Jets’ Ellis, Smith active for AFC title game

Published: January 23rd, 2011 | Tags: Aaron Smith, AFC Championship game inactives, Brad Smith, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Shaun Ellis

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Friday that those starters listed as questionable on the injury report would be ready to go against the Steelers. He was true to his word.

Jets CB Drew Coleman (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (knee), safety James Ihedigbo (knee, ankle) and WR/KR Brad Smith (groin), all deemed questionable Friday, will be active for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.

Smith, the Jets’ dynamic kick returner, sat out last Sunday’s 28-21 divisional playoff victory over the Patriots.

For the second consecutive week, FB John Conner and DE Vernon Gholston were kept off New York’s active roster.

As expected, Steelers DE Aaron Smith was inactive as he continue to recover from a triceps injury.

Full inactives list:

Jets
Kellen Clemens (No. 3 QB)
FB John Conner
DE Vernon Gholston
DT Jarron Gilbert
TE Matthew Mulligan
TE Jeff Cumberland
WR Patrick Turner
DE Marcus Dixon

Steelers
Charlie Batch (No. 3 QB)
S Will Allen
RB Jonathan Dwyer
CB Crezdon Butler
OT Chris Scott
OT Tony Hills
DE Steve McLendon
DE Aaron Smith

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Bears’ Harris active for NFC title game vs. Packers

Published: January 23rd, 2011 | Tags: Chicago Bears, Chris Harris, Desmond Clark, Devin Aromashodu, Green Bay Packers, NFC Championship Game

Bears safety Chris Harris vowed all week that he would play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game despite a hip injury. That appears to be true since he’s active against the Packers after being limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable.

Harris, who’s tied for the team lead with five interceptions, hurt his hip during last week’s divisional playoff victory over the Seahawks.

The Bears also activated TE Desmond Clark, possibly to help protect QB Jay Cutler, and deactivated WR Devin Aromashodu. Clark tweeted Saturday that he would play, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, and it will be just his third game since Oct. 3.

Aromashodu played in the previous 13 games but had just five receptions.

Full inactives list:

Packers
Graham Harrell (No. 3 QB)
DB Pat Lee
RB Dimitri Nance
DB Josh Gordy
LB Frank Zombo
C Evan Dietrich-Smith
G Nick McDonald
DE Jarius Wynn

Bears
Caleb Hanie (No. 3 QB)
WR Devin Aromashodu
DB Joshua Moore
DB Craig Steltz
RB Khalil Bell
OT Herman Johnson
G Edwin Williams
DT Marcus Harrison

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WR/KR Smith out for Jets; CB Coleman active

Published: January 16th, 2011 | Tags: AFC Divisional Playoffs, Brad Smith, Drew Coleman, New England Patriots, New York Jets

The Jets won’t have WR/KR/Wildcat QB Brad Smith for Sunday’s divisional-round showdown with the Patriots because of a groin injury he suffered during last week’s wild-card victory over the Colts. Antonio Cromartie is expected to replace Smith on returns.

Jets backup CB Drew Coleman is active. He was listed as questionable after injuring his knee during Thursday’s practice.

Full inactives list:

Jets
Kellen Clemens (No. 3 QB)
WR/KR Brad Smith
FB John Conner
DE Vernon Gholston
DT Jarron Gilbert
TE Matt Mulligan
TE Jeff Cumberland
DT Marcus Dixon

Patriots
RB Fred Taylor
G Rich Ohrnberger
OT Mark LeVoir
WR Taylor Price
DT Myron Pryor
RB Thomas Clayton
DB Tony Carter
LB Marques Murrell

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Falcons’ White active, Saints’ Ivory out for MNF

Published: December 27th, 2010 | Tags: Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Week 16 inactives

Wide receiver Roddy White will be active for the Falcons’ Monday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

White, who has started in every game this season for the Falcons, missed Thursday’s practice with a knee injury, but he fully participated in Friday and Saturday’s sessions and will be available for the game that could determine whether or not Atlanta possesses home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Defensive starters linebacker Curtis Lofton (knee), defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder) and defensive end John Abraham (groin) were all listed as questionable but are active.

For the Saints, rookie running back Chris Ivory, who has been bothered by a hamstring injury and was limited in practice this week, has been ruled out.

Full inactives list:

Saints
WR Courtney Roby
S Usama Young
RB Chris Ivory
LB Danny Clark
OT Charles Brown
TE David Thomas
DE Junior Galette
LB Kawika Mitchell

Falcons
J.P. Wilson (No. 3 QB)
DB Dominique Franks
RB Antone Smith
LB Spencer Adkins
OT Garrett Reynolds
OL Mike Johnson
DE Lawrence Sidbury
DT Trey Lewis

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Even if active, Cassel, Favre should be benched

Published: December 9th, 2010 | Tags: Brett Favre, Brodie Croyle, Matt Cassel, Percy Harvin, Todd Haley

Chiefs coach Todd Haley said that Matt Cassel, who had an appendectomy on Wednesday, missed practice on Thursday but has not yet been ruled out for Week 14.

“Some guys have had the procedure and been out for awhile, some guys have come back quickly,” Haley said. “We have to wait. I really don’t have anything to give.”

Cassel has been one of the hotter quarterbacks in fantasy football in recent weeks, but coming off this procedure — coupled with a tough matchup against the Chargers — makes him a major risk even if he is active.

The bigger concern for fantasy owners is how Cassel’s potential absence would hurt the value of Dwayne Bowe, who is currently the highest-scoring wide receiver in fantasy football. Obviously, he’ll lose some of his appeal with backup quarterback Brodie Croyle under center. But unless you’re deep at wideout, Bowe is still a tough player to bench.

In Minnesota, Brett Favre was held out of practice due to his bum shoulder. Whether he returns in time to face the Giants on Sunday remains to be seen, but he shouldn’t be starting in the fantasy postseason regardless.

His teammate, Percy Harvin, was also held out of drills as he continues to deal with the effects of migraine headaches. Like Favre, he could be a game-time decision. But unlike the old gunslinger, Harvin should be active in fantasy leagues if he is able to suit up.

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Woody active, expected to start for Jets

Published: November 25th, 2010 | Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Damien Woody, Johnathan Joseph, New York Jets, Thursday Night Football, Week 12 inactives

Jets starting RT Damien Woody is active and expected to start in Thursday night’s game against the Bengals.

There had been some question whether or not Woody, who didn’t practice this week and was listed as questionable, would be able to play after injuring the medial collateral ligament in his right knee last week. But Woody worked out on the field with offensive line coach Bill Callahan before the game and appears to be ready to go.

The Bengals, who already were without FS Chris Crocker (right knee), DE Antwan Odom (wrist) and SS Roy Williams (concussion), deactivated starting CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle) as well as Brandon Ghee (groin) and Rico Murray (ankle). Jonathan Wade, who was signed Monday, is expected to make the start.

Full inactives list:

Jets
Kellen Clemens (No. 3 QB)
CB Dwight Lowery
CB Marquice Cole
LB Jamaal Westerman
TE Jeff Cumberland
WR Jerricho Cotchery
DT Marcus Dixon
DL Matt Kroul

Bengals
Dan LeFevour (No. 3 QB) 
CB Brandon Ghee
CB Jonathan Joseph
S Roy Williams
CB Rico Murray
C Reggie Stephens
OT Kirk Chambers
DE Antwan Odom

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Patriots’ Brady active as expected vs. Lions

Published: November 25th, 2010 | Tags: Detroit Lions, Fred Taylor, Jahvid Best, New England Patriots, Tom Brady, Week 12 inactives

Tom Brady will start in the Patriots’ Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Lions.

The quarterback missed practice Wednesday because of foot and shoulder injuries and was listed as questionable on New England’s final injury report.

Patriots RB Fred Taylor is active for the first time since injuring his toe in Week 3. He was limited in practice this week and listed as questionable on the injury report.

For the Lions, rookie RB Jahvid Best will be active. The Lions’ leading rusher (382 yards) and third-leading receiver (50 receptions) has battled turf toe injuries all season. He practiced on a limited basis for the second day in a row Wednesday and was listed as probable on the injury report.

DE Cliff Avril (quadricep), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (knee), C Dylan Gandy (calf) and DT Corey Williams (shoulder) were all listed as questionable on the injury report but will be active.

Full inactives list:

Patriots
DL Brandon Deaderick
OT Mark LeVoir
OL Rich Ohrnberger
G Stephen Neal
WR Taylor Price
DT Myron Pryor
CB Jonathan Wilhite
DL Mike Wright

Lions
Zac Robinson (No. 3 QB)
K Jason Hanson
QB Matthew Stafford
OT Jason Fox
DE Willie Young
TE Tony Scheffler
DE Lawrence Jackson
G Donald Thomas

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Colts WR Collie back from injury, active vs. Pats

Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Austin Collie, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Week 11 inactives

Colts WR Austin Collie will return to the gridiron Sunday against the Patriots.

Collie suffered a concussion Nov. 7 when he turned to run up the field and was sandwiched between two Eagles defenders. He fully participated in practice this week and was listed as questionable on the Colts’ final injury report.

TE Brody Eldridge (rib), CB Aaron Francisco (rib), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck) and WR Reggie Wayne (knee) were all listed as questionable but are active.

For the Patriots, G Steve Neal (shoulder) and RB Fred Taylor (toe) are both inactive after being limited in practice and being listed as questionable on the injury report.

Full inactives list:

Colts
DB Justin Tryon
S Bob Sanders
RB Joseph Addai
RB Mike Hart
LB Clint Session
LB Gary Brackett
G Jaimie Thomas
DE Ricardo Mathews

Patriots
WR Taylor Price
RB Fred Taylor
CB Jonathan Wilhite
S Jarrad Page
G Rich Ohrnberger
G Stephen Neal
OT Mark LeVoir
DT Myron Pryor

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Linebacker Harrison active for banged-up Steelers

Published: November 14th, 2010 | | Tags: New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 10 inactives

Steelers linebacker James Harrison, who was downgraded to questionable on Saturday with back spasms, is active for Sunday night’s matchup with the New England Patriots.

Safety Will Allen was downgraded to doubtful Saturday because of a concussion and was ruled out of the game. Joining him on the inactive list are DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) and G Chris Kemoeatu (knee), neither of whom practiced this week. They were both listed as doubtful on the team’s final injury list.

Full inactives list:

Patriots
Darius Butler
Mark LeVoir
Stephen Neal
Rich Ohrnberger
Jarrad Page
Taylor Price
Myron Pryor
Fred Taylor

Steelers
Charlie Batch (No. 3 QB)
Will Allen
Jonathan Dwyer
Chris Scott
Chris Kemoeatu
Antonio Brown
Aaron Smith
Brett Keisel

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