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National Football League roundup
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 [December 15, 2016]
Dec 14 (The Sports Xchange) -
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay didn't mince words on Wednesday
when discussing the NFL's future in both San Diego and Oakland.
The Chargers and Raiders have been in talks with relocating their
franchises, much to the dismay of their current cities.
"At this point there is really no reason for optimism in either
market," Irsay told reporters at the Winter League Meeting in
Irving, Texas. "I think everything has been done that can be done
... right now there isn't any communication going on."
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck sat out practice with a
sore shoulder and elbow.
Luck was limited each day in practice last week before playing in
every available snap of Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans.
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The Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Michael Floyd, two days
after he was arrested for driving under the influence and failing to
obey a police officer.
The fifth-year pro was jailed on two counts of DUI, one count of
obstructing a roadway and one count of failure to obey a police
officer.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is officially back at
practice after he was designated for return from injured reserve.
Peterson participated in walkthroughs Wednesday morning, starting
the 21-day window for the team to activate him from IR.
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The San Diego Chargers placed their 18th player on injured reserve
this year on Wednesday as veteran cornerback Brandon Flowers was
lost for the season.
Flowers has been sidelined since Nov. 13 after sustaining a
concussion against the Miami Dolphins.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers
running back Le'Veon Bell were named Offensive Player of the Week in
their respective conferences, the NFL announced Wednesday.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins was named the AFC
Defensive Player of the Week for making two sacks and five tackles
in the 23-10 win over the winless Cleveland Browns.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley earned the NFC defensive
award after sacking Jared Goff three times, forcing a fumble and
returning it for a score in the 42-14 rout of the Los Angeles Rams.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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