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 Fells has had five surgeries to stave off the infection and doctors
are fighting to avoid amputating his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media
reported Sunday.
Fells has been hospitalized for more than a week as he battles a
persistent Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection that necessitated being placed in the Intensive Care Unit
on Friday, according to the report. He is expected to undergo more
operations on his foot, which is at risk for further infection.
According to Rapoport, citing a source with knowledge of Fells'
condition, doctors also fear that the MRSA has infected his bone and
could travel into his blood.
Fells, 32, was placed on season-ending injured reserve Monday.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles went down with a
serious right knee injury in the third quarter in Sunday's game
against the Chicago Bears.
Following the 18-17 loss, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the
preliminary report he received was that Charles had a torn ACL.
Charles tore his left ACL in 2011.
At the end of a run up the middle, Charles was hit by linebacker Sam
Acho and stopped for no gain. Charles stayed on the ground for
several minutes and was eventually helped off the field by
teammates. As he came off, he was unable to put any type of pressure
on his right leg.
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New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells might have his foot amputated
from a staph infection, according to NFL.com.
Fells has had five surgeries to stave off the infection and doctors
are fighting to avoid amputating his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media
reported Sunday.
Fells has been hospitalized for more than a week as he battles a
persistent Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection that necessitated being placed in the Intensive Care Unit
on Friday, according to the report. He is expected to undergo more
operations on his foot, which is at risk for further infection.
According to Rapoport, citing a source with knowledge of Fells'
condition, doctors also fear that the MRSA has infected his bone and
could travel into his blood.
Fells, 32, was placed on season-ending injured reserve Monday.
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Defensive end Greg Hardy made his debut for the Dallas Cowboys in
the starting lineup Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Hardy's case involving his former girlfriend. The Cowboys have used
DeMarcus Lawrence and Jeremy Mincey as their starting defensive ends
this season.
Leading up to the game, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the
team admonished Hardy for his controversial comments about Patriots
quarterback Tom Brady's wife and a reference to guns.
Hardy said he hoped to "come out guns blazin'" in his return.
On Sunday, the NFL broke its silence about Hardy's comments.
"I couldn't disagree more with Greg Hardy's comments, and they do
not reflect the values of the league," NFL vice president of social
responsibility Anna Isaacson told NFL.com.
"We are working hard to bring attention to the positive role models
many other players represent and also to continue our education with
all members of the NFL family."
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The Miami Dolphins are among multiple teams expected to inquire
about New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton's availability after
this season, according to ESPN.com.
The Indianapolis Colts also have been mentioned as a possibility for
Payton, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Colts head coach
Chuck Pagano has no contract beyond this season.
Payton, 51, has two years remaining on his contract after this
season, but teams could approach the Saints about a potential deal.
The Saints would be entitled to compensation in exchange for letting
Payton go to work for another NFL team.
Payton is 81-51 in his eight-plus seasons with the Saints.
Dolphins interim head coach Dan Campbell was promoted Monday after
Miami fired Joe Philbin. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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