Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is tied for 10th in the NFL with 31 targets. Johnson was third in the league last season with 9.875 targets per game, and he’s ahead of that pace in 2012 (10.333).
Lions | Calvin Johnson targeted even more in 2012
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said TE Kellen Winslow was released earlier this week due to personal reasons. ‘We talked about several different things,’ Belichick said. ‘At the end of that discussion, I felt that it was best that we release Kellen for personal reasons. So that’s what we did.’
Patriots | Bill Belichick discusses Kellen Winslow
Jake Locker has one win under his belt as a starter. And that’s a big step. I’m not being funny, there’s a certain deep breath that comes with notching your first one. When the Titans starting QB and I talked on the phone this week, in preparation for tomorrow’s game against the Texans, the absolutely craziness of the 44-41 win over the Lions wasn’t lost on him. “Yeah, it was wild,” Locker told me. “Just one that had so many ups and downs, so many different types of explosive plays. One of the craziest games I’ve ever been a part of, for sure.” This week is a major challenge. No doubt. And you’ll hear a lot of what he told […]
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said LB Terrell Suggs (Achilles’) will play this season and has set a target date for his return. ‘He has his target date,’ Harbaugh said, without sharing the specific date. ‘He is doing well. The main thing we want to do now is make sure there is no setback, and he continues to get in shape and continues to get stronger.’ Suggs is eligible to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list in just over two weeks, meaning that he could return as early as Week 7.
Ravens | Believe Terrell Suggs will play this season
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox filed an appeal Friday, Sept. 28, with the NFL office contesting his $30,000 fine for inappropriate behavior toward the replacement officiating crew. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is expected to follow Fox’s lead and appeal his $25,000 fine.
Broncos | John Fox appeals fine
NFL referees have voted and approved a new eight-year deal with the league. Now they all can get back to the business of calling games.
NFL referees approve new labor pact after lockout
NFL referees have voted and approved a new eight-year deal with the league. Now they all can get back to the business of calling games.
NFL referees approve new labor pact
Oakland Raiders TE Brandon Myers (concussion) passed all the concussion tests, and he is cleared to play in Week 4. Myers participated in practice Friday, Sept. 28, without any apparent setbacks. Myers still is listed as questionable for the game, but he will start.
Raiders | Brandon Myers will start
With injuries depleting the Oakland Raiders’ receiving corps, RB Darren McFadden could be a bigger part of the passing game in Week 4, according to head coach Dennis Allen. ‘Having versatile players that give you the ability to do different things is, obviously, always a good luxury to have,’ Allen said.
Raiders | Darren McFadden could have bigger role
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck) said Friday, Sept. 28, he is eager to return to action after being carted off the field in the team’s Week 3 game. ‘Always; I want to play football,’ Heyward-Bey said. ‘This is what I do for a living. So, definitely, I’m very eager to get back.’ Heyward-Bey is not likely to return until after the team’s bye week, at the earliest.
Raiders | Darrius Heyward-Bet eager to return