Ray McDonald draws high praise from coach

Ladies and gentlemen, 49ers HC Jim Harbaugh on DL Ray McDonald (via the San Jose Mercury News): "We all felt here’s a guy that is just about ready to explode onto the scene. It’s like there’ve been some earthquake tremors reported on the Rich…

Jonathan Babineaux out 3-5 weeks

The Falcons will be without top DT Jonathan Babineaux for the next 3-to-5 weeks because of a partial MCL tear. Babineaux is 1 of the league’s best interior pass rushers, and his absence won’t help the run D. Peria Jerry steps in to fill the vacancy. Th…

Chris Hope questionable with shoulder injury

Titans S Chris Hope is questionable for Week 2′s matchup with the Ravens after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 1, according to HC Mike Munchak. Free-agent addition Jordan Babineaux would step in with similar tackle potential if Hope can’t go. Fanta…

Tennessee Titans expect DEs back

The Tennessean reports that Titans HC Mike Munchak expects DEs Derrick Morgan and Jason Jones to practice and play this week. That’s definitely a good thing for a D that allowed Jacksonville RBs 153 rushing yards on Sunday and recorded a pedestrian 2 s…

Baltimore Ravens get svelt, motivated Cody

CSNBaltimore.com reports that Ravens 2nd-year NT Terrence Cody has trimmed all the way down to 335 pounds and is motivated to deliver this year. Cody apparently found motivation in GM Ozzie Newsome’s assessment that he could be on the verge of a breako…

Cincinnati Bengals rotate 8 on D-line

The Bengals effectively rotated 8 defensive linemen in Sunday’s win over Cleveland. DEs Michael Johnson and Robert Geathers started alongside DTs Domata Peko and Geno Atkins. DE Carlos Dunlap, DE Frostee Rucker, DL Jonathan Fanene and DT Pat Sims also …

Parys Haralson rotating with Aldon Smith

Niners OLB Parys Haralson turned in a big fantasy day in Week 1 with 4 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. He’s ceding nickel snaps to rookie Aldon Smith, though, who ran from a rush-end position against Seattle. Combine that timeshare with the rosy…

Hakeem Nicks seems iffy for Week 2

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks avoided a serious knee injury in Week 1.  But his status for this Monday night’s game against the Rams appears to be in doubt.  "The knee is day to day but there is definite concern about this week," ESPN’s Jo…

Justin Tuck thinks he'll play Week 2

DE Justin Tuck told ESPNNewYork.com this week, "I don’t see how I will not play on Monday." Tuck is referring to the Week 2 matchup at home with the Rams, but the team has yet to state his medical clearance. Tuck wanted to play against Washin…

David Hawthorne expected back for Week 2

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll reportedly expects to have starting MLB David Hawthorne back at 100% for Week 2. Good thing, because Seattle will need all the help it can locate on the road against an angry Steelers team. Hawthorne missed Week 1 with a knee i…

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