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On Sept. 30, 2001, Peyton Manning took the Foxboro Stadium field hours before the Colts played the Patriots. He wanted to get a feel for his throws and for the turf, as he does before every game. He glanced across the field and noticed a callow quarterback whom he had never met. Manning ambled across the 50-yard line ... (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Buccaneers re-sign McCoy, place 2 players on IR

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed linebacker Matt McCoy and promoted cornerback Derrick Roberson from the practice squad to the active roster. (AP, 11/11/09)

Favre says he thinks his groin injury will be fine

The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he'll be fine. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

McGowan set for tough test against Dallas Clark

Brandon McGowan helped shut down two of the NFL's top tight ends for the New England Patriots. On Sunday night, he'll try to stop another. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

Years later, Redskins fans still pine for Bailey

Having reached his sixth season in the Mile High City, Champ Bailey has now played for the Denver Broncos longer than he did for the Washington Redskins. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

Steelers' Clark planned to play in Denver

Steelers safety Ryan Clark planned to played in Denver despite nearly losing his life after a game in the high-altitude city two years ago. He also said he's not unhappy coach Mike Tomlin chose to hold him out. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

A Falcons player gets on the good side of PETA

Here's a change in Atlanta: A Falcons player showing some love for animals. Providing quite a contrast to Michael Vick's gruesome dogfighting operation, tight end Tony Gonzalez and his wife, October, posed in the nude for an anti-fur advertisement from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

Eagles put cornerback Hobbs on IR with neck injury

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback and kick returner Ellis Hobbs is done for the season with a neck injury suffered in Sunday night's loss to Dallas. (AP, 11/11/09)

Spiraling Niners need boost

With half the season in the books, the NFL's series of Thursday night games begins with two struggling teams trying to stay in the playoff race. (AP Football Writer, 11/11/09)

Colts DE Freeney enjoying chase for NFL record

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney still gets a thrill out of the chase. Whether he's trying to split multiple blockers or has a chance to exploit those rare one-on-one matchups with his spin moves, Freeney's goal never changes and his motor never stops. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

Bills WR Owens misses practice due to injury

Terrell Owens missed practice Wednesday because of a strained hip, and his status is unclear for Buffalo's game at Tennessee on Sunday. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

Quinn back at QB for Browns against Ravens

Brady Quinn is getting his second chance at starting. Quinn, benched just 10 quarters into the season for Derek Anderson, will start Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was pulled at halftime of the Browns' 34-3 loss to Baltimore on Sept. 27, and will make his return against one of the NFL's toughest defenses. (AP Sports Writer, 11/11/09)

McNair widow allowed to sell his restaurant

A Nashville judge has authorized the widow of retired NFL player Steve McNair to sell the restaurant he opened shortly before he was shot and killed. (AP, 11/11/09)

What’s new for Colts?

To a certain degree, a game like this Sunday’s doesn’t need to be broken down. (Associated Press, 11/11/09)

Patriots sign LB Williams to practice squad

The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Thomas Williams to the practice squad. The club says in a statement released Tuesday that Williams joins the eight-man practice squad after cornerback Kyle Arrington was promoted to the 53-man roster over the weekend. (AP, 11/10/09)

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