Новости за 21.10.2016

A trio of unsung players could be out this weekend, leaving their clubs exposed.

At the end of last Sunday’s victory over the Rams, the Lions lined up for quarterback Matthew Stafford to take the familiar kneeldowns that run out the clock on a win. The Rams weren’t willing to concede defeat, however, and defensive tackles Aaron Donald and Dominique Easley crashed into the Lions linemen on two straight…

Redskins tight end Vernon Davis was fined $12,154 for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in last week’s win over the Eagles, the Washington Post reported. Specifically, Davis was fined for simulating a jump shot while celebrating a touchdown. The NFL ruled that Davis shooting the ball over the goalpost constitutes using the ball and the goalpost…

Mo Williams slyly backed the Cavaliers into a corner by opting into the final year of his contract, not retiring and undergoing surgery. Look past the noise, and it’s pretty simple. Williams is under contract for a guaranteed $2,194,500 this season, and because he’s recovering from surgery, it’d be difficult for Cleveland to suspend him […]

The Colts have ruled seven players out of Sunday’s game at Tennessee, most notably starting guard Jack Mewhort. Colts Coach Chuck Pagano said rookie Joe Haeg took the majority of the reps at left guard this week. Haeg is listed as the team’s starting right tackle, and if he moves inside Joe Reitz figures to…

The NFL’s biggest flaw in the handling of Josh Brown arose from its decision to impose discipline before the authorities had concluded their investigation. The conclusion of the investigation has allowed the prosecutor to conclude that no formal charges should be filed. At the very end of the better-late-than-never-but-still-way-too-late report filed last month, Detective Robin Ostrum…

The Patriots won’t have to face Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Sunday, but they still have some issues of their own. They listed nine guys as questionable for this week, including linebacker Jamie Collins, who was out last week because of a hip injury. Collins has been listed as a limited participant in practice all week.…

You had a good run, Crankshaft.

Titans running back Antonio Andrews was not fined for his hit on Browns safety Jordan Poyer last Sunday that ended Poyer’s season, PFT has confirmed. Poyer suffered a lacerated kidney and was hospitalized for two nights. Andrews was penalized for an illegal blindside block, but Andrews not being fined indicates that after further review of…

It looks like the Cardinals will have quarterback Carson Palmer in the lineup against the Seahawks on Sunday night after he practiced for a second straight day on Friday despite a hamstring injury that sidelined him on Wednesday. It’s not looking so good for wide receiver John Brown. Brown missed a third straight day of…

Korbin Forrister and Ben Kennedy were the fastest two in final Truck Series practice at Talladega.

Ron Baker was one of the top undrafted players, and the Knicks scooped him up quickly. They probably didn’t realize just how much they’d need him. New York’s rotation point guards are Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings, who both carry unsettling injury histories. Additionally, Rose missed most of the preseason while successfully defending himself in […]

The biggest fine to come out of last Sunday’s Patriots victory over the Bengals was the $75,000 penalty levied on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for stepping on Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount’s leg. That wasn’t the only fine for a player in that game and Blount was among the other players penalized by the league.…

Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was not fined for what the Steelers felt was a kick on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in last week’s game, PFT has confirmed. Suh was rushing Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter, and the Steelers reportedly filed a formal complaint with the NFL because they believed Suh intentionally kicked Roethlisberger. The league…

The NFL officially has placed Giants kicker Josh Brown on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt list based on information that came to light earlier this week. The text of the letter from senior V.P. of labor policy and league affairs Adolpho Birch to Brown makes it clear that Brown is now being investigated for “other incidents of…

Another week, another instance of Giants receiver Odell Beckham getting fined by the NFL. This time Beckham was fined $24,309 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Beckham was flagged 15 yards after scoring the game-winning touchdown on Sunday because he took his helmet off in celebration. The NFL is taking things too far when it comes to cracking…

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco returned to practice Friday after missing two days with a right shoulder issue, but the team isn’t ready to say he’ll definitely be playing against the Jets this weekend. Flacco has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, which is also where Flacco hurt the shoulder during last…

The 21-year-old will miss most - if not all - of the season.

The Bills have activated rookie pass rusher Shaq Lawson from their physically unable to perform list. Lawson suffered a shoulder injury during rookie minicamp last spring that required surgery and forced him to miss all of training camp and the preseason. Lawson, the Bills’ first-round pick last spring, told reporters he’s “completely healthy” and Bills…

The NFL announced on Friday that Giants kicker Josh Brown has been placed on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt list pending their review of material relased by the King County (WA) Sheriff’s Office regarding their investigation into allegations that Brown abused his ex-wife. The full text of the letter from NFL Senior Vice President of Labor Policy…

The Celtics knew they drafted too many players, which is why they convinced No. 16 pick Guerschon Yabusele and No. 23 pick Ante Zizic to remain overseas and No. 58 pick Abdel Nader to sign with the D-League. That will allow Boston to maintain exclusive NBA negotiating rights on all three players. But that still […]

That according to head coach Dave Tippett.

Greg Biffle and AJ Allmendinger fastest in the first of two Friday practice sessions at Talladega Superspeedway.

The Giants said they weren’t going to turn their back on Josh Brown, but it appears they’re not going to let him kick for them again either. The NFL has announced that Giants kicker will be placed on the Commissioner’s-Exempt list. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Brown has “kicked his last kick” for the Giants. Banishing…

Some teams will be looking to repeat the teamwork Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski displayed at Talladega in 2014.