Marion Barber unlikely to play Week 1

Bears RB Marion Barber is still out with the calf injury he suffered in the 3rd preseason game.  He hasn’t been ruled out for Week 1 yet, but beat writer Mark Potash considers him unlikely to play.  ”We’re running out of time a little bit fo…

Peyton Manning done for the year?

Jake Query of WNDE in Indianapolis hears from multiple sources that Colts QB Peyton Manning underwent a 2nd neck surgery this past weekend and will miss the entire 2011 season.  As of now, this is nothing more than an unconfirmed rumor.  It’s…

Peyton Manning did not have another neck surgery

Colts owner Jim Irsay issued a statement on Wednesday night announcing that QB Peyton Manning did not recently undergo another neck surgery.  We’ll trust Irsay over the couple of radio hosts who have fired up the rumor mill over the past few days….

Jeremy Maclin a "full go" for Week 1

Appearing on ESPN Radio, Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin declared himself a "full go" for Sunday’s game against the Rams.  Philly is running the same offense with the same QB as last year, so Maclin should feel plenty comfortable.  The only…

Arian Foster unsure of Week 1 status

Texans RB Arian Foster (hamstring) admits that he’s not sure if he’ll be able to play against the Colts on Sunday.  "I don’t know," Foster said.  He did say that he ran "as close to full speed as you can get without going full …

Jermichael Finley probable for Week 1

Packers TE Jermichael Finley (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday night’s game against the Saints.  The injury was never a concern, and Finley will be a full-go.  He should be in all lineups.

Lance Moore ruled out for Week 1

Saints WR Lance Moore (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Packers.  The fact that he won’t even test the groin in pregame warmups makes us wonder about his availability for Week 2.  Meanwhile, WR Robert Meachem fi…

Tyron Smith suffers hyperextended knee

Cowboys RT Tyron Smith went down with a hyperextended knee in Wednesday’s practice.  He’ll undergo an MRI, but it sounds like he’ll be out 2-4 weeks.  Smith was slated to start for Dallas and will be replaced by Jermey Parnell, an undrafted f…

Marshawn Lynch back at practice Wednesday

Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday and is ready for the season-opener against the 49ers.  It was a minor tweak, and Lynch should be ready for a full workload on Sunday.  His offensive line is banged-up, thoug…

Austin Collie good to go for Week 1

Colts WR Austin Collie (foot) confirmed that he’ll play in the team’s season-opener against the Texans this Sunday.  He missed 2 weeks with the foot injury but has made it through practice without a setback this week.  The injury isn’t as big…

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