NFL union opposes reporting on teammates
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:29 PST)
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. "If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George...

Orton misses Broncos practice; backup Simms gets first-team reps again
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line.

Orton misses 3rd practice with ankle injury
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:00 PST)
Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line. Broncos backup Chris Simms again took first-team practice repetitions, as he has all week in the absence of Orton, who was injured during last week's 27-17 loss...

Broncos Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

With just a few days of preparation remaining before the Broncos play a key AFC West game against the Chargers, there has been little indication quarterback Kyle Orton will be healthy enough to start.

Orton, who was knocked out of last week's game against Washington with a left ankle injury, has not practiced yet this week. He missed his second straight workout on Thursday, although the Broncos aren't ruling him out.

"He's feeling better," Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said. "Certainly not making any determinations based on where he's at now."

McDaniels said early this week he doesn't have a set theory on sitting a player who doesn't practice all week. He said he evaluates those situations on a case-by-case basis.

Chris Simms's long road back could lead to first NFL start since 2006
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete.

Chargers erase big deficit to Broncos
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:43 PST)
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer

Simms gearing up for 1st start since '06 injury
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:54 PST)
Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete. The backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos took the snaps with the starters again Thursday, making it increasingly likely he'll start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who hasn't practiced since spraining his left ankle last week at Washington.

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants'
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST)
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

Buffalo Bills meeting with Mike Shanahan next week
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:35 PST)
Now that the Buffalo Bills need a new head coach, the team is apparently ready to throw open the doors to all...

Broncos' Orton playing despite torn ligaments
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:18:49 PST)
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton apparently sat out yesterday's practice with torn ligaments in his...

Simms gets the reps, Orton sits out practice
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:56 PST)
The ligaments in Kyle Orton's left ankle are torn. He certainly isn't. Orton adamantly wants to start Sunday against San Diego and help the Denver Broncos snap out of a monthlong funk that has wiped out their 3 1/2 -game cushion over the Chargers in the AFC West. Plus, how can he convince the front office that he should be in the team's long-term plans if he's standing on the...

Simms gets the snaps at Broncos practice with starter Orton out with bad ankle
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The ligaments in Kyle Orton's left ankle are torn. He certainly isn't.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 10
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:01 PST)
See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts...

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST)
RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

Giants owner complains to NFL about playing on Thanksgiving
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:41 PST)
John Mara will apparently be having some whine with his Thanksgiving dinner. The New York Daily News reports that...

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Broncos unsure who will be their QB when Chargers visit Denver on Sunday
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:27:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The unraveling Denver Broncos haven't won a game in a month and they've lost their starting quarterback for who knows how long.

Broncos playing wait-and-see game with Orton
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:48 PST)
The unraveling Denver Broncos haven't won a game in a month and they've lost their starting quarterback for who knows how long. Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday that he didn't know if Kyle Orton's sprained left ankle would prevent him from playing in Sunday's showdown with the San Diego Chargers, who have whittled away Denver's 3 1/2 -game lead in the AFC West and are now...

Tomlinson delivers after hearing special news
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:50:00 PST)
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson celebrated a precious gift from his wife with his best outing in nearly a year.

NFL Today
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:51:58 PST)
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 16 Baltimore at Cleveland (8:30 p.m. EST). The Ravens need a win to keep pace in the AFC playoff race while the Browns are looking for their first home win of the season. STARS Passing -- Donovan McNabb, Eagles, completed 35 for 50 for 450 yards and two touchdowns in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss to Oakland.

'Salute' by Adams deserves a reprimand
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:13:00 PST)
Titans owner Bud Adams should be punished for openly flashing his middle fingers at Sunday's game.