests and go without concussion symptoms for a few days. The Cardinals are optimistic that Warner will be able to play on Sunday, but they're going to be cautious, especially since they have a three-game lead in the NFC West with six games to play. | 2 hours | |
| 61. | Brandon Jacobs practiced in full Monday | (Rotoworld) After participating in a full practice Monday, Brandon Jacobs says his knee feels "really good." Analysis: Jacobs is expected to practice again on Tuesday, and he's slated to start against the Broncos Thursday night. He was running as well as he has all season before sustaining the injury late in last week's game, so get him back in fantasy lineups immediately. | 2 hours | |
| 62. | Giants | Jacobs should play in Week 12 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (leg) said Tuesday, Nov. 24, his right leg feels "really good" and he should be able to play in Week 12. "I feel good," Jacobs said. "I feel really good. I don't really have anything bothering me. It's all mental. You've got to get in and be ready to go." Jacobs added he could have returned during the team's Week 11 game but the solid play of RBs Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware allowed him to spend the rest of the game on the sideline. | 2 hours | |
| 63. | Eagles grab DB Pope from Bengals | (Rotoworld) Eagles signed DB Geoffrey Pope off the Bengals practice squad. Analysis: Pope will add depth in the secondary with Joselio Hanson and Ellis Hobbs out and Sheldon Brown dealing with a nagging hamstring injury. | 2 hours | |
| 64. | Mike Vrabel | (RotoWire) Vrabel (knee) was in pads Tuesday and went through some practice drills, the Chiefs' official site reports. Analysis: We're surprised by this one, since Vrabel didn't practice all last week and some media outlets were speculating that he was out indefinitely. Kansas City isn't required to release a practice participation report until Wednesday, so we'll see how he's listed then. | 2 hours | |
| 65. | Leftwich, Byron | TB | (SportsGrumblings) Leftwich placed on IR. Analysis: Veteran Byron Leftwich has been placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury.<p> Leftwich won a quarterback derby with Luke McCown in the summer and started the first three games of the season while McCown was shipped off in a trade to Jacksonville. Josh Johnson replaced Leftwich and started for four games before the club turned to first-round draft pick Josh Freeman. (National Football Post) | 2 hours | |
| 66. | Kolby Smith | (RotoWire) Smith (ankle) participated in practice Tuesday and looked to be running at full speed, the Chiefs' official site reports. Analysis: Kansas City isn't required to release a practice participation report until Wednesday, but Smith's early return to practice is a strong indicator that he'll be ready to go Sunday against the Chargers. If he does play, he'll be the top backup to Jamaal Charles. | 2 hours | |
| 67. | Warner determination on hold until Frida... | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Kent Somers doesn't expect an official word on Kurt Warner's status for this week's game until Friday or Saturday. Analysis: Somers expects the Cardinals to proceed "deliberately" despite their outward optimism. We'll have an update on Warner's baseline test results Wednesday, but he'll have to get through the rest of the week without showing concussion symptoms. For now, we're penciling him in as the starter against the Titans. | 2 hours | |
| 68. | Simmons, Kendall | FA | (SportsGrumblings) Bills sign OL Simmons Analysis: The Bills signed former Pittsburgh Steelers veteran offensive guard Kendall Simmons today, the team announced.<p> Simmons was cut by the Patriots earlier this month. With the Patriots this season, Simmons saw action in one game and was inactive for six other contests. (National Football Post) | 2 hours | |
| 69. | Ravens nab CB Williams from Titans | (Rotoworld) Ravens signed CB Cary Williams off the Titans practice squad. Analysis: Williams is a fringe player who has shuffled back and forth between the practice squad and the 53-man roster the past two seasons. He'll offer depth at corner after the Ravens lost Fabian Washington to a torn ACL. | 2 hours | |
| 70. | Steelers holding a spot for Charlie Batc... | (Rotoworld) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated that he will hold a roster spot for Charlie Batch after Wednesday's wrist surgery. Analysis: Original reports had Batch missing six weeks, but Tomlin said 2-4 weeks is realistic. Batch will have a metal plate inserted in his broken left wrist and likely won't resume practicing until mid-December. Dennis Dixon will assume No. 2 duties in the meantime. | 2 hours | |
| 71. | Bills | K. Simmons signed | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent OG Kendall Simmons (Patriots). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 3 hours | |
| 72. | Landon Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson (knee) will be placed on IR on Tuesday with a sprained MCL, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Analysis: James Anderson will step in and replace Johnson at the weak-side linebacker spot. The Panthers continue to be ravaged by injuries at linebacker with Thomas Davis already on injured reserve. | 3 hours | |
| 73. | Kendall Simmons | (RotoWire) The Bills have signed Simmons, a day after announcing that Seth McKinney and Eric Wood were out for the year with serious leg injuries, BuffaloBills.com reports. Analysis: Simmons is a pretty capable player, but he's just been hit hard by the injury bug in recent seasons, which eventually led to his release from the Steelers. He was signed by the Patriots earlier this season, but barely saw the field. Unfortunately, there's little chance of being reunited with coach Bill Cowher, who has told the Bills "thanks, but no thanks" on their open coaching spot. | 3 hours | |
| 74. | Bills | Wood placed on IR | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports the Buffalo Bills have placed OG Eric Wood (leg) on Injured Reserve. | 3 hours | |
| 75. | C. Johnson sits out practice Tuesday | (TheHuddle) The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. When asked if Johnson will play in Week 12, head coach Jim Schwartz replied, 'We?ll see.' Analysis: Maybe there is something to the opinion of those who believe Johnson is made of glass. After an exceptional Week 11, there's a good chance "Megatron" -- if that's even an appropriate nickname for him anymore -- will have to sit Thursday against the Packers. If that happens, it will sour the taste of turkey a little bit for Johnson owners who were expecting big things against a ... (More) | 3 hours | |
| 76. | Roethlisberger expected to play | (FFChamps) Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play on Sunday night against the Ravens after finishing their Week 11 game on the bench because of a blow to the head. "I met with Ben yesterday; he felt normal and he felt fine," Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told ESPN.com today. "The battery of tests that he took showed that he showed no symptoms. So we will continue to monitor his condition and where he is on a day-to-day basis and let that guide our decision making. But as I sit here today, he is symptom-free and feeling fine. So we anticipate Ben practicing tomorrow." A... (More) | 3 hours | |
| 77. | Kolby Smith returns to practice Tuesday | (Rotoworld) Kolby Smith, who left last week's game with an ankle injury, appeared to be going at full speed in Tuesday's practice. Analysis: Smith will likely play this week against the Chargers, but he's nothing more than a backup to Jamaal Charles at this point. Barring injury, expect Charles to dominate the backfield workload the rest of the way. | 3 hours | |
| 78. | Cooley, Chris | Wsh | (SportsGrumblings) Cooley says he is likely headed to IR Analysis: Making a radio appearance this morning in Washington on DC-101 (a one-time home to Howard Stern) on Elliot in the Morning, Cooley said that he is likely headed to the season-ending injured reserve list. So reports the Washington Post's Dan Steinberg, who in attempting to retrieve audio from Cooley's appearance wound up on the air himself. | 3 hours | |
| 79. | Steelers no longer interested in veteran... | (Rotoworld) With Ben Roethlisberger passing his concussion tests, the Steelers are no longer interested in signing a veteran free agent. Analysis: The Steelers are confident enough in Roethlisberger's return to full health that unproven Dennis Dixon will move into the No. 2 spot. Local college hero Tyler Palko, formerly of the Saints and Cardinals, is expected to be signed to the practice squad. | 3 hours | |
| 80. | Stafford sits out again | (FFChamps) Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not participate in practice again on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Stafford sustained an AC joint separation in his left shoulder on Sunday against the Browns and is unlikely to play on Thanksgiving against the Packers. Analysis: The injury report for the Lions has to be submitted by 4:00 pm today, and we expect Stafford to be no higher than questionable. In fact, he will probably be listed as doubtful. Fantasy owners should have alternate plans for quarterback this week if, by chance, they were somehow counting on Stafford as their starter. Daunte C... (More) | 3 hours | |
| 81. | Jones would return to starting spot | (Rotoworld) Julius Jones would step back into the starting spot ahead of Justin Forsett if Jones (ribs, lung) is able to play this week. Analysis: We're not expecting Jones to be at 100 percent, so Forsett should get plenty of action against the Rams either way. Forsett struggled to run the ball against the Vikings, but that was expected. His ability to catch the ball gives the Seahawks an added weapon. Consider Jones very questionable for now. | 3 hours | |
| 82. | Steelers | Roethlisberger expected to play in Week 12 | (KFFL) ESPNews reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (head) is expected to play in Week 12. | 3 hours | |
| 83. | Johnson misses practice again | (FFChamps) Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not participate in practice again on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. He is nursing hand and knee injuries. Analysis: It's a short week of preparation for the Lions, as they will be hosting the Packers on Thursday. The injury report for the game will be out later this afternoon and at this point we would have to guess that Johnson will be at least be listed as questionable for the Thanksgiving Day contest. Stay tuned. | 3 hours | |
| 84. | Bills sign Simmons to replace Wood | (Rotoworld) Bills signed OG Kendall Simmons. Analysis: Simmons replaces rookie Eric Wood, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a broken leg. Simmons was a first-round pick of the Steelers back in 2002 but suffered a major Achilles injury and was cut by the Patriots on Nov. 6. He'll provide depth behind new starting guards Andy Levitre and Kirk Chambers. | 3 hours | |
| 85. | Browns | No-huddle key to offensive success in Week 11 | (KFFL) George Bretherton, of The Fifth Down, reports the Cleveland Browns ran the no-huddle offense on more than half of the team's offensive plays in Week 11. Cleveland first unveiled the tactic on its fourth play from scrimmage, according to NFL.com, and the Browns scored on their first four possessions of the game. | 3 hours | |
| 86. | Wood placed on injured reserve | (Rotoworld) Bills placed C Eric Wood (leg) on injured reserve, ending his season. Analysis: The 28th overall pick in the draft is going to struggle to be ready for the start of 2010 training camp. The gruesome compound fracture ends a promising season for Wood, who immediately stepped into a starting role this season and met expectations. | 3 hours | |
| 87. | Strickland likely out with concussion | (Rotoworld) Jets CB Donald Strickland (concussion) is likely out for Week 12. Analysis: Strickland says the concussion happened on a "cheap shot" from Patriots right tackle Mark LeVoir on a bubble screen. Drew Coleman will step in as the Jets nickel back against the Panthers this week. | 4 hours | |
| 88. | Ben Roethlisberger | (RotoWire) Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said during his weekly press conference that Roethlisberger (head) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: "I met with Ben [Monday]; he felt normal and he felt fine," Tomlin said. "The battery of tests that he took showed that he showed no symptoms. So we will continue to monitor his condition and where he is on a day-to-day basis and let that guide our decision making." Tomlin said that Roethlisberger should be able to practice on Wednesday when the Steelers begin their preparation for the Sunday night showdown with their AFC North rival. | 4 hours | |
| 89. | Romo limited by sore back | (FFChamps) Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was limited in workouts on Monday by his sore back, but the expectation is that he will be able to play against the Raiders on Thanksgiving. Romo was hurt when he was accidentally kneed in the back during this past Sunday's game against the Redskins, but he received a pain-killing shot following the game according to the Cowboys official web site. Analysis: Romo should be able to play, but this is another tough matchup for him this week. The Cowboys will be better off keeping the ball on the ground all day against the Raiders terrible run defense. Fantasy owners a... (More) | 4 hours | |
| 90. | Lowery has a high ankle sprain | (Rotoworld) Jets CB Dwight Lowery has a high left-ankle sprain and is almost certainly out for Week 12. Analysis: Lowery hurt the ankle on a kickoff return. Lito Sheppard has struggled all year but with Donald Strickland (concussion) also likely out, Lito will have to play a full complement of snaps against the Panthers. | 4 hours | |
| 91. | Lions | Simpson sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Ko Simpson (knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 4 hours | |
| 92. | Kemoeatu out this week | (Rotoworld) Steelers LG Chris Kemoeatu (knee) has been ruled out for Week 12. Analysis: Kemoeatu has a sprained MCL and there's no timetable yet for his return. It's a big loss for the Steelers as backup Ramon Foster struggled in pass protection. The Steelers are going to see a ton of blitzes from the Ravens Sunday night. | 4 hours | |
| 93. | Lions | D. White sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Dewayne White (toe) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 4 hours | |
| 94. | Ah You lands on injured reserve | (Rotoworld) Rams placed DL C.J. Ah You (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Analysis: Ah You ends the season with 17 tackles and one sack and becomes the third Rams defensive lineman to land on injured reserve (Adam Carriker, Gary Gibson). Ah You will miss most of the offseason as he rehabs his torn ACL. | 4 hours | |
| 95. | Lions | Sims sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Ernie Sims (hamstring) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 4 hours | |
| 96. | Lions | Stafford sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. | 4 hours | |
| 97. | Cooley likely headed to injured reserve | (FFChamps) Redskins tight end Chris Cooley said this morning that his season is probably over. Cooley made an on-air radio appearance in Washington on DC-101 on Elliot in the Morning and said he thinks the team is going to place him on injured reserve. Cooley underwnt surgery on October 28 to repair his broken leg. Analysis: A few weeks ago there was some speculation that Cooley might be able to return in Week 12, but that was apparently just wishful thinking. Fantasy owners who are still stashing him on their benches should go ahead and drop him now to free up a roster spot. | 4 hours | |
| 98. | Lions | C. Johnson sits out practice Tuesday | (KFFL) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Nov. 24. When asked if Johnson will play in Week 12, head coach Jim Schwartz replied, "We'll see." | 4 hours | |
| 99. | Derrick Williams | (RotoWire) Williams (hip) was limited in practice on Monday and is not listed among the players expected to miss Thursday's game against the Packers, MLive.com reports. Analysis: He's not out of the woods yet, but Williams' chances of returning in Week 12 appear to be improving. You'd be wise to wait for him to become a larger part of the team's game plan before considering him for your roster, however. | 4 hours | |
| 100. | Big Ben passes concussion tests, feels f... | (Rotoworld) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Ben Roethlisberger (head) passed his concussion tests on Monday and feels fine. Analysis: Big Ben will practice Wednesday, and the Steelers plan to have him in the starting lineup against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. He's the No. 6 fantasy quarterback right now and should be in lineups against a very beatable Baltimore secondary that is now missing Fabian Washington. | 4 hours |