The old man will get another chance for the Carolina Panthers. Coach John Fox on Friday named 43-year-old Vinny Testaverde the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Indianapolis. Testaverde got the nod ahead of David Carr, who is recovering from a back injury. “It’s not an indictment on David Carr by any stretch.
Alex Smith is ready to find out whether he’s the solution to the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive woes. The quarterback will start Sunday against New Orleans, returning from a four-week absence because of a separated shoulder. Smith went through his second full day of practice Thursday, leading the first-teamers through workouts with no discomfort.
Alex Smith is ready to find out whether he’s the solution to the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive woes. The quarterback will start Sunday against New Orleans, returning from a four-week absence because of a separated shoulder. Smith went through his second full day of practice Thursday, leading the first-teamers through workouts with no discomfort.
A hearing to determine whether suspended NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will face trial for his alleged role in a strip club melee has been postponed. “Both sides have agreed to put it off,” Manny Arora, Jones’ lawyer, said Thursday. “I’d imagine they’re still investigating the case, and we’re working on our part of the case.” Jones had been scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing Monday,…
A hearing to determine whether suspended NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will face trial for his alleged role in a strip club melee has been postponed. “Both sides have agreed to put it off,” Manny Arora, Jones’ lawyer, said Thursday. “I’d imagine they’re still investigating the case, and we’re working on our part of the case.” Jones had been scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing Monday,…
Defensive tackle Corey Simon retired from the NFL on Thursday after trying to resume his career with the Tennessee Titans, saying practice and games started wearing on his body again. Simon, who was sidelined by Indianapolis last year on the non-football illness/injury list, confirmed that he had dealt with polyarthritis in 2006.
Defensive tackle Corey Simon retired from the NFL on Thursday after trying to resume his career with the Tennessee Titans, saying practice and games started wearing on his body again. Simon, who was sidelined by Indianapolis last year on the non-football illness/injury list, confirmed that he had dealt with polyarthritis in 2006.
Todd Bouman signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, giving them a backup quarterback while David Garrard recovers from an ankle injury. Bouman, a 10-year pro who has six career starts, signed for the veteran minimum of $720,000. The 35-year-old Bouman has played in 42 games with Minnesota, New Orleans and Green Bay.
Todd Bouman signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, giving them a backup quarterback while David Garrard recovers from an ankle injury. Bouman, a 10-year pro who has six career starts, signed for the veteran minimum of $720,000. The 35-year-old Bouman has played in 42 games with Minnesota, New Orleans and Green Bay.
Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday’s game against the Giants in London because of whiplash from a car accident. Tests showed no other symptoms besides the whiplash, Miami coach Cam Cameron said Thursday, but doctors recommended Thomas rest and not travel. He was not at practice. “Obviously, that’s unfortunate,” Cameron said.
