Daily NFL Rumors

NFL Rumor - Nov 5 "Wide receiver Devin Hester limped around the practice field Wednesday at Halas Hall, but he vowed to be on the field Sunday, when the Bears host the Arizona Cardinals. Hester suffered a sprained ankle near the end of the victory over the Cleveland Browns, and he could be back on the field today. ''I'm all right,'' Hester said. ''I'm going to play.''Chicago Sun Times Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 29 "As commissioner Roger Goodell was defending the NFL's policies on concussions before Congress Wednesday, the Eagles were dealing with a head injury to Brian Westbrook and beginning the process of determining whether the star running back can take the field against the Giants on Sunday.

Since Westbrook has always been the most vital part of the Eagles' offense, it might be tempting to rush him back after his head collided with the knee of Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh on Monday night. On his radio show Tuesday, Andy Reid said he was "counting on" Westbrook playing. Wednesday, however, he told reporters that Westbrook would not play until his series of week-long tests checked out, which Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder later affirmed"New York Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 27 "And simply put, the Browns are horrible.

On Monday, coach Eric Mangini was asked if he plans to bench Derek Anderson, the NFL's lowest-rated quarterback, for backup Brady Quinn or anyone else. "No," Mangini offered, shaking his head. So, you're sticking with him? Mangini nodded.

Anderson went 12 of 29 for 99 yards against the Packers, whose veteran cornerbacks shut down Cleveland's wide receivers and forced the Browns QB to throw to his backs and tight ends. Anderson has completed just 23 of 70 passes in the past three games and now has an overall 40.6 rating - nearly seven points behind the league's second-lowest ranked QB, Oakland's JaMarcus Russell."Seattle Times Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 20 "One year after finishing with an NFL-best 13-3 record, the Titans plummeted to 0-6 with the worst defeat since Adams founded the team in 1960. Coaching is a big part of the problem, said the 86-year-old Adams, who made no promises about Jeff Fisher's future with the franchise beyond this season. Fisher, now in his 15th season at the helm of the Titans, is under contract through 2011."Akron Beacon Journal Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 20 "Here is an exerpt from La Confora’s blog on NFL.com. “I’m also told by numerous league sources that the coaching staff in Kansas City isn’t high on NT Glenn Dorsey, a former first-round draft pick. There’s always a demand for nose tackles in this league, and the salary-cap ramifications wouldn’t be a deterrent in dealing for Dorsey.“Kansas City Star Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 20 "The Packers worked out two veteran running backs today, including former Packers standout Ahman Green, according to an NFL source. Former Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders back Dominic Rhodes was the other. Both players left without contracts. Green, the four-time Pro Bowler with the Packers from 2000-06, was released by the Houston Texans in February after two injury-plagued seasons."Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 20 "The Lions are looking for young players or draft picks. "That's what it would have to be," Schwartz said. "It would have to be people that you can go forward with." Can the Lions make a deal? It likely would take a lot for them to give up draft picks they need to build for the future, and they don't have a lot of veterans with trade value.Detroit Free Press Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 17 "Quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not practice Friday and are listed as questionable with knee injuries for Sunday's game. Asked about Stafford -- who hasn't practiced since Wednesday -- Lions coach Jim Schwartz said: "We'll lean on our injury report and then we'll make a decision Sunday morning of what we're going to do. I actually will announce our decision Sunday morning.""Detroit Free Press Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 17 Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Baltimore with an injured left shoulder. Harvin says it will be a gametime decision. He missed practice on Wednesday and worked out on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday. He is averaging 31.2 yards per kick return and has scored three touchdowns in his first five games.Buffalo News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 10 "New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery missed practice Friday 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. ''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."The New York Times Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 9 "Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter returned to the practice field Thursday for the first time in nearly two weeks. Porter has been nursing a right hamstring injury since Week 3. The ailment first showed up on the injury report Sept. 24, three days after a loss to Indianapolis. He missed the fourth quarter of the next game, against San Diego, and sat out Sunday's victory over Buffalo. It was the first game he missed since 2006 and only the seventh of his 11-year career."Palm Beach Post Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 9 "Oft-injured running back Fred Taylor is sidelined again and could need surgery on his right ankle after leading the New England Patriots in rushing this season. Taylor is expected to miss Sunday's game at the Denver Broncos after sitting out his second straight day of practice Thursday amid an ESPN.com report that he needs surgery. He would play again this season unless there are complications, the report said."Buffalo News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Oct 6 "Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb returned to practice Monday and is expected to start Sunday when the Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McNabb has been out since breaking his rib in the season opener. He missed two games before the Eagles had their bye this past weekend. "He looked good," said backup Kevin Kolb, who replaced McNabb for two starts, with the Eagles going 1-1. "He was throwing the ball well." "Phillyburbs Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 23 "Concerned they might have to go into the St. Louis game Sunday with just two healthy safeties, the Green Bay Packers worked out three defensive backs Tuesday and appear ready to sign one of them soon.

The top choice appears to be Indianapolis veteran Matt Giordano, a four-year pro who started six of 55 games for the Colts before being released Sept. 6. Giordano, a fourth-round pick in 2005 out of the University of California, was cut when the Colts claimed linebacker Cody Glenn on waivers and needed a roster spot.

Also working out for the Packers Tuesday were cornerback / safety DeAndre Wright, formerly of the New York Giants, and safety Nate Ness, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks, according to two NFL sources. Neither of the other two has played in a regular-season game."Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 18 "Anthony Gonzalez may be out longer than the Colts first feared and they appear to have a replacement for him, too. Coach Jim Caldwell said the third-year receiver could miss up to two months after spraining ligaments in his right knee during Sunday's 14-12 victory over Jacksonville. Indy has signed former Philadelphia receiver Hank Baskett to take Gonzalez's place, and three-time league MVP Peyton Manning hopes he can find his way around the offense fast."Akron Beacon Journal Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 15 "New York Giants first-round draft pick Hakeem Nicks and running back Danny Ware are probably going to be sidelined at least two weeks with injuries sustained in the season opener.

Coach Tom Coughlin indicated Monday that the timeframe was a minimum, and that the injuries might sideline the players longer.

Nicks sprained his left foot in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 23-17 win over the Washington Redskins. He spent the final minutes of the game sitting on the sidelines with crutches at his side. The receiver caught two passes for 18 yards."Akron Beacon Journal Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 12 "Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is listed as questionable for the team's season-opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.

The 30-year-old Louisville product is slowed with a hamstring injury and did not participate in practice the last three days. He appeared in only eight games in 2008 due to injury and had 30 receptions for 412 yards with four touchdowns."Tacoma News Tribune Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 10 "Quarterback Marc Bulger took snaps under center for the first time in 3˝ weeks. Rookie Jason Smith has been officially named the starting right tackle. So for the first time since the start of training camp, the entire Rams offense — starters and key contributors — was in place and on the field Wednesday. "We had a comment in the huddle today," tight end Randy McMichael said after practice. "It was like, 'Wow, we're all together again, finally, after a long layoff.'"St Louis Post Dispatch Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 3 "The Minnesota Vikings have called teams to see what they would be willing to offer in exchange for backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, a league source told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

The Vikings have four quarterbacks on their roster, which must be trimmed to 53 players by Saturday. Coach Brad Childress said the team possibly could keep four quarterbacks, but it seems more likely that it will trade or release one.

Jackson has been the subject of trade rumors since Brett Favre arrived. However, it remains unclear which direction the Vikings will go if they are unable to trade Jackson."Seattle Times Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Sep 1 "Zach Thomas learned tonight of his retirement when he got a text message from a reporter congratulating him on a great career. The reporter (you might know who he is) had read about it on the internet, with Pro Football Talk linking to a report from one of ESPN's 300 national NFL reporters. It's not true, though. Five minutes later, Drew Rosenhaus tweeted that "Zach Thomas is not retiring. He is progressing from his injury & he fully expects to have a great season with the Chiefs in 09." In this rare case, I'm going to just take Rosenhaus at his word."South Florida Sun Sentinel Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Aug 31 "In Saturday night's exhibition loss to Seattle, Cassel grabbed his left leg after being sacked by defensive tackle Brandon Mebane on the game's third play. Yahoo! Sports, citing a source within the Chiefs organization, reported that Cassel could miss 2-to-4 weeks with a strained medial collateral ligament in his knee. That would include the team's opener at Baltimore on Sept. 13. Flowers returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown before hurting his shoulder early in the first half. Wide receiver Devard Darling also was helped to the sideline in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury."Philadelphia Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Aug 27 Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin sat out practice with a sore right hamstring Wednesday and probably will miss the Cardinals’ game against Green Bay on Friday night.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt says Boldin felt a problem with the hamstring late in practice on Tuesday but an MRI showed no serious injury.

The Cardinals might also be without wide receiver Steve Breaston, who has been sidelined with a bruised knee. If both miss the game, Jerheme Urban would move up to No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald."East Valley Tribune Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Aug 25 "The Seahawks are adding running back Edgerrin James, according to a report from ProFootballTalk.com. The Seahawks have made no announcement regarding James, and will not make a transaction Monday. A spokesman for Seattle said the speculation would be addressed Tuesday."Seattle Times Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Aug 22 "Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger traveled with the Steelers to Washington, but, barring a rapid recovery, he is not expected to play in a preseason game tonight against the Redskins. But the injury to Roethisberger's right foot is not believed to be serious. Roethlisberger was injured in the final training camp practice Thursday. A Steelers spokesperson said yesterday he had no updates on the injury."Pittsburgh Post Gazette Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Aug 20 "Coach Jeff Fisher says the Tennessee Titans are not pursuing veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

Fisher said Wednesday the team has had no contact with the free agent or his agent.

The Titans had been mentioned specifically in an ESPN report as a team interested in the former outstanding Colts receiver. Fisher said he did not know where the reporter got that information but there was no possibility of Harrison joining the Titans."Seattle Times Comments (0)