This week around the NFL....Injuries,QB`s,etc,etc..

[Greenbacks]

Sam Bradford has separated shoulder

The MRI on the Eagles QB confirmed he's suffering from a separated left shoulder according to ESPN's Ed Werder. He also is in the NFL concussion protocol. Bradford could miss this week's game vs. Tampa Bay but wants to see how much he improves as the week evolves.

 

[Greenbacks]

Johnny Manziel heads to the bye week as the starting quarterback, and coach Mike Pettine said Manziel has to live up to the responsibility given him -- while also admitting that some of Manziel's actions had affected the trust between team and player. Said Manziel: "I let him know I’m not going to do anything that’s going to be a distraction to this team or be an embarrassment to the organization."

 

[Greenbacks]

NFL is suspending Raiders' LB Aldon Smith one year for his role in an Aug. 28 incident, per league source.

 

[Greenbacks]

The Chiefs placed rookie tight end James O'Shaughnessy on IR because an injured foot. O'Shaughnessy was the third tight end who before the injury had lost his playing time to another rookie, Brian Parker, a better blocker.

 

[Greenbacks]

Titans-Jaguars injury report.

 

[Greenbacks]

The Patriots have promoted rookie WR Chris Harper from the practice squad to the active roster, adding depth as they will be without Julian Edelman (left foot injury) for the near future. OL Chris Barker has been waived and will likely return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Suspensions lifted for Landry, Sanders

[/h]The NFL lifted suspensions of S LaRon Landry and WR Ace Sanders Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both players had been serving 10-game suspensions handed out to them before the season.

 

[Greenbacks]

Rams QB Case Keenum discussed his promotion Tuesday, saying that he had many emotions when coach Jeff Fisher told him he was starting. His first, apparently, was to feel bad for the guy he’s replacing, Nick Foles. Keenum said Foles is one of his best friends and though Keenum is excited about the opportunity, he knows how it feels to lose a job.

 

[Greenbacks]

Asked if he saw the injury to Patriots receiver Julian Edelman and if he thought about a missed opportunity to go back to New England, Rams receiver Wes Welker said he didn’t. “No, not really. I signed here. And I’m happy to be here and looking forward to helping (the Rams) win.” Welker signed with the Rams a week ago. Edelman broke a bone in his foot in Sunday’s game against the Giants.

 

[Greenbacks]

Rams RB Todd Gurley spent part of his childhood in Baltimore and grew up a Ravens fan. He’s looking forward to going back to Baltimore for this weekend’s game. But he also made it clear those with ticket requests should seek other sources, “Stubhub.com, that’s all I’ve got to say,” Gurley said. Gurley said Ed Reed was his favorite player as a kid.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Johnny Manziel issues statement

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"I appreciate the NFL's diligence and discretion in reviewing a situation that was both personal and embarrassing. Colleen and I cooperated fully with the NFL's process and completely support their goals of making sure that every family under their umbrella is safer and more secure. I'm grateful that the review was so thorough and fair that there should be no question left in the public mind about what actually happened. I'm looking forward to focusing my energies on our start against the Ravens and bringing a win for our fans in Cleveland."

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Top Free-agent finds for Week 11

[/h]Field Yates says the top waiver-wire target to consider this week is the man most likely to help replace Julian Edelman in the Patriots offense.

 

[Greenbacks]

The Lions signed two practice squad players Tuesday -- WR Corey Washington and LB Khaseem Greene. Greene has spent time with Chicago and Tampa Bay after playing college ball at Rutgers. Washington has spent time with Arizona, the Redskins and the New York Giants. He played college ball at Newberry.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]NFL suspends Smith for one year

[/h]The NFL is suspending Raiders LB Aldon Smith for one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. Smith was seen in the team's locker room on Tuesday afternoon saying goodbye to his teammates.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Steelers make cancer survivor's day

[/h]Carson Boyle, 9, is such a Ben Roethlisberger fanatic, he once designed a ‘Ben Roethlisturkey’ for a school holiday arts and crafts project. Last week, his wish came true as he got to meet the Steelers QB and nab a pair of signed cleats.

 

[Greenbacks]

After bringing nine players in for workouts on Tuesday, the Patriots have signed TE Joseph Fauria to their practice squad, according to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. Fauria is the nephew of former Patriots TE Christian Fauria.

 

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Wondering how much help RB Marshawn Lynch is getting from his blockers? He had 42 yards Sunday. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Lynch had 43 yards after contact. In other words, he was getting hit in the backfield constantly. On the season, Lynch has averaged 1.60 yards before contact, which ranks 47th out of 50 players. Whatever he's gaining, he's gaining on his own.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Big Ben earns player of the week honor

[/h]Pressed into action Sunday after an injury to starter Landry Jones, a still-healing Ben Roethlisberger put up numbers that warranted an AFC Offensive Player of the Week nod. He set an NFL record with 379 passing yards, the most ever by a non-starter.

 

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[h=1]Romo's back! Now what?

[/h]When accepting an award last spring, Tony Romo proclaimed, “We’re going to win a Super Bowl next year.” Things haven't worked out well since then, but he could make his return to the field this weekend.

 

[Greenbacks]

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said no long-term concerns with WR Breshad Perriman (knee). "For me, it's still a tough one to understand," Harbaugh said.