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Packers' team plane also carried supplies
Aug 31 2005 8:57PM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers flew to Nashville on Wednesday for their final preseason game _ but only after loading the team airplane with generators and other emergency supplies to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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Former Bengals receiver joins Seahawks
Aug 31 2005 8:42PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks signed former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Peter Warrick to a one-year, $1.4 million contract on Wednesday, agent Drew Rosenhaus said.
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Colts' Pope draws one-year suspension
Aug 31 2005 7:58PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts expected linebacker Kendyll Pope to make a contribution this season, but they'll have to wait at least one more year to get him on the field.
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Saints will try to focus on football
Aug 31 2005 6:53PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Coach Jim Haslett wants to concentrate on improving the run defense in his team's preseason finale. Considering what the Saints have gone through this week, even the slightest signs of progress will be considered a success.
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Cowboys hope to finally see key players
Aug 31 2005 6:36PM (CT)
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Considering all the Dallas Cowboys invested to get Jason Ferguson, Marco Rivera and Marcus Spears, coach Bill Parcells sure would like to see them play at least once this preseason.
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Packers' Green travels with team to finale
Aug 31 2005 6:00PM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Running back Ahman Green traveled with the Green Bay Packers to Tennessee on Wednesday for their final preseason game after agreeing to undergo counseling and perform community service to avoid a trial on a domestic violence charge.
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NFL donates $1 million for Katrina victims
Aug 31 2005 5:28PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
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Hurricane diverts Faulk's attention
Aug 31 2005 5:16PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - If Marshall Faulk blows an assignment in Friday night's preseason game, there's a good reason. The St. Louis Rams' running back grew up in New Orleans, and believes several of his relatives may be marooned there by Hurricane Katrina.
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Fisher plans to give young Titans workout
Aug 31 2005 3:53PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are focused on rebuilding, so coach Jeff Fisher is more worried about preparing younger players for the season opener than resting veterans as the preseason comes to a close.
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Branch hopes to play but may miss finale
Aug 31 2005 3:47PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - In the last game Deion Branch played, he was chosen Super Bowl MVP. His next game would be the regular-season opener if he misses the Patriots final exhibition game Thursday night against the Giants.
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Browns, Bears to sort out rosters
Aug 31 2005 2:31PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Braylon Edwards held out for two weeks and had to start his pro football career with the Cleveland Browns as a fourth stringer. On his first day of practice, Edwards predicted his climb up the depth chart would be a quick one. "The first time they throw me the ball," he said.
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McGee wants four kickoff-return TDs in '05
Aug 31 2005 1:10PM (CT)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Terrence McGee went from a `Who?' to a `Wow!' in one short season. This year, the Buffalo Bills' Pro Bowl kickoff return specialist and starting cornerback vows you haven't seen anything yet.
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Jags re-sign linebacker McClain
Aug 31 2005 12:46PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed linebacker Jimmy McClain on Wednesday.
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Eagles plan to rest starters vs. Jets
Aug 31 2005 12:38PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Maybe Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens will sit together on the bench, talk out their differences, hug and make up. They won't have much else to do Thursday night.
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Jets waive DT Alan Harper
Aug 31 2005 11:42AM (CT)
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Jets waived defensive tackle Alan Harper on Wednesday.
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Stephen Davis to test knee vs. Steelers
Aug 31 2005 11:41AM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - It's been 10 months since Stephen Davis last played in a football game, long enough for Carolina's running back to begin feeling a little antsy.
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Redskins, Ravens look ahead to openers
Aug 31 2005 10:34AM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - It's got all the elements of an intense rivalry: both teams play their home games in the same state, Washington and Baltimore are separated by a 40-minute drive on I-295, and each team enjoys unwavering support from its fans.
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Cardinals' Fitzgerald seeking consistency
Aug 31 2005 5:12AM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Larry Fitzgerald had a good, not great, rookie season. As the No. 3 pick overall in last year's draft, he knows much more is expected of him.
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Saints head to San Antonio for exhibition
Aug 31 2005 12:39AM (CT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The Saints will head to San Antonio after Thursday night's exhibition game against the Oakland Raiders because most of New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina.
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