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| Packers survive Saints in high-scoring thriller |
NFL Football |
09/09/2011 |
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| he wasn't supposed to take it out, spun off a hit from Leigh Torrence that flipped him horizontally and sprinted down the left side of the field to tie the record for longest kickoff return set by Ellis Hobbs of the New England Patriots against the New York Jets on September 9, 2007. "The feeling of being at Lambeau Field, it was one of the greatest feelings I've ever had," said Cobb, who was selected by the Packers out of Kentucky in the second round of this year's draft. "I'm glad he did," McCarthy, in hi |
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| Cobb ties NFL record with 108-yard return |
NFL Football |
09/08/2011 |
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| ds for a touchdown Thursday night to tie the NFL record. Cobb was spun horizontally by a hard hit from New Orleans' Leigh Torrence, but remained on his feet and sprinted down the left side of the field in the third quarter of the 2011 NFL season opener. He tied the record for longest kickoff return set by Ellis Hobbs of the New England Patriots, who scored from 108 yards against the New York Jets on September 9, 2007. Cobb was selected by the Packers out of Kentucky in the second round of this year's draft. |
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| Bad day for the Cowboys |
NFL Football |
09/07/2011 |
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| Arlington, TX (MySportsbook) - The Dallas Cowboys had nothing but bad news to deliver on Wednesday. The news began with starting cornerback Terence Newman (groin), who didn't practice Wednesday and likely won't play Sunday night at the New York Jets. During Wednesday's practice, fellow starting cornerback Mike Jenkins left with a knee injury. To make matters worse, starting right tackle Tyron Smith also left with a knee injury. Jenkins and Smith were having MRIs to determine the severity of their injuries |
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| 49ers WR Edwards fined $50K, not suspended |
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09/06/2011 |
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| fight in Birmingham, Michigan, just last month. But the NFL said in a statement Tuesday that the fine was for the drunk driving arrest only. "Any other matters will be addressed at the appropriate time," the league said. Edwards was playing for the New York Jets when he was pulled over in Manhattan last year for having tinted car windows and failed a breathalyzer test. He pleaded guilty in July. The 28-year-old has 326 catches for 5,142 yards and 39 touchdowns in seven NFL seasons for the Cleveland Browns a |
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| 49ers told WR Edwards won't be suspended for DWI |
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09/06/2011 |
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| day. While Edwards won't miss any games, he was fined $50,000 by the league for violating its substance abuse policy, according to multiple reports. Edwards, 28, signed a one-year contract with the 49ers following the lockout. He was playing for the New York Jets when he was pulled over in Manhattan last year for having tinted car windows and failed a breathalyzer test. He pleaded guilty in July. Edwards has 326 catches for 5,142 yards and 39 touchdowns in seven NFL seasons for the Cleveland Browns and Jets. |
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| Appalachian State's LeGree among cut FCS players |
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09/05/2011 |
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| iami Dolphins. The 2010 drafted FCS players who have made NFL rosters, either active or practice squads: Indianapolis Colts (2nd round, 49th selection overall) - Ben Ijalana, OT/OG, Villanova Jacksonville Jaguars (3rd, 76) - Will Rackley, OG, Lehigh New York Jets (3rd, 94) - Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton Dallas Cowboys (4th, 110) - David Arkin, OG, Missouri State Oakland Raiders (4th, 125) - Taiwan Jones, RB/KR, Eastern Washington Pittsburgh Steelers (4th, 128) - Cortez Allen, CB, The Citadel Denver Broncos (4t |
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| Jaguars deal for DB Lowery, place Jennings on IR |
NFL Football |
09/03/2011 |
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| Jacksonville, FL (MySportsbook) - The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive back Dwight Lowery from the New York Jets on Saturday, while waiving 23 players and placing five on injured reserve to get the roster down to the mandatory 53-man limit. The Jaguars sent an undisclosed conditional future draft pick for Lowery, a three-year veteran who's intercepted three passes in each of the past two seasons. The 25-year-old also had two sacks and 19 tackles while starting three of 14 games played for the Jets |
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| Packers release 23 players to finalize roster |
NFL Football |
09/03/2011 |
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| ed to the Tennessee Titans for an undisclosed draft choice. He played in 20 games with four starts during his two seasons in Green Bay. Schlauderaff, who was selected by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2011 draft out of Utah, was traded to the New York Jets for an undisclosed draft choice. The Packers also released wide receiver Diondre Borel, safety Anthony Bratton, offensive tackle Chris Campbell, tackle/guard Ray Dominguez, nose tackle Chris Donaldson, linebacker Ricky Elmore, center Sampson Genus, |
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| Jets complete two trades; reduce roster |
NFL Football |
09/03/2011 |
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| Florham Park, NJ (MySportsbook) - The New York Jets have reduced their roster to 53 players, as mandated by the NFL by making two trades and waiving 26 players. The Jets acquired guard Caleb Schlauderaff from the Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed conditional draft selection. Schlauderaff was taken in the sixth round of the 2011 draft by Green Bay. The Jets also received a draft pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for safety Dwight Lowery. He was selected by the Jets in the fourth round of th |
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| Jets backup QB McElroy sidelined after surgery |
NFL Football |
09/02/2011 |
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| Florham Park, NJ (MySportsbook) - New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing thumb surgery. McElroy was hurt during Thursday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles and underwent a procedure Friday morning for a dislocated right thumb. The club has no plans at this time to place McElroy on injured reserve. New York selected the former Alabama star in the seventh round of April's draft. |
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