Dolphins suspend DT Soliai again (AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai was suspended for the second time this season for an unspecified violation of team rules. Soliai will not play Sunday when the Dolphins visit the St. Louis Rams. He also missed a game against the Baltimore Ravens last month. The 6-foot-4, 355-pound Soliai, who’s in his second NFL season, is the backup to nose tackle Jason Ferguson.

Steelers RB Parker could play Sunday (AP)
Steelers running back Willie Parker practiced for the second successive day Friday despite left knee inflammation and could play Sunday at New England. Parker is listed as questionable; Steelers players who practice on the Friday before games usually play. Parker, a three-time 1,000-yard rusher, recently missed five games in a six-game span with knee and shoulder injuries.

Colts S Sanders to miss game vs. Browns (AP)
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders will miss Sunday’s game in Cleveland against the Browns because of his ailing right knee. Last season’s NFL defensive player of the year did not make the trip to Cleveland. Sunday’s game will be the third straight game that Sanders has missed. He missed five games earlier this season with a high ankle sprain.

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Colts Addai and Sanders Doubtful for Week 8
It seems the Colts may have to do without running back Joseph Addai and safety Bob Sanders for at least one more week. The team has listed both players as “doubtful” for Monday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans, a division game that is especially important for Indianapolis at this juncture in the season. The Colts are [...]

O’Sullivan Benched; Hill in for Niners
The 49ers have made a key personnel decision today, the first major move for Mike Singletary since becoming head coach. Instead of watching J.T. O’Sullivan bark signals in the backfield, fans can get used to seeing Shaun Hill throw the football. O’Sullivan, who threw 11 interceptions and fumbled the ball 11 times (losing 6) this season, [...]

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 [...]

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Once-beaten Titans matched up with winless Lions

The Tennessee Titans blew the symmetry of an 11-0, 0-11 matchup with the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

Cowboys hope to keep refining defense

” When Tony Romo broke his pinkie, the Dallas Cowboys soon discovered a weakness that went far beyond bumbling backup quarterbacks.

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Redskins LB Fletcher’s streak may end (AP)
London Fletcher was one of three Redskins defensive starters unable to practice Wednesday because of foot injuries, putting the middle linebacker’s streak of 130 consecutive NFL starts in jeopardy. Fletcher sprained his foot in last week’s 20-17 victory over the Seahawks and is wearing a walking boot.

Redskins‘ Taylor remembered 1 year later (AP)
Jason Taylor and Chris Horton never were Sean Taylor’s teammates with the Washington Redskins. Never practiced alongside him. Never slapped him on the helmet after one of those jarring tackles he delivered. Jim Zorn never coached Sean Taylor. Never got the chance to appreciate the Pro Bowl safety’s play or his personality up close.

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Jets, Giants fans dreaming of all-N.Y. Super Bowl

NEW YORK - Nick Mangold was getting the oil in his car changed when two mechanics got into it near the water cooler.

Redskins cut former league MVP Alexander (AP)

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday after getting only 11 carries in five games. Alexander was signed Oct. 14 after backup Ladell Betts sprained his knee in a loss to the St. Louis Rams. Betts has since returned and resumed the No. 2 role behind NFL leading rusher Clinton Portis.

Fisher wants Titans to run the ball more (AP)
The Tennessee Titans have proven they can throw the ball when necessary. Now coach Jeff Fisher wants them to go back to what he likes to do best: Run, run, run. “It’s not that we didn’t remain committed to it or didn’t intend to do it, but we were put in a position to pick it up and throw it,” Fisher said Tuesday.

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McNabb benched after 2 INTs in loss to Ravens


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N.Y. Giants defeat Arizona 37-29 for sixth straight win

New York ’s Madison Hedgecock scores a touchdown as Arizona’s Gerald Hayes defends during the third quarter of Giants 37-29 victory.

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Buccaneers rally, drop Lions to 0-11 (AP)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting pretty good at rallying against bad teams after digging big holes. Tampa Bay fell behind the winless Detroit Lions by 17 points, then scored five unanswered touchdowns en route to a 38-20 victory Sunday. The Buccaneers came back from a 24-3 deficit two weeks ago against the lowly Kansas City Chiefs and won in overtime.

Owens’ 213 yards lift Cowboys by 49ers (AP)

With Tony Romo scrambling, Terrell Owens kept chugging down the sideline. Once the pass went up, Owens went to work. He caught the ball and turned upfield, getting pushed out of bounds after a 52-yard gain. Then he kept going, drawing more attention. With all eyes and TV cameras on him, Owens stretched his arms out to form a T, then curled them over his head to form an O.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Jets Rookie Violates Drug Policy
The Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge was suspended for four games on Friday for violating the N.F.L.?s policy on steroids and related substances.

Bob Jeter, All-Pro for Packers, Is Dead at 71
Mr. Jeter was a former All-Pro cornerback who played in the first two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers.

Mentor No More, Warner Leads Way
As Kurt Warner leads his 7-3 Cardinals against the 9-1 Giants on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz., his comeback story is one of the best in current sports.

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Portis questionable for game vs. Seahawks
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was limited in practice Friday with his sprained knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Coach Jim Zorn said Portis will be a game-time decision, although Portis has given every indication that he will play. He ran for 68 yards on 15 carries in last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys despite not practicing at all. “Clinton is game-time because he’s really not full speed,” Zorn said.

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Glazer has details on Ocho Cinco suspension
Tonight’s Bengals-Steelers game (LIVE) didn’t have much drama attached. Then Ocho Cinco got involved. Jay Glazer has the details.

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