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Three potential landing spots for Terrelle Pryor (The National Football Post)

Mon, 2011-08-22 12:40
A look at which teams might be most interested in drafting Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor during...

Redskins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 2011-08-22 06:30

New Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield is listed at the same 306 pounds at which he played defensive tackle for the New York Giants last year. Nose tackles tend to be bulkier than defensive tackles, but Cofield refuses—with a smile—to divulge his actual weight these days.

That's just fine with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, who couldn't get former All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to play the nose last year and found out that Ma'ake Kemoeatu's body was no longer able to take the pounding that comes with playing the self-sacrificing position.

While neither Cofield nor new right defensive end Stephen Bowen was much of a factor as the first-team defense held the Colts to one first down and 41 yards on 14 snaps in a first-half shutout in the second...

Redskins QB Beck praised by coach Shanahan (AP)

Sun, 2011-08-21 20:17
For his 30th birthday, John Beck received praise from Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, a dinner out from his family, and several questions from a swarm of reporters. What the Redskins quarterback didn't get was an answer from Shanahan whether he or Rex Grossman will start against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.

NFC free-agent moves, by team (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Sun, 2011-08-21 17:43
Updated at 1:43 p.m. ET, Sunday, Aug. 21 Note: UFA means unrestricted free agent; RFA means restricted free agent;...

Ellis practices for first time with Patriots (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 2011-08-21 00:46
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Shaun Ellis spent 11 seasons chasing down the New England Patriots.

Arizona rookie RB Ryan Williams out for season (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 2011-08-20 23:02
By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

Redskins on August roll as Beck answers call (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 2011-08-20 18:00
WASHINGTON - John Beck uttered words that seemed out of place in August.

Cardials rookie Williams out for season (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 2011-08-20 17:45
Cardinals rookie running back Ryan Williams is out for the season after rupturing the patellar tendon in his right knee in Friday night's loss to the Packers. Williams, the Cardinals' second-round pick in 2011, was injured on his first carry in the game early in the second...

Redskins 16, Colts 3 (AP)

Sat, 2011-08-20 03:36
The competition for Washington's starting quarterback job is all square. John Beck led the Redskins to scores on each of their first four possessions, kept the ball for more than 23 minutes in the first half and relied on that fast start to get Washington past the Indianapolis Colts 16-3 on Friday night.

Beck leads Redskins past Indianapolis 16-3 (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 2011-08-20 03:32
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

John Beck shines in preseason debut for Redskins (The National Football Post)

Sat, 2011-08-20 02:25
If there was ever any doubt John Beck would be the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, it was...

Belichick not content with Pats great start (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 2011-08-20 00:47
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Don't expect Bill Belichick to be content just because his team outscored its first two pre-season opponents 78-26.

Colts close roof because of approaching storm (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 2011-08-20 00:19
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts have closed the roof and a window at Lucas Oil Stadium during their pre-season game against the Washington Redskins because of an approaching storm.

Report: Patriots work out Portis (The National Football Post)

Fri, 2011-08-19 22:45
A source has told Ian Rapaport of the Boston Herald that veteran running back Clinton Portis was in town to...

Opportunity arrives for John Beck (The National Football Post)

Fri, 2011-08-19 14:25
John Beck meets the intersection of opportunity and preparation tonight when the Washington Redskins play at...

Haynesworth lawyer said to offer money in case (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 2011-08-19 03:21
WASHINGTON - Albert Haynesworth's lawyer has repeatedly offered money to a waitress so she would help convince the government to drop her sexual abuse case against the defensive lineman, prosecutors said Thursday.

Colts owner Jim Irsay to make donation to stage collapse victims (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 2011-08-18 21:37
For every ticket distributed to the Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Redskins on Friday night, Colts owner Jim Irsay will donate $1 to a fund that benefits the families of victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. Five days ago, … Continue reading →

Colts' undrafted rookies aim for preseason impact (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 2011-08-18 19:11
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

The three commandments of draft day (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Thu, 2011-08-18 18:35
1. The season of fantasy football drafts is upon us. Follow the Three Commandments of Draft Day Etiquette or...

Terrelle Pryor OK’d for supplemental draft, will serve NCAA suspension in NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 2011-08-18 14:26
As first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been deemed eligible to enter the 2011 supplemental draft. The draft will be held Monday, Aug. 21, after a brief delay caused by the NFL's debate … Continue reading →