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 Within minutes of the Ravens' decision, NFL commissioner Roger
Goodell announced Rice's suspension. Rice's two-game suspension for
assaulting Janay Palmer was scheduled to end Friday.
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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall
pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, had arthroscopic surgery on his right
knee and will be out four to six weeks.
The operation was performed to repair a torn meniscus sustained
during Sunday's 17-6 season-opening victory over Washington,
according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Suspended Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis is
likely to miss the entire season with a torn Achilles.
Mathis had 19.5 sacks in 2013, but was suspended four games for
testing positive for testosterone.
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The Miami Dolphins placed starting linebacker Dannell Ellerbe on
season-ending injured reserve after he suffered a hip injury in the
season opener.
The Dolphins will sign Kelvin Sheppard to take Ellerbe's spot on the
roster.
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Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis of the Philadelphia Eagles could be out
for several weeks because of a strained MCL in his right knee
sustained in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars,
according to media reports.
One source said the Eagles believe it is a Grade 3 sprain, or a
complete tear, which could sideline Mathis for between four-to-eight
weeks.
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The Chicago Bears signed safety Ahmad Dixon off of the Minnesota
Vikings practice squad and waived cornerback Demontre Hurst.
Safety has been a long-running trouble spot for Bears.
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The Sunday Night Game on NBC between the Denver Broncos and
Indianapolis Colts dropped 9 percent from last year, according to
overnight Nielsen numbers.
Overall ratings declined for the NFL's Week 1 telecasts on Sunday
possibly because of blowout games for many marquee matchups.
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Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin, a safety on the original Denver Broncos in 1960,
has died at the age of 76.
Gonsoulin, a member of the team's first Ring of Fame class in 1984,
played for the Broncos from 1960-66. He was the all-time American
Football League leader in interceptions with 43.
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The Atlanta Falcons were relieved to learn that X-rays were negative on
the left ankle of prized rookie offensive tackle Jake Matthews, who
limped to the sideline during Sunday' 37-34 victory over the New Orleans
Saints.
Matthews' ability to play against Cincinnati Sunday will depend on how
well he is able to move and how sore the injury is.
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The San Francisco 49ers released running back LaMichael James and signed
wide receiver Kassim Osgood, the team announced.
Osgood played in one game for the 49ers last year, making one catch for
17 yards.
James, who is in third year in the NFL, was behind Frank Gore and Carlos
Hyde at the running back position, and James' agent, Jeff Sperbeck, said
James requested the release.
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Two important members of the Washington Redskins -- tight end Jordan
Reed (hamstring) and nose tackle Barry Cofield (high ankle sprain) --
are both expected to miss "some time," head coach Jay Gruden said.
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Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end
Mike DeVito both tore the Achilles tendon in their right leg and are
headed for surgery, putting them out for the season. (Editing by Frank
Pingue)
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