Defensive lineman must perform community service* Plea entered the day before his trial was due to startBy James ViciniWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Former Washington Redskinsfootball player Albert Haynesworth(notes) pleaded no contest on Mondayto an assault charge for fondling a female server at a hotelbar in February, federal prosecutors said.                                                                                                                                                              The plea included a deferred sentencing deal that calledfor the 30-year-old Haynesworth to perform Brandon Graham Authentic Jersey 160 hours ofcommunity service and undergo counseling as directed.He also must obey all laws and court orders over the next18 months, refrain from engaging in any assaultive,threatening, harassing or stalking behavior and stay away fromthe server, prosecutors said.The New England Patriots late last month agreed to a tradewith the Redskins for the disgruntled defensive lineman, whohad previously played for the Tennessee Titans.Haynesworth entered the plea to the simple assaultmisdemeanor offense at a hearing in local court. His trial hadbeen scheduled to start on Tuesday.Haynesworth, who signed a seven-year $100 million contractwith the Redskins in February 2009, was sidelined without payfor the team's final four games last year for "conductdetrimental to the club."Under a no contest plea, Eagles Asante Samuel Authentic Jersey the defendant agrees thatprosecutors could prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.The defendant does not contest the facts of the Replica Asante Samuel Jersey Green case.According to a fact statement of the evidence submitted byprosecutors at the hearing, early on February 13, Haynesworthsat with a private party of Reebok Football Patriots Jersey 15 to 20 Authentic Brandon Graham Jersey Black people in a cordoned-offlounge section on the Premier Brent Celek Jersey rooftop Brandon Graham Jersey Black terrace of The W Hotel.Around 2 a.m., Authentic Brandon Graham Jersey as the server cleared dishes from nearbytables, Haynesworth pulled out a credit card and indicated hewas ready to pay the check, prosecutors Eagles Asante Samuel Premier Jersey said.The server, who was wearing a dress that did not havepockets and who had both hands full of plates, told him thatshe would quickly put the dishes down. But Haynesworthinsisted that she take his credit card immediately.When she looked down at her Premier Asante Samuel Jersey full hands, Haynesworth slidthe card down New England Patriots Jersey Authentic the front of her dress, inserting it between herbra and skin, prosecutors said.He then moved his hand toward her left breast, eventuallytouching her nipple with the backs of his fingers, they said."This resolution Custom Patriots Jersey requires Authentic Brent Celek Jersey Mr. Haynesworth to atone for hiscrime while at the same Brandon Graham Jersey Green time honoring the victim's wishes andallowing her to move on with her life," U.S. Attorney RonaldMachen said Authentic Brandon Graham Jersey Green in a statement.If Haynesworth complies with all conditions of theagreement, prosectors will go along with a defense motion towithdraw the plea and will dismiss the case. (Reporting by James Vicini, Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
 

ASHBURN, Va. (AP)"Rex vs. Becks" will go down to the wire.Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday he won't announce astarting quarterback for the regular season until "right before" the Sept. 11opener against the New York Giants.                                                                                                                                                            That means two more weeks of suspense as Rex Grossman(notes) and Authentic Rolando McClain Jersey White John Beck(notes) competethe No. 1 job. Even after he makes the decision, Shanahan isn't going to let theworld know because he wants to keep the Giants guessing."Probably have the team NFL Rolando McClain Jersey get ready for both quarterbacks," he said.Grossman started the first preseason game, Beck the second. Both played wellagainst good defenses."We've got two guys that we believe in, two guys that are very close rightnow," Shanahan said. "I'd feel very comfortable going into our first game witheither quarterback. We'll have to make one of those tough Raiders Richard Seymour Replica Jersey decisions, and wewon't make it `til the end."The third game was the subject of an entertaining father-son Premier Rolando McClain Jersey Black disconnectafter Monday's practice. First, offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was asked ifhe knows who will start Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens."Yeah, I do," Kyle Shanahan said. "But I'm not going to let you know."Moments later, Mike Personalized Oakland Raiders Jersey Shanahan was asked to spill the beans and nameThursday's starter."I'm not even sure right now. We haven't even talked about it," the headcoach Authentic Rolando McClain Jersey said. "I couldn't tell you. We haven't made a decision."Told that his son said the decision had been made, Mike Shanahan replied:"Well, he hasn't told me about it then."Regardless of which one starts, Kyle Shanahan said both Reebok Rolando McClain Jersey quarterbacks willplay with the starters in the game considered the dress rehearsal for theregular season.Notes: S LaRon Landry(notes) (hamstring), TE Chris Cooley(notes) (knee), LB Edgar Jones(notes)(concussion), WR Brandon Banks(notes) (knee), WR Malcolm Kelly(notes) (foot) and RB RyanTorain(notes) (hand) are Authentic Richard Seymour Jersey Black among those who won't play Thursday.  RT Jammal Brown(notes) wasscheduled for X-rays on the ring finger of his right hand, but he's expected Customized Oakland Raiders Jersey toplay.  RB James Davis(notes), who abruptly left training camp a week ago, wasreleased from the Personalized Raiders Jersey reserve/left squad list.  Washington Capitals coach BruceBoudreau Raiders Rolando McClain Jersey was a special guest at practice Monday, Rolando McClain Authentic Jersey at the invitation of Authentic Rolando McClain Jersey Black specialteams coach Danny Smith. "I thought maybe I could pick up something and see ifit could work with us," Boudreau said.

Rookie update: Customized Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Where the first-year quarterbacks stand                  Rookie quarterbacks mostly belong only on dynasty league rosters. I can't remember the last time a rookie came in and set the league on fire by being an elite fantasy quarterback. It usually takes a few years minimum to become an elite fantasy quarterback.Let's take a look at some of the better rookie prospects and where they stand.One note and an important one: I took the time to read and review Pro Football Weekly's 2011 Draft Preview — no, really, I did! Understanding a player's role, his skills and the team around him always gives you an edge over your fellow owners because you understand the bigger picture. The Draft Preview gives you everything you need on a rookie's strengths and weaknesses entering the league.While I've written a few sentences on the pros and Authentic Oakland Raiders Jersey cons of each rookie listed, you should check out PFW's book, as that's where I garnered the information. Premier Louis Murphy Jersey Black I've been buying the Preview every year since my career in the industry began. Surprisingly, you can still find it in some bookstores. They're also great reference books, but if you don't go that route, PFW also has a great draft prospects section on its site, as well.                                                                                                                                                              Cam Newton, PanthersNewton will start the third preseason game, which could decide whether he Reebok Louis Murphy Jersey becomes the regular-season starter. While he has been impressive so far, head coach Ron Rivera says he is improving his mechanics and decision-making ability, and playing three quarters this week allows the coaching staff to see how he handles it for a full game.Newton is big Richard Seymour Authentic Jersey at 6 feet 5 inches, 248 pounds, with excellent arm strength that can go deep. His athleticism allows him to throw off balance while Richard Seymour Jersey Authentic moving, he has great composure and is clutch, especially with his legs as he's a strong runner. He faces a learning curve, having come from a run-first offense that worked out of the gun. He can be too quick to run, has limited vision and inconsistent mechanics. He's also streaky, can be inaccurate, throws into coverage and relies too much on upper-body strength.Newton's legs are what make him interesting. Many expect him to start, but even then, I don't draft him. Sure, in dynasty and large leagues with rosters of 18 or more, you can stash him as a third quarterback. Rushing yards and touchdowns can equalize and make an average NFL quarterback an elite fantasy quarterback. That's what makes him intriguing. He's a late-round pickup at best but a better waiver-wire grab as he's someone to watch once the season begins. He's currently going undrafted in most leagues, and when taken, it's as a flier pick toward the end.Christian Ponder(notes), VikingsWhen the Vikings brought Donovan McNabb(notes) to Minnesota by trade, it was to start. Unless the team falls flat on its face, expect to see Ponder riding the pine while learning the offense. It's not a given who wins the backup job between Ponder and Joe Webb(notes), but I can see Ponder in games if the team falls out of playoff contention.Ponder is intelligent, mentally tough and has the intangibles a team likes. He does everything well: He's confident, plays through pain, gets rid of the ball quickly and understands timing. He can move with his feet, has composure to respond to pressure and is the player you want with the ball Raiders Richard Seymour Premier Jersey at the end of the game. He does have questionable arm strength and physical limitations. He also suffered through injuries in college and took unnecessary risks.Ponder's well-suited for the West Coast offense, but he only has value in dynasty leagues. If the Vikings fall out of playoff contention, the team will begin to play him as he's the future, not McNabb. I won't draft him, and neither will many others, as he's going undrafted in most leagues.Andy Dalton(notes), BengalsDalton and the Bengals are struggling this preseason, and they've been dreadful offensively. Dalton should enter the season as the starter, but offensive coordinator Jay Gruden is installing his West Coast offense, which everyone needs to learn. That's just the playbook, as you also have to develop chemistry, cohesion and efficiency to be successful.Dalton is smart and plays tough with a discipline in his approach. He is confident, commanding and Raiders Jersey delivers under pressure with a quick release. He can be clutch and fits a West Coast offense. Despite decent size (6-2, 215 pounds) he does not have above-average athleticism Raiders Louis Murphy Jersey or arm strength. He can force the ball into coverage and doesn't plant his feet at times, resulting in bad decision making.A new offense and new coordinator with a rookie quarterback means it's going to be a long season for this team. I'm not sure head coach Marvin Lewis will survive. The West Coast offense is not the easiest to learn, and despite Dalton becoming the likely starter, I won't draft him and neither have other owners, as he's going undrafted. Making it worse, Carson Palmer(notes) and Bruce Gradkowski(notes) are still being drafted!Jake Locker(notes), TitansThe plan is for Locker to sit behind Matt Hasselbeck(notes) and learn. He's had his moments and was solid in his first preseason game yet shaky in the second. Knowing he's not starting, the team is happy with his progress and indicate he's having a solid camp. He'll see some time on the field to give him experience. Don't forget, Hasselbeck has missed time over the years because of injury, so the odds are Locker will get some playing time this year.Locker has great arm strength, plays tough, is athletic with quickness and speed and can come through in the clutch. At 6 feet 2½ inches, 231 pounds, he has excellent feet, can avoid the rush and move the ball with his legs. However, he struggles with his reads, forces the ball and is not accurate (54 percent completion mark in college).I envision Locker seeing time but with the team picking his spots depending on the score and situation. They Richard Seymour Stitched Jersey will not make the mistake of putting him on the field too soon, especially if RB Chris Johnson (holdout) is not around to help take pressure off the position.It's his legs that make him a difference maker in fantasy football. If he does get an opportunity, he'll provide fantasy points rushing as Vince Young(notes) used to do. Despite this, I won't draft him but watch him once the season begins. Owners agree: He's rarely drafted, and even if he is, toward the end of the draft.Blaine Gabbert(notes), JaguarsGabbert may have the best chance of the rookie quarterbacks to see the playing field this year, other than perhaps Newton. He's in a battle with veteran David Garrard(notes) and looked solid in the first preseason game but ordinary in the second. He lacks the experience needed to assume the starter's job right now. Everything equal, you go with the veteran who's been to war, and good or bad, Garrard's a veteran unless you are in complete rebuilding mode. The Jaguars believe they're not, though some would disagree. Unless Gabbert blows by Garrard for the remainder of camp, it's Garrard's job to lose.Gabbert's big at 6 feet 4 3/8 inches, 234 pounds. He has a strong arm, quick release and is able to deliver it from various angles. He can throw on the move accurately, is mentally tough, plays through pain and is a team player who cares about winning more than his own stats. At times he can throw sidearm, he worked only out of the shotgun and struggles through his reads. He can also lose his poise and get rattled.Gabbert seems to have a long learning curve, but the team is happy and feels he's ahead of its expectations. I view him as raw but with great upside. Yet, if Garrard begins to struggle, I could see the team giving Gabbert a shot. Garrard would probably have Raiders Richard Seymour Authentic Jersey to completely collapse or the team fall out of contention. Authentic Richard Seymour Jersey This team goes through RB Maurice Jones-Drew(notes), counts on a strong defense to keep the scoring low and has untested wideouts. Too many fantasy negatives to consider, and thus, I'll pass on Gabbert. He's currently not being drafted in most leagues.Colin Kaepernick(notes), 49ers Kaepernick Authentic Louis Murphy Jersey Black has played well in the first two preseason games, and head coach Jim Harbaugh has heaped praise on him in camp. He's still a rookie, and the praise is more about his progress than playing lights-out football. Although veteran Alex Smith hasn't played particularly well in the first two preseason games, Harbaugh will stick with him as long as he doesn't regress. He'll let Kaepernick adjust to the NFL in the form of a clipboard. Why? It took Harbaugh a few years before becoming a legitimate NFL quarterback. I believe he understands the bad situation he's inheriting and how raw Kaepernick is.Kaepernick is a sponge, absorbing all the knowledge he can. He's a hard worker and competitor who can avoid the rush, does not panic and can run. He has good size at 6 feet 4 5/8 inches and 233 pounds but is slender, lacking upper-body strength. He did come from an offense that didn't require reads as in the NFL. At times he doesn't realize he puts too much velocity on the ball and needs to learn to soften his throws. He palms the ball when moving, creating potential turnover scenarios, and posted inflated numbers without facing top-level competition.Smith has his own issues, but he's never had great coaching and played in too many different offenses, struggling along with everyone else. Barring bad play, Smith will be the every-week quarterback, relegating Kaepernick to the bench. I don't see Kaepernick playing much this year as Harbaugh is installing a new offense and will rebuild this team. It's better for Kaepernick to learn how to play in the NFL. Once this team has a stronger nucleus, it can help someone raw like him succeed. I'll pass on him as other owners are. He's not being drafted in fantasy leagues.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)Felix Jones(notes) is doing it again, getting into openspace and shimmying his way into wider, more open spaces.Through two preseason games, Jones is averaging 8.6 yards every time hetouches the ball. In just 11 tries, he's already had Philadelphia Eagles Jersey runs of 22, 18 and 11yards, plus another burst of 16 yards on a screen.Having anointed him as their featured running back this season, the DallasCowboys are thrilled to see it.They also know this is August, and his body is as fresh as it's going to be.                                                                                                                                                              What they really need to see is whether he can do it in the fourth quarter,after having already handled the ball about 20 times. And, if so, whether he cando it in December, after several months of carrying and catching the ball 20times a game.Only time will tell, and the Cowboys are finally committed to finding outwhether he can be as productive as Louis Murphy Authentic Jersey the guys Dallas bypassed to draft him in thefirst round in 2008a collection of 1,000-yard rushers that includesTennessee's Chris Johnson and Pittsburgh's Rashard Mendenhall(notes)."I've never seen him more explosive or quicker than he Authentic Jason Campbell Jersey Black has been in thiscamp," quarterback Tony Romo(notes) said. "He has also taken it up a notch with hisunderstanding of the game. He has had one of the better camps here, and I amexcited about the upcoming season for him."Because of his great speed and moves, Jones has been stamped "handle withcare." The perception stems from being the change-of-pace backup to DarrenMcFadden(notes) at Arkansas, then to Marion Barber(notes) from the time he arrived in Dallas.The thinking also has been that the less he's hit, the more effective he'llbe. Hamstring, knee and ankle injuries have Raiders Jason Campbell Replica Jersey slowed him over the years.Last year, Jones tried to counter that by showing up to NFL Jason Campbell Jersey camp weighing about10 pounds more. It robbed him of some of the speed and elusiveness that are hisbiggest assets, and he was a pretty ordinary player much of the season.He got a chance Official Eagles Jersey to break out of it late last season, after Jason Garrett waspromoted from offensive coordinator to head coach. Jones' role increased and sodid his production.He had a career day in a win against Indianapolisnot in yards, but inworkload, handling 22 carries and three receptions. Over the final three games,he ran for at least 70 yards each time, producing a total of Reebok Jason Campbell Jersey 228. Keep that upover a full season and it would be 1,216 yards. Dallas has had only a single1,000-yard rusher since Emmitt Smith.Jones certainly has the talent to do it, and now he'll have the opportunity.It's all about staying healthy and proving durable, which Jones Louis Murphy Jersey Authentic believe he spentthe lockout preparing to Louis Murphy Jersey Black do."It was a great offseason," Jones said. "Definitely during training campyou are learning things and keeping yourself in shape. I spent time in theweight room and stayed on top of things."He looked good in the preseason opener against Denver. He built on thatSunday night against a San Diego defense that was sixth-best against Authentic Louis Murphy Jersey the runlast season.Early in the second quarter, with Dallas down 10-0, Jones danced to the leftside of the line, zipped up the field, avoided a tackle and ran toward thesideline, stiff-arming a defender for the final bit of a 22-yard gain.On the next snap, he worked his way up the middle for an 11-yard gain."Felix made some people miss," Jason Campbell Jersey Black Garrett said.Jones went to the bench after that and it seemed as though his night wasdone. But once the Cowboys got to the 21, Garrett sent Jones back in to see ifhe could grind out some of those tough yards close to the goal line that used tobe Barber's specialty.Jones had runs Custom Eagles Jersey of 3, 4 and 3 yards, helping set up a touchdown pass to JasonWitten(notes). The big thing was that Jones showed a willingness to put his head downand run hard into the teeth of the defense.Earlier in the game, he'd shown a similar willingness to give up his bodywith a block that prevented defensive end Corey Liuget(notes) from getting Raiders Jason Campbell Jersey to Romo,allowing him to complete another pass to Witten for a first down.In other words, he did everything a complete back should."I think you saw a lot of that last year when he started getting the ball alot in the second half of the season," Garrett said. "He was healthy and Ithink he's shown us he really over the last couple of years can run insidebetween the tackles, and I think you saw that tonight. He certainly is anexplosive, dynamic space player. And when he gets out in space as a runner, he'sreally special. To be able to run between the tackles, to be able to rundownhill at a defense, is really an asset, and I think he's shown that more andmore as his career has progressed."
 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to dobefore the regular season starts, Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey White particularly with their revamped offense.But there were signs of progress during their exhibition game victory atSeattle during the weekend, and an identity under new coordinator Bill Jacoby Ford Replica Jersey Musgravehas begun to emerge."Anytime you're complacent and think you've got it all figured Replica Jacoby Ford Jersey out, that'swhen you're going to lose," wide receiver Percy Harvin(notes) said, adding: "Stillgot a lot of time so we're going to get it done."                                                                                                                                                              The first-stringers still haven't produced a touchdown in two preseasongames, spanning four series, but quarterback Donovan McNabb(notes) and the Vikingsmoved the ball against the Seahawks. They went from their own 1-yard lineSaturday night to the Seattle 18 before settling for a field goal.McNabb's throws were spread around, and that will Raiders Jacoby Ford Replica Jersey probably be a season-longtrend. When Musgrave was the quarterbacks coach in Atlanta, the Falcons usedtheir tight ends and running backs as passing targets frequently, and theyhanded the ball to Michael Turner(notes) often as the featured runner.Here, that's Adrian Peterson's role, of course.But tight ends Visanthe Shiancoe(notes) and rookie Kyle Rudolph(notes), plus 13-yearveteran Jim Kleinsasser(notes), are certain to be integral parts of Cowboys Jersey the offense.Peterson should see more passes come his way out of the backfield, with TobyGerhart(notes) carving a niche for himself as the second running back."It's nice to be involved. I always pat the quarterback on the back whenthey check it down to us," Gerhart said after Saturday's game. "We like it.It's just basically another carry for us."Harvin's explosiveness will be relied on, too."We're just Customized Cowboys Jersey taking what Jason Campbell Authentic Jersey the defense gives you," McNabb said. "You want tobe smart with the ball, eliminate turnovers and try to give your team a greatopportunity to win. But most importantly Custom Dallas Cowboys Jersey be aggressive and take shots whenthey're there."McNabb's protection from the offensive line will be one of the most criticalissues for the Vikings to solve this season. There are several positions infront of him in flux, and perhaps because of that the passing game has beenmeasured and safe during team drills in practices as well as the first twoexhibition gamesa lot of check-downs and dump-offs.Still, McNabb went 6 for 8 for 81 yards in Seattle, so the Vikings aren'tgoing to be disappointed if their scheme, especially in the early part of theseason, appears dry."You want to have opportunities to spread the ball around. That's somethingI've been doing over my years, giving everybody an opportunity to contribute,"McNabb said. "If each and every guy has an opportunity to make catches and putpressure on defenses, we're doing our jobs and hopefully we'll come out withpoints."The Vikings resumed practice on Monday, preparing for their first homepreseason game. They're putting in a real game plan for the first Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey Black time thismonth, so the starting offense should have a more defined opportunity to Authentic Jason Campbell Jersey developa rhythm this Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys."Normally this is the game where we get out there Jacoby Ford Jersey Free Shipping and play and get a betterflow for things," Peterson said. "I'm excited just to see how he operate oncewe touch the field."Head coach Leslie Frazier has raved about Musgrave's relationship withMcNabb."The fact that Donovan played so well on Saturday has a lot to do with BillMusgrave, just understanding Donovan's background, playing in a similar systemhimself and knowing how to communicate to quarterbacks," Frazier said. "Billhas put together a quarterback-friendly offense, and Donovan is going to thebeneficiary of that as well as our team in the long run."The difference with Musgrave's plan and the West Coast-style system ranunder head coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is thatthis scheme is harder to defineand less defined.Here's one example: Bernard Berrian(notes) is the team's one true deep threat as awide receiver, so given that and the protection challenge McNabb could face Jacoby Ford Jersey Premier theVikings aren't headed toward a season with a lot of deep throws."There are a lot of different ways to have success in our Jacoby Ford Premier Jersey league, and ourphilosophy is to do what's going to maximize the talent that we have," Fraziersaid. "We do have a system but we're not necessarily married to, `You've got todo it this way versus that way.' We want to do what's best for our players."Follow Dave Campbell on Twitter

 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)Frank Zombo(notes) is sidelined indefinitely after breakingone of his shoulder blades, leaving the Green Bay Packers with one less Official Dallas Cowboys Jersey optionat outside linebacker.The team has not established a specific timeline for Zombo's return, butPackers coach Mike Premier Darren McFadden Jersey Black McCarthy said Monday that Zombo will miss a significantamount Premier Jacoby Ford Jersey of time.                                                                                                                                                            Authentic Darren McFadden Jersey White Zombo broke the scapula in a collision with fullback John Kuhn(notes) duringwarmups Jacoby Ford Authentic Jersey before Friday night's preseason game against Arizona, but still playedin the game and didn't find out about the severity of his injury until later."Honestly, I just thought it was a bruise," Zombo said. "It hurt, but Ireally didn't think anything was broken. I thought it Authentic Darren McFadden Jersey Black was just a serious bruiseand I'd just get treated afterward and the swelling would go down and I'd be allright."To McCarthy, it was a sign of Zombo's toughness."That tells you something about Frank," he said.Zombo, an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, played in 13 gameswith eight starts as a rookie last season. He also started and recorded a sackin the Super Bowl.Zombo Reebok Darren McFadden Jersey was competing with Erik Walden(notes) and Brad Jones for a starting outsidelinebacker Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey job in training camp. He does not expect Authentic Dallas Cowboys Jersey to be placed onseason-ending injured reserve."They haven't said anything about that," Zombo said. "I certainly hopenot. I don't think it's that serious of an injury that it'd be the whole season.I definitely hope not. But I was playing great up until Personalized Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey then. I graded out Raiders Darren McFadden Jersey at100 percent, I played 30 plays with one arm, so it really did hurt because Iplayed really well with one arm.Linebacker Clay Matthews(notes) knows a thing or two about playing hurt, going lastseason with a stress fracture in his shin. He was impressed that Zombo  playedagainst the Cardinals."That's a Premier Darren McFadden Jersey White broken shoulder blade right there. That's pretty tough," hesaid. "Already there's a competition at Jacoby Ford Jersey Authentic that right outside linebacker spot, andwith Frank down that's definitely a hit there. We need Frank to get back and getstrong. He's been having a heck of a camp. We need to get him back as soon aspossible."
 

"Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain is expected to miss seven to 10 days of training camp after Authentic Colin Kaepernick Jersey four screws were inserted in the top Official Anthony Davis Jersey of his fractured left hand, coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday evening.Torain injured the hand while being tackled during an 11-on-11 scrimmage during Wednesday morning's practice.Torain was taken for X-rays on the hand immediately after the practice, and saw 49ers Patrick Willis Authentic Jersey a hand specialist later Wednesday night. He wasn't at either of the Redskins' practice sessions Thursday.With Torain out, recent acquisition Tim Hightower Premier Anthony Davis Jersey Red and rookie Roy Helu took the NFL San Francisco 49ers Jersey Shop bulk of the first-team carries during Thursday evening's practice. The two – along with second-year Authentic Frank Gore Jersey pro Keiland Williams, rookie Evan Royster and third-year veteran James Davis – are expected to compete for the starting running back Authentic Taylor Mays Jersey job in Torain's absence."

"Long plagued by right ankle injuries while with the Giants, Plaxico Burress, the Jets' deer-legged wideout, proved negligent in protecting his assets Wednesday. Before running routes on the practice field, he forgot to wrap his ankles with athletic tape, a preventative measure typically undertaken by players, proceeding to roll his Justin Smith Jersey White left ankle."I know it's going to be one of those deals where everybody else on the outside will make it this huge thing, 49ers Aldon Smith Authentic Jersey but it's a little swell-up," he said.Burress, the 33-year-old who the Jets signed to a one-year contract worth Authentic Aldon Smith Jersey just over $3 million guaranteed, experienced swelling but insisted Thursday that the setback was a "day-to-day" issue. His "tweak" extended his stay on the sidelines as he wore a white No. 17 jersey but with no pads beneath during the evening's Justin Smith Jersey Red practice. He warmed up, but as teammates worked out and scrimmaged, he looked on and played catch Reebok Michael Crabtree Jersey with receiver Santonio Holmes. He downplayed the injury as "not serious.""When I did it I just kept running routes," Burress said. "Maybe I should have shut it down right then, but I just wanted to keep working, trying to stay sharp, and maybe when Custom 49ers Jersey I tweaked it I probably should have iced it at that point."When asked whether Authentic Justin Smith Jersey he would be able to play in a game if there was one this weekend, he said, "Absolutely."In light of the Jets' decision to release reliable wideout Jerricho Cotchery, Burress acknowledged the expectations for him to fill a key role in the offense as a replacement for Braylon Edwards, as well."
 

 " David Moore was on with KTCK-AM 1310 on Thursday to talk about the Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman going down Mitchell And Ness John Riggins Jersey with another injury and the team's plans until he's healthy.  The Terence Newman thing, he's just going to be out for the preseason, right?  David Moore:  I think given the severity of the injury; certainly all of preseason and its questionable whether he'll be back for the first game. Newman tweeted last night he'll be back for the Jets game. I don't believe there's that unabashed optimism elsewhere in the Cowboys organization. This is an injury that's five-to-six weeks, best case scenario. If you go at six weeks from the injury, that puts you three days after the regular season opener in New York. Even if Authentic Giants Jersey he's able to come back Customized Jets Jersey for that first game, you have to question at what level he'll be. Who might Authentic Jets Jersey that bring into play at corner that we're not thinking right off the top of Customized Saints Jersey our heads?  David Moore:  Well, [Orlando] Scandrick's going Customized Giants Jersey to be the guy. Now he's also going to be the slot guy when they go into the nickel. They'll also put him on the outside, and this is a big opportunity for him. I think he feels he's kind of been placed in a box here and hasn't been allowed to compete for a starting corner job on the outside because Authentic Raiders Jersey he's so valuable in the nickel."
 

"Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson's seizure during practice Wednesday was likely caused by a brain AVM, a potentially dangerous tangling of arteries and blood vessels inside the brain that is often treated either with surgery or radiation, a team official said Thursday morning.It Customized Chiefs Jersey was not immediately clear how the condition will affect Patterson's football career and when or if he'll be Customized Dolphins Jersey cleared to return to the Eagles. "I'm not going to Authentic Saints Jersey stand up here and speculate for you guys what the Mitchell And Ness Joe Theismann Jersey treatment plan's going to be, because we don't Authentic Patriots Jersey know, because there's still testing that has to go on," Eagles Authentic Vikings Jersey trainer Rick Burkholder said after the Eagles practiced Thursday morning. "I'm not going to speculate on what our medical team and Customized Patriots Jersey Mike Patterson and his family are going to decide on who's going to treat his condition, and I'm certainly not going to speculate on whether Mike will return to football, now, this season, next season. It's foolish to speculate on that and I don't want to Authentic Dolphins Jersey sensationalize those things."Burkholder said Customized Vikings Jersey Patterson was likely born with the AVM (arteriovenous malformation) and said his seizure had nothing to do with Patterson's football activity."

"The Panthers are bringing in another player with ties to offensive coordinator Mitchell And Ness Doug Williams Jersey Rob Authentic Jaguars Jersey Chudzinski.Wide receiver Legedu Naanee, who played for Chudzinski in San Diego, agreed to terms with Carolina, a source familiar with the negotiations said Thursday.Naanee is Customized Jaguars Jersey expected to arrive at the Panthers' Customized Texans Jersey training camp at Wofford today. He said on his Twitter page he, "can't wait to meet my new teammates and get to work."Naanee, 27, in his fifth season out Authentic Chiefs Jersey of Boise State, will give the Panthers' receiving corps another veteran to complement Steve Smith. He caught 23 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown in 10 games last year with the Chargers.Naanee, 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, will join a rotation that includes second-year receivers David Gettis, Brandon Authentic Colts Jersey LaFell and Armanti Edwards, in addition to Smith.LaFell and Gettis combined for 75 catches and 976 receiving yards Authentic Texans Jersey in 2010. Gettis has missed several days of camp with Customized Colts Jersey a hamstring injury, and LaFell joined him on the sideline Thursday night with an unknown injury.The addition of Naanee comes three days after the Panthers signed quarterback Derek Anderson, who was with Chudzinski in Cleveland."
 

"Former Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner showed the ability to change direction Thursday when he signed a three-year free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers.The deal came shortly after Whitner apparently Authentic Cowboys Jersey had agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year contract. Whitner even declared he was headed for Cincinnati on his Authentic Packers Jersey Twitter account, but the 49ers came in with a better offer before a contract was signed. Whitner will Customized Cowboys Jersey make almost $4 Authentic Lions Jersey million a year, according to ESPN.The end to Whitner's five-year tenure in Buffalo had been expected since late last season when he was not signed to a contract extension. He fully cleared out his locker at One Bills Drive at the end of Customized Packers Jersey the 2010 campaign. The Bills signed safety George Wilson to a two-year extension in March, further signaling Authentic Broncos Jersey their desire to move on at the position.With Whitner gone, the Bills have only two or Customized Broncos Jersey three "home-grown" first-round picks in their starting lineup. Marcell Dareus, the Bills' first pick in April, and Eric Wood, a first-rounder in 2009, are starters. Leodis McKelvin, a 2008 first-rounder, is in a three-way battle for two starting cornerback spots.Whitner gave the Bills solid play in his five seasons in Buffalo. The problem for the Bills was former General Manager Marv Levy was thinking more than "solid" when he drafted Whitner eighth overall in 2006. Whitner made 66 starts and 467 tackles in five seasons. He led the Bills by playing 97 percent of the defensive snaps last season. He proved versatile in coverage and in run support. He did not make a lot of big-impact plays. In five years he had five interceptions, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 1.5 sacks.In San Francisco, he will team with a former Bengal, Madieu Williams, at safety.The 49ers recently bid goodbye to another former Bill, Nate Clements, who was released. He signed with the Bengals on a two-year contract worth $10.5 Customized Lions Jersey million."