Bills put rookie WR Hardy on IR, ending season
NFL football newsBuffalo put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season a day before the Bills close out their schedule against the Patriots at home.
Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo’s 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago.
Running back Bruce Hall came off the practice [...]
Former Pats OL Villa arrested on rape charges
NFL football newsFormer New England Patriots player and high school football coach Danny Villa surrendered to police in his native Arizona on Saturday, one day after a court in Massachusetts issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he raped a child.
Walpole Police Chief Richard Stillman said Villa surrendered to authorities in Tucson and his attorney [...]
Former Broncos lineman turns from drugs to faith
NFL football newsMatt Lepsis was living the good life last season, making millions in the NFL and finally fitting in when he locked himself in a closet and screamed for help: Please, God, help me kick this drug habit.
The Denver Broncos left tackle, who called it quits after last season and enrolled in seminary, admitted he was [...]
Monday NFL Capsules.
NFL football newsMonday NFL Capsules.
MINNESOTA 30, NEW ORLEANS 27
NEW ORLEANS Ryan Longwell kicked a 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter as the Minnesota Vikings overcame an impressive performance by Reggie Bush to record a 30-27 triumph over the New Orleans Saints.
After his counterpart Martin Gramatica was unable to connect from 46 yards [...]
Westbrook has 2 broken ribs.
NFL football newsWestbrook has 2 broken ribs.
All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles’ 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he kept playing and finished the game.
Westbrook missed one game this season with an ankle injury, but it’s too early to know if his latest injury will keep him out of Sunday’s game [...]
Minnesota Vikings linebacker E J Henderson will miss the rest of the season.
NFL football newsMinnesota Vikings linebacker E J Henderson will miss the rest of the season. After being placed on injured reserve because of dislocated toes on his left foot.
Team officials confirmed the move Monday before the Vikings’ game against the New Orleans Saints. They said Henderson traveled to Baltimore, where Dr. Mark Myerson of the Institute for [...]
Defense dooming Seahawks.
NFL football newsDefense dooming Seahawks.
Deion Branch might miss at least one game with a bruised heel. Matt Hasselbeck is apparently fine after a scare over his knee.
If only those new injuries had something to do with the Seahawks’ sickly defense.
While all of Seattle’s attention has been on a battered offense trying to get healthy, a supposedly stingy, [...]
The first stop on the New England Patriots tour of California was a smashing success.
NFL football newsThe first stop on the New England Patriots tour of California was a smashing success. And now they’re hoping a week in the Bay Area will put them in position to be a big hit in San Diego and beyond.
The Patriots watched film and rested their aches at a Silicon Valley hotel Monday following their [...]
Patrick Willis was too frustrated to speak after the San Francisco 49ers loss to New England.
NFL football newsPatrick Willis was too frustrated to speak after the San Francisco 49ers loss to New England. Frank Gore halfheartedly answered a few questions before bolting from the locker room.
The 49ers’ top young talents were both in better moods Monday, but their disappointment over a 30-21 loss to the Patriots is likely to linger for more [...]
Defense dooming Seahawks.
NFL football newsDefense Seahawks.
Deion Branch might miss at slightest one game with a battered heel. Matt Hasselbeck is obviously fine after a scare over his knee.
If only those new had to some degree to do with the Seahawks’ ailing plea.
While all of Seattle’s attention has been on a maltreated assault annoying to get beneficial, a [...]
