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Elliott loses in court again, suspension back on
Ezekiel Elliott's emergency motion was denied by the Second Circuit court, meaning he'll begin serving his punishment stemming from a domestic violence incident.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/ezekiel-elliotts-suspension-resumes-court-ruling-keeps-sunday-vs-falcons-204645918.html?src=rss
Saints cornerback Breaux expected to miss rest of season
Saints coach Sean Payton says injured cornerback Delvin Breaux is not expected to play this season because of a setback which occurred after he'd been designated to return from the club's injured reserve list. Each NFL team may designate two players to return from injured reserve. Breaux, whoSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/saints-cornerback-breaux-expected-miss-rest-season-213759431--nfl.html?src=rss
Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard enjoying resurgence at 31
Tennessee Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard has done a few things in his 10 years as an NFL linebacker. Last week against Baltimore , Woodyard did something he had never done in all his years of football: He piled up 20 tackles. The veteran linebacker originally was credited with 14 tackles on theSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/titans-linebacker-wesley-woodyard-enjoying-resurgence-31-213632679--nfl.html?src=rss
Dez Bryant expects to play Sunday
Ezekiel Elliott won’t play, but Dez Bryant vows to play. The Cowboys star wide receiver has missed practice this week with injuries to his knee and ankle. Bryant, though, said he will return to practice Friday. “Y’all know I’m playing Sunday,” Bryant said, via Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-TelegramSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/dez-bryant-expects-play-sunday-213303363.html?src=rss
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension back on
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's on-again, off-again six-game suspension is back on. He will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit quickly denied Elliott‘s motion for an injunction blocking his suspensionSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliotts-six-213203180.html?src=rss
Eagles sign Timmy Jernigan to 4-year extension
The Eagles on Thursday rewarded defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan with a lucrative 4-year extension. By Reuben FrankSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-sign-timmy-jernigan-4-213141087.html?src=rss
David Johnson 'optimistic' he can return, help fantasy owners
David Johnson, who had more than 2,000 total yards last season, has been out with an injured wrist since Week 1 but he said he hoped to play again this season.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/david-johnson-optimistic-can-return-help-fantasy-owners-213124001.html?src=rss
Patriots claim Martellus Bennett on waivers after release from Packers
It took a while to play out, but the Patriots ended up getting everything they wanted at the tight end position after Martellus Bennett is claimed on waivers.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/patriots-claim-martellus-bennett-waivers-212907986.html?src=rss
Martellus Bennett back with Patriots
The Patriots and tight end Martellus Bennett parted ways this offseason when Bennett signed with the Packers as a free agent. Bennett's time in Green Bay came to an end on Wednesday when the Packers waived him with a failure to disclose injury designation. That left him available for any team willingSource: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/09/martellus-bennett-back-with-patriots/?src=rss
Chris Long valiantly tried to convince a Broncos lineman he isn't a bad player
Trash talk is a constant presence in the NFL (and all of sports). Every game has it. And while Week 9's games had an unusual share of fights and near-brawls, Eagles defensive end Chris Long showed refreshing sportsmanship in Philadelphia's win over the Broncos. The Eagles had sacked Brock OsweilerSource: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/11/chris-long-eagles-broncos-menelik-watson-soundfx-nfl-conversation?src=rss
GM Reggie McKenzie on Raiders struggles: `We need to get better and find a way'
ALAMEDA — Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is looking ahead to the next seven games, but the NFL's 2016 executive of the year agreed to answer questions from local media Thursday about a 4-5 start that has his club on the verge of playoff extinction. “We'd like to be more in the win columnSource: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/11/09/gm-reggie-mckenzie-on-raiders-struggles-we-need-to-get-better-and-find-a-way/?src=rss
Need to Know: Hue Jackson 'fairly confident' Browns secondary will be at full strength vs. Lions
The Browns secondary is expected to be at full strength against one of the NFL's most potent passing attacks. Browns coach Hue Jackson said he was “fairly confident” cornerbacks Briean Boddy-Calhoun (hamstring) and Jason McCourty (toe) and safety Jabrill Peppers (toe) would be available for SundaySource: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Need-to-Know-Hue-Jackson-%E2%80%98fairly-confident%E2%80%99-Browns-secondary-will-be-at-full-strength-vs-Lions/7e42f62d-5de4-4822-b89a-93cbb005202f?src=rss
Aaron Hernandez Had Most Severe CTE Ever Found For Someone His Age, Researchers Say
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had the most severe case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy ever discovered in someone his age, researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine disclosed at a conference Thursday.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-hernandez-had-most-severe-211647813.html?src=rss
WHO WILL WIN: Saints vs Bills
The Shutdown Corner staff looks at who will win the pivotal matchups in the week ten matchup between the Saints and the Bills.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/win-saints-vs-bills-211239130.html?src=rss
Erik Swoope Returns To The Practice Field For Colts
Andrew Walker Colts.com Writer INDIANAPOLIS — It's impossible to really comprehend all the hard work that went into Erik Swoope 's rise up the depth chart at tight end for the Indianapolis Colts. His story has been told many times: a college basketball player at the University of Miami, the ColtsSource: http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Erik-Swoope-Returns-To-The-Practice-Field-For-Colts/bd161e6f-2e60-4db7-9e34-80449e1efed8?src=rss
DeCastro: 'understand the urgency'
The eight games remaining in the regular season aren't any more important than the first eight, but the Steelers are embracing them as if that's the case. Sunday's game in Indianapolis _ win, lose or draw _ will factor into the standings in the same manner as the Steelers' season-openingSource: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-4/DeCastro-understand-the-urgency/e5582b19-7193-4495-abb6-b1d5200ab3b0?src=rss
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott to begin six-game suspension, will not play vs. Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not play on Sunday vs. the Falcons after a week of uncertainty surrounding his legal fight against his original six-game suspension by the NFL. Elliott's injunction request was denied therefore his suspension begins immediately. WithSource: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Cowboys%E2%80%99-Ezekiel-Elliott-to-begin-six-game-suspension-will-not-play-vs-Falcons/a1ad0d50-8e5e-4147-815d-76877edd1c9b?src=rss
Vontae Davis wasn't a distraction the Colts needed for rest of season
Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer Close Previously worked at Indianapolis Star, covering the Indiana Pacers for nine seasons Also covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press Follow on Twitter INDIANAPOLIS – Vontae Davis had his version of the story. The Indianapolis Colts had their version of how things wentSource: http://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/22063/releasing-vontae-davis-avoids-possible-distractions-for-colts-rest-of-the-season?src=rss
Browns waive DB Campbell after hamstring injury
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns waived defensive back Ibraheim Campbell with an injury designation. Campbell, who started two games at safety this season, injured a hamstring during practice on Wednesday. With his secondary still nursing some other injuries, coach Hue Jackson said it was vital to bringSource: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/11/09/browns-waive-db-campbell-after-hamstring-injury/107506778/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomsports-topstories?src=rss
Josh Gordon is Browns fans' last hope
We feel for you, Cleveland Browns fans. You've been suffering for so long and been the butt of too many jokes over the years. That's why we're giving you your own weekly franchise here on For The Win, especially with things finally turning around thanks to a smart front office. The 2017 BrownsSource: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/11/cleveland-browns-josh-gordon-reinstatement-hope-for-fans?src=rss
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