CBSSports.com narrows in on the recent rumors and gossip surrounding players, coaches and teams.
Team by Team | ||
Indianapolis Colts | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
According to the Indianapolis Star, Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson was arrested for speeding and possession of marijuana early this morning in Hamilton County. Johnson is a starter, but coach Tony Dungy said he would not play Sunday when the Colts face Minnesota in Minneapolis. | ||
New England Patriots | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
The Patriots have filled their quarterback vacancy by signing Matt Gutierrez to the practice squad, according to the Boston Herald. After battling it out through the preseason, he lost the backup quarterback job to Matt Cassel. | ||
Pittsburgh Steelers | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ben Roethlisberger has been added to the list of NFL quarterbacks who were injured in opening games over the weekend. Roethlisberger is expected to play on Sunday night in Cleveland with a sore shoulder. The injury happened when he hit the turf on a sack by Houston's Mario Williams. | ||
San Diego Chargers | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman decided that he can't play in his current condition. Merriman has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to return in time for the start of the 2009 season. | ||
San Francisco 49ers | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
According to the San Jose Mercury News, former St. Louis Rams quarterback Jamie Martin is on the 49ers' list of potential roster replacements for Alex Smith. Smith reiterated that he has a shoulder fracture. No one has ruled out the possibility he would be gone for the season. | ||
Tennessee Titans | Updated:09/10/2008 | |
Free agent quarterbacks Joey Harrington and Quinn Gray are expected to work out for the Titans, according to the Nashville City Paper. The Titans are in the market for a backup quarterback to work behind Kerry Collins while Vince Young mends from a left knee injury. |