Houston Texans 10/02/2007 10:41 AMThe Houston Chronicle reports WRAndre Johnson, who had fluid drained from his knee Saturday, said his injury has healed and that he is trying to rebuild the strength and flexibility in his knee. His return date remains uncertain. "I can't stand sitting around watching the football games," Johnson said. "So I'm trying to get out there as fast as I can, but at the same time, you want to be smart about it."Read more
Detroit Lions 10/02/2007 10:36 AMThe Detroit Free Press reports Lions HC Rod Marinelli said WR Calvin Johnson (back) and DE Kalimba Edwards (ankle) were close to playing Sunday. Will Johnson play against the Redskins? "I think he feels better," Marinelli said. "I think he's working toward that. I'm optimistic. But I'm not going to say he's playing."Read more
Atlanta Falcons 10/02/2007 10:34 AMAP reports all but one of the 49 remaining pit bulls seized from a home owned by suspended Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick at the outset of a dogfighting investigation have placement potential, according to a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court. One of the dogs has a history of biting people and should be euthanized, according to the motion, which cites extensive behavioral testing done on all the dogs seized from the property in rural Surry County, Va. It says the dogs were put through a protocol of 11 exercises to evaluate their behavior toward humans and other animals.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 10/02/2007 10:32 AMThe Indianapolis Star reports strong-side LB Rob Morris is scheduled for surgery today to repair a torn tendon in his left knee. His season likely is over.Read more
