The NFL says a controversial pass interference penalty against Patriots CB Ellis Hobbs was the right call.
Says Dolphins DE Jason Taylor of Bills LT Jason Peters, “He’s probably the best left tackle I face this year.”
A day after discussing the long-term health implications of the concussions he’s suffered, Dolphins LB Zach Thomas participated in a full-contact practice.
Says Jets S Kerry Rhodes of recharging during the bye week, “I’m trying to get away from it completely. I don’t want to think about all the bad stuff that has happened.”
Blitzes from Steelers S Troy Polamalu created mismatches that LB James Harrison exploited Monday night against the Ravens.
Browns DB Daven Holly is still angry about the late hit he took from Steelers WR Hines Ward during the teams’ Week 1 meeting.
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs missed his second consecutive practice Thursday with a knee injury; coach Brian Billick doesn’t know if Suggs will play Sunday.
Bengals WR Chad Johnson took Thursday off to rest a neck injury.
Says Colts coach Tony Dungy of DE Robert Mathis, “He does his job technically as well as anybody on our defense.”
The Titans have spent first-round picks on cornerbacks three times in the last five years, but it’s a seventh-round pick who’s making the greatest impact at the position.
Jaguars QB David Garrard says he’s feeling great after practicing Thursday.
Says Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith, “I’m very surprised at our run defense, especially considering as much time as we spend on it. That’s the most disappointing thing.”
Chargers CB Quentin Jammer is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Colts with a hamstring injury.
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan says of Chiefs RB Priest Holmes: “I don’t think [Holmes] is going to regain the form.”
Broncos RB Travis Henry was too sore to practice Thursday with a knee injury.
The Raiders have sold out Sunday’s game, avoiding a local blackout.
Says Cowboys coach Wade Phillips of G Leonard Davis, “He knocks more people down than anyone I’ve ever seen. He knocks them right on their backs. He has more knockouts than anybody.”
The Giants are trying awfully hard to sell their alternate red jerseys.
Redskins LB Rocky McIntosh is working on his pass coverage skills.
When asked why his defense doesn’t have more takeaways, Eagles coordinator Jim Johnson said, “I’m surprised, I mean, what can I say? I’m surprised. I thought we’d have more.”
Packers RB DeShawn Wynn thought he could have continued to play this season, but the club put him on injured reserve.
Says Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz, “We are a long way from being a good offense. We are getting better, but we are just kind of OK.”
Bears G Ruben Brown is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Says Vikings C Matt Birk of RB Adrian Peterson, “He’s just a special kind of player, a special kind of kid. The best thing is that he works extremely hard.”
Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden says of the bye week, “I’ve got three sons. … I’d like to be there for them and share a little private time with them.”
Saints first-round draft pick Robert Meachem is the forgotten man on the roster.
Panthers WR Steve Smith says he won’t be baited into a war of words with Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall.
Falcons LB Michael Boley becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season, but his agent says the team hasn’t approached him about an extension.
The Seahawks might turn 210-pound safety Brian Russell into a linebacker.
Cardinals RT Levi Brown will be back in the starting lineup Sunday.
The 49ers have signed DE Roderick Green.
Rams return man Dante Hall was excused from Thursday’s practice because of an unspecified family emergency.
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