St. Louis Rams 12/09/2006 5:31 AMThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports DE Leonard Little was fined $5,000 by the NFL for his roughing the passer penalty Sunday vs. Arizona. Little was cited specifically for making contact below the knees on Cardinals QB Matt Leinart.Read more
Washington Redskins 12/09/2006 5:29 AMThe Washington Post reports there have been no discussion between the Redskins and potential free agent RB T.J. Duckett and Ladell Betts's extension likely signals an end to Duckett's brief tenure in Washington according to a source close to the player.Read more
St. Louis Rams 12/08/2006 8:29 PMThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the knee injury suffered by veteran C Andy McCollum in the opening game ended his season. But, he assured, it didn't end his career. "I definitely do" plan to return in 2007, McCollum said. "Lord willing, I'm going to be out there and give it another shot. I feel like I can still play at a high level." McCollum was barely 1 1/2 quarters into his 13th NFL season when it was over in a blink. A Denver Broncos defender fell into McCollum's left leg, tearing two ligaments in the knee. He underwent surgery Oct. 24 and has been rehabbing daily since then.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 12/08/2006 8:24 PMNFL.com wire reports Indianapolis S Bob Sanders will be a game-time decision when the Colts look to clinch their fourth straight division title with a win against Jacksonville. Sanders, who returned last week after missing eight of the previous nine games, hasn't practiced this week. He has been bothered by soreness, stiffness and swelling in his right knee since having arthroscopic surgery in September. He made a surprise start against New England on Nov. 5, then did not play again until last week's road loss at Tennessee. HC Tony Dungy is holding out hope that Sanders can go against their AFC South rivals.Read more
