Week 13 inactives NFL

Source: John Clayton. 357 days 1 hrs 20 mins

Week 13 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Sources: Giants' Burress accidentally shot at club NFL

Source: John Clayton. 358 days 3 hrs 13 mins

Giants receiver Plaxico Burress suffered an accidental gunshot wound Friday night in a club, according to multiple sources.

Ware, Barber may have dodged injury bullets NFL

Source: John Clayton. 358 days 18 hrs 13 mins

The Cowboys looked as though they dodged a bullet with two key injuries Thursday night. No ligament damage was found in the left knee of linebacker DeMarcus Ware , who suffered a hyperextended left kn...

Browns situation only getting worse NFL

Source: John Clayton. 360 days 18 hrs 20 mins

No one is officially throwing in the white towel in Cleveland, but it seems as though the Browns organization is heading for a major shake-up. The Brady Quinn situation is a mess. Quinn made a fractur...

Clayton: First and 10 NFL

Source: John Clayton. 360 days 21 hrs 20 mins

The key to the Steelers-Patriots clash Sunday is the play of New England QB Matt Cassel against the No. 1 defense in football, John Clayton writes. Plus, he previews Cowboys-Redskins and other standout games.

Vick plans return to league NFL

Source: John Clayton. 361 days 18 hrs 20 mins

Now that Michael Vick has resolved his legal affairs in Virginia, he can start mentally mapping out his life after jail and how the NFL fits into his plans. According to a source, he has kept in conta...

Clayton Mailbag: Cassel, Patriots are perfect fit NFL

Source: John Clayton. 361 days 22 hrs 20 mins

The Patriots would be wise to re-sign QB Matt Cassel, and Cassel would probably be wise to stay, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

The curse of the Lions NFL

Source: John Clayton. 362 days 16 hrs 20 mins

The Bucs' biggest worry this week might not be their next opponent, the Saints. It's the effect of beating the Lions. Teams that have beaten the Lions have gone 1-9 the following week. The only team t...

Week 12 inactives NFL

Source: John Clayton. 364 days 2 hrs 20 mins

Week 12 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Trying week for Vikings' D NFL

Source: John Clayton. 366 days 16 hrs 20 mins

If the Vikings' defense plays well against the Jaguars Sunday, it deserves a medal. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier had to rework his game-planning schedule to be with defensive end Jared Allen ,...

Clayton: Victory over Jets will set Titans up for 14-0 NFL

Source: John Clayton. 366 days 21 hrs 20 mins

If the Titans beat the Jets, Tennessee is set up nicely to run the table to 14-0. Then Titans coach Jeff Fisher will have decisions to make, John Clayton writes.

James not in Cards' future NFL

Source: John Clayton. 367 days 15 hrs 13 mins

Edgerrin James ' push to be released shouldn't come as a surprise. Being limited to three carries in three games has to be hard for a running back who is eight yards short of 12,000 for his career and...

Agent: Cards deny RB James' request for trade NFL

Source: John Clayton. 367 days 20 hrs 20 mins

Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, confirmed an internet report that his client has asked to be released, but the request was rejected.

Struggling Seahawks decide to shut down DE Kerney NFL

Source: John Clayton. 367 days 20 hrs 20 mins

The Seahawks shut down Patrick Kerney for the season with a shoulder injury.

Clayton Mailbag: Don't fiddle with OT NFL

Source: John Clayton. 368 days 20 mins

It would be a bad idea for the NFL to adopt a minimum two-possession overtime, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Vikings' Allen fined $25K for hit on QB Rodgers NFL

Source: John Clayton. 368 days 1 hrs 20 mins

The NFL has fined, but not suspended, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen for his hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Washington packs Pro Bowl ballot NFL

Source: John Clayton. 368 days 16 hrs 13 mins

Three weeks remain in fan voting for the Pro Bowl, and Redskins fans are doing their best to get as many Washington players to Hawaii. They have 25 players among the top five in all the positions. Tha...

Winless Lions face tough road NFL

Source: John Clayton. 369 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Only three teams have closing schedules that include six games against teams with .500 records or better -- the Giants, Panthers and Lions. That's right, the Lions, who are trying to avoid an 0-16 se...

Week 11 inactives NFL

Source: John Clayton. 371 days 2 hrs 13 mins

Week 11 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Clayton: Week 11 injury report NFL

Source: John Clayton. 372 days 1 hrs 20 mins

John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 11 of the 2008 season.

Chargers look to future, snatch Bennett off waivers NFL

Source: John Clayton. 373 days 18 hrs 13 mins

One of the misconceptions about the Chargers move to claim former Bucs running back Michael Bennett on waivers Wednesday was that they were trying to keep him away from the Broncos, who also put in a ...

Clayton: Redskins' Campbell in the crosshairs NFL

Source: John Clayton. 374 days 20 mins

After a fast start, the Redskins' offense has slumped of late. The pressure's on QB Jason Campbell to turn things around, starting Sunday against the rival Cowboys, writes John Clayton.

Niners at fault for loss NFL

Source: John Clayton. 375 days 15 hrs 20 mins

The problem that I have with the 49ers blaming the officials for the confusion in the final seconds of the loss to the Cardinals is that the 49ers were in a no timeout situation and they shouldn't hav...

Bears' Orton nearing return NFL

Source: John Clayton. 375 days 18 hrs 13 mins

Judging by Kyle Orton 's warm-up session before Sunday's game, the Bears QB appears to have a good chance of playing in Week 11 against the Packers. Orton was tentative moving on his heavily wrapped a...

Seahawks release Colbert after seven-game stint NFL

Source: John Clayton. 375 days 23 hrs 20 mins

The Seattle Seahawks, who traded a fifth-round draft pick to get wide receiver Keary Colbert earlier this season, cut him Tuesday.

Week 10 inactives NFL

Source: John Clayton. 378 days 2 hrs 20 mins

Week 10 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Clayton: Week 10 injury report NFL

Source: John Clayton. 379 days 20 hrs 20 mins

John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 10 of the 2008 season.

CB Hall agrees to join Redskins with one-year deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 379 days 23 hrs 20 mins

Even though DeAngelo Hall wanted to take the weekend to consider 15 or more scenarios for a new team, Hall decided Friday to accept a one-year deal from the Washington Redskins.

Interesting list of suitors for Hall NFL

Source: John Clayton. 380 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Some of the teams that have checked in on former Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall create a few interesting scenarios. The Patriots checked in and are interested. That makes sense. They haven't really ...

Former Raiders cornerback Hall clears waivers NFL

Source: John Clayton. 380 days 20 hrs 20 mins

Former Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall cleared waivers, making him a free agent and eligible to sign with any team.

Clayton First and 10: Pressure cooker NFL

Source: John Clayton. 380 days 22 hrs 20 mins

The Giants face one of the NFL's toughest second-half schedules, but in their Week 10 matchup the burden lies with the host Eagles, John Clayton writes.

Raiders release Hall for cap space NFL

Source: John Clayton. 381 days 17 hrs 20 mins

The release of cornerback DeAngelo Hall starts what will be cap problems for the Raiders starting next season. The problems aren't insurmountable, but there are problems. The Raiders have to eat $5.8 ...

Clayton Mailbag: QB market speculating NFL

Source: John Clayton. 381 days 20 hrs 20 mins

Byron Leftwich's sterling showing in relief for the Steelers sets up interesting possibilities for his offseason prospects, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

What gives? Raiders cut highly paid corner Hall NFL

Source: John Clayton. 382 days 20 mins

Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall was the first player released by team owner Al Davis on Wednesday, a move expected to trigger a major shakeup of the roster.

With no bye, Big Ben may not get rest NFL

Source: John Clayton. 382 days 16 hrs 20 mins

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he could have put Ben Roethlisberger back in the game during the second half against Washington on Monday night, but there was no need to do that. Byron Leftwich did we...

Another blow for the Saints NFL

Source: John Clayton. 383 days 16 hrs 20 mins

The Saints' incredible bad luck with injuries continued on Monday, when they placed defensive end Charles Grant on injured reserve because of a torn triceps tendon. He becomes New Orleans' third defen...

Quinn takes over at QB for Browns vs. Broncos NFL

Source: John Clayton. 383 days 20 hrs 20 mins

Quarterback Derek Anderson has been benched by the Cleveland Browns, who will start popular backup Brady Quinn on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos.

Week 9 inactives NFL

Source: John Clayton. 385 days 2 hrs 20 mins

Week 9 inactive players for Sunday's games.

Culpepper agrees to two-year deal with Lions NFL

Source: John Clayton. 385 days 22 hrs 13 mins

Less than 2 weeks after announcing that he's coming out of retirement, quarterback Daunte Culpepper has a home. Culpepper agreed Saturday to a 2-year deal with the Lions that he plans to sign on Monday. Terms of the deal are unknown.

Packers activate DT Harrell, waive Gbaja-Biamila NFL

Source: John Clayton. 386 days 20 mins

The Green Bay Packers, who activated defensive tackle Justin Harrell from the physically-unable-to-perform list, opened a roster spot by releasing a longtime fan favorite.

John Clayton Columns / 11-2008