Archive for September 1st, 2008

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, left, reaches to pull "Ocho Cinco" off the back of receiver Chad Johnson (85) just prior to kickoff of their NFL football game with the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 29, 2006, in Cincinnati. Johnson was fined for wearing the name during the game. Receiver Chad Johnson declined to say Monday whether he will try to get the Cincinnati Bengals to put “Ocho Cinco” on the back of his uniform this season.

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After moving the team to Indianapolis to avoid Gustav, general manager Mickey Loomis said the Saints plan to return to their home base later this week — if city officials permit it.

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A billboard flaps in the wind in front of the Superdome in New Orleans, La., as Gustav's winds blow on Sept. 1. The stadium's operator reports that it has not sustained any major damage.The Louisiana Superdome appeared to be in good condition after the worst of Hurricane Gustav had passed, the stadium’s operator said.

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco will start in the season opener Sunday for the Baltimore Ravens, who awarded the job to their top draft pick because he’s the healthiest player at the position.

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A healthy Lito Sheppard is a playmaking cornerback with the ability to shut down top receivers and make gamebreaking interceptions. Sheppard is injury-free heading into the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against St. Louis, so why isn’t he starting?

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Jaguars running back Fred Taylor walked into the locker room Monday, saw a throng of reporters waiting for him and said, “I feel like we’re going to the Super Bowl.”

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“If it’s up to me, there’s no question,” Tom Brady said Monday. “I’ve been getting progressively better over the past couple of weeks. I’m excited. I’m excited to start the year.”Tom Brady is ready to play in the New England Patriots’ opener but stopped short Monday of saying he would.

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Browns quarterback Derek Anderson is expected to start Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys.Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, sidelined since Aug. 18 with a concussion, returned to practice and is expected to start Sunday’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

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The NFL has suspended 11 free agents, including former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry, the NFL Network reported Monday, citing no sources.

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The New England Patriots signed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Deltha O’Neal on Monday, two days after they released exhibition-season starter Fernando Bryant.

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