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CAMP SIGHTS: Pioli rolls up sleeves in Kansas CityContinuing his camp tour, Alex Marvez checks in on the Chiefs, where the culture has changed quickly under new GM Scott Pioli.
Fox Sports Thursday, August 06, 2009Coats sprains ankle WednesdayReggie Kelly went on injured reserve Wednesday after having surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon in his left leg. The Bengals also had two more tight ends get hurt on Wednesday. Reserve Ben Utecht had a concussion during an evening practice on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital as a precaution. During a full-speed drill, Utecht appeared to hit helmets with linebacker Darryl Blackstock and fell to the ground, temporarily unconscious. Teammates knelt next to Utecht and prayed while he was strapped to a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance for the trip to the hospital, where he was kept for observation. Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said Utecht had full movement of his arms and legs. Daniel Coats, another reserve tight end, sprained his ankle in a morning workout and was on crutches for the evening session. The injuries leave only two rookie tight ends - third-round pick Chase Coffman and free agent Darius Hill.
CBS News Thursday, August 06, 2009Bengals tight ends banged upReggie Kelly went on injured reserve Wednesday after having surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon in his left leg. The Bengals also had two more tight ends get hurt on Wednesday. Reserve Ben Utecht had a concussion during an evening practice on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital as a precaution. During a full-speed drill, Utecht appeared to hit helmets with linebacker Darryl Blackstock and fell to the ground, temporarily unconscious. Teammates knelt next to Utecht and prayed while he was strapped to a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance for the trip to the hospital, where he was kept for observation. Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said Utecht had full movement of his arms and legs. Daniel Coats, another reserve tight end, sprained his ankle in a morning workout and was on crutches for the evening session. The injuries leave only two rookie tight ends - third-round pick Chase Coffman and free agent Darius Hill.
CBS News Thursday, August 06, 2009Seahawks pick up LB SimmonsThe Seattle Seahawks have waived reserve linebacker Tony Taylor and signed former Western Washington University linebacker Shane Simmons.
CBS News Thursday, August 06, 2009Seahawks release LB TaylorThe Seattle Seahawks have waived reserve linebacker Tony Taylor and signed former Western Washington University linebacker Shane Simmons. Taylor was released with the designation of injured because of a knee injury. Seattle signed the two-year veteran from Georgia as a free agent in May.
CBS News Thursday, August 06, 2009Chiefs waive QB MartinThe Kansas City Chiefs have waived quarterback Ingle Martin. The move was announced Wednesday. Martin was the third quarterback for the Chiefs for five games last year, but did not throw a pass.
CBS News Thursday, August 06, 2009Peter King: Postcard from camp: GiantsPeter King weighs in on Eli Manning's new contract and more in his Giants training camp postcard.
SI.com Thursday, August 06, 2009Raiders' Barnes breaks ankle, out for 6-8 weeksNAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Khalif Barnes is expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed a fractured left ankle.
SI.com Thursday, August 06, 2009Don't Tweet here: Several NFL clubs frown on players' Twitter useThe only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the officials' whistles. The Dolphins are at the ...
USATODAY Thursday, August 06, 2009Top 10 bargain fantasy running backsHe'll be missing the first three games, but Marshawn Lynch will still pay big fantasy dividends, Roger Rotter says.
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