The slumping New York Giants placed linebacker Antonio Pierce on injured reserve Monday with a bulging disk in his neck, ending the season for one of their defensive leaders. Pierce has missed two games since being ruled out indefinitely after an MRI exam Nov. 20 revealed the bulging disk. The Giants (6-5) decided to put Pierce on IR after he received a second opinion from Dr. Comments Off
During the few rough patches the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered while winning the Super Bowl last season, they emphasized their camaraderie and selflessness pushed them through the tough times and set them apart from most teams. Linebacker James Farrior said they were more like a family than a football team. Comments Off

In this Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning(notes) looks to hand off during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could eventually lead to further injuries which might sideline him indefinitely. A person familiar with Manning's injury told The Associated Press about the latest problem Sunday, Nov. 29.

Despite the New York Giants' recent slump and his own mediocre performances, quarterback Eli Manning says a stress reaction in his right foot is not affecting his play. Manning developed the injury while dealing with another problem on the bottom of his foot during a win Oct. 4 at Kansas City. The Giants were 4-0 after that victory, but are now 6-5 as Manning has struggled in recent weeks, even...


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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is inactive for Sunday's game in Houston with an abdominal injury. Colts defensive back Kelvin Hayden (knee) and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee) join Freeney on the inactive list. Raheem Brock is set to start for Freeney. The Colts also signed defensive end Josh Thomas this week. Comments Off
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is inactive for Sunday's game in Houston with an abdominal injury. Colts defensive back Kelvin Hayden (knee) and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee) join Freeney on the inactive list. Raheem Brock is set to start for Freeney. The Colts also signed defensive end Josh Thomas this week. Comments Off
Atlanta Falcons running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are back in uniform for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turner, the Falcons' leading rusher, returns after missing one game with an ankle injury. Norwood returns after missing the last five games with a hip flexor. Comments Off
Atlanta Falcons running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are back in uniform for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turner, the Falcons' leading rusher, returns after missing one game with an ankle injury. Norwood returns after missing the last five games with a hip flexor. Comments Off
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is active for the team's game against the New York Jets after being questionable with sore ribs. Smith was added to the Panthers' injury list Saturday, but it was unclear when he was injured. Panthers reserve defensive end Charles Johnson didn't make the trip and is missing his second straight game with a strained chest muscle. Comments Off
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is active for the team's game against the New York Jets after being questionable with sore ribs. Smith was added to the Panthers' injury list Saturday, but it was unclear when he was injured. Panthers reserve defensive end Charles Johnson didn't make the trip and is missing his second straight game with a strained chest muscle. Comments Off
Bengals running back Cedric Benson is inactive for the game against the Cleveland Browns, the second straight week he's been sidelined by a sprained hip. Rookie Bernard Scott started Sunday in place of Benson, who had been listed as questionable. Scott made his first NFL start last Sunday in Oakland and ran for 119 yards in a 20-17 loss to the Raiders. Comments Off

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