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| Ravens seek solution for red-zone woes |
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08/18/2006 |
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| put up some impressive numbers in its first extended test with Steve McNair at quarterback, with one glaring exception: the digit on the scoreboard. McNair went 14-for-18 for 148 yards Thursday night in the Ravens' 20-10 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Playing only the first half, he guided an attack that amassed 192 yards and held the ball for nearly 21 minutes. Yet the Ravens got only three points out of his four drives and trailed 10-3 at halftime. McNair produced a touchdown in his lone s |
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| NFL suspends Browns center |
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08/16/2006 |
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| suspension comes on the heels of Bentley's injury and the sudden retirement of backup center Bob Hallen, who walked out on the Browns last week saying he had a back problem the Browns said they didn't know about. Ephraim played two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and started three games for the Miami Dolphins last season. For him to be suspended, this would have to be his second violation under the league's policy. The Browns rushed to sign Ephraim as a free agent July 29, two days after Bentley tore his p |
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| Eagles-Ravens: Meaningful for Buckhalter, Ngata |
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08/16/2006 |
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BALTIMORE (AP) -The first string will play half the game, and many of their replacements probably won't survive the last cut. The final score, of course, is irrelevant. That doesn't mean that Thursday night's preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens is entirely meaningless. For Eagles running back Correll Buckhalter, it represents a long-awaited return to the NFL. For Ravens top draft pick Haloti Ngata, it's the culmination of a quest that began when he was a child. Buckhalter h |
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| WR Pinkston won't make his preseason debut |
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08/16/2006 |
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -Todd Pinkston's preseason debut has been put on hold. Pinkston, who missed all of last season after tearing his right Achilles' tendon in training camp, will not play when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The wide receiver said earlier in the week he felt close to 100 percent and was planning to see his first game action, but coach Andy Reid doesn't think Pinkston is ready. ``I just don't think he's far enough along,'' Reid said Wednesday. Reid s |
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| NFL suspends Browns center, adding to team's mess at that position |
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08/16/2006 |
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| or violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The league said Ephraim may continue to participate in all preseason games, practices and games. He will be eligible to rejoin the Browns' active roster on Oct. 2. Ephraim played two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and started three games for the Miami Dolphins last season. For him to be suspended, this would have to be his second violation under the league's policy. The Browns signed Ephraim as a free agent on July 29, two days after Bentley tore his patell |
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| Eagles have high expectations as they leave Lehigh |
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08/15/2006 |
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -A year removed from the Terrell Owens circus and the disappointing season that followed, the Philadelphia Eagles broke camp at Lehigh University on Tuesday with high expectations. ``This is a Super Bowl team,'' quarterback Donovan McNabb declared. ``I think that (if) we get back to the form we were at, we can change 6-10 to possibly 13-3 or 14-2 possibly.'' The mood as the Eagles return to Philadelphia for the remainder of the preseason is far removed from the drama that dominated 2005. |
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| Moss to make return to Metrodome |
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08/13/2006 |
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| when asked what he thought about Moss' return. ``I guess I really don't care. He's on a different team now. He's got his own deal. I'm more worried about us.'' The game also marks the head coaching debut for the Vikings' Brad Childress. The former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator was hired in January to replace Mike Tice. While the Raiders opened the preseason with a win over Philadelphia last week, the Vikings will be hitting the field for the first time. Childress will unveil his version of the West |
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| Chiefs agree to terms with former Michigan State QB |
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08/10/2006 |
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| acticing only in running drills while he works his way back from a shoulder injury, which would have left only starter Trent Green and Canadian Football League star Casey Printers available to take snaps. Smoker spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams, who chose him in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He was on the Rams' active roster for all 16 games in 2004, but has never appeared in a game. He was cut before the start of the Rams' training camp this season. C |
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| Winslow's long wait to play is over |
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08/09/2006 |
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| linebackers in practices throughout training camp. Now comes a tougher test. A talented tight end whose career has been stalled by serious leg injuries, Winslow will play in his first game in nearly two years when the Cleveland Browns visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. While most veteran players dislike preseason games, Winslow might be more eager than a rookie trying to earn a roster spot. ``He is going to be excited,'' Browns coach Romeo Crennel said. ``He wants to prove that he's capable |
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| Eagles camp is nice and quiet without you-know-who |
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08/09/2006 |
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -Donovan McNabb and the other quarterbacks fired passes on one field, linemen battled each other at the opposite end and the kickers and punters booted balls on the side. Another hot day, another ho-hum practice for the Philadelphia Eagles. A year after Terrell Owens created chaos for players and coaches, the Eagles are enjoying a tranquil camp at Lehigh University. McNabb hasn't dodged insults on a daily basis. There haven't been any shouting incidents between players and coaches. No |
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