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National Football League roundup
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 [November 10, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - Dallas
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had his latest legal motion
denied by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on
Thursday, meaning his six-game NFL suspension is back in effect.
Barring a last-minute maneuver, Elliott will begin his suspension
when the Cowboys visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
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The Indianapolis Colts released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae
Davis, the team announced.
The move comes one day after multiple outlets reported that Davis
would have season-ending groin surgery. The 29-year-old reportedly
had been seeking additional medical opinions before accepting the
decision to have surgery.
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The New England Patriots claimed tight end Martellus Bennett off
waivers, the team announced. The move came one day after Bennett was
waived by the Green Bay Packers.
Bennett, who was released by Green Bay with the designation that he
failed to disclose a physical condition, rejoins the team with which
he won a Super Bowl ring last season.
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Tim Jernigan to a
four-year contract extension, the team announced.
The deal is worth $48 million, including $26 million guaranteed,
according to ESPN.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was fined $12,154
for his role during an altercation in Sunday's game against the New
Orleans Saints.
Winston's tap on the helmet of Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore
instigated an incident in which Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans came
running over and drilled the rookie in the back. Evans received a
one-game suspension and a $40,588 fine earlier this week.
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Packers tight end Martellus Bennett (80) practices at Don Hutson
Center. Jim Matthews/ Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY NETWORK
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green said he does not plan to
appeal the reported $42,000 fine he received from the NFL for
punching Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
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Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang has entered the NFL's concussion
protocol, coach Jim Caldwell announced.
Lang's concussion symptoms developed during practice on Wednesday,
two days removed from the Lions' 30-17 win over his former team, the
Green Bay Packers.
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux will remain on injured
reserve for the rest of the season following a setback sustained in
his recovery from a broken fibula, coach Sean Payton announced.
Breaux had been designated to return from the injury, which he
sustained in training camp. He will be a restricted free agent next
season.
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