Wide receiver Dane Looker’s career is in limbo while medical experts attempt to diagnose what could be an aneurysm in his brain. Looker won’t play Sunday in Washington; beyond that, no determination has been made.
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Westbrook sidelined for Sunday’s game
All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.
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Rams promote Stanley from practice squad
The Rams promoted receiver Derek Stanley from the practice squad Friday, while Dane Looker said additional tests on his brain after a spot was found have not yet revealed answers.
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Carriker is learning a new technique
With Clifton Ryan now starting on the Rams’ defensive line, Adam Carriker is playing less nose tackle and more at the “3-technique,” a spot that seems more suited for his skills.
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Jackson wants more
Although only one player in the NFL is averaging more yards from scrimmage per game, Rams running back Steven Jackson is unhappy with his play so far.
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Hasselbeck likely out for Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck’s hyperextended right knee would not allow him to practice Friday, and he likely will not play against the Packers on Sunday. That leave’s No. 3 QB Charlie Fye to make his first start for the Seahawks.
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No place like home for Hawks
The Seahawks have the best home record in the NFC since 2003 at 34-8, way ahead of Dallas (27-16). But Seattle has just the seventh-best road results during that span at 18-24 and Mike Holmgren continues searching for the reason why.
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Cardinals WR Boldin out against Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is out for Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
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49ers Notebook: Former Rams tight end talks about Vernon Davis
One of the themes so far this season for the 49ers has been the production of tight end Vernon Davis "” or lack of it. He has done more blocking than pass-catching with just five receptions in five games. New offensive coordinator Mike Martz, though, insists "his time will come." Friday, Ernie Conwell agreed.
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Cardinals S Wilson fined for hit (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson was fined $25,000 by the NFL on Friday for his hit that gave Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards a concussion last week.
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Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson fined $25,000 for hit on Bills QB Edwards
Wilson said Friday that league officials also put him on notice he may face heavier fines or a suspension for future incidents.
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Video: Mike Holmgren explains Matt Hasselbeck’s status
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Hasselbeck likely out for Seattle (AP)
Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck served as spectator all week during practice. He’ll likely reprise that role Sunday for the Seahawks (1-3). Hasselbeck’s sore right knee hasn’t received clearance to play against Green Bay, meaning that Charlie Frye will likely be the starter against the Packers, coach Mike Holmgren said after practice Friday.
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Seahawks QB Hasselbeck may miss Sunday”s game (PA SportsTicker)
EVERETT, Washington (Ticker) - Injuries continue to plague the Seattle Seahawks.
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Cardinals safety Wilson fined for QB hit (AP)
Arizona Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for a hit on Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards last Sunday. Wilson said Friday that league officials also put him on notice he may face heavier fines or a suspension for future incidents. Wilson hit Edwards on the third play of last week’s game.
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Matt Hasselbeck didn’t practice; game-time decision
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck did not practice, and coach Mike Holmgren said it looks like Charlie Frye will play in the game. Hasselbeck’s knee continues to be sore, and Holmgren indicated that it will be a game-time decision whether he could play, but did not seem overly optimistic.
Seneca Wallace was on the field for practice in a limited capacity. Holmgren said it’s unlikely Wallace would be available to start.
In other news, Holmgren indicated that Bobby Engram and Koren Robinson are likely to start at wide receiver.
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No fine for hit on Matt Hasselbeck
The NFL did not administer a fine for Giants’ defensive tackle Fred Robbins’ hit on Matt Hasselbeck in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss. Hasselbeck was hit after releasing the ball, but coach Mike Holmgren and Hasselbeck each said it was a close play. There was no penalty on the play during the game and no fine.
Also, cornerback Josh Wilson was not fined for his second-quarter hit on Domenik Hixon, which knocked the Giants receiver out of the game with a concussion.
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High-Powered Attacks on Display in Cowboys-Cardinals Tilt
Scoreboard operators are expected to be very busy this weekend at University of Phoenix Stadium, as the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals bring their prolific offenses to Glendale for a Sunday showdown.
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Cardinals WR Boldin ruled out against Cowboys (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin on Friday was ruled out for Sunday’s contest against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Rams promote Stanley from practice squad (AP)
The St. Louis Rams promoted receiver Derek Stanley from the practice squad Friday, while Dane Looker said additional tests on his brain after a spot was found have not yet revealed answers. St. Louis (0-4) plays at Washington (4-1) after a bye week that saw a coaching change from Scott Linehan to Jim Haslett.
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