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Bills | Ellison placed on IR Sat Nov 21, 07:23 PM
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have placed LB Keith Ellison (thigh) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.
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Titans | Thornton questionable for Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 06:33 PM
HoustonTexans.com reports Tennessee Titans LB David Thornton (hip) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 21. He is listed as questionable for Week 11.
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Titans | Allred out for Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 06:14 PM
TitansOnline.com reports Tennessee Titans LB Colin Allred (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 21. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 11 game.
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Texans | Cushing probable for Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 06:05 PM
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 21. He is listed as probable for Week 11.
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Raiders | Alston added to Week 11 injury report Sat Nov 21, 05:58 PM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders LB Jon Alston (illness) has been added to the Week 11 injury report as questionable because of an illness.
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Giants | Goff an option to replace Pierce Sat Nov 21, 05:40 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Jonathan Goff is an option to start at middle linebacker while LB Antonio Pierce (neck) is out of the lineup.
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Titans | Bulluck fined $7,500 Sat Nov 21, 04:58 PM
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the NFL has fined Tennessee Titans LB Keith Bulluck $7,500 for a horse collar tackle in Week 10.
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Panthers | L. Johnson injured Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 04:56 PM
Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers LB Landon Johnson (knee) suffered a knee sprain in Week 11. Head coach John Fox said the injury does not require surgery but would not give a timetable.
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Panthers | Diggs injured Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 04:46 PM
Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers LB Na'il Diggs (ribs) injured in ribs in the team's Week 11 game. Head coach John Fox said the injury is similar to the one that made Diggs miss a game earlier in the season but is in a different area.
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Panthers | Diggs injured Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 04:46 PM
Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers LB Na'il Diggs (ribs) injured his ribs in the team's Week 11 game. Head coach John Fox said the injury is similar to the one that made Diggs miss a game earlier in the season but is in a different area.
Nail Diggs player page Giants | Pierce injury update Sat Nov 21, 12:45 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) will likely miss up to six weeks, and possibly longer, due to a bulging disk in his neck. LB Chase Blackburn figures to start at middle linebacker in Pierce's absence.
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Chiefs | Hali fined $5,000 Sat Nov 21, 12:05 PM
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs DL Tamba Hali was fined $5,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness during the team's Week 10 game.
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Giants | Pierce out indefinitely Fri Nov 20, 10:11 PM
The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) as diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible."
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Giants | Pierce out indefinitely Fri Nov 20, 10:11 PM
The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible."
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Chargers | Four practice Friday, will play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 10:10 PM
San Diego Chargers P Mike Scifres (groin), LB Tim Dobbins (knee), LB Shaun Phillips (ankle) and DE Travis Johnson (groin) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. Each are listed as probable for Week 11 and will play.
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Chargers | Merriman practices Friday, will play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 10:09 PM
San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (foot) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play.
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49ers | Spikes limited Friday, not expected to play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:44 PM
Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and he is listed as questionable for Week 11. Spikes is not expected to play and will likely be replaced by LB Matt Wilhelm.
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Raiders | Ekejiuba limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 09:24 PM
Oakland Raiders LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
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Raiders | Three miss practice Friday, out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:23 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (tibia), WR Javon Walker (hamstring) and LB Ricky Brown (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20, and are out for Week 11.
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Cowboys | Ware practices Friday, will play Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 09:14 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware (foot) practiced Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will play.
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Patriots | Banta-Cain limited Friday, questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 08:43 PM
New England Patriots LB Tully Banta-Cain (groin) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11, but he is expected to play if he can handle the pain.
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Patriots | Two limited Friday, expected to be available for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 08:41 PM
New England Patriots LB Eric Alexander (groin) and DT Ron Brace (ankle) were limited during the team's practice Friday, Nov. 20. Both are listed as questionable for Week 11 and are expected to be available.
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Titans | Allred misses practice Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:58 PM
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans LB Colin Allred (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is considered questionable for Week 11.
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Titans | Thornton practices Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:57 PM
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans LB David Thornton (hip) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is expected to play in Week 11.
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Texans | Cushing limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 06:17 PM
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He will be able to play in Week 11.
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Jets | Gholston out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:59 PM
Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11.
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Jets | Three probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:51 PM
Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Brad Smith (quadriceps), DE Shaun Ellis (knee) and LB Bryan Thomas (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Lions | Follett questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:44 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Zack Follett (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but is expected to play.
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Lions | Five defensive players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:42 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DT Grady Jackson (knee), CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and FS Ko Simpson (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Lions | Pearson, Sims out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:36 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions SS Kalvin Pearson (hamstring) and LB Ernie Sims (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.
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Lions | Four players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:33 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (ankle), DT Joe Cohen (ankle), LB Larry Foote (knee) and FS Louis Delmas (tooth, jaw) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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49ers | Spikes limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:31 PM
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11.
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Vikings | E.J. Henderson probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and is expected to play.
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Jaguars | Durant doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:08 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Justin Durant (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
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Eagles | Demps, Jordan out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:59 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles SS Quintin Demps (ankle) and LB Akeem Jordan (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.
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Eagles | Five players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:51 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DL Victor Abiamiri (knee), LB Chris Gocong (hamstring), SS Victor Harris (eye), DT Mike Patterson (wrist, toe) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and are expected to play.
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Ravens | Gooden, J. Johnson probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:41 PM
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Tavares Gooden (head) and LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will play.
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Packers | Chillar probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:20 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Brandon Chillar (hand) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11.
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Packers | Poppinga, Bishop probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:18 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Brady Poppinga (quadriceps) and LB Desmond Bishop (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be available as backups during the game.
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Packers | Matthews probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:16 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (jaw) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to start.
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Packers | Kampman probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:14 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Aaron Kampman (concussion) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to start.
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Packers | Four players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:13 PM
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FS John Kuhn (hand), C Scott Wells (concussion), DE Johnny Jolly (back) and LB Brad Jones (concussion) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Chiefs | Rogers doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 04:00 PM
Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin Rogers (thigh) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11 and is not expected to play.
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Chiefs | Vrabel doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:59 PM
Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11 and is not expected to play.
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Bengals | Rivers doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:52 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Keith Rivers (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
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Cardinals | Three players questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:39 PM
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby (shoulder), CB Bryant McFadden (ankle) and CB Michael Adams (hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as questionable for Week 11 but are expected to play.
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Cardinals | Okeafor out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:38 PM
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Chike Okeafor (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11. LB Bertrand Berry will take his place in the starting lineup.
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Cardinals | Hayes questionable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:36 PM
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Gerald Hayes (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but is expected to play.
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Bills | Harris not on injury report Fri Nov 20, 03:17 PM
Buffalo Bills LB Nic Harris (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is not on the injury report for Week 11 and is expected to play.
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Bills | Three out for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 02:56 PM
Buffalo Bills OT Demetrius Bell (knee), LB Keith Ellison (thigh) and CB Ashton Youboty (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.
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