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National Football League roundup
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 [October 09, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - The
Dallas Cowboys activated defensive end David Irving from the
reserve/exempt list and he is expected to play in Sunday's game
against the Green Bay Packers.
Irving returned to practice Wednesday after a four-game suspension
for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
Irving, 24, replaces defensive end Charles Tapper, who was placed on
injured reserve Thursday after suffering a broken bone in his foot
in Wednesday's practice.
Irving was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after last year's
meeting against the Packers, recording a sack and forcing three
fumbles in the Cowboys' win at Lambeau Field.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford participated in practice
but was listed as questionable due to his left knee injury for
Monday night's road game against the Chicago Bears.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was asked by reporters about his
confidence in Bradford's ability to play.
"We'll see," Zimmer said.
Bradford missed the last three games with a knee injury but returned
to practice on Thursday.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers added wide receiver Martavis Bryant to the
injury report for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving (95) attempts to block
a pass against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in
the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 31-26. Mandatory
Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The team on Saturday listed Bryant, who is ill, as questionable for
the home game.
Bryant missed the entire 2016 season due to a suspension by the NFL
for multiple drug violations under the substance-abuse policy.
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The Indianapolis Colts brought back former basketball player Mo
Alie-Cox, signing the tight end to the team's practice squad.
The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Alie-Cox rejoins Indianapolis after spending
time with the team during the 2017 offseason program and training
camp.
(Editing by Gene Cherry)
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