National Football League roundup
Send a link to a friend
[November 02, 2016]
Nov 1 (The Sports Xchange) -
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger might be ready to play Sunday at Baltimore, 21
days after surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his knee.
Previously, Tomlin did not speculate on the length of absence for
the 34-year-old Roethlisberger, who sustained the injury in the
first half of a play in which he was intercepted by safety Reshad
Jones during a 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 16.
- -
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is changing his tune about the
team's impending quarterback controversy between rookie sensation
Dak Prescott and injured veteran Tony Romo, saying he "doesn't want
to speculate."
Jones, who previously committed to Romo as his No. 1 quarterback
when the 36-year-old returns from a compression fracture in his back
sustained during the preseason, cited worries about chemistry in a
radio interview Tuesday.
"You want to be very mindful of what you've got going, which right
now we've got a lot of chemistry going," Jones told Dallas radio
station 105.3 The Fan. "That has got to be really recognized if
you're making a decision."
- -
The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Jamaal Charles on injured
reserve amid a report that he may need another knee surgery.
Charles tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee
12-plus months ago and has never fully healed. He experienced
multiple setbacks this season and was examined by well-respected
surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
- -
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2016/Nov/02/images/ads/current/ldn_business_directory_small_2016.png)
Veteran wide receiver Percy Harvin is coming out of retirement to
play the remainder of the season with the Buffalo Bills, his agent
announced on Twitter.
The one-year contract for eight games is worth $1 million plus
incentives, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
- -
Detroit Lions defensive end Armonty Bryant has been suspended three
games by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy.
[to top of second column] |
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2016/Mar/14/images/ads/current/tires250x300.gif)
Bryant recently joined the Lions and the team said it was aware he
might be facing discipline.
- -
Philadelphia Eagles receiver Josh Huff was arrested early Tuesday
morning for speeding while in possession of marijuana and a gun
during a traffic stop, according to multiple reports.
Huff was stopped for speeding on the New Jersey portion of the Walt
Whitman Bridge. The Camden County Prosecutor's office is
investigating the incident. It wasn't immediately known if Huff has
a gun permit.
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2016/Nov/02/images/ads/current/topflight_west_sda_101414.png)
- -
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer underwent a "minor medical
procedure," the team announced.
The Vikings didn't divulge the nature of the procedure but said
Zimmer wouldn't be available for his usual day-after-game media
session on Tuesday.
- -
The Arizona Cardinals re-signed guard Taylor Boggs and elevated
safety Christian Bryant from the practice squad.
Arizona placed tight end Ifeanyi Momah (wrist) and tackle Jared
Veldheer (triceps) on injured reserve to make room for the duo on
the roster.
- -
The San Francisco 49ers signed safety Vinnie Sunseri to the team's
practice squad.
Sunseri was released from the New England Patriots on Sept. 3 before
being added to the club's practice squad three days later. He was
released on Oct. 24. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
[© 2016 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.] Copyright 2016 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |