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Williamson: Broncos' Cutler primed for stardom

The Broncos are a mediocre 16-16 over the past two years. But as Jay Cutler enters his third season, the quarterback is ready to make an impact, writes Bill Williamson.
NFL reinstates suspended Pacman for Week 1

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has informed the Cowboys that cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been fully reinstated for Week 1.
Eagles' depleted receiving corps takes another hit

The Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday.
Kiwanuka accuses Skins' Samuels of 'dirty' play

New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush...
Seahawks' Branch out vs. Bills; Locklear unlikely

The return of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is going to wait at least a week.

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AFC South: Manning separates Colts in daunting division

The Colts have it all, right? But this loaded team is still dependent on Peyton Manning. Pete Prisco says the Titans, Jaguars and Texans are still chasing as long as Peyton's in the pocket.
NFC East: Cowboys have edge in tough neighborhood

They seem to have it all. 'Seem' being the big word. For all their depth and talent, the Cowboys haven't won a playoff game in almost 12 years. Clark Judge says, even in a tough division, that 'should...
Merriman: I will play with torn knee ligaments

The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all.
Merriman's failure to have Feb. surgery proves ignorance

Shawne Merriman should have joined Philip Rivers on the operating table in Feb. to fix his damaged knee. But Merriman didn't and now, he's risking his career by saying he plans to play. If the San Die...
Colts' Manning passes first test with flying colors

Now Peyton Manning can start fine-tuning the mechanics, timing and rhythm.

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Follow Redskins-Giants LIVE

What have you done for New York lately, Eli? The Giants' victory tour ends and its title defense begins ... now. Follow it LIVE.
Power Rankings: Who's the new No. 1?

Eli, Tony and Tom look miffed. Maybe it's because none of their teams tops Adrian Hasenmayer's final preseason Power Rankings.
NFL's cycle of violence keeps spinning

Another senseless shooting of a black athlete and the world barely bats an eye. Jason Whitlock is disgusted.
DECISION '08: NFL season predictions

And our NFL experts have cast their votes. With apologies to Roger Goodell, see who they've elected leader of the NFL world.
LIVE: Giants host Redskins to start NFL season

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Redskins' Zorn, Campbell off to shaky start

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Jason Campbell didn't look at all comfortable in the Meadowlands, and neither d...
Giants impressive in debut as Super Bowl champs

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Maybe it's time to start giving the Super Bowl champion New York Giant...
Jets' first-rounders pumped up for debuts

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Vernon Gholston expects to get a good night's sleep before his first real...
Arrest warrant out for ex-Giants star Mark Ingram

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New Y...
Vince Young on injured list, expected to play

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans say they have added starting quarterback Vince Yo...

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With Curtis, Brown hurt, Eagles to lean on rookie WR Jackson

The Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday.
Morris to start at RB for Seahawks vs. Bills

After years of backing up former league MVP Shaun Alexander, Maurice Morris will be the Seattle Seahawks' starting running back - on Sunday.
Newman's injury could turn Jones into starter for Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman is listed as questionable for the season opener at Cleveland.
Hawk returns to practice for Packers, while Grant sits

Packers running back Ryan Grant and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila missed practice Friday as a precaution before Monday night's opener with Minnesota.
Everett to be honored in Bills' season opener

Kevin Everett will be honored while attending Buffalo's season-opener against Seattle on Sunday, a year after the former Bills tight end sustained a severe life-threatening spinal cord injury.

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Giants 16, Redskins 7: Giants Pick Up Right Where They Left Off

The Giants opened the season with a beating of the Washington Redskins and looked as dominant as the team that stunned the New England Patriots just months ago.
Defense Produces Big Plays and Scare

In the Giants’ victory over the Washington Redskins, both Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka had a play that acted as bookends for the game.
40 Years Later, Old Jets Relive Super Bowl III

This season marks 40 years since the Jets participated in Super Bowl III, led by Joe Namath, now remembered as one of the greatest games ever played.
Roundup: After Testing Free Agency, Culpepper Retires

Dante Culpepper, who starred for the Minnesota Vikings, announced his retirement in an e-mail message, saying he had simply grown tired of fighting for one more opportunity.
Many Unproven Dallas Receivers, and One, Owens, Who Has Nothing to Prove

After Terrell Owens and his fellow starter Patrick Crayton, Dallas lacks proven receivers.

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Prostate cancer awareness

Robin Cole is a former all pro linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is a prostate cancer survivor.
Ex-Bengals tackle Willie Anderson to sign with Ravens

Willie Anderson, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, was released by the Bengals on Saturday.
Truck swap for person linked to Williams death?

A federal court document says an inmate told authorities that on the night Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was killed, another inmate had traded trucks with a man considered a person of interest i...
Bills' LB Crowell to miss season after having knee surgery

Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell will miss the entire season as he's been placed on injured reserve after having surgery on his left knee.
Giants kick off with a win

The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defence with what else - defence.

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Cowboys CB Newman questionable (AP)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman is listed as questionable for the season opener at Cleveland. Newman's uncertain status on Friday's injury report was another sign that Adam Jones may make his...
Seahawks WR Branch to miss opener (AP)

The return of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is going to wait at least a week. Branch was ruled out of Seattle's season opener at Buffalo by coach Mike Holmgren on Friday. Branch was tryi...
Bills say LT Peters has ended holdout (AP)

Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by Saturday. Though Peters and...
Grant misses Pack practice as precaution (AP)

Packers running back Ryan Grant and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila missed practice Friday as a precaution heading into Monday night's opener against Minnesota. Grant has been dealing with an ailin...
CBS sues NFLPA over fantasy football (AP)

CBS has filed a federal lawsuit to establish its right to use without charge the statistics that underlie fantasy football leagues. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Minneapolis by the network's online o...

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CBS sues over fantasy football - Bizjournals.com

CBS sues over fantasy footballBizjournals.com, NC - 2 hours agoCBS Interactive Inc., a division of CBS Sports.com is seeking a declaratory judgment that it has the rights to fantasy football...
Ready for some (more) football games that count? - The Associated Press

Wall Street JournalReady for some (more) football games that count?The Associated Press - 23 hours agoA better question than "Are you ready for some football?" on the opening week of th...
Displaced Green Wave shift focus to football - The Huntsville Times - al.com

Press-Register - al.comDisplaced Green Wave shift focus to footballThe Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 13 hours agoThen, they became storm watchers and a source of curiosity as though they w...
Marketers just love football season - USA Today

Marketers just love football seasonUSA Today - 14 hours agoBy Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY The National Football League and the National Dairy Council are going to team up to promote picking up the...
Adobe, NFL bring live Sunday Night Football to Internet - Macworld

Adobe, NFL bring live Sunday Night Football to InternetMacworld, CA - 22 hours agoby Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com Adobe and The National Football League announced a partnership on Thursday th...

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Don Banks: Snap Judgments -- Giants-'Skins

Musings, observations and the occasional insight from the Giants' season-opening 16-7 throttling of the low-octane Redskins, which strangely had all the intensity of a preseason game after the first h...
Report: Truck swap could link to Williams' death

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G-Men sizzle; Zorn fizzles in debut

The Ravens have agreed to terms with veteran QB Todd Bouman, ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting. The Ravens are hurting at quarterback, with both Kyle Boller and Troy Smith ailing, leaving rookie Jo...
Jobless, Culpepper announces retirement at 31

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Giants' Burress signs 2-year contract extension

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Can Favre run from Father Time?

Opinion: New Jets QB will either keep defying age as did Warren Moon and John Elway, or stumble into the twilight as Johnny Unitas and Joe Namath did.
Around the NFL, quarterbacks under pressure

Tom Curran: Seemingly everywhere you look, QBs and front offices have question marks. Also, Curran's notes from around the league, including his week one upset pick.
Is Favre financial savior for the Jets?

Brett Favre has been transplanted from tiny Green Bay to the biggest metropolis in America. What will his impact be on the New York Jets' business fortunes in the upcoming years?
Novacek's Picks: Favre will win in Jets debut

Jay Novacek predicts this week's games...
NBCSports' Madden previews Sunday's games

The obvious question, is Peyton Manning ready to play? And I am not even sure he is going to know because he has never done this before because he has never had an injury before.

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NFL debate season: Five issues to ponder as new year kicks off

Go ahead, iIgnore the Patriots and Colts when the games truly count. You'll be sorry. But it's fair to ask some questions as ...
Favre's wing man: New Jet Faneca finding groove beside No. 4

Quarterback Brett Favre is not the only member of the New York Jets adjusting to new surroundings after being an established ...
Out-of-work Culpepper says he's retiring from NFL

Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl ...
Giants sign Plaxico Burress to contract extension

Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is finally going to be paid like one of the NFL's top receivers. Hours before the New York Giants ...
Bengals' will put 'Ocho Cinco' on receiver's jersey

Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too. The National Football League decided on Thursday to recognize receiver Chad Johnson's ...

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NEW MONEY IN BURRESS DEAL IS TIED TO PERFORMANCE

Multiple league sources have told us that a certain amount of the $24.5 million in new money included in the new contract signed on Thursday by Giants receiver Plaxico Burress is tied to his ability...
OUR FIRST OF MANY FSN PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW PLUGS

So now that we’ve carved out a 60-second niche on FSN’s Pro Football Preview, one of our tasks is to get PFT Planet to turn out in droves to watch the show. It’ll be on several time...
ANDERSON GETS $11 MILLION FOR THREE YEARS

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that new Ravens tackle Willie Anderson’s contract is worth $11 million over three years, with $3.5 million guaranteed. Anderson was drafted in 1996 by the Be...
WEEK ONE 2008 THURSDAY INJURY REPORT

ARIZONA CARDINALS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS ARIZONA CARDINALS Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Wednesday DT Alan Branch (ankle), C Al Johnson (knee...
POWER RANKINGS CONTINUE, BUT AREN’T DONE

We were committed to getting all of the Preseason Power Rankings finished by the start of tonight’s game. Alas, we failed. But we’ll get them done by Sunday. We promise. (Note that we...

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Audibles: AFC South Week 1 preview

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. ET In the wake of Richard Collier's shooting, the Jaguars are likely to be in an all-or-nothing state. Are they drained from hospit...
Peters returns to Bills not a moment too soon

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Peters The idea of forfeiting a $191,000 game check every week must not have been appealing to Jason Peters. Although a statement released from the Buffalo Bills' fron...
Audibles: AFC West Week 1 preview

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Kansas City at New England, 1 p.m. ET At first look, this isn't much of a contest. New England is the favorite and this is, by far, on paper, a huge mismatch and p...
Audibles: NFC West Week 1 preview

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Seahawks at Bills, 1 p.m. ET An opening-week victory on the East Coast could send the Seahawks on their way to a memorable season. The team returns home for games agai...
Audibles: AFC North Week 1 preview

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Houston at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. ET Skinny: The Pittsburgh Steelers have an interesting matchup against Houston. It's well documented that Pittsburgh struggles in pass...

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Easterbrook: The All-Haiku NFL Preview

Once again, Gregg Easterbrook turns to the world of ancient poetry to deliver his 2008 NFL predictions.
Easterbrook: TMQ 2008 NFC preview

TMQ opines on college teams scheduling cupcakes and offers up a team-by-team NFC preview.
Easterbrook: TMQ 2008 AFC preview

TMQ breaks down the AFC team by team and wonders if defenses are catching up to the shotgun spread.
TMQ: What really caused the Favre-Packers split

What caused the breakup between Brett Favre and the Packers? It's a matter of politics.
TMQ: Belichick needs to be suspended

We're all sick of Spygate, but one move remains: The NFL needs to suspend Bill Belichick.

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Peter King: My season predictions and mailbag

I'm boring, I'm bland, I'm predictable.
Peter King: The Saints prepare for hurricane aftermath

There is a 10-foot SAINTS EDGE sign unfurled on the second floor of the Conrad Indianapolis Hotel -- the Saints' headquarters for Week 1 of the NFL season after the team was forced to relocate because...
Peter King: Why Strahan may play, and popcorn talk

Play, Michael, play.
Peter King: Holmgren will lead Seattle to playoffs

Quick Pre-MMQB This-Is-What-the-Olympics-Mean-To-NFL-Players Interlude:...
Peter King: Upshaw had two impactful careers

When I heard the stunning news of the death of Gene Upshaw this morning, I thought: How many people in NFL history have been as impactful on the game as Upshaw? A few, certainly. But how many people h...

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Love/Hate: New England Patriots

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the New England Patriots. Love the Patriots: If you like watching...
Love/Hate: New York Jets

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the New York Jets. Love the Jets: If Alan Faneca has a Hutchinson-t...
Love/Hate: Miami Dolphins

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the Miami Dolphins. Love the Dolphins: Because like him or not, Bi...
Love/Hate: Buffalo Bills

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the Buffalo Bills. Love the Bills: For the first time in a while,...
Love/Hate: Dallas Cowboys

As we march on towards opening Sunday, Shutdown Corner touches on all 32 teams, outlining reasons to love and/or hate them. Today, the Dallas Cowboys. Love the Cowboys: Tony Romo's too likable to b...

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