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[October 05, 2016] Oct 4 (The Sports Xchange) - New York Giants mercurial wideout Odell Beckham Jr. lashed out following his career-worst performance against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

"I just have to understand if I sneeze the wrong way, it'll be a flag, it'll be a fine," Beckham said after being limited to just three catches for 23 yards in a 24-10 loss to the undefeated Vikings. "If I tie my shoe the wrong way, it might be a fine or a flag."

Beckham, who has been fined six times in his two-plus seasons, has been under the microscope since his actions against then-Carolina Panthers star Josh Norman last season in a game that featured five unsportsmanlike conduct penalties between the two.

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Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is leaving the door open for quarterback Carson Palmer to play in Thursday's contest versus the San Francisco 49ers.

Arians was positive with Bay Area reporters via conference call on Tuesday morning when asked if Palmer has enough to time to receive clearance through the NFL's concussion protocol and play in the Week 5 tilt.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is being sued for approximately $270,000 for allegedly trashing a home he rented in March from the husband of former WWE wrestler Stacy Keibler, TMZ reported based on documents it obtained.

According to the report, Newton rented an $11 million Beverly Hills home from a rental company managed by Jared Pobre. Newton paid $123,000 for the 61 days he stayed there and agreed he would not host any parties in the house.

Pobre's suit claims Newton caused about $90,000 in damages and refused to pay for it. The suit claims a refrigerator was broken, an expensive rug was ruined and the floor sustained water damage.

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The Miami Dolphins' ailing offensive line received a jolt as three-time Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey returned to practice.

Pouncey has been sidelined by a hip injury since mid-August and had been replaced by Anthony Steen, who was converted to center during the offseason after playing at guard for Alabama.

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Dallas Cowboys guard La'el Collins is out for the season with a right big toe injury that will require surgery and typically carries a recovery time of 4-6 months.

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Jacksonville Jaguars left guard Luke Joeckel was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.

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Joeckel is expected to have surgery after he was injured during Sunday's 30-27 victory over the AFC South-rival Indianapolis Colts in London.

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The Indianapolis Colts released veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie and waived inside linebacker Sio Moore.

Cromartie collected 14 tackles in four games this season with the Colts (1-3), but was benched in favor of Rashaan Melvin in the second half of Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old had been beaten for a pair of catches and was flagged twice on the same drive.

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Justin Forsett was released by the Ravens after a mutual agreement that it was time for the running back to bow out of Baltimore.

Forsett, benched in favor of Terrance West in Week 4, was averaging a career-low 3.2 yards per carry this season. The team said Forsett requested his release.

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The Buffalo Bills signed tight end Gerald Christian to the active roster.

Christian was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with a seventh-round pick of the 2015 draft out of Louisville. The 25-year-old spent his rookie campaign on injured reserve with a knee injury sustained during the preseason.

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Tight end Clay Harbor signed with the Detroit Lions.

Harbor has played for the Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars since Philadelphia drafted him in 2010. He was rostered by the New England Patriots for the first four weeks of the regular season.

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The Cleveland Browns promoted tight end Connor Hamlett from their practice squad to the active roster.

Cleveland released defensive back Don Jones to open up a roster spot. Jones played in four games this season and had three special teams' tackles. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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