Culberson continues to impress
Associated Press
After an undistinguished career at Mississippi State linebacker Quinton Culberson went undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft. He signed with the Rams as a long shot before injuries created some opportunities.
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Romo looking ahead to Cowboys' regular season
IRVING, Texas, 4:09 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Tony Romo is already talking about the preseason in past tense.
Romo doesn't expect to play in the Dallas Cowboys' preseason finale Thursday night at home against Minnesota. Instead, the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is focusing on the season opener at Cleveland.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 6:15 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Marshall travels to New York to appeal suspension: Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was in New York on Tuesday to appeal his three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
BEREA, Ohio, 6:14 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Browns QB Anderson makes brief practice appearance: Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson made an appearance on the practice field Tuesday, his first since suffering a concussion Aug. 18 in a preseason game against the New York Giants.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 5:22 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Pats face Giants with strong running backs: The New England Patriots have a deep group of experienced running backs and just one more exhibition game before they decide which ones to keep.
CINCINNATI, 5:02 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Palmer will sit out last preseason game: Quarterback Carson Palmer will skip Cincinnati's last preseason game, resting his broken nose while running back Rudi Johnson makes his first – and what he thinks could be his last – appearance in a Bengals uniform.
TAMPA, Fla., 4:55 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Bucs place Cadillac Williams on reserve PUP: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed running back Carnell “Cadillac” Williams on the reserve physically-unable-to-perform list, meaning his bid to return from a serious knee injury will be delayed at least until after the sixth week of the regular season.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 4:46 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Jackson, Frerotte to sit out preseason finale: In just eight months, John David Booty has gone from being the toast of Los Angeles as the quarterback of the USC Trojans to near anonymity at the bottom of the QB totem pole in the NFL.
ASHBURN, Va., 4:36 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Redskins' Golston gets nod over Montgomery at DT: There weren't supposed to be any starting jobs up for grabs during the Washington Redskins preseason. Training camp opened with clear favorites at all 22 positions on offense and defense, making the punting duel between Derrick Frost and Durant Brooks the only tit-for-tat competition to watch.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 4:23 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Super Bowl hero David Tyree on PUP list: Wide receiver David Tyree was placed on the physically-unable-to-perform reserve list by the New York Giants on Tuesday, meaning the player who made a game-saving catch in the Super Bowl won't be making any for at least the first six weeks of the season.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 3:46 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Report: Strahan to stay retired: Seven-time New York Giants Pro Bowler Michael Strahan is staying retired. “This has been one of the toughest nights of my life,” Strahan told FoxSports.com in a story released Tuesday afternoon. “But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired.”
NEWARK, N.J., 3:41 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Strahan's child support to be recalculated: Retired New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan won the latest round in his lengthy divorce case on Tuesday when a state appeals court reversed a lower court's awarding of about $18,000 per month in child support to his twin 3-year-old daughters.
2:58 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Vincent mum on NFLPA plans: Troy Vincent declined to discuss whether he's interested in succeeding Gene Upshaw in leading the NFL Players' Association because he is still mourning the union's executive director's death – and a person Vincent referred to as “a mentor.”
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 2:49 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Patriots put Neal on PUP list, O'Callaghan on IR: The New England Patriots placed starting guard Stephen Neal on the physically-unable-to-perform reserve list and backup tackle Ryan O'Callaghan on the injured reserve list on Tuesday.
HOUSTON, 2:44 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Texans cut 2, place DB Robinson on PUP list: The Houston Texans placed cornerback Dunta Robinson on the physically-unable-to-perform list Tuesday as they trimmed the active roster to 75 players.
INDIANAPOLIS, 2:16 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Colts cut 3, put 2 on injured reserve: The Indianapolis Colts placed kick returner T.J. Rushing and backup tight end Zac Herold on injured reserve Tuesday, ending their seasons, and cut three other players to reach the NFL's roster limit of 75.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 1:57 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Bills QB Edwards back from bruised thigh injury: Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards is ready to play after returning to practice Tuesday, and starting tackle Langston Walker might not be far behind.
NEW YORK, 1:40 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
NFL commissioner Goodell meets with Rooneys: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell didn't issue any ultimatums after meeting with the five Rooney brothers about the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
DAVIE, Fla., 1:21 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Dolphins' Crowder trying to replace Thomas: Channing Crowder has never been shy in the spotlight. Take for instance, Crowder saying his Miami Dolphins “must not have a lot of talent” if they can't put a player's picture on their billboards. Or when the linebacker admitted before a game in London that he couldn't find the city on a map, adding he didn't know they spoke English in England.
INDIANAPOLIS, 12:50 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Peyton takes knee out of question: More than a month after having knee surgery and enduring weeks of rampant speculation about whether the injury was worse than first feared, two-time league MVP Peyton Manning finally provided his doubters with one emphatic answer Tuesday: He's back, right on schedule.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 12:35 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Ravens move DL Edwards to IR: The Baltimore Ravens placed defensive lineman Dwan Edwards and two others on injured reserve and cut two players to reach the roster limit of 75 on Tuesday.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 12:32 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Jets announce PSLs: The New York Jets announced a personal seat license plan that will cost some season-ticket holders between $4,000 and $25,000, but spares thousands of upper-level seats from the new fee.
CLEVELAND, 11:56 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Browns' Jurevicius to miss first 6 weeks of season: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius will miss the first six weeks of the regular season while he recovers from knee surgery.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., 10:54 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Mangini likely to sit Favre vs. Eagles: Grab a cap and a clipboard, Brett. It appears you'll be sitting this one out. Jets coach Eric Mangini said Tuesday that he's leaning toward not playing quarterback Brett Favre in the team's preseason finale at Philadelphia.
METAIRIE, La., 1:14 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Saints cut 5, more to get final look Thursday: New Orleans coach Sean Payton is planning on working some regulars into the Saints' preseason finale as he tries to finalize the roster for the opener against Tampa Bay.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 1:11 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Bironas hasn't kicked in month, targeting opener: It's been a month since All-Pro Rob Bironas has kicked in public, at least in the view of someone outside of the Tennessee Titans.
ASHBURN, Va., 1:09 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Punishments vary for Redskins' putrid performance: The offensive coach's idea of punishment? Make the starters play. The defensive coach? Make the starters not play.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 1:04 a.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Giants contact Michael Strahan about return: Mathias Kiwanuka is back at defensive end for the New York Giants. The more pressing question for the Super Bowl champions is whether seven-time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan wants back in after a very brief retirement.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 7:38 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Last week of preseason brings decisions for Vikes: The week before the regular season in the NFL becomes a game of roster roulette, and the Minnesota Vikings are busy calculating their risks and potential rewards.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 6:40 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Henson looking at last chance to salvage career: If quarterback Drew Henson's long-shot bid with the Detroit Lions ends up as his last shot at professional sports, he's glad it's happening close to home.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 3:45 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP)
Giants' Umenyiora needs surgery, to miss season: With the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, the job of repeating as Super Bowl champions was going to be difficult for the New York Giants.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 6:04 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Giants contact Michael Strahan about return: The New York Giants are interested in luring Michael Strahan out of retirement after losing Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora to a season-ending knee injury Saturday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 5:59 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Chiefs sign free agent kicker Jay Feely: Apparently unsatisfied with both candidates in a summer-long kicking competition, the Kansas City Chiefs signed free agent Jay Feely to a one-year contract Monday.
ALAMEDA, 5:50 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Raiders waive 3, place 3 on IR and sign 2: Oakland safety Jarrod Cooper was waived on Monday and intends to retire, one of a flurry of moves the Raiders made to deal with injuries and an upcoming deadline for roster cuts.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 5:28 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Carter's injury further depletes Panthers at WR: With Steve Smith suspended for the first two games, D.J. Hackett still out with a sore toe and Ryne Robinson recovering from a knee injury, the Carolina Panthers couldn't afford to lose another receiver.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 5:25 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Jackson says knee feels better, but still stiff: Tarvaris Jackson's sprained right knee was still stiff Monday, though the Minnesota Vikings quarterback said he's feeling better.
PHOENIX, 5:06 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Sentencing delayed for Super Bowl shooting planner: A Phoenix judge delayed the sentencing for a man accused of planning to kill people at this year's Super Bowl, saying Monday she wanted him to undergo a psychological evaluation first.
PITTSBURGH, 4:31 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Jeremy Bloom out in Steelers' first roster cut: Receiver-kick returner Jeremy Bloom, the former World Cup skiing star and two-time Olympian, was among three players in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first preseason roster cut Monday.
HOUSTON, 4:11 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
WR Williams' career likely over after surgery: Texans receiver Harry Williams probably won't play football again after injuring his neck and spine in a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, a team physician said Monday.
CINCINNATI, 6:17 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
NCAA turns down Mauk again, sets final appeal: The NCAA has turned down Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk's latest appeal for another year of eligibility, but granted him one more chance to plead his case before a reinstatement committee.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., 2:34 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP)
Falcons pick Ryan as starting QB: Matt Ryan will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback this season. The No. 3 overall draft pick was chosen Sunday by first-year Falcons coach Mike Smith, who indicated that Ryan will likely play just the first series of Atlanta's preseason finale Thursday night at Baltimore.
CINCINNATI, 12:40 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP)
Bengals QB Palmer treated for broken nose: Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer broke his nose during Saturday night's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, but coach Marvin Lewis said he should be ready for the regular season opener.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 8:56 a.m. Aug. 24 (AP)
Favre 'fitting in better' with Jets after 2 games: Brett Favre wanted more in his second start for the New York Jets. The veteran quarterback went into the locker room at halftime Saturday night, hoping his night wasn't over. Coach Eric Mangini told him otherwise.
DENVER, 10:32 a.m. Aug. 23 (AP)
Marshall shows the Broncos what they'll be missing: Brandon Marshall has spent the summer giving quarterback Jay Cutler and the rest of the Denver Broncos a glimpse of what they'll soon be sorely missing.
INDIANAPOLIS, 10:06 a.m. Aug. 23 (AP)
Colts christen new stadium with game vs Bills: The Indianapolis Colts are still trying to get comfortable in their new environment. Peyton Manning hasn't dressed for a game, the starting offense still hasn't scored a touchdown in the preseason, and the team hasn't played in Indy yet.
SAN FRANCISCO, 12:35 a.m. Aug. 23 (AP)
Niners face questions at quarterback in '08: Mike Nolan's first major move after taking over as San Francisco 49ers coach in 2005 was to select Alex Smith with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
OAKLAND, 12:34 a.m. Aug. 23 (AP)
Raiders hoping for big plays from rookie McFadden: For an offensive coach like Lane Kiffin, adding a player with the talents of Darren McFadden to the Oakland Raiders must have him salivating.
5:44 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
NFL honors Upshaw's memory with moment of silence: Hall of Fame player and longtime NFL union head Gene Upshaw will be remembered this weekend with a moment of silence at NFL exhibition games.
IRVING, Texas, 8:37 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Romo, Cowboys get in synch in win over Texans: Take away a couple of bad throws by Tony Romo, and the Dallas Cowboys finally resembled the team that everybody is expecting to see this season.
Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Raiders great, union boss dies of pancreatic cancer: Through Gene Upshaw's time with the Oakland Raiders, the team had a decidedly leftward lean, generally aiming its plays to the left, with Upshaw leading, out in front, just as he did as executive director of the NFL Players Association.
IRVING, Texas, 5:55 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
WR Williams leaves on stretcher after blow to head: Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams was taken off the field on a stretcher Friday night after being hit in the head during a collision with a teammate. He was trying to make a tackle on a kickoff return by the Dallas Cowboys.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 5:13 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Brady doesn't start, expected to miss third game: Tom Brady, nursing a foot injury, didn't start and was expected to miss his third straight preseason game Friday night when the New England Patriots played the Philadelphia Eagles.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 3:21 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Detroit Lions sign former Michigan QB Drew Henson: The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Drew Henson, a high school and college standout who has struggled at the professional level in baseball and football.
OAKLAND, 2:13 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Kiffin wants to unleash passing game against Cards: Lane Kiffin has a pretty good idea of what the Oakland Raiders can do running the football. After adding Darren McFadden to the fourth-ranked rushing offense from a year ago, the Raiders have shown through the first two preseason games that they could be even better on the ground this season.
ST. LOUIS, 1:40 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Rams' Pace still bothered by sore shoulder: St. Louis Rams tackle Orlando Pace says his sore right shoulder is from making a tackle, and not related to his past surgery.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 12:39 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Steelers coach Tomlin made strong impression in MN: From the moment he first stepped on the practice field with the Minnesota Vikings, Mike Tomlin made his presence felt.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 9:48 a.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Lions QB Stanton out month with thumb injury: Detroit Lions reserve quarterback Drew Stanton is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after spraining his thumb in practice.
RENTON, Wash., 1:16 a.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Quiet rookie Carlson moving into key Seahawks role: Will Heller has been through six NFL training camps. That's long enough to know why the Seahawks drafted John Carlson in the second round.
METAIRIE, La., 1:15 a.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Competition heats up among Saints receivers: Sean Payton's love for the passing game and Drew Brees' ability to throw the ball has produced fierce competition among receivers during the New Orleans Saints' past three training camps.
1:14 a.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Upshaw's death leaves a void at the union: Shaun O'Hara had just arrived at Giants Stadium for practice Thursday morning when a teammate said he had seen an item about Gene Upshaw's death on television.
NEW YORK, 12:01 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies of cancer at age 63: Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who during a quarter century as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63.
5:36 p.m. Aug. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
As player and labor leader, Upshaw was out front: Through Gene Upshaw's time with the Oakland Raiders, the team had a decidedly leftward lean. They generally aimed their plays to the left, with Upshaw leading, out in front, just as he did as executive director of the NFL Players Association.
COMMENTARY, 4:50 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
All-Pro guard, Upshaw was craftier as union boss: Gene Upshaw was common sense writ extra large. Most men that big usually roll over people to get what they want. What made Upshaw an All-Pro guard in his playing days, and then the right man for the union job for the past quarter-century, is that he understood it was better sometimes to go around them.
ST. LOUIS, 12:57 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Rams' RB Steven Jackson appears for practice: Steven Jackson signed a six-year contract Thursday, a day after agreeing to end a 27-day holdout, and was on the field for practice with the St. Louis Rams after completing a physical.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 1:20 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Pittman adjusts to new role in Denver: When Michael Pittman arrived in Denver, he told the coaches he'd do whatever was asked of him.
ST. LOUIS, 9:45 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Rams' RB Steven Jackson will end holdout: Rams running back Steven Jackson ended his holdout on Wednesday and St. Louis appeared on the verge of signing him to a new multiyear contract.
RENTON, Wash., 12:17 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Hasselbeck still out: Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck missed another day of practice because of a stiff back on Wednesday, and may also not play his second consecutive preseason game against San Diego.
CHICAGO, 5:13 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
49ers still mulling quarterback options: Kyle Orton has a starting job and J.T. O'Sullivan will try to lock one up, too. While Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith declared Orton the winner in the race with Rex Grossman, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan wasn't quite ready to say O'Sullivan is the regular-season starter.
Aug. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Bush, parents appeal public court decision: Former USC running back Reggie Bush and his parents are appealing a recent Superior Court decision that denied their attempt to have a lawsuit against them settled in confidential arbitration and out of public court.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 12:37 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Smith to start for Ravens vs. Rams: Troy Smith will be the Ravens starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., 11:52 a.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Bills QB Edwards misses practice: Quarterback Trent Edwards has a swollen bruise above his right kneecap, which forced him to miss practice Wednesday, a day after the Buffalo Bills starter knocked knees in a collision with running back Marshawn Lynch.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Panthers release injured DT Scott: The Carolina Panthers released injured defensive tackle Ian Scott and signed receiver Sean Bailey on Wednesday.
DAVIE, Fla., 11:13 a.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Dolphins trade cornerback Travis Daniels to Browns: The Miami Dolphins traded cornerback Travis Daniels to the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for an undisclosed draft pick.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., 7:15 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Boldin wants Cardinals to trade him: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin asked to be traded, saying he doesn't feel his situation can be resolved and declaring he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., 7:22 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Bills QB Edwards limps off with injured right leg: Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, and it's unclear whether he'll return to practice this week.
IRVING, Texas, 4:53 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
T.O. says Cowboys will turn on switch for season: Terrell Owens scoffs at any notion that there is reason to worry about the Dallas Cowboys after losing their first two preseason games.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., 4:54 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Favre pick in NFC title game not motivating factor: Brett Favre has watched film of his ill-fated throw in the NFC championship game and replayed it in his mind countless times.
ALAMEDA, 5:11 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Raiders' Hall has ligament damage in hand: Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall has ligament damage in his right hand and may have to wear a protective cast for the rest of the preseason.
CINCINNATI, 2:51 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
WR Chris Henry rejoins Bengals: With their two Pro Bowl receivers hurt, the Cincinnati Bengals brought back troubled receiver Chris Henry on Tuesday, a move that their coach had emphatically ruled out only a month earlier as inappropriate.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:25 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Manning hopes to start Colts' opener: Peyton Manning proved Tuesday he can stand, walk and talk. Next question: Will the two-time league MVP start in the Colts' season opener?
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., 12:53 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Falcons release veteran receiver Horn: The Atlanta Falcons have cut veteran wide receiver Joe Horn. The 36-year-old Horn was released on Tuesday by the Falcons, who will receive no return on his guaranteed $2.5 million salary for 2008.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 12:30 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Patriots cut veteran tight end Marcus Pollard: The New England Patriots released 13-year veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Tuesday. They also signed rookie tight end Tyson DeVree, who joins Benjamin Watson, David Thomas and Stephen Spach at that position.
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