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The chances of Plaxico Burress making another winning touchdown catch this weekend at the University of Phoenix Stadium are questionable at best. 2008-11-22T01:38:04Z Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was limited in practice Friday with his sprained knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. 2008-11-22T01:32:51Z Associated Press

Saints coach Sean Payton said running back Reggie Bush, who has missed the last three games after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, was further along than a week ago. 2008-11-22T01:01:35Z Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson was back at work Friday, a day after being sent home before the Pittsburgh game for disciplinary reasons. 2008-11-22T00:22:34Z Associated Press

San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in Arizona on Nov. 10. 2008-11-22T00:09:18Z Associated Press

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. 2008-11-21T23:18:09Z Associated Press

Colts coach Tony Dungy said Friday there's a good chance cornerback Kelvin Hayden will return to the starting lineup for Sunday night's game at San Diego. 2008-11-21T22:41:33Z Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams have rejoined the team, after a day away to attend doping hearings at NFL headquarters. 2008-11-21T21:06:43Z Associated Press

Bills starting safety Donte Whitner and starting cornerback Jabari Greer won't play because of injuries when Buffalo travels to Kansas City to play the Chiefs on Sunday. 2008-11-21T19:25:33Z Associated Press

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 injury. 2008-11-21T18:43:29Z Associated Press

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers know exactly how to beat the Cincinnati Bengals -- with or without Chad Johnson. 2008-11-21T07:02:16Z Associated Press

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 games 2008-11-21T05:26:37Z Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress missed practice Thursday because of a hamstring injury. 2008-11-21T00:26:22Z Associated Press

The Minnesota Vikings are giving Adrian Peterson's body a break. 2008-11-21T00:25:11Z Associated Press

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. 2008-11-20T23:02:27Z Associated Press

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. 2008-11-20T22:50:44Z Associated Press

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. 2008-11-20T20:52:44Z Associated Press

Bengals: Ocho Cinco will not play against Steelers 2008-11-20T19:14:44Z Associated Press

While he seemingly had no problem moving side to side and running forward during individual drills, halfback Brandon Jacobs wants to wait another day before saying whether he will play against the Arizona Cardinals this weekend. 2008-11-20T03:17:24Z Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading rusher Earnest Graham will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right ankle during last week's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 2008-11-20T02:56:57Z Associated Press