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NFL HEADLINES 2002: September
Sept. 30:
BAL ... McAlister sets return record
STL ... Another bad break for Rams
STL ... Winless Rams looking at long uphill climb
CHI ... Bears' Holdman out for season
NFL ... Report: Black coaches are last hired, first fired
NO ... Stallworth likely to miss next game
SEA ... Hutchinson sidelined for at least eight weeks
SD ... Tomlinson finally gets his big day
MIN ... Vikings take closer look at what they're doing wrong
NYG ... Fassel no longer taking gambles with Giants offense
WAS ... Spurrier makes change at receiver, QB
CLE ... Nothing surprises Browns anymore
PHI ... Eagles on a dominant streak
PIT ... Bettis: spread offense would limit playing time
PIT ... Stewart says he should be Steelers QB starter
NE ... Patriots need to stop run, and soon
CIN ... Kitna: Bengals 'created a monster' with indecision
CAR ... Graham still Carolina's kicker -- for now
TEN ... Titans' lose Mason, Rolle
MIA ... Dolphins' Johnson likely out for season
NYJ ... Testaverde benched for Pennington
JAC ... Bryant: It's only three games
BAL ... Brooks lands in Baltimore
DEN/BAL ... Broncos meet Ravens Monday night
BUF ... Bills grin and Bear it
BUF ... Henry loses his goat horns
MIN ... Tough week takes its toll on Moss
Sept. 29:
MIN ... Report: Moss tested positive for marijuana
SD ... Chargers stun defending champs
SEA ... Seattle sets two records
STL ... Warner out at least a month
OAK ... Rice breaks another record
PIT ... Ex-XFL star Maddox saves Steelers
NFL ... Former NFL player Cannady dies
NE ... Troy Brown inactive for Chargers game
BAL ... Sharpe seeks friendly reception at Baltimore
NYJ ... Testaverde out with bruised shoulder
GB ... Sherman apologizes for team-rallying outburst
GB ... Packers' Henderson misses game
CHI/BUF ... Linebacker loyal to Bears
Sept. 28:
DEN ... Griese makes quick recovery
GB ... Packers re-sign Jackson
DET ... Lions put Warren on injured reserve
BUF ... Toronto fits the Bill
NFL ... The Two-Minute Drill
Sept. 27:
PHI ... Eagles, McNabb agree to $115 million deal
NFL ... Webster remembered as man who valued family
NFL ... Panthers release Hilbert, sign Graham
NYG ... Shockey apologizes for anti-gay comments
NFL ... Picking on Texans is simply too easy
NFL ... WEEK 4 SUN PICKS
Sept. 26:
MIN ... Moss apologizes... sort of
GB ... Favre's been a starter for 10 years
SD ... San Diego police to run Super Bowl security
DET ... Warren out with shoulder injury
BUF ... Gray challenges Bills defence
MIA ... Fiedler, Taylor return to practice
STL ... Rams' Pace tears calf muscle
STL ... Faulk practises again
NFL ... Chargers will get test from Patriots
CIN ... Akili gets another chance
ATL ... Falcons' Brooking fined for taking helmet off
BUF ... Bills a revival for Gilbride
SEA ... Dickenson in limbo
Sept. 25:
MIN ... Moss charged with two misdemeanors and released
KC ... Chiefs linebacker cited for DUI
BUF ... Prioleau signs extension with Bills
BUF ... Slow starts plaguing Bills
OAK ... Buchanon to replace Woodson
STL ... Faulk practises with Rams
STL ... Warner says critics are off-base
MIA ... Fiedler, Taylor miss practice
SD ... Chargers more humble
NFL ... Hayes remembered at funeral
NYJ ... Edwards considering resting Martin
ATL ... Vick does it all -- except slide
CIN ... Bengals: Chicago Cubs in chin straps
WAS ... Spurrier's decision: Wuerffel or rookie
SF ... Fiore goes on injured reserve
Sept. 24:
MIN ... Vikings re-sign Wilson
NFL ... Hall of Fame center Mike Webster dies
NFL ... Former Lion Leon Hart dies
PHI ... Mitchell added to lawsuit
STL ... Defending NFC champs are 0-3
STL ... Rams encouraged by Faulk's progress
SF ... Owens doesn't back down from comments
TB ... Injuries will force changes for Bucs
PHI ... Irvin: Emmitt will pass Payton by Week 8
NYJ ... Martin not fully healthy
PHI ... Cook out at least two weeks
Sept. 23:
STL ... Rams fall to 0-3
STL ... Injury to Faulk wrecks Rams' offence
NFL ... Judge orders new trial in Raiders lawsuit
SD ... Chargers lose center Raymer for year
MIN ... Vikings Chamberlain expected to play Sunday
MIN ... Despite ugly loss, Vikings stick to plan
SEA ... Seattle is flat, and Holmgren is 0-3
ARI ... Cardinals coach still behind Plummer
MIA ... Miami not carried away by another fast start
MIN ... Vikings coach apologizes for not shaking hands
DAL ... Cowboys practice squad player arrested at airport
CLE ... Couch's comeback one of true grit
NYJ ... Offence takes the blame for Jets' mess
SD ... Chargers lead NFL's comeback stories
GB ... Packers lose Holliday for 6-to-8 weeks
NO ... For unbeaten Saints, more talent, new attitude
TB ... Bucs' Barber becoming an elite cornerbacks
PHI ... Eagles dominate for the second straight game
CIN ... Bengals changing QBs again
OAK ... Woodson plans to return sooner than scheduled
KC ... Chiefs defense hurting from injury
WAS ... Spurrier will use bye week to decide starting QB
WAS ... Spurrier's new NFL experience: a losing record
HOU ... Texans trim three from roster
STL ... Rams try to avoid going 0-3
Sept. 22:
NE ... Troy Brown sets team record with 16 catches
DAL ... Smith breaks carries record
NFL ... Autopsy says Simmons was drunk in accident
GB ... Green inactive vs. Lions with injury
HOU ... Texans kick returner Lewis out
DEN ... Broncos take aim at Bledsoe
Sept. 21:
NO ... Saints march in to Champaign
Sept. 20:
TEN ... George's status game time decision
CAR ... Kasay has surgery for hernia
CLE ... Davis remains mum on starter
NFL ... Favourites 'dog meat so far in '02
NFL ... Jets' offence still waiting to take flight
STL ... Are the Rams being overanalyzed?
NYJ ... Do Jets still have Dolphins' number?
Sept. 19:
DAL ... Former Cowboys star dies at 59
DAL ... Hayes was Cowboys' first great No. 22
TB ... Sapp fined $10,000
SF ... Ulbrich, Bronson both expected to play
CHI ... Bears keep winning the close ones
BUF ... Bills tackle suffers hyperextended knee
BUF ... Hollis getting his kicks in Buffalo
BUF ... Bills' Reed named NFL's rookie of the week
NFL ... Four NFL games top Nielsen ratings
CAR ... Panthers sign kicker Hilbert
WAS ... Ramsey in position to move on up
DEN ... Davis has surgery on his left knee
CIN ... Bengals finally get national audience
STL ... Defenders share blame for Rams' 0-2 start
NYJ ... Slumping Jets offence needs quick cure
BUF ... Bledsoe is well received
MIA ... Miami hopes to reverse turnover trends
ATL ... Brooking calls off contract talks
CLE ... Davis remains silent on starting QB
CLE ... Dawson's Streak: A rerun the Browns don't mind watching
Sept. 18:
BUF ... Bills can't rely on Bledsoe to do it all
ATL ... Vick accuses Bears of trying to injure him
DAL ... Gibson released by Cowboys
GB ... Packers lose Tauscher for season
OAK ... Woodson out 3-to-6 weeks
NE ... Depth keeps defence strong for Patriots
NYJ ... Edwards gets Jets' attention
CHI ... Bears DT Washington to miss first game since 1994
DET ... Harrington will start against Packers
CIN ... Frerotte keeps starting job
CAR ... Kicker Kasay injured
NFL ... Panthers' lineman tested for drugs
PIT ... Steelers long snapper to miss several games
Sept. 17:
NFL ... Unitas remembered at funeral
MIN ... Vikings bring back Anderson
DET ... Blaise placed on reserve/injured list
WAS ... Matthews to remain starter if healthy
WAS ... Matthews has test on injured shoulder
PHI ... Eagles rebound with dominant performance
NFL ... Winning on the road no big deal
Sept. 16:
NFL ... Police use pepper spray to break up fight
WAS ... Spurrier constantly in QB's ear
COL ... NFL shocker: Rams, Steelers are 0-2
DEN ... Broncos contact league after headsets fail
DEN ... Broncos confident after surprising start
TEN ... Tests on George's foot show no damage
TEN ... Titans blow chance at fast start
CAR ... Peete now Panthers' permanent starter
MIN ... Vikings offer contract to Gary Anderson
MIN ... Kleinsasser out 2-to-4 weeks
GB ... Offence will be missing two starters
GB ... Loss to Saints raises questions about defense
SD ... Football's fun again for Seau, Chargers
BUF ... Bledsoe a cut above in Bills win
NE ... Belichick not jumping on the Pats' bandwagon
TB ... Gruden: Bucs need to run ball better
DET ... Same start for toothless Lions
SF ... Starting safety Bronson doubtful
NYJ ... Surtain questionable for Jets
ARI ... Shelton's status uncertain after sprain
OAK ... Raiders have two weeks to prepare for Titans
SEA ... Seahawks sign T Walter Jones
CLE ... Couch says he's ready to start
MIA ... Dolphins try to turn up heat on Jets
DAL ... Allen has only sprained ankle
DAL ... Cowboys try to maintain focus
ARI ... Running back, offensive line shine in Arizona win
STL ... For a change, Rams looking up at rest of the NFL
NYJ ... Jets coach looking for something
NE ... Pats throttle Jets
NE ... Brady catches a no-hitter
OAK ... Woodson ties NFL record
Sept. 15:
DEN ... Interference disrupts Broncos' headsets
NE ... Champs are no Pat-sies
BUF ... Bledsoe reaches 30,000-yard mark
BAL ... Ravens pay tribute to Unitas
TEN ... McNair returns after suffering concussion
CLE ... Courtney Brown out with sore neck
DAL ... Cowboys to install new field at Texas Stadium
PHI/WAS ... Skins can take two-game lead over Eagles
NE ... The 'dogs bite back
ATL ... Falcons waive Kelly, sign Hill
MIA ... Edwards back in the end zone
Sept. 13:
KC ... Gonzalez signs extension with Chiefs
KC ... Chiefs defence feeling the pressure
DAL ... Cowboys cut veteran CB Westbrook
DAL ... Cowboys cheerleaders still kicking
ATL ... Falcons hope to impress all those new fans
IND/MIA ... Who's better, Ricky or Edge?
SF/DEN ... Niners hope to follow in Broncos footsteps
IND ... Manning's shoe request denied
DEN ... Kennedy will appeal NFL's fine
PIT ... Steelers hand starting job to Foote
CLE ... Holcomb gets start against Bengals
GB ... Favre expects challenge in Big Easy
NFL ... Week 2 SUN picks
Sept. 12:
STL ... Heisman winner quits Rams
ARI ... Bryant ends dispute with Cardinals
OAK ... Rape charges dropped against Russell
PIT ... Police investigating Bettis sex allegations
BUF ... Henry intent on rushing out of Lewis's shadow
CLE ... Wohlabaugh out with broken hand
CLE ... Browns linebacker Rudd fined
DEN ... Griese trying to bounce back
DET ... Lions break down Week 1 breakdown
NFL ... Montana relects on the passing of Johnny U
NFL ... Unitas service Tuesday
NFL ... Unitas, quarterback with a crewcut
NE ... Champs are underdogs again
GB ... Favre not in the partying mood
DEN ... Charges dropped against Carswell
CHI ... Chandler marches back to Atlanta
ATL ... Bolden gets big chance
DAL ... Bryant comfortable wearing 88
PHI ... Stewart added to practice squad
Sept. 11:
NFL ... Johnny Unitas dies
NFL ... Unitas: Grits, guts, and athletic ability
NYJ ... Jets, NFL mourn 9/11 victims
STL ... Crouch to retire says Rams coach
MIN ... Vikings place linebacker on IR
BUF ... Clements keeping quiet about Moss
SEA ... Dilfer returns to practice
TEN ... Holcombe out at least four weeks
CLE ... Couch questioned about leadership
STL ... Rams not too worried
WAS ... Davis dealing with mild injury
ATL ... League suspends Falcons cornerback
CHI ... Bears safety Damon Moore suspended
Sept. 10:
SD ... Jammer ends holdout
NE ... Rookie part of champs' improved offence
PIT ... First game nearly always a flop for Steelers
NO ... Saints look to prove doubters wrong
WAS ... Redskins sign Tuthill
PHI ... Eagles sign Sinclair
JAC ... Coughlin cuts Gibson
ATL ... Falcons sell out three home games
CHI ... Bears have injuries on defence
NFL ... Offence, exciting endings rule Week 1
HOU ... Capers cautious following Texans' victory
NYJ ... Jets know great escape not likely against Pats
NFL ... Ratings the same in Madden's debut
DEN ... Shanahan not afraid to pull Griese
Sept. 9:
NE ... Will there be a Brady's Bunch II?
NFL ... Patriots-Steelers close Week One
TEN ... Kearse has screw inserted into foot
ARI ... Cards bolster offensive line
SEA ... Seattle could have Dilfer back this week
SD ... Harrison out 2-3 weeks
CLE ... Browns get encouraging report on Tucker
WAS ... Conway's career in jeopardy
STL ... Martz unfazed by first loss
HOU ... Texans still glowing after victory
MIN ... Vikings Chamberlain hobbled with knee strain
TB ... Bucs' Walker vents frustration over benching
PHI ... Welbourn, Burgess out with injuries
NYJ ... Record-setting effort just a start, Morton hopes
CIN ... Bengals at crossroads after one game
CIN ... Frerotte expects to play
BAL ... Punchless Ravens confront familiar problem
OAK ... Raiders' Crockett questionable for Pittsburgh game
NYG ... Tiki Barber battling more than hamstring
DAL ... Preseason means nothing
DAL ... Nguyen out 6-to-8 weeks
BUF ... Bledsoe loud and clear
BUF ... Special day for Morton
MIA ... Dolphins rework Williams's contract
NFL ... Football overtakes baseball
Sept. 8:
TEN ... Kearse will be out 6-to-8 weeks
SD ... Source: Chargers, Jammer agree to deal
NE ... Patriots to open new stadium against Pittsburgh
MIA ... Comeback complete for Edwards
PHI ... Eagles lose left guard
NE ... Super Bowl MVP gets no respect
TEN ... Titans hope to fly over Eagles
Sept. 7:
CLE ... Akins released from hospital
PIT ... Cowher's moods on display at Heinz Field
JAC ... Jaguars activate Smith
BAL ... Ravens sign Boulware to extension
NYJ ... Jets extend Mawae's contract
NO ... Saints saviour 'choked'
STL ... Hotel disrupts Rams' workouts
Sept. 6:
NE ... Johnson back in Patriots camp
CLE ... Akins injured in car accident
CLE ... Couch doubtful, Green ready
JAC ... Jags linebacker suspended
JAC ... Brunell on injury report
NYG ... Fassel still optimistic
PIT ... Steelers work on special teams
BUF ... All-Pro expects to contribute in opener
NFL ... Championship there for Rams' taking
NFL ... SUN Week 1 Picks
MIA ... Run, Ricky run: Dolphins counting on it
NFL ... The NFL smart money
NFL ... Realignment can mess with your line of thinking
NFL ... Why losers keep winning in the NFL
PIT ... Bettis accused of sexual misconduct
HOU ... Texans will be exciting and frustrating
Sept. 5:
NFL ... NFL opens season with NYC concert
GB ... Glenn starting over in Green Bay
TEN ... Titans revive Super Bowl goal
NYJ ... Jets look to Martin to lead the way
NE ... Linebacker abruptly leaves Pats
SF ... Former 49ers coach dies
DET/MIA ... Dolphins ready to make Lions sweat
TB ... Bucs practice in parking garage
NE ... Patriots re-sign Terrell Buckley
CIN ... Frerotte, Westbrook try to reconnect in Cincy
IND ... Vanderjagt NFL's most accurate kicker
CAR ... Panthers figure to be much better
NO ... Saints start the season with problems
ATL ... Reeves hopes to end career with a flourish
BUF ... Bills have something to prove
BUF ... Bledsoe 'primed' for Bills' opener
BUF ... Bills have come due
PIT ... Randle El is something special
PHI ... Mitchell sued for alleged assault
SD ... Jammer prepared to sit out season
DAL ... Cowboys don't want to be first to lose to Texans
TB ... Gruden's challenge: Get Bucs to next level
JAC ... Jaguars hope Smith sparks quick turnaround
IND ... Dungy's mission is rebuilding Colts defence
Sept. 4:
NYG/SF ... Niners-Giants usher in NFL season
ATL ... Reeves says he won't hold Vick back
CLE ... Couch throws again
NFL ... Tagliabue: Thursday night opener could stick
OAK ... Janikowski focused on consistent kicking
MIA ... Chambers on verge of stardom
WAS ... Redskins ready to turn Arrington loose
PHI ... Kirkland will start at middle linebacker
CIN ... Bengals offensive co-ordinator gets jail time
TB ... Bucs sign Barlow, release Golden
CLE ... Can Browns be this year's surprise?
CHI ... Bears will be pressed to repeat success
PIT ... Cowher says bring Super Bowl hype on
BAL ... Youthful Ravens begin new era
GB ... Packers' renovation a work in progress
CIN ... Struggles at QB holding Bengals back
MIN ... Tice tries to get Vikings back on track
DET ... Lions looking for better results
Sept. 3:
SEA ... Chad Brown gets contract extension
NYG ... Giants place Pochman on IR
SD ... Chargers add Lyle, release Perry
KC ... Vermeil: No disciplinary action for Roaf
SEA ... Blades avoids jail time
DAL ... Cowboys looking towards playoffs
BUF ... Bledsoe's arrival restores hope
NYG ... Shockey has Giants excited
PHI ... Eagles determined to forget 2001
NYJ ... Jets thinking big, especially on offence
MIA ... Time not on Dolphins' side
WAS ... Spurrier takes his turn
NFL ... ABC tries two old pros
SEA ... Seattle giving Dave a shot
SEA ... Blades avoids jail time
NE ... Defending champs seeking success, respect
Sept. 2:
SEA ... Seahawks cut Rypien
NYG ... Strahan re-signs with Giants
MIN ... Kelly returns to practice after wife's death
MIN ... Vikings claim Seder, release Ta'amu
MIA ... Dolphins sign former Broncos TE
HOU ... Carr to be ready for Cowboys
SF ... Niners setting sights on Rams, Super Bowl
BAL ... Confident Redman ready to run Ravens' offence
SD ... Schottenheimer's radical promise: Chargers will win
KC ... Year II of Vermeil Era filled with questions, potential
DEN ... Griese faces pivotal year
CHI ... Miller's ankle healing, ready for opener
ARI ... Arizona faces tough going in new division
OAK ... Raiders veterans determined to get to Super Bowl
NYJ ... Jets looking to build on unbeaten preseason
SEA ... Dilfer hurt, Jones missing and Randle coming back
IND ... Colts still in the market for running backs
CLE ... Couch passes first test on sore arm
STL ... Rams ready to put preseason behind them
JAC ... Looking for experience, Jags sign Graham
MIA ... Success of Dolphins' offense hinges on front 5
CAR ... Panthers bench Weinke, still believe in him
NFL ... Dickenson not done with NFL
MIN ... Vikings agree to terms with Biekert
Sept. 1:
NFL ... Biekert, Buckley, Allen and Scott among cutdown casualties
NYG ... Sehorn ready for Owens and Niners
CLE ... Browns plan to have Couch test arm
TB ... Bucs' Warner suspended for four games
JAX ... Jaguars hope Smith will get offence moving
MIA ... Edwards makes Dolphins roster
KC ... Chiefs make cuts
SD ... Chargers give Dickenson the chop
NO ... Saints release Terry Allen
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