Attorney: Pierce unaware Burress had gun
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said Thursday. (MORE)
NFLPA sues to block 5 doping suspensions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy. (MORE)
Falcons expect DT Jackson to play Sunday
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday's game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's anti-doping policy. (MORE)
Losses hurt Raiders-Chargers rivalry
SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers normally are stoked to be facing the Oakland Raiders - a team they've beaten 10 straight times. (MORE)
Browns' Quinn undergoes finger surgery
CLEVELAND (AP) Browns quarterback Brady Quinn had two pins surgically inserted into his broken right index finger on Wednesday and said he hopes to begin throwing once they are removed next month. (MORE)
Patriots bring back veteran LB Colvin
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Rosevelt Colvin spent weekday mornings fixing his daughters' hair and driving them to school in Houston. Sometimes he would be in Indianapolis at the two UPS stores he owns. (MORE)
Browns GM Savage hoping to finish job
BEREA, Ohio (AP) His future in doubt, Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage is moving ahead with plans for 2009 without knowing if he'll be around to see them through. (MORE)
Cowboys rest before facing Steelers
IRVING, Texas (AP) Going into a tough final month that will determine whether the preseason NFC favorite Dallas Cowboys even make the playoffs, coach Wade Phillips unveiled a new strategy Wednesday: rest. (MORE)
Welker not upset with hard hit by Clark
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker doesn't expect an apology from Ryan Clark for leveling him and said the Steelers safety made a good play Sunday. (MORE)
Injured Jaguars CB Mathis out for season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right knee. (MORE)