WHAT'S THE LATEST

October 2nd, 2010, Saturday


What’s the Latest

News from around the league

Drew Brees:
Reports are that the Saints signal caller may be sporting a knee brace on Sunday, but despite the brace he is expected to start as usual. Brees has thrown six touchdowns and passed for 856 yards this season.

Pierre Garcon:
The Colts wide receiver did not play last week with a hamstring injury and will not play this week either. Garcon did not travel with the team to Jacksonville and has been ruled out. The Colts receiver has just 4 receptions for 54 yards this season.

Calvin Pace:
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets linebacker has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bills. It has been reported that Pace did not even travel with the team to Buffalo. Pace has yet to play a snap in the regular season.

Andre Johnson:
The Texans wide receiver is doing everything he can to be on the field Sunday. According to AOL Fanhouse Johnson is receiving therapy to treat his ankle injury. Johnson has tweeted he fully intends to play, but it sounds like this is more likely to be a game-time decision.

Steven Jackson:
The Rams running back was limited in practice on Friday and has been receiving treatment for his groin injury. He is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday morning. If he is unable to go, Kenneth Darby is expected to get the start.

Ryan Torain:
The Redskins running back ran strong in week three and has moved up the depth chart to the number two spot according to a few reports circulating. There is also some speculation that Torain could see more action on the early downs.

Shawne Merriman:
The Chargers linebacker has been battling his lingering injuries thus far this season and is not expected to suit up on Sunday. Merriman was not a participant in practice on Friday and he has seen very little action this season; he has yet to record a sack.

Knowshon Moreno:
According to a few reports, head coach Josh McDaniels did not sound too optimistic about Moreno’s chances of playing Sunday. It sounds more like Moreno will sit another week with his hamstring injury and running back Laurence Maroney will likely get the start on Sunday against the Titans.