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Chiefs sign reserve fullback/tight end Collins

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:15:01 CST

The News
The Associated Press reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have signed fullback/tight end Jed Collins to two-year future reserve free agent contract.

Our View
Collins was released by the Eagles prior to the season and subsequently bounced around between the Bears' and Browns' practice squads.

Runyan misses practice again

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:09:07 CST

The News
Tackle Jon Runyan sat out practice again Thursday with an injury to his knee, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Our View
If Runyan is less than 100 percent, it could spell trouble for both the Eagles' running and passing games. Runyan is an above-average run blocker and is responsible for the quarterback's backside in pass protection.

Tackle Justice getting work at guard

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:59:41 CST

The News
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles have been working tackle Winston Justice at guard in practice this week in the event that one of the starting interior linemen goes down with an injury.

Our View
The 6'6", 320-pound Justice was a second-round pick of the Eagles out of USC in the 2006 draft.

Harper practices Thursday

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:51:12 CST

The News
Nick Harper once again participated in practice Thursday and is expected to play Sunday versus the Steelers, according to NFL.com.

Our View
Harper has been suffering the effects of a groin injury. It was not reported whether his injury has hampered his range of movement and/or ability to make cuts.

Ball misses practice, won't go on Sunday

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:47:37 CST

The News
Backup defensive end Dave Ball (back) missed practice again on Thursday.

Our View
Ball has yet to practice this week and is not expected to play in Tennessee's playoff game Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Thornton misses practice

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:45:00 CST

The News
Titans starting linebacker David Thornton was rested during practice Thursday with a nagging hip injury, NFL.com reports.

Our View
Thornton is fully expected to be ready to go for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Kaeding held out of practice Thursday

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:40:28 CST

The News
NFL.com reports that Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding missed practice Thursday with what was disclosed as a groin injury.

Our View
As reported earlier this week, the injury is not expected to keep Kaeding off the field for Sunday's divisional playoff game in Pittsburgh.

Pacman video footage released

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:11:04 CST

The News
Continuing on with the Adam Jones story, ESPN.com has released a snippet of video detailing the accounts of June, 18, 2007, the night Jones allegedly ordered the shooting of three Atlanta men at a local strip club.

Our View
The clip is from ESPN's "Outside the Lines," which plans to air the story in its entirety Sunday morning at 9 a.m. ET.

DeOssie returns to practice

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:51:22 CST

The News
Zak DeOssie returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday after sitting out yesterday while nursing a back ailment, according to the NY Daily News.

Our View
He holds no value as a backup linebacker but is the Giants' long-snapper.

Tuck expected to start

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:44:19 CST

The News
Justin Tuck will be limited in practice but is expected to start Sunday's divisional playoff game against the rival Eagles, according to the NY Daily News. He is nursing a leg/lower knee ailment.

Our View
Tuck has guaranteed he will play, but it remains to be seen if the ailment will hinder him throughout the game. Tuck is the Giants' top pass rusher as he led the club with 12 sacks this season.