Pro Football Connection

AFC West: Dominant Chargers need to stop with the big tease

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Even more than in recent seasons, the Chargers are the clear class of a weak division. But can they finally make that translate into a Super Bowl team? Pete Prisco says it might come down to this: Philip Rivers.

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Eagles bust McDougle joins NFC East rival Giants

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The New York Giants shored up their defensive end position by signing former Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Jerome McDougle.

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Lions sign two to 53-man, eight to practice squad

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Ryan Nece and claimed rookie running back Marcus Thomas.

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‘Skins demote Jansen to backup G; Heyer starting

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

There was a truly unusual sight Sunday at the first Washington Redskins practice in preparation for Thursday's season opener against the New York Giants. Jon Jansen lined up at left guard. As a backup.

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Niners pick up LB Brooks, sign six to practice squad

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The San Francisco 49ers claimed linebacker Ahmad Brooks off waiver from Cincinnati on Sunday, waiving linebacker Dontarrious Thomas to make room on their 53-man roster.

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Bengals cut veteran DT Myers, add two big bodies

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday released 11th-year defensive tackle Michael Myers, picked up guard Frank Davis and defensive tackle Orien Harris on waivers and placed center Dan Santucci on injured reserve.