It could’ve been worse. It could’ve been a lot worse. When Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones was pushed out of bounds after a 40-yard run against the Carolina Panthers last night, the extent of the injury that forced him to the sideline and onto an exercise bike for the rest of the game was unknown. After undergoing an MRI today, it was determined that Felix won’t need surgery. He’ll just need a little rest and relaxation. And rehab.
OK, so that’s the good news. The bad news is one of the National Football League’s best playmakers (with a gaudy 10.1 …read more

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Apparently frustrated beyond reasonable words after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones decided to take it out on one player he felt would’ve made a difference in the game had he played — running back Marion Barber. So upset with Marion was Mr. Jones, he questioned his best running back’s toughness after he decided not to play through a toe injury against the Steelers:
“He can play with that injured toe. He can play with the soreness and a combination of those things. I see nothing that led us to believe …read more

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Brett Favre’s N.Y. Jets jersey is the hottest selling NFL jersey right now. Here’s how the rest of the top ten shake out. These are the top-selling jerseys on NFLShop.com from April 1-Oct. 15, 2008:

Brett Favre, New York Jets
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Eli Manning, New York Giants
Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys
Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys

The only surprise on the list was Jason Witten. I didn’t see him as being that popular. And where is Chad Johnson Ocho Cinco? Or Reggie Bush?
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It seems like Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is up to his old tricks. After yesterday’s (somewhat) stunning 26-24 home loss to the Washington Redskins in which he had a respectable seven catches for 71 yards and a touchdown, T.O. went off:
“I’m a competitor, and I want the ball. Everybody recognized that I wasn’t really getting the ball in the first half. I’m pretty sure everybody watching the game recognized it, people in the stands recognized it. I think my team recognized it. I didn’t quit. I kept fighting and trying to keep running my …read more

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With free agency just hours away, I still can’t believe the New England Patriots don’t have a deal in place for wide receiver Randy Moss. His record-setting 2007 more than earned him the right to have been signed to a long-term deal by the Pats. He kept his nose clean and was a leader and good teammate. He’s Tom Brady’s favorite target. What more needs to be said? I feel like as soon as I publish this, news will break of his signing … with the Patriots. Still, New England has a …read more

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The Dallas Cowboys got past the Carolina Panthers 20-13 tonight and moved a step closer to home field throughout the playoffs. But WR Terrell Owens left the game midway through the second quarter after catching five balls for 48 yards and a TD and never returned. He was diagnosed as having a high ankle sprain which can be an annoying, lingering type of injury.
Dallas had to rely on their running game and defense to get this win. But that’s exactly how they’re going to get anywhere in the playoffs anyway, so this was …read more

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The Dallas Cowboys placed a league-high 12 players on the NFC All-Star team. Among the players selected to the NFC squad was Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, who died last month. Sean received the most votes at his position and was chosen as the starting free safety for the NFC team. A replacement will be announced at a later date. Eleven NFC players will participate in their first Pro Bowl, including Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson, who leads the NFC in rushing yards with 1,278.