|
 Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said Friday that Smith will heal
on his own and would not need surgery. He said a normal recovery
time from such an injury is six weeks.
Chase Daniel will start in Smith's place.
- - -
San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews has been ruled out for
Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a sprained ankle.
Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is listed as doubtful with
injuries to his shoulder and ankle.
The Chargers need to win Sunday's game to get into the playoffs.
- - -
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton may be lost for the rest
of the season after the team reportedly discovered an infection this
week which required arthroscopic surgery.
Cardinal coach Bruce Arians said earlier he hoped Stanton would be
ready for the playoffs after missing the final two regular-season
games with a sprained knee. The Cardinals (11-4) have already
clinched an NFC playoff spot.
- - -
Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine said Connor Shaw will be
the Browns starting quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
CBSSports.com reported Shaw signed a contract, allowing the Browns
to elevate him from the practice squad.
Brian Hoyer has missed the entire week of practice with shoulder and
biceps injuries, and Johnny Manziel is on injured reserve with a
hamstring injury.
- - -
The Carolina Panthers will start running back Jonathan Stewart with
DeAngelo Williams listed as probable for Sunday's NFC South showdown
against the Atlanta Falcons.
Williams has missed the last three games while dealing with a broken
bone in his hand.
Falcons running back Steven Jackson likely will miss the game with a
quadriceps injury
 - - -
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, dealing with
soreness in his throwing shoulder, is listed as probable for
Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- - -
The San Francisco 49ers placed guard Alex Boone and defensive back
Raymond Ventrone on injured reserve.
The 49ers also signed wide receiver Trindon Holliday to a two-year
deal.
- - -
[to top of second column] |
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year contract extension
with wide receiver Louis Murphy.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Murphy played in 11 games this season, with
three starts, catching 31 passes for 380 yards and two touchdowns.
- - -
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, whose contract expires
after the season, said it's a "horrible feeling" knowing the
possibility he could be playing his final game with the team Sunday.
- - -
The Chicago Bears signed center Roberto Garza to a one-year contract
extension.
Garza has played for the Bears since 2005 and missed just six games
in that time frame.
- - -
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was fined $11,050 by
the NFL for his actions on Sunday.
To finish his 79-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, Lynch did
a backward dive into the end zone while grabbing his crotch.
- - -
Oakland Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck was fined $22,050 for
unsportsmanlike conduct after directing abusive language toward a
referee in Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills.
- - -
Detroit Lions pass rusher Ziggy Ansah was fined $22,050 for his hit
to the head of quarterback Jimmy Clausen in Sunday's win over the
Chicago Bears. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
[© 2014 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
Copyright 2014 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
 |
