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Steelers use strong defensive effort to take down Bengals
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers know exactly how to beat the Cincinnati Bengals -- with or without Chad Johnson.Bengals don't elaborate on Johnson's deactivation
The Cincinnati Bengals failed to explain why Chad Johnson, the wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson, was held out for violating team rules during their 27-10 loss in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.Toe surgery will sideline RB Jones for the remainder of 2008
The Cowboys said Thursday that Felix Jones, one of Dallas' two first-round draft picks, will be placed on injured reserve because of a big left toe injuryCowboys owner says suspended Jones reinstated by NFL
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday suspended cornerback Adam Jones has been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, but will not play this Sunday or the following game on Thanksgiving.Haslett: Jackson injury related to training camp holdout
Steven Jackson's persistent thigh injury is no surprise to St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett, who factored in down time after the running back's 27-day training camp holdout.Giants WR Burress sidelined by hamstring injury
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress missed practice Thursday because of a hamstring injury.Titans' Bulluck practices for first time since hurting rib
Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck practiced Thursday for the first time since hurting a rib on Nov. 2, and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch also practiced as he tries to return after missing three of the past four gamesQuinn hopes to play despite broken finger on throwing hand
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in Monday night's win over Buffalo but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.Vikings give RB Peterson day off to rest beat-up body
The Minnesota Vikings are giving Adrian Peterson's body a break.Portis misses practice, but expects to play despite sprained knee
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, who surprised himself by playing last week on a sprained knee, sat out practice Wednesday but expects to be ready for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.Cardinals decline to consider releasing veteran back James
The Arizona Cardinals declined to consider releasing Edgerrin James when the running back's agent inquired about the possibility, the team's general manager said Wednesday.