Chiefs to stick with their plan after Steelers loss
Kansas City coach Dick Vermeil says the Chiefs will keep the run pass blend despite a sputtering passing game. Trent Green and a injury plagued receiving corps hinder the attack as Priest Holmes powers a fourth quarter surge. Victor Riley faces six weeks out, Marcus Spears shifts to right tackle, and Ray Crockett may return soon with William Bartee stepping in.
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Jets safety Robinson faces weapons charge
Jets safety Damien Robinson faced a weapons charge after police found a Bushmaster .223 rifle, three high capacity magazines, and ammunition in his pickup in East Rutherford New Jersey. He was fined by the team and could face prison if convicted.
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Vikings Acquire Stalin Colinet From Browns
The Minnesota Vikings obtain defensive lineman Stalin Colinet from Cleveland for an undisclosed draft pick and release wide receiver Nate Jacquet to create a roster spot. Colinet, a 1997 third round pick who played for Minnesota 1997 to 1999, started all 16 games for the Browns last season with 32 tackles and 3 sacks.
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Redskins sign Kate Serwanga after Watson release
In Ashburn Virginia with rookie cornerback Fred Smoot injured the Redskins sign defensive back Kate Serwanga who played two seasons with the New England Patriots before being released at end of training camp. Smoot hurt his knee on Monday night’s loss at Dallas. Running back Kenny Watson and safety Martavius Houston were cut from the roster.
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Lions star Boyd sidelined by back injury setback
Lions linebacker Stephen Boyd suffers a back injury against the Minnesota Vikings and could miss extended time. A Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Boyd has a history of back problems. Coach Marty Mornhinweg said doctors assure his career is not in jeopardy.
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Dallas-Bert Rose Pioneered Vikings Name at Dawn of NFL
Dallas-Bert Rose a former NFL executive died at 83 in Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He was Minnesota's first general manager and in 1940 recommended the Vikings nickname to honor Nordic heritage and symbolize strength. Rose hired Norm Van Brocklin as the first coach and advocated purple jerseys. Fred Zamberletti recalled the enduring branding.
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Monday Night Football mocks itself in weak Redskins Cowboys clash
In a rare self aware broadcast ABC skewered the Washington Cowboys matchup as two 0-4 teams. Al Michaels and crew leaned into negatives while recapping historic games and featuring old stars, as ratings lagged and baseball took precedence.
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