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Darrelle Revis, CB, NYJ- “New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is quickly developing a reputation for making big statements, some so large his 7-7 team has not come close to backing them. But no one blinks whenever Ryan promotes Darrelle Revis as “the best corner in the league.” (USAToday)
Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI- “Just in time for the playoffs, Brian Westbrook makes the Philadelphia Eagles even more dangerous. Westbrook was cleared to play after recovering from two concussions and is expected to return against the Denver Broncos at home Sunday. The former All-Pro running back has played in just six games this season.” (Yahoo)
Albert Haynesworth, DL, WAS, and Brandon Jacobs, RB, NYG- “Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was fined $7,500 and Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth $10,000 for their altercation in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ 45-12 win over Washington on Monday night.” (ESPN)
Darryl Tapp, DE, SEA- “Many things can happen at the bottom of a pile. A finger to an eye, a twisted arm, a sucker punch, the list goes on. But biting?”(ESPN)
Brett Favre, QB, MIN, and Brad Childress, Head Coach, MIN- “The tension between Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and coach Brad Childress is the result of disagreement over how much influence each should expect to have in running the offense during games, according to multiple team sources.” (ESPN)
Anquan Boldin, WR, ARI, and Kurt Warner, QB, ARI- “It’s Christmas Eve, a time for family, gift-giving and the start of 24-hours of A Christmas Story. So I’m hoping I’m not playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge with this blog post. The official stat provider of the NFL has ruled that Kurt Warner’s touchdown “pass” to Anquan Boldin in last week’s game against the Lions wasn’t a pass at all. It was lateral and thus, a run.” (NFL)
Jim Caldwell, Head Coach, IND- “Anyone waiting for Colts coach Jim Caldwell to tip his hand about how much QB Peyton Manning and the other starters will play in Week 16, please don’t hold your breath. Caldwell, to no one’s surprise, isn’t saying.” (NFL)
Drew Stanton, QB, DET- “Lions coach Jim Schwartz announced Wednesday that Drew Stanton will make his first NFL career start this weekend against the 49ers, keeping veteran backup Daunte Culpepper on the bench.” (NFL)
John Carney, PK, NO- “Two days after waiving veteran kicker John Carney, the Saints have brought him back as a kicking consultant.” (Yahoo)
Michael Vick, QB, PHI- “Vick won the Ed Block Courage Award, voted on by his teammates on the Philadelphia Eagles. The once-disgraced star quarterback returned to the league after spending 18 months in a federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring.” (Yahoo)
Mike Holmgren, PRES, CLE- “Serious. Credible. A leader. In Mike Holmgren, Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner hit the trifecta he desperately wanted.” (USAToday)
Andre Johnson, WR, HOU- “Perhaps one of the least talked about stars in the NFL is Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson. Throughout the years the Texans star has turned heads and opened eyes, but what many people have not realized is the accumulation of his numbers over the past seven seasons have added up and are about to be record setting.” (BleacherReport)
Brian Brohm, QB, BUF- “Every year, there are players that come out of nowhere to post stat lines that shake up the fantasy football community. Jerome Harrison did it last week for the Cleveland Browns. Could Brian Brohm be next?” (FFToolbox)
Jake Delhomme, QB, CAR- “The Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Jake Delhomme on injured reserve Thursday with a broken finger on his throwing hand, ending his worst season as a pro and raising questions about his future with the franchise.” (FOX)
Troy Polamalu, STY, PIT- “Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn’t practice again Wednesday because of his injured left knee ligament and doesn’t expect to play Sunday against Baltimore. Polamalu is “encouraged” by an MRI test he had on Tuesday, but he doesn’t anticipate practicing this week.” (FOX)
