ravens

Ed Reed headed to PUP list, will miss first six weeks

September 4th, 2010 | by TalkProFootball
Posted In: NFL News
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Head coach John Harbaugh and Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens talk before the preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on August 21, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Ed Reed will officially not be in the Ravens secondary for at least the first six weeks of the NFL regular season.

Reed had surgery in the off season to repair a damaged hip. Shortly after the surgery was performed there was hope that Reed would be ready for the September 13 opener.

That does not seem to be the case, as the Ravens has placed the veteran safety in their physically unable to perform list.

The Ravens will formally announce the decision on Saturday, when the team makes its major slimming to their roster. Once Reed is put on the Reserve PUP list, the six-time Pro Bowl defender will miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season.

Reed’s likely replacement is Tom Zbikowski, a second-year pro who has started four games in the NFL.

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chargers

Patrick Crayton traded to the Chargers

September 3rd, 2010 | by TalkProFootball
Posted In: NFL News
OXNARD, CA - AUGUST 14: Wide receiver Patrick Crayton looks on during Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at the Marriott Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge on August 14, 2010 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys have traded WR Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers today in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.

Crayton confirmed to ESPN that he had been dealt.

Crayton fills a need in San Diego, where the Chargers have been without unsigned Pro Bowler Vincent Jackson since training camp started. Jackson, who wants a long-term contract, has said he’s prepared to sit out the entire season.

In Dallas, Crayton was expendable because of a bevy of talented receivers such as Miles Austin, Dez Bryant and Roy Williams. He had asked to be cut during the summer because he wanted a chance to catch on with a team rather than get cut prior to the regular season.

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steelers

Byron Leftwich suffers MCL injury, out 2-4 weeks

September 3rd, 2010 | by TalkProFootball
Posted In: NFL News
8-14-10: Byron Leftwich in action during the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions game in Pittsburgh at Heinz Field.

Steelers QB Byron Leftwich suffered a torn MCL in his left knee on Thursday night.

Leftwich was injured in a 19-3 preseason finale win against the Carolina Panthers, which adds more drama to the already uncertain quarterback situation the Steelers are facing.

Leftwich was a contender to replace Ben Roethlisberger during his suspension to start the season.

With him out, third-year player Dennis Dixon and veteran Charlie Batch are left atop the team’s depth chart.

Leftwich could miss several weeks, which could coincide with the time Roethlisberger misses on suspension.

The Steelers also have veteran WR Antwaan Randle El on the roster. A former college QB, he could serve as an third/emergency option behind Batch and Dixon.

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broncos

LenDale White out for the season, torn ACL

September 3rd, 2010 | by TalkProFootball
Posted In: NFL News
Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels (R) congratulates running back LenDale White (26) after his two-yard touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 29, 2010 in Denver. UPI/Gary C. Caskey Photo via Newscom

Broncos running back LenDale White is reportedly out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

White was hurt during the second quarter of Thursday’s 31-24 preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

White was already scheduled to sit out the first four games of the regular season serving a suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

He was signed by the Broncos on August 4 after he was cut by Seattle in late May. The Seahawks had acquired him from Tennessee this April.

A 2006 second-round draft pick of the Titans, White has rushed for 2,349 yards and 24 touchdowns on 628 carries in 58 career games. He also has caught 42 passes for 204 yards.

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