NFL fines Dockett $7,500 for Hasselbeck throat hit
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:57 PST)
The NFL has fined Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett $7,500 for his elbow to the throat of Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The league said the fine was for "roughing the passer." Seattle coach Jim Mora had complained that it was a dirty play by Dockett, who responded it was an accident.

Is there still a "code" in the NFL?
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:15 PST)
For his new book, " The Code ", Ross Bernstein talked to dozens of current and former NFL players and...

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

The Cardinals are starting to feel the impact of having a bye in the fourth week of this season, with several key players trying to work through various injuries.

Sunday's game in St. Louis will be the team's seventh straight since their off week, and the nagging injuries are starting to mount, especially on defense.

Outside linebacker Chike Okeafor could miss his second consecutive game with a bad back. Inside linebacker Gerald Hayes has missed the last two with a back condition. Strong safety Adrian Wilson is nursing a sore groin, and cornerback Bryant McFadden has been playing with a troublesome ankle.

All except Okeafor are likely to play Sunday against the Rams, but the team's depth is being tested.

Ali Highsmith started the past two games in place of...

Third Warner homecoming has different feel
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:51 PST)
The first two return trips, Kurt Warner was a one-man reunion tour. Win a Super Bowl, they'll always love you. Searching for candidates at the St. Louis Rams game last week, the kiss-cam had no problem at all finding a couple decked out in No. 13 Warner jerseys, proudly loyal to the quarterback who was a two-time NFL MVP during the franchise's glory days.

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.

Lions sign CB DeAngelo Smith, put S Marquand Manuel on injured reserve
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:00 PST)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions put safety Marquand Manuel on injured reserve Wednesday because of a shoulder injury and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith.

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.

Dockett says 'everything's cool' with Hasselbeck
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:05:44 PST)
Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he has talked to Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck and "everything's cool" between him and the Seahawks quarterback. Dockett said he was disappointed that Seattle coach Jim Mora called it a dirty play when the big lineman's forearm was thrust into Hasselbeck's throat while the quarterback was lying down Sunday during the...

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.

The Week 10 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:11 PST)
HTML clipboard Shutdown Corner presents the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

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.

Rookie RB Wells' role growing with Cardinals
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:40 PST)
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't ready to anoint Beanie Wells the Cardinals' starting running back. That hardly matters, though, considering the growing role the rookie from Ohio State is filling in the team's prolific offense. Wells rushed for 75 yards in 10 carries, including two for touchdowns, in the second half of Arizona's 31-20 victory over Seattle on Sunday.

'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.

Beanie Wells scores 2 TDs, Cardinals rally to beat Seahawks 31-20
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:20:00 PST)
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The dynamic young player and the old master were catalysts in the Arizona Cardinals' come-from-behind 31-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Arizona LBs Hayes, Okeafor inactive for Seahawks
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:07:04 PST)
Arizona Cardinals starting linebackers Gerald Hayes and Chike Okeafor were inactive for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Both had back injuries. Inside linebacker Hayes missed his second straight game, again replaced by Ali Highsmith. Bertrand Berry replaced Okeafor at outside linebacker.

Sunday Spotlight: Andy Reid's pass defense
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:48:55 PST)
With the season-ending neck injury to nickel cornerback Ellis Hobbs and the four-game suspension doled out to...

Something has to give: Arizona struggles at home, Seattle winless on road
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:50:00 PST)
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals have had a home-field disadvantage, winning only once in four tries.

Arizona faces Seattle, looks to reverse home woes
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:50 PST)
The Arizona Cardinals have had a home-field disadvantage, winning only once in four tries. Seattle has lost all three of its road games by a combined score of 95-44. Something has to give when the NFC West foes meet in the desert on Sunday. The Cardinals (5-3) look to finally give their fans something to cheer about.