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 A decision on Peterson's appeal of his six-game suspension for
violating the NFL's personal conduct policy is expected to come this
week from Harold Henderson, the league's hearing officer.
A source told ESPN that even if Henderson reinstates Peterson from
the commissioner exempt list, there is little belief that he will
play again this season.
If Peterson's ban holds up, he still must serve a minimum of six
games, which would carry over to next season. He would miss the
remaining three games of this season and the first three of 2015.
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The Chicago Bears have "buyer's remorse" over the contract they gave
to quarterback Jay Cutler before the season, according to NFL
Network.
The Bears gave Cutler, 31, a seven-year, $126 million deal in which
$54 million is guaranteed.
Cutler has a strong arm but has had problems turning the ball over.
The Bears even considered benching him two weeks ago against the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of his struggles.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch believes a media
conspiracy will keep him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Lynch, who generally does not speak to reporters, told former
teammate Michael Robinson of NFL Network in an interview that his
relationship with the media will prevent him from entering the Hall
of Fame.
"You know who votes for that," Lynch said. "They don't seem to ...
see eye to eye with me -- which is cool. And if I'm not,
(expletive), I'll still live."
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer is likely playing his final
games with the team, according to ESPN.
League sources told ESPN that Hoyer will not be with the Browns
after the season unless the team makes the playoffs. He can become a
free agent when the season ends.
If Hoyer decides on free agency, teams including the Houston Texans
are expected to be interested in him.
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Carolina Panthers tight end Brandon Williams was ejected after a
melee broke out in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the
New Orleans Saints.
The brawl started after Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrated a
touchdown run to put Carolina up 17-0 with 6:41 remaining in the
first quarter.
After Newton got off the ground following the two-yard score, he got
into a shouting match with Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan.
Pushing and shoving ensued between the two teams. During the melee,
Williams charged in and appeared to throw punches at Jordan and
Saints linebacker Ronald Powell, drawing the ejection from
officials.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson sustained a concussion
during Sunday's game against Jacksonville and did not return.
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Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson was not active for
Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams because of a shin injury.
(Editing by Gene Cherry)
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