Giants' defensive end Osi Umenyiora is set to have an MRI after suffering a knee injury that forced him to leave the team's preseason game against the Jets.
May 2008 - Football Wiretap
Umenyiora To Have MRI After Leaving Game
Could Merriman's Career Be In Jeopardy?
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has returned to San Diego after receiving second and third opinions regarding his torn knee ligament.
Lions Sign Drew Henson To Replace Stanton
The Lions have signed quarterback Drew Henson to replace the injured Drew Stanton.
Bengals' Perry: 'I Can Finally Run The Way I Want'
Cincinnati running back Chris Perry claims that he's finally able to run the way he wants after suffering a fractured right ankle back in 2006.
Upshaw To Be Remembered During Preseason
NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw will be remembered this weekend with a moment of silence at NFL exhibition games.
Rodgers Looks Good As Packers Down Broncos
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked near perfect on Friday night in the team's win over Denver.
49ers Name O'Sullivan Starting QB
San Francisco 49ers head coach officially announced on Friday that J.T. O'Sullivan will open the season as the starting quarterback.
Texans' Williams Suffers Neck Fracture
Houston Texans WR Harry Williams suffered a fracture of the neck during Friday night's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Vincent Could Get Shot To Lead NFLPA
Former Eagles and Bills cornerback Troy Vincent could be on the short list to replace recently-deceased NFLPA executive directer Gene Upshaw.
Merriman's Season In Doubt?
San Diego's Shawne Merriman has a few options regarding his injured knee. He could do nothing and hope to just miss a few weeks, or he could opt for season-ending surgery.
Bills' Edwards Won't Play On Sunday
Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards won't play in Sunday night's preseason game against the Colts because of a bruise above his right kneecap.
McGahee Says He'll Play In Season Opener
Baltimore running back Willis McGahee says that he will play in the team's season opener against the Bengals on Sept. 7.
Giants' Tynes To Have Exploratory Surgery
Giants' kicker Lawrence Tynes, who kicked the team into February's Super Bowl in an overtime victory over the Packers in the NFC Title Game, will undergo exploratory surgery on his left knee.
Merriman Has Ligament Damage In Knee
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said on Thursday night that he has ligament damage in his knee and is weighing his options.
Risdon: Upshaw's Passing Could Be Catastrophic
The impact of Gene Upshaw's untimely passing could very well change the way the NFL does business.
Portis Isn't Worried About Getting Hurt
Redskins' running back Clinton Portis wants to be healthy for the 2008 season but claims that he isn't worried about getting hurt.
Eagles' Sheppard Won't Give Up On New Deal
Eagles' cornerback Lito Sheppard hasn't given up hope that he could receive a new deal from the team.
Merriman Has Sore Knee Looked At By Dr. Andrews
San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman had his knee examined by Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday after soreness kept him out of practice for more than a week.
Packers' Barnett Wins Appeal, Won't Be Suspended
Green Bay linebacker Nick Barnett won an appeal of a one-game suspension for his involvement in an off-field altercation and will not miss the team's opener.
Rams' Jackson Signs 6-Year, $44M Deal
Rams' RB Steven Jackson signed a six-year, $44M deal on Thursday and was on the field for practice.
Steelers Sign LB Farrior To Five-Year, $18.25M Extension
James Farrior agreed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a five-year extension.
Gene Upshaw Dead At 63
Gene Upshaw, Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime executive director of the NFL Players Association, has died at age 63.
Hasselbeck May Not Play Until Opener
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck may not see game action until the regular season starts.
Lions' Bell: 'I'm Glad Martz Is Gone'
Lions' running back Tatum Bell is thrilled that Mike Martz is no longer the team's offensive coordinator.
Eagles' Curtis 'Out A While' With Hernia
Philadelphia receiver Kevin Curtis will be out "for a while" after he undergoes surgery for a sports hernia.
Report: Rams' Jackson To End Holdout
FoxSports.com is reporting that Steven Jackson is heading to St. Louis in an attempt to end his holdout and negotiate a new contract with the Rams.
RealGM?s 2008 FFL Rankings
Anyone can pick LaDainian Tomlinson with the first overall pick, but what do you do when you have to choose between T.O. and L.J.? Consult our tier system.
Dolphins Trade CB Daniels To Cleveland
The Dolphins on Wednesday traded CB Travis Daniels to the Browns for an undisclosed draft pick.
T.O. Says He 'Could Have Done More' In Playoff Loss
Cowboys' receiver Terrell Owens says that he 'could have done more' in the team's playoff loss to the Giants last year.
Chargers' Gates Returns To Pass Drills
Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates has been removed from the physically unable to perform list and took part in passing drills on Tuesday.
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