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Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has bulging disk in neck, out indefinitely (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:00 PST

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis visits concussion specialists (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:00 PST

ASHBURN. Va. - Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated.

NFL union opposes reporting on teammates (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:29 PST

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. "If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George...

Redskins RB Portis visits concussion specialists (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:00 PST

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated. Portis saw the same doctors who examined Eagles back Brian Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month. Portis was hurt two weeks ago against Atlanta.

Redskins' Smith having interesting year for punter (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:08 PST

Hunter Smith is getting a lot of attention for a punter. First, his position coach claimed with a straight face during training camp that Smith might be the best holder in the history of the NFL. Then Smith showed up at practice one day wearing strange, seamless burgundy and gold shoes, a can't-miss moment for TV cameras.

Redskins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

The Redskins are 3-6 after nine games in 2009, compared to 6-3 at the same point last year, but don't blame the pass defense.

Washington leads the league in that category and it's not because of the secondary, which surrendered three touchdown catches of at least 40 yards the past three games.

Credit a much-enhanced pass rush which is feeling the effects of luring All-Pro tackle Albert Haynesworth from Tennessee with a seven-year, $100 million contract ($41 million guaranteed) in February and drafting Texas All-American Brian Orakpo with the 13th selection overall in April.

Just nine games into 2009, the Redskins have equaled their 24 sacks for all of 2008 and are on pace for 45, which would match their highest number since their last Super Bowl team, back in...

Best in East? Redskins not Cowboys by simple fact (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:03 PST

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

RB Portis ruled out for Redskins vs. Cowboys, still recovering from concussion (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis will miss his second straight game as he recovers from a concussion.

Clinton Portis ruled out for Redskins vs Dallas (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:43:57 PST

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis will miss his second straight game as he recovers from a concussion. Coach Jim Zorn on Thursday ruled Portis out for Sunday's game at Dallas. Portis has not been able to practice since he was injured in a helmet-to-helmet hit against Atlanta. Ladell Betts is set to start for Portis for the second consecutive week.

Broncos' Orton playing despite torn ligaments (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:18:49 PST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton apparently sat out yesterday's practice with torn ligaments in his...

NFL Team Reports: NFC East (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:46:37 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

With Portis out, Betts is Redskins' top back (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:46 PST

Clinton Portis can take his time coming back from his concussion. "El Boogie" has everything under control. El Boogie? That's a nickname Ladell Betts has had since high school. It's a play on his initials, but he doesn't remember who gave it to him. A flashier running back might have found a way to market it -- maybe a Web site or T-shirts -- but that's not Betts' style.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Gurode not worried about cleat to face 3 years ago (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:59:49 PST

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

NFL's worst injuries (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST

As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST

Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST

New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST

Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Broncos unsure who will be their QB when Chargers visit Denver on Sunday (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:27:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The unraveling Denver Broncos haven't won a game in a month and they've lost their starting quarterback for who knows how long.

Redskins vet Carter, young Orakpo bring down QBs (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:43 PST

One is a 30-year-old veteran who keeps his battered body limber with mixed martial arts, treadmill work and Filipino fighting sticks. The other is a rookie who basically shows up and does his thing. Together, Andre Carter and Brian Orakpo have the Washington Redskins near the top of the sack charts. They've combined for 15 in nine games, including three in the win on Sunday that snapped a...

Portis still has 'blurriness' from concussion, won't lose starting job (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:14:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - Clinton Portis is still experiencing "a little blurriness" from his concussion, making it uncertain whether the Washington Redskins running back will play next week against Dallas.

Yesterday's five most valuable players: Zimmer is a winner (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:32 PST

Mike Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals . If you'd have told me that Carson Palmer would throw...

Court won't hear complaint about Redskins name (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:17:53 PST

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive. The high court on Monday turned away an appeal from Suzan Shown Harjo. That ends the latest round in the 17-year court battle between the Redskins and a group of American Indians who want them to change their name.

Tomlinson delivers after hearing special news (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:50:00 PST

Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson celebrated a precious gift from his wife with his best outing in nearly a year.