NFL news

The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy. 2008-12-04T21:01:42Z Associated Press

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. 2008-12-04T20:49:16Z Associated Press

Severe back spasms limited Marshawn Lynch in practice Thursday, though Bills coach Dick Jauron was confident the running back will play against Miami this weekend. 2008-12-04T20:37:51Z Associated Press

Bills coach Dick Jauron isn't showing any signs of flinching for someone who suddenly finds himself on the hot seat. 2008-12-04T20:36:40Z Associated Press

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. 2008-12-04T16:50:37Z Associated Press

Scott Fujita worried aloud that his opinion about the suspensions of New Orleans Saints teammates Deuce McAllister and Will Smith could get him fined by the NFL. 2008-12-04T03:44:48Z Associated Press

Linebacker Antonio Pierce called a New York Giants trainer almost immediately after Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself and was told where to take the wounded receiver. 2008-12-04T02:54:42Z Associated Press

A Minnesota judge has blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. 2008-12-04T02:43:54Z NFL.com Wire Reports

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. 2008-12-04T02:05:11Z Associated Press

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. 2008-12-04T02:02:32Z Associated Press

The 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. 2008-12-04T01:43:14Z Associated Press

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer plans to test his right elbow in the next few days, giving him a better idea of whether he will need reconstructive surgery. 2008-12-04T01:37:21Z Associated Press

Quarterback Trent Edwards missed practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, opening the possibility of J.P. Losman making his first start in more than a year on Sunday, when Buffalo hosts the Miami Dolphins at Toronto. 2008-12-04T00:34:57Z Associated Press

Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett is expected to miss at least two games with a cracked bone in his lower right leg. 2008-12-03T23:16:23Z Associated Press

The Giants fined and suspended Plaxico Burress on Tuesday, ending his season four days after he accidentally shot himself in the right thigh over the weekend at a Manhattan nightclub. 2008-12-03T19:39:39Z NFL.com Wire Reports

Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right knee. 2008-12-03T17:59:33Z Associated Press

Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber were not at practice Monday, the first time the Cowboys were back on the field since both were hurt Thanksgiving Day. 2008-12-03T17:34:39Z Associated Press

The NFL suspended six players for four games each on Tuesday for violating the NFL Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. 2008-12-03T06:01:50Z Associated Press

While the Giants fined and suspended Plaxico Burress on Tuesday, the police were still trying to sort out the events surrounding his accidental Manhattan nightclub shooting. 2008-12-03T04:57:54Z Associated Press

Matt Schaub should return for Houston's Sunday game at Green Bay, barring any setbacks in the recovery of his injured left knee. 2008-12-03T02:44:41Z Associated Press