Atlanta Falcons 10/24/2007 9:34 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports OT Renardo Foster became the fourth Falcons player this year to tear his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee (left) and, like the others, was placed on injured reserve, meaning his season is over. He will have surgery once swelling subsides. Second-year OT Quinn Ojinnaka will start at left tackle in place of Foster.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 10/23/2007 9:30 PMThe Post-Gazette reports the Steelers likely will be without DE Aaron Smith when they play at Cincinnati Sunday. HC Mike Tomlin today listed Smith as "doubtful" with a sprained MCL in his left knee.Read more
Buffalo Bills 10/23/2007 8:57 PMAP reports two wins in three games earned Bills rookie QB Trent Edwards the starting job, and sent QB J.P. Losman to a familiar place -- the bench. HC Dick Jauron made the announcement on Tuesday in a two-paragraph statement issued by the team as the Bills (2-4) prepare to travel to play the New York Jets on Sunday. "We are naming Trent Edwards as our starting quarterback," Jauron said, noting he had informed both Edwards and Losman of his decision.Read more
Atlanta Falcons 10/23/2007 8:53 PMESPNâs Len Pasquarelli reports in a surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons released 11-year veteran NT Grady Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson, who had started in all 23 games since signing with the franchise as an unrestricted free agent in 2006, has long been regarded as one of the NFL's top interior defenders against the run. No explanation was given for the release, but sources said Atlanta coaches felt that Jackson was not playing the scheme prescribed for him and was freelancing too much.Read more
