Pittsburgh Steelers' Byron Leftwich hurts left knee in preseason finale Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina.

Report: Terry Bradshaw says Ben Roethlisberger's suspension should stand Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell keeps Ben Roethlisberger's suspension at six games, according to a report in the Shreveport Times.

Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew expects to practice next week Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week.

Vernon Davis defends his decision to criticize Michael Crabtree Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- for everyone to see.

Cleveland Browns' Montario Hardesy hurts left knee vs. Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty has left his exhibition debut because of an injured left knee.

Tebow settles down in final preseason action Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.

Anderson, Leinart limited in Cards' final tuneup With the controversy swirling ahead of him on the Arizona quarterback depth chart, Max Hall wrapped up his preseason with a big night.

Vick starts in brief cameo as Eagles fall to Jets Michael Vick's first start in four years was merely a cameo.

Miami Dolphins' Kendall Langford can't find missing diamond earring The search for the 2.5-carat diamond earring lost by Miami's Kendall Langford came up empty.

Agent: Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton seeks release from team Agent: Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton seeks his release from team.

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant, Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland shake hands before preseason game Dallas Cowboys rookie WR Dez Bryant and Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland shook hands and chatted briefly about an hour before Thursday's preseason game at Cowboys Stadium.

Denver Broncos' LenDale White leaves with ankle injury Denver Broncos running back LenDale White has left the team's final preseason game with an injured ankle.

Sources: Ben Roethlisberger to ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce suspension In Friday's meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Ben Roethlisberger's representatives will ask the commissioner to reduce the six-game suspension by at least three games, sources with knowledge of upcoming proceedings told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.

Teams in discussions about trading for Matt Leinart, sources say The Bills, Raiders and Giants have had discussions about trading for the Cardinals' Matt Leinart, league sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Arizona Cardinals sign defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to contract extension The Arizona Cardinals have signed defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a contract extension.

Roethlisberger ban likely to be reduced (AP) Ben Roethlisberger's first big gain of the season may occur weeks before he returns to the field. His six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday. The meeting will take place about 12 hours after the quarterback played two series in the Steelers'...

Steelers' Leftwich seriously hurts knee (AP) All of a sudden, losing Ben Roethlisberger for at least a month isn't the Steelers' only quarterback worry. Byron Leftwich, expected to be the fill-in starter, is injured and looks to be out indefinitely. Leftwich, tuning up for his anticipated Sept. 12 start against Atlanta, sprained his left knee in the second quarter as Pittsburgh beat the starter-less Carolina Panthers 19-3 on Thursday...

Davis stands by criticism of Crabtree (AP) Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- and for everyone to see. Davis angrily confronted Crabtree during Wednesday's practice and coach Mike Singletary had to step between them.

Eli, Brady solid in final tuneups (AP) Eli Manning and Tom Brady are ready for the season, and so is Rhett Bomar. Haven't heard of him? Well, he just might be the New York Giants' backup quarterback. Bomar probably nailed down the job, throwing a 60-yard scoring pass to Duke Calhoun with 1:49 to play as the Giants rallied for a 20-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Rams' Bradford makes final case to start (AP) One perfect series and done for Sam Bradford. No doubt, facing the Baltimore Ravens' second-string defense made it easier for the No. 1 pick. Bradford made another favorable impression in his second preseason start, going 6 for 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown to open the St. Louis Rams' 27-21 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night.

Jones-Drew says he'll practice next week (AP) Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week. Jones-Drew has missed five consecutive practices, didn't travel to Tampa Bay last week and didn't dress for Thursday night's preseason finale against Atlanta. He denied an Internet report he had arthroscopic knee surgery, but acknowledged that he has been "taking care of all the nicks and...

Vick starts, plays only 2 series (AP) Michael Vick has reached the point in his comeback where he doesn't have to prove himself anymore. The New York Jets beat Philadelphia 21-17 in their preseason finale Thursday night, while Vick led the Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns. Making his first start in four years, Vick played just one quarter before heading to the bench.

Broncos' Tebow outplays Vikings' Jackson (AP) Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place. Tebow outplayed Minnesota's Tarvaris Jackson in the backup quarterback comparison, but the Vikings forced four first-half turnovers and beat the Broncos 31-24 on Thursday night in the preseason finale...

Browns RB Hardesty injures knee in win (AP) On crutches again, Montario Hardesty hobbled toward the stadium's exit after his first NFL game for a doctor's appointment. He can't outrun his knee problems. Cleveland's highly touted rookie running back, whose career at Tennessee was slowed by knee injuries, hurt his left one in the second quarter Thursday night in a 13-10 win over the Chicago Bears, a potentially major blow to...

Gradkowski has 2 TD passes for Raiders (AP) The end of the exhibition season brought encouraging signs for the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks when it comes to their backup quarterbacks. Bruce Gradkowski threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter and the Raiders mostly used backups to end the preseason with a 27-24 victory over the Seahawks on Thursday night.

Pittsburgh Pain The Steelers were dealt another blow to their fluid QB situation when Byron Leftwich -- the likely Week 1 starter in place of the suspended Ben Roethlisberger -- suffered an MCL injury.

Dwyer, Sanders shine; Steelers stymie Panthers, 19-3 PITTSBURGH (AP) All of a sudden, losing Ben Roethlisberger for at least a month isn't the Steelers' only quarterback worry. Byron Leftwich , expected to be the fill-in starter, is injured and looks to be out indefinitely.

Favre-less Vikes trip Broncos; Tebow throws TD MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Tim Tebow 's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.

Peerman tallies 100 yards as Bengals edge Colts INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cedric Peerman made the kind of play a fourth-string running back needs to get his coach's attention in the final preseason game.

Niners roll to 4-0 preseason SAN FRANCISCO (AP) On a night when San Francisco's offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of the ball to cap their first unbeaten preseason in 18 years.

Ravens fall to Bradford, Rams ST. LOUIS (AP) One perfect series and done for Sam Bradford .

Bryant, Dolphins GM make amends ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant have made amends.

Jones-Drew ends preseason hiatus, set to return JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week.

Hardesty gets hurt CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty left his exhibition debut because of an injured left knee.

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