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A violent collision with Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew’s churning knees won’t be enough to keep Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu out of the lineup. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is “good…

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Oct 18th, 2011 | Filed under NFL

Chicago Bears safety Brandon Meriweather has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for a hit that resulted in an unnecessary roughness penalty during Monday night’s 24-13 loss at Detroit. Meriweather, a two-time Pro Bowl safety with New England, has been a dis…

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Oct 14th, 2011 | Filed under NFL

Chicago strong safety Chris Harris says he does not expect to start against Minnesota on Sunday and free safety Brandon Meriweather likely won’t, either. Coach Lovie Smith says the Bears are “looking at a lot of different options,” though he would not …

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Oct 13th, 2011 | Filed under NFL

The NFL has fined New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips $20,000 for a hit on Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller. Phillips was flagged for a hit on a defenseless Miller in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ 36-25 win over the Giants on Sunday. It ma…

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Oct 12th, 2011 | Filed under NFL

Arizona Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes has a broken bone in his left foot and will be sidelined for several weeks. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said on Monday that the injury is not season-ending but surgery may be required. Rhodes was injured early in Arizona’…

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Oct 10th, 2011 | Filed under NFL