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Sources: Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington done for season
QB Chad Pennington has been initially diagnosed with a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and the Dolphins expect him to miss the rest of the season, sources familiar with the injury he suffered Sunday told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen.

Sources: Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington done for season - ESPN


Dallas Cowboys' Marion Barber no better than doubtful for MNF
Owner Jerry Jones described running back Marion Barber's status as "doubtful" for the Dallas Cowboys' Monday Night Football game against Carolina.

Dallas Cowboys' Marion Barber no better than doubtful for MNF - ESPN Dallas

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo MRI on right ankle
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo an MRI late Monday afternoon to determine the extent of damage to his injured right ankle.

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore will undergo MRI on right ankle - ESPN

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger not ruled out despite bruised rotator cuff
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger has a bruised rotator cuff on his right throwing arm but has not been ruled out for next week's game at San Francisco.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger not ruled out despite bruised rotator cuff - ESPN

Indianapolis Colts await diagnosis on DE Dwight Freeney's injured thigh
The Indianapolis Colts won't say how serious Dwight Freeney's injury is or whether he'll miss this week's game against Seattle.

Indianapolis Colts await diagnosis on DE Dwight Freeney's injured thigh - ESPN

Albert Haynesworth of Washington Redskins expected to be 'fine'
The Washington Redskins expect defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to be OK despite a hip injury that forced him out of the loss to the Detroit Lions.

Albert Haynesworth of Washington Redskins expected to be 'fine' - ESPN

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New England Patriots hopeful Fred Taylor's surgery not season ending
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and running back Fred Taylor are hopeful Taylor's ankle surgery Thursday isn't season ending.

New England Patriots hopeful Fred Taylor's surgery not season ending - ESPN Boston

New York Giants say quarterback Eli Manning tests foot injury in practice Friday
Eli Manning took part in practice Friday after missing time this week with a foot injury.

New York Giants say quarterback Eli Manning tests foot injury in practice Friday - ESPN

Seattle Seahawks coach expects Matt Hasselbeck will start
Matt Hasselbeck has gone from excruciating pain to probable in four days.

Seattle Seahawks coach expects Matt Hasselbeck will start - ESPN

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu not expected to play Sunday vs. Detroit Lions
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu practiced only lightly for the third day in a row and is not expected to play Sunday in Detroit.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu not expected to play Sunday vs. Detroit Lions - ESPN

Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders getting closer to playing
Colts safety Bob Sanders is doubtful for Sunday night's game at Tennessee, marking the first time this season he has not been ruled out of a game.

Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders getting closer to playing - ESPN

Two starters likely out for Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys could be minus WR Roy Williams and SS Gerald Sensabaugh for Sunday's game.

Two starters likely out for Dallas Cowboys - ESPN Dallas

Schwartz still mum on Lions QB situation
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't talking about who will start at quarterback on Sunday. He continued his weeklong silence about the position on Friday, declining to say if Matthew Stafford is healthy enough to play against the Steelers. Stafford injured his right knee in last Sunday's loss at Chicago, but the Lions have not indicated the severity of the injury. Schwartz won't say if he expects Stafford or Daunte Culpepper to start. The No.

Schwartz still mum on Lions QB situation - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Jets coach: 'Possibility' Cotchery out vs. Miami
New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery missed practice with a hamstring injury, and coach Rex Ryan said he could miss the game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. "That's a possibility," Ryan said Friday. "I'm expecting him to play, but that's a definite possibility." It was unclear which of Cotchery's legs is affected. He was in sweat pants during practice and wasn't in the locker room during media availability.

Jets coach: 'Possibility' Cotchery out vs. Miami - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Bills' starting LT Bell likely to play vs. Browns
Bills starting left tackle Demetrius Bell is expected to return from a groin injury Sunday when Buffalo hosts the Cleveland Browns. Bell participated fully in practice Friday after being forced to miss last Sunday's loss in Miami. Reserve defensive lineman John McCargo (calf) should also return after missing the Miami game, while rookie safety Jairus Byrd (hip) and starting cornerback Terrence McGee (knee) are both probable. Rookie cornerback Ellis Lankster (back) is questionable.


Bills' starting LT Bell likely to play vs. Browns - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

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Jets' Cotchery questionable, Sheppard doubtful
Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is questionable for the New York Jets' game against the Miami Dolphins after missing practice for a second straight day. Cotchery didn't practice on Saturday because of a hamstring injury. He has 23 catches for 356 yards and a touchdown. Cornerback Lito Sheppard was limited Saturday and listed as doubtful for the game at Miami on Monday night with a strained right quadriceps.

Jets' Cotchery questionable, Sheppard doubtful - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Eli back from heel injury, likely to start vs. Raiders
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice and showed no ill effects of the injured heel that kept him out of practice for two days. Manning did the regular exercises with the team Friday, and at one point was leading sprints. He has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right heel. Although Manning seemed to run a little gingerly, he did the regular stretching and squatting.

Eli back from heel injury, likely to start vs. Raiders - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

Dallas Cowboys' Roy Williams, Felix Jones will not play
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams will not play in Sunday's game at Kansas City because of cartilage damage to three ribs.

Dallas Cowboys' Roy Williams, Felix Jones will not play - ESPN Dallas

Patriots WR Joey Galloway will be inactive Sunday
Patriots WR Joey Galloway did not accompany the team on the trip to Denver.

Patriots WR Joey Galloway will be inactive Sunday - ESPN Boston

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Cotchery among Jets' injuries, in doubt vs. Buffalo
New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery has missed a second straight day of practice because of a hamstring injury and is uncertain if he'll be ready to play against Buffalo. Cotchery was injured in practice last Thursday and sat out two days before playing Monday night at Miami. He says he wants to take it day by day.

Cotchery among Jets' injuries, in doubt vs. Buffalo - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN

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Report: Michael Crabtree of San Francisco 49ers likely to start Sunday vs. Houston Texans
49ers rookie wide recevier Michael Crabtree will make his debut in his home state of Texas, and according to a published report, there's a good chance he will start.

Report: Michael Crabtree of San Francisco 49ers likely to start Sunday vs. Houston Texans - ESPN

Chicago Bears sign Jay Cutler to two-year extension
The Chicago Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler agreed to a two-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2013 and pay him $30 million in new money, a source confirmed Tuesday night.

Chicago Bears sign Jay Cutler to two-year extension - ESPN Chicago


Cleveland Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson (shoulder) out for rest of '09
Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson is out for the season with a shoulder injury.

Cleveland Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson (shoulder) out for rest of '09 - ESPN

Joey Galloway released by New England Patriots; team re-signs Tully Banta-Cain
The Patriots have released wide recevier Joey Galloway and re-signed linebacker Tully Banta-Cain.

Joey Galloway released by New England Patriots; team re-signs Tully Banta-Cain - ESPN Boston

Eagles trade for Rams starting LB Witherspoon
Something was bound to happen before the NFL's trading deadline, and at least one fairly significant move has now been made.

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Zorn: Campbell to start at QB for 'Skins vs. Eagles
Jason Campbell will remain the Washington Redskins starting quarterback. Coach Jim Zorn said Tuesday on his ESPN980 radio show that he will stick with Campbell for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Campbell was benched at halftime of Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Todd Collins played the second half, but neither quarterback was able to mount a touchdown drive against a defense that entered the game ranked last in the NFL.

Zorn: Campbell to start at QB for 'Skins vs. Eagles - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN