Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009
NFL Notebook: Young watches Titans practice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee quarterback Vince Young is questionable for Sunday’s game against St. Louis after re-aggravating his sore right knee.
Young watched as Kerry Collins took all the first-team reps in Friday’s practice. He was originally hurt in last weekend’s 27-17 loss at Indianapolis, though tests on the knee came back fine. He tweaked the knee on Thursday.
“He didn’t practice today,” Titans coach Jeff Fisher said, adding that missing practice “will not have anything to do with whether or not he plays. He understands the game plan and got at least half of the preparation.”
Running back Chris Johnson returned to practice fully and will be listed as probable this week, as will receiver Kenny Britt, who also practiced fully after being added to the injury report Thursday with a back injury.
Falcons’ Babineaux arrested
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says Jonathan Babineaux’s arrest Thursday night for felony possession of marijuana will not affect his struggling team.
Babineaux, a fifth-year defensive tackle and arguably the Falcons’ best pass rusher this season, has been charged with 1½ ounces of marijuana. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 at 10:45 p.m. Thursday.
“I don’t think it’s going to be a distraction,” Smith said. “This is a strong group of men in this locker room. We all have a job to do and we’re going to go out and do it.”
Babineaux practiced Friday, but refused interview requests after the 1-hour workout. Smith declined to say whether Babineaux, whose five sacks lead the team, would play Sunday when the Falcons (6-6) host New Orleans (12-0).
Ryan listed as questionable
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan missed his sixth straight practice with the Atlanta Falcons, but coach Mike Smith listed the second-year quarterback as questionable on the team’s injury report. The 2008 NFL offensive rookie of the year, sidelined since the first quarter of Atlanta’s 20-17 win over Tampa Bay two weeks ago, is nursing an injured toe.
Steeler’s mom charged in brawl
AKRON, Ohio — Police in Ohio say the mother of Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison has been charged with assault following a brawl at a game-watching party in a community hall. Akron police say 62-year-old Mildred Harrison was one of three people cited after the fight at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post Thursday. Police say it’s not clear why the party turned violent about 10 p.m., during Cleveland’s 13-6 upset of division foe Pittsburgh.
Vikes’ Harvin questionable
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin missed his third straight practice with migraine headaches and is questionable for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Safety Tyrell Johnson also missed Friday’s practice because of a concussion, his third straight day on the sidelines. He’s listed as doubtful.
Brady back at practice
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is back on the practice field. The New England Patriots quarterback returned to practice on Friday after missing the previous two sessions with right finger, right shoulder and rib injuries. Brady was listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
LB Ulbrich retiring
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich is retiring after 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Ulbrich has been contemplating retirement since sustaining a severe concussion during an Oct. 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve eight days later. Ulbrich said Friday that the time had come to make the decision. He plans to pursue a career in coaching, perhaps even with the 49ers. Ulbrich, 32, played in 121 games for the 49ers with 75 starts. He finished his career with 653 tackles, including a career-high 167 in 2004. He also had 5.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and two interceptions.
Moore gets 2nd straight start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina’s Matt Moore will make his second straight start this weekend when the Panthers play at New England. Jake Delhomme was declared out for Sunday’s game and missed his third straight day of practice Friday with a broken right finger.
Young watched as Kerry Collins took all the first-team reps in Friday’s practice. He was originally hurt in last weekend’s 27-17 loss at Indianapolis, though tests on the knee came back fine. He tweaked the knee on Thursday.
“He didn’t practice today,” Titans coach Jeff Fisher said, adding that missing practice “will not have anything to do with whether or not he plays. He understands the game plan and got at least half of the preparation.”
Running back Chris Johnson returned to practice fully and will be listed as probable this week, as will receiver Kenny Britt, who also practiced fully after being added to the injury report Thursday with a back injury.
Falcons’ Babineaux arrested
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says Jonathan Babineaux’s arrest Thursday night for felony possession of marijuana will not affect his struggling team.
Babineaux, a fifth-year defensive tackle and arguably the Falcons’ best pass rusher this season, has been charged with 1½ ounces of marijuana. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 at 10:45 p.m. Thursday.
“I don’t think it’s going to be a distraction,” Smith said. “This is a strong group of men in this locker room. We all have a job to do and we’re going to go out and do it.”
Babineaux practiced Friday, but refused interview requests after the 1-hour workout. Smith declined to say whether Babineaux, whose five sacks lead the team, would play Sunday when the Falcons (6-6) host New Orleans (12-0).
Ryan listed as questionable
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan missed his sixth straight practice with the Atlanta Falcons, but coach Mike Smith listed the second-year quarterback as questionable on the team’s injury report. The 2008 NFL offensive rookie of the year, sidelined since the first quarter of Atlanta’s 20-17 win over Tampa Bay two weeks ago, is nursing an injured toe.
Steeler’s mom charged in brawl
AKRON, Ohio — Police in Ohio say the mother of Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison has been charged with assault following a brawl at a game-watching party in a community hall. Akron police say 62-year-old Mildred Harrison was one of three people cited after the fight at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post Thursday. Police say it’s not clear why the party turned violent about 10 p.m., during Cleveland’s 13-6 upset of division foe Pittsburgh.
Vikes’ Harvin questionable
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin missed his third straight practice with migraine headaches and is questionable for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Safety Tyrell Johnson also missed Friday’s practice because of a concussion, his third straight day on the sidelines. He’s listed as doubtful.
Brady back at practice
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is back on the practice field. The New England Patriots quarterback returned to practice on Friday after missing the previous two sessions with right finger, right shoulder and rib injuries. Brady was listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
LB Ulbrich retiring
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich is retiring after 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Ulbrich has been contemplating retirement since sustaining a severe concussion during an Oct. 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve eight days later. Ulbrich said Friday that the time had come to make the decision. He plans to pursue a career in coaching, perhaps even with the 49ers. Ulbrich, 32, played in 121 games for the 49ers with 75 starts. He finished his career with 653 tackles, including a career-high 167 in 2004. He also had 5.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and two interceptions.
Moore gets 2nd straight start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina’s Matt Moore will make his second straight start this weekend when the Panthers play at New England. Jake Delhomme was declared out for Sunday’s game and missed his third straight day of practice Friday with a broken right finger.
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