Early in the third quarter, Larry Johnson rumbled up the middle for a 2-yard gain.
NFL football newsEarly in the third quarter, Larry Johnson rumbled up the middle for a 2-yard gain. His 12th carry against the Oakland Raiders. It turned out to be Johnson’s last – and he didn’t like it. Unhappy with his role in a dismal offense, Johnson lashed out at Kansas City’s coaching staff and front office Sunday, [...]
The Oakland Raiders lost running back Justin Fargas to injury.
NFL football newsThe Oakland Raiders lost running back Justin Fargas to injury. That opened the door for a big game by rookie Darren McFadden. Fargas injured his groin midway through the second quarter when he tried to run a pass route down the sideline. Lined up against middle linebacker Pat Thomas, Fargas pulled up lame well before [...]
Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, who injured his leg during warmups before the season opener last week.
NFL football newsBrowns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, who injured his leg during warmups before the season opener last week. Was inactive for Sunday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stallworth was going to be counted on as another weapon for quarterback Derek Anderson. But he strained a quadriceps while preparing for Cleveland’s game last week against the [...]
Long before his impressive debut with the Chicago Bears, Matt Forte had to wait to get on the football field.
NFL football newsLong before his impressive debut with the Chicago Bears, Matt Forte had to wait to get on the football field. His dad wouldn’t let him play. Seems strange considering Gene Forte starred at Tulane in the 1970s, but he was adamant when his son asked his permission. “I was 5 years old,” Matt Forte said. [...]
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young, who has endured a whirlwind week that has included a knee injury.
NFL football newsTennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young, who has endured a whirlwind week that has included a knee injury. And the team being concerned about his mental state, spoke about his commitment to football Thursday. Young met with reporters for the first time since Sundays season opener, when he suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee [...]
Ben Roethlisberger watched injury after injury befall quarterbacks across the NFL on the first weekend.
NFL football newsBen Roethlisberger watched injury after injury befall quarterbacks across the NFL on the first weekend. Of the season and felt fortunate to still be standing. One game down, 15 to go. Roethlisberger came out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 38-17 victory over Houston with a near-perfect passer rating and sore throwing shoulder that kept him out [...]
Tampa Bay Jeff Garcia wasn’t happy with his performance in a season-opening loss to New Orleans.
NFL football newsTampa Bay Jeff Garcia wasn’t happy with his performance in a season-opening loss to New Orleans. However he didn’t think it was poor enough to cost him his starting job. The Buccaneers quarterback spoke out Thursday about coach Jon Gruden’s decision to bench him following a 24-20 loss to the Saints. Brian Griese will start [...]
The Houston Texans game against the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL football newsThe Houston Texans game against the Baltimore Ravens. Was moved to Monday night at 8:30 p.m. EDT because of Hurricane Ike. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Hurricane Ike was headed toward the Texas coast as a category 3 storm Thursday. It was expected to make landfall between Houston and Corpus Christi sometime [...]
Arizona doesn’t have just two pass rushers honing in on opposing quarterbacks from both ends of the defense.
NFL football newsArizona doesn’t have just two pass rushers honing in on opposing quarterbacks from both ends of the defense. The Cardinals have four. Not at the same time, of course, but the team has four players who can split time at positions where pressuring quarterbacks from the edge is a prime objective. The team brought in [...]
Chad Johnson has changed his name, but his jersey remained the same Sunday.
NFL football newsChad Johnson has changed his name, but his jersey remained the same Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver legally changed his name from Chad Johnson to Chad Ocho Cinco, but the NFL decided against allowing him to put his name on his jersey. “While the NFL has recognized the legal name change of Chad Johnson to [...]
