Browns' Bodden expects to play in opener
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Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden, possibly facing discipline from the NFL following his arrest at a Cleveland airport, expects to play in Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Having fended off a challenge from AJ Feeley, Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler will start the home opener against Tennessee on Sunday.
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Berea, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Monday with a knee injury.
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Brady Quinn says he's ready to make an impact for the Cleveland Browns, and he did in the preseason finale. When his next opportunity comes remains to be seen.
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Ken Dorsey played admirably in his first NFL start. He missed on his first five attempts while under heavy pressure, but went 18-of-27 the rest of the game and never flinched despite the hits.
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The rookie righthander Philip Humber will make his first major league start on Wednesday when the Mets play host to Washington at Shea Stadium.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns rookie  tight end Kellen Winslow is expected to be sidelined  six-to-eight weeks after suffering a broken right fibula during  Sunday's 19-12 loss to Dallas.
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While he still would prefer to be the starter, Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller has adjusted well to being the backup and enjoyed a solid preseason.
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Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Brooking hopes to play in the Atlanta Falcons' season opener, even though a sore hamstring kept him from practicing Wednesday.
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Carson Palmer's rebuilt left knee is about to get its first big test. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said Thursday that he'll play in the next preseason game, and is expected to start against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.
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James Lee, who made his first NFL start last week after Grady Jackson dislocated a knee cap in the opener, had surgery Wednesday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected to be out four to six weeks.
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CANTON Coach: Jim Goff (second year). Last year's record: 0-10. Playing surface : Turf. Returning starters (10): Jason Allen, OL-DL, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Rob Felize, S, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Jake Graziano, LB, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Gentry Jones DB-TB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Glenn Allen, K-P-LB, 6-1, 235, Sr.; Lonnie Page, WR-CB, 5-7, 140, Sr.; Mike Powell, FB/LB, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Matt ...
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The starting call has come earlier than expected for Matt Leinart, who went through his first practice as an NFL first-string quarterback on Wednesday.
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BEREA, Ohio (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns running  back Lee Suggs has been given the green light to practice at  full speed this week in preparation for Sunday's game against  the Washington Redskins.
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MIAMI -- Shaquille O&#39;Neal wants to play in Miami&#39;s opener today at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O&#39;Neal said after yesterday&#39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.
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Trent Edwards will line up under center for the Bills on Sunday, becoming the first rookie quarterback to start a game this season.
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Clinton Portis' first Thursday character of the season: a football player who doesn't appear as if he's going to be able to play in his team's first game.