Andre Hall misses Thursday’s practice

Broncos running back Andre Hall didn’t practice Thursday as he recovers from an ankle injury.

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Culpepper Wants to Un-retire
It may not be as big as Brett Favre announcing his un-retirement, but there’s a chance at least some team will be satisfied with the news that former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daunte Culpepper has reconsidered retirement. Culpepper, who surprised some earlier this season when he retired at age 31, was contacted by the Kansas City [...]

Saints Release Mehlhaff Again

The New Orleans Saints have released kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and punter Ben Graham, leaving the team to spend its bye week trying to fill each position for a third time this season.

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Alexander Was Once the Star, Now He?s the Stand-In
Less than three years ago, Shaun Alexander had it all: the league?s Most Valuable Player award, a Super Bowl appearance, and the Madden cover. Then everything fell apart.

Chargers axe Cottrell as D-coordinator
Defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell has been fired by the San Diego Chargers and replaced with inside linebackers coach Ron Rivera. Cottrell’s dismissal comes two days after the Chargers lost to Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, 37-32 in London. Brees threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns. The Chargers have the worst pass defense in the NFL. The Chargers have lost three of four after entering the season as a Super Bowl favorite.

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Del Rio hopes Jags will respond to tongue-lashing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s running game is almost nonexistent, the pass rush is even …

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Rams rookie WR Donnie Avery (17) had a career day against New…

Short-handed but sure-handed, the New England Patriots got by the St. Louis Rams on a fingertip touchdown catch by Kevin Faulk.

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Personnel File: Running Back Shines in a One-Man Show
With a career average of 5.1 yards a carry and 27 rushing touchdowns in 37 career games, Maurice Jones-Drew has shown that he has star potential.

Sports of The Times: N.F.L. Players Evaluate Their Coaches
What do N.F.L. players really think about the coaches for whom they play and the franchises for which they work?

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Titans starting DT Brown misses practice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans starting defensive tackle Tony Brown missed Friday’s pract…

Florio: Kellen Winslow issue a tricky one for NFL, Browns
On Tuesday, the NFL Players Association

Report: McAllister, Smith Violated Steroids Policy

New Orleans Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Will Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.

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Ravens‘ Suggs denies issuing bounty on Steelers

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs insisted today the team did not have a bounty on rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall and receiver Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Romo won’t return before mid-November (AP)

Tony Romo’s broken little finger has become a big issue for the struggling Dallas Cowboys. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who wanted to try to play last week despite the broken pinkie on his throwing hand, said Wednesday he now doesn’t expect to play again until at least mid-November. “I don’t know when I’ll be back,” Romo said.

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Chargers to face Brees for first time
LONDON (AP) — As the Chargers prepare to face Drew Brees for the first time since he left San Diego…

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