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[October 26, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - Pittsburgh
Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant was demoted to the scout team
on Wednesday and is expected to be inactive for Sunday night's game
against the Detroit Lions.
The 25-year-old Bryant told reporters Wednesday he is not playing
Sunday. When asked why, Bryant said, "Social media."
Bryant told reporters after Wednesday's practice he is frustrated.
Bryant was targeted twice and caught one pass for 3 yards during
last Sunday's 29-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Out-of-work free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who began the
movement of NFL players protesting by kneeling during national
anthem while he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers last year,
is expected to be invited to the next meeting between owners and
players.
The meeting is scheduled Tuesday in New York, but there is no
confirmation whether Kaepernick will attend.
NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said he expects Kaepernick will be
invited, according to ESPN. The invitation would be extended by the
players, not the league, Lockhart said.
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The Cleveland Browns are staying with rookie quarterback DeShone
Kizer, naming him the starter for Sunday's game in London against
the Minnesota Vikings.
Coach Hue Jackson announced that Kizer, who was benched in the
second half after throwing two interceptions last Sunday against the
Tennessee Titans, will make his second straight start.
Kizer was pulled for the second time in three games. Cody Kessler
took his place in Sunday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Titans. Kizer
also was benched in Week 5 for Kevin Hogan, who started the sixth
game for the winless Browns.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed defensive end Noah Spence on injured
reserve after he suffered another dislocated shoulder against the
Buffalo Bills.
Spence, the Bucs' 2016 second-round draft pick, was injured in
Sunday's 30-27 loss -- his fourth shoulder dislocation in the past
two seasons, including two this year. The injury will require more
surgery, the team announced.
The Buccaneers also signed defensive end Darryl Tapp and cornerback
Deji Olatoye.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks on before
the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, Nov 27,
2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA
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The Seattle Seahawks added veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney to
bolster their pass-rushing depth as the two sides agreed to terms on
a one-year contract.
The 37-year-old Freeney spent the first 11 seasons of his career in
Indianapolis, earning Pro Bowl honors seven times and first-team
All-Pro honors three times.
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The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver Dontrelle Inman from the
Los Angeles Chargers for a conditional draft pick.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn confirmed the trade, but did not reveal
specifics. ESPN's Adam Schefter cited sources as saying that the
conditional pick is a seventh-round selection in 2018 and will be
based on Inman's production this season.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was named NFC Offensive
Player of the Week for his four-touchdown passing performance in
Monday night's win over the Washington Redskins.
The NFL also announced that Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari
Cooper took the AFC offensive honor in Week 7 as he made 11 catches
for 210 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-30 comeback win over
the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was named the NFC Defensive
Player of the Week after his 75-yard fumble return for a touchdown
and 76-yard interception return for a score in the 17-3 win over the
Carolina Panthers.
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Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard earned the AFC defensive award
for his three-interception performance in the 12-9 win against the
winless Cleveland Browns.
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