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October 30 , 2014
UPDATE : Chargers CB Jason Verrett has a torn labrum
Chargers CB Jason Verrett has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his shoulder.
 
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis officially inactive vs. Chiefs
Vernon Davis (back) is inactive for Week 5 against the Chiefs.
 
October 03 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis misses a 3rd straight practice
Vernon Davis (back) was held out of 49ers practice on Friday.
 
September 29 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis says he's having back spasms
Following Sunday's win over the Eagles, Vernon Davis said he's experiencing back spasms.
 
September 28 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis takes shot to back, leaves early
Vernon Davis left Sunday's Week 4 game against the Eagles in the third quarter with a back injury and will not return.
 
September 28 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis (ankle) ready to go vs. Eagles
Vernon Davis (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Eagles.
 
October 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis returns to practice Thursday
Vernon Davis (back) returned to 49ers practice on Thursday.
 
October 11 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis unsure he'll play Monday night
Vernon Davis (back) said he's unsure if he'll play in Monday night's game against the Rams.
 
October 13 , 2014
UPDATE : Vernon Davis (back) active for MNF vs. Rams
Vernon Davis (back) is active and will start Monday night's Week 6 game against the Rams.
 
 
September 22 , 2014
UPDATE : V-Jax to play through 'small' wrist fracture
FOX Sports reports Vincent Jackson suffered a "small fracture in his wrist" during last week's 56-14 loss to the Falcons, but plans to play through it.
 
December 08 , 2013
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson officially active against BUF
Vincent Jackson is active for Week 14 against the Bills.
 
December 08 , 2013
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson (leg) expects to play Sunday
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Vincent Jackson (leg) expects to play Sunday against the Bills.
 
December 05 , 2013
UPDATE : V-Jax limited, but 'will be ready' for Sunday
Vincent Jackson (hamstring) was officially limited in Thursday's practice.
 
November 17 , 2013
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson erupts for 10-165-1 vs. ATL
Vincent Jackson went off for ten catches, 165 yards, and a touchdown in the Bucs' Week 11 win over the Falcons.
 
October 08 , 2014
UPDATE : V-Jax (ribs) not practicing for Bucs on Wed.
Vincent Jackson (ribs) is not practicing Wednesday.
 
October 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson still not practicing Thursday
Vincent Jackson (ribs) remained out of Bucs practice Thursday.
 
October 10 , 2014
UPDATE : V-Jax (ribs) back at Bucs practice on Friday
Vincent Jackson (ribs) returned to practice Friday.
 
October 12 , 2014
UPDATE : V-Jax, Mike Evans both to play vs. Ravens
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports both Vincent Jackson (ribs) and Mike Evans (groin) are expected to play Week 6 vs. the Ravens.
 
October 12 , 2014
UPDATE : V-Jax, Evans both active for Week 6 vs. BAL
Vincent Jackson (ribs) and Mike Evans (groin) are both active for Week 6 against the Ravens.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Bucs open to trading Vincent Jackson
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Buccaneers are "open" to trading Vincent Jackson.
 
October 24 , 2014
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson (ribs) listed as questionable
Vincent Jackson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Vikings.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: PHI, NE, SEA calling Bucs about V-Jax
NFL Network's Ian Rapport reports the Eagles, Patriots, and Seahawks are three teams that have called the Bucs about trading for Vincent Jackson.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: V-Jax (ribs) will play Week 8 vs. MIN
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Vincent Jackson (ribs) will play Week 8 against the Vikings.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Vincent Jackson (ribs) active against Vikings
Vincent Jackson is active for Week 8 against the Vikings.
 
November 02 , 2014
UPDATE : Eagles tried to trade for WR Vincent Jackson
According to FOX's Jay Glazer, the Eagles tried to trade for Bucs WR Vincent Jackson at the deadline.
 
 
September 21 , 2014
UPDATE : Victor Cruz posts 5-107-1 on Texans in win
Victor Cruz caught five passes for 107 yards and one touchdown in the Giants' Week 3 win over the Texans.
 
September 14 , 2014
UPDATE : Victor Cruz has 3 more drops; up to 5 on year
Victor Cruz managed to secure just 5-of-10 targets for 60 yards in the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals.
 
December 19 , 2013
UPDATE : Victor Cruz undergoes arthroscopic surgery
Victor Cruz underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday, and is done for the season.
 
December 19 , 2013
UPDATE : Victor Cruz officially ruled out for Week 16
Victor Cruz (knee, concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16.
 
December 18 , 2013
UPDATE : Cruz is not practicing, Randle set to start
Victor Cruz (knee, concussion) is not practicing Wednesday, as expected.
 
October 13 , 2014
UPDATE : Victor Cruz tears patellar tendon vs. Eagles
Victor Cruz was carted off with a torn patellar tendon in Sunday night's game against the Eagles.
 
October 14 , 2014
UPDATE : Cruz officially placed on injured reserve
Giants placed WR Victor Cruz on injured reserve with a torn right patellar tendon, ending his season.
 
 
September 21 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Vereen (shoulder) likely to play Sun.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Shane Vereen (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Raiders.
 
December 29 , 2013
UPDATE : Shane Vereen active for Week 17 versus Bills
Shane Vereen (groin) is active for Week 17 against the Bills.
 
December 27 , 2013
UPDATE : Shane Vereen (groin) limited & questionable
Shane Vereen (groin, questionable) was limited in Friday's practice.
 
December 22 , 2013
UPDATE : Shane Vereen leaves game with groin injury
Shane Vereen was forced from New England's Week 16 game against the Ravens with a groin injury, and is questionable to return.
 
November 19 , 2013
UPDATE : Vereen totals 72 yards on 9 touches in return
Shane Vereen rushed for seven yards on one carry and caught eight passes for 65 yards in New England's Week 11, 24-20 loss to Carolina on Monday night.
 
October 17 , 2014
UPDATE : Shane Vereen catches two touchdowns vs. Jets
Operating as the Patriots' clear lead back, Shane Vereen rushed 12 times for 47 yards in New England's Week 7 win over the Jets, adding five catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
 
October 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Shane Vereen expected to play through illness
ESPN Boston says it would be a surprise if Shane Vereen (illness) doesn't play in Sunday's game against the Bears.
 
October 24 , 2014
UPDATE : Pats list RB Vereen questionable with illness
Shane Vereen is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Bears after missing Friday's practice with an illness.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Shane Vereen (illness) good to go vs. Bears
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport repors Shane Vereen (illness) will play Week 8 against the Bears.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Shane Vereen officially active versus Bears
Shane Vereen (illness) is active for Week 8 against the Bears.
 
 
September 07 , 2014
UPDATE : Bengals LB Burfict diagnosed with concussion
Bengals WLB Vontaze Burfict suffered a concussion in Sunday's Week 1 game against the Bengals.
 
August 20 , 2014
UPDATE : Bengals ink WLB Burfict to new $20M contract
Bengals signed WLB Vontaze Burfict to a new four-year, $20 million contract through 2017.
 
April 29 , 2012
UPDATE : Who else: Bengals take on Vontaze Burfict
Bengals signed Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict.
 
April 25 , 2012
UPDATE : Report: Burfict, Hosley flunked drug tests
FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports NFL teams were informed this week that Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict and Virginia Tech CB JayRon Hosley tested positive for marijuana at the Combine.
 
October 29 , 2014
UPDATE : Vontaze Burfict week-to-week after knee scope
Bengals WLB Vontaze Burfict had his left knee scoped on Wednesday and is expected to miss at least two games.
 
 
August 30 , 2014
UPDATE : Chargers waive/injured WR Vincent Brown
Chargers waive/injured WR Vincent Brown.
 
August 07 , 2013
UPDATE : Chargers expected to start Brown, Floyd at WR
The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms Vincent Brown "figures to start" opposite Malcom Floyd following Danario Alexander's ACL tear.
 
June 18 , 2013
UPDATE : Vincent Brown 'spectacular' during offseason
The Union-Tribune says Vincent Brown was "just plain spectacular" during OTAs and minicamp.
 
June 03 , 2013
UPDATE : Vincent Brown running with Chargers' starters
Vincent Brown is running with the Chargers' starters at OTAs this week.
 
February 21 , 2013
UPDATE : Chargers have 'high hopes' for Vincent Brown
New Chargers coach Mike McCoy has "high hopes" for third-year WR Vincent Brown, and has identified Brown as a "great route runner."
 
 
August 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Saints throw in towel on OLB Victor Butler
Saints released OLB Victor Butler.
 
June 12 , 2013
UPDATE : Saints lose new OLB Victor Butler to torn ACL
A source tells the Times-Picayune that Saints OLB Victor Butler tore his ACL during Tuesday's practice.
 
March 28 , 2013
UPDATE : Saints do 2-year deal with OLB Victor Butler
Saints signed OLB Victor Butler to a two-year contract.
 
March 28 , 2013
UPDATE : Report: Saints to sign free agent OLB Butler
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints "plan" to sign free agent OLB Victor Butler.
 
 
July 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Vick Ballard suffered torn Achilles
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Vick Ballard suffered a torn Achilles during Friday's training camp practice.
 
September 13 , 2013
UPDATE : Colts RB Ballard tears ACL/out rest of season
Updating a previous item, Colts RB Vick Ballard tore his right ACL in Thursday's practice and will miss the remainder of the season.
 
September 13 , 2013
UPDATE : Vick Ballard done for season with knee injury
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Colts RB Vick Ballard will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in Thursday's practice.
 
May 15 , 2013
UPDATE : Coach Pagano: Vick Ballard is the lead guy
Coach Chuck Pagano confirmed that Vick Ballard is "sitting there as the lead guy" in his backfield.
 
November 09 , 2012
UPDATE : Ballard gets the start for Colts over Brown
Vick Ballard started Thursday night's game against the Jaguars over Donald Brown.
 
 
July 23 , 2014
UPDATE : Von Miller (knee) cleared for limited action
Broncos SLB Von Miller (knee) has been cleared for limited work, and will avoid opening camp on the active/PUP list.
 
May 01 , 2014
UPDATE : Broncos exercise Von Miller's '15 team option
Broncos exercised SLB Von Miller's fifth-year club option for 2015.
 
December 24 , 2013
UPDATE : Broncos officially place Von Miller on I.R.
Broncos placed OLB Von Miller on injured reserve with a torn right ACL, ending his season.
 
December 23 , 2013
UPDATE : Broncos lose All-Pro Von Miller to ACL tear
A Monday MRI confirmed an ACL tear for Broncos OLB Von Miller.
 
December 22 , 2013
UPDATE : Broncos fear Von Miller suffered a torn ACL
The Denver Post reports the Broncos fear Von Miller tore his ACL in Sunday's Week 16 win over Houston.
 
 
June 20 , 2014
UPDATE : Michael Vick named a 'dud' at Jets minicamp
The Newark Star-Ledger lists Michael Vick as one of the "duds" at Jets minicamp.
 
May 03 , 2014
UPDATE : Michael Vick says Geno Smith is Jets starter
Michael Vick conceded that he's currently behind Geno Smith for the Jets' starting quarterback job.
 
March 21 , 2014
UPDATE : Mike Vick signs with Jets on 1-year, $5M deal
Jets signed QB Michael Vick to a one-year, $5 million contract.
 
March 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Michael Vick to visit Jets on Friday
The New York Daily News reports free agent QB Michael Vick will visit the Jets on Friday.
 
March 13 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Michael Vick still Jets top QB choice
According to the New York Post, free agent Michael Vick remains the Jets' top choice at quarterback.
 
October 27 , 2014
UPDATE : Jets expected to start Vick against Chiefs
According to the New York Daily News, "all signs" point to the Jets starting Michael Vick in Week 9 at Kansas City.
 
November 02 , 2014
UPDATE : Michael Vick exits Week 9 with head injury
Michael Vick was forced from Sunday's Week 9 game against the Chiefs with a head injury.
 
November 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Michael Vick manages game w/ 171 yards, 2 TD
Michael Vick completed 10-of-18 passes for 132 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 20-13 Week 10 win over the Steelers.
 
November 20 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Jets-Bills could be moved due to snow
A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that the time slot for Sunday's Jets-Bills game in Buffalo could be moved due to snow.
 
November 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Jets bench Michael Vick for Geno Smith
Michael Vick was benched in the third quarter of Monday night's game against the Bills.
 
November 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Rex wants to go back to Vick Week 13
According to the New York Daily News, Rex Ryan wants to start Michael Vick in Week 13 against the Dolphins.
 
November 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Jets don't know which QB will start Week 13
Coach Rex Ryan said he doesn't know who he'll start at quarterback in Week 13.
 
 
March 27 , 2014
UPDATE : Pats keep Wilfork with new 3-yr, $22.5M deal
Patriots agreed to terms with DT Vince Wilfork on a new three-year, $22.5 million contract.
 
March 24 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Wilfork cleaned out Patriots locker
In addition to requesting his release, the Boston Herald reports an "angry" Vince Wilfork cleaned out his locker and "ripped his name plate off his locker stall" after the Patriots approached him about reworking his contract.
 
March 13 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Pats' Wilfork requests to be released
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Patriots DT Vince Wilfork has requested his release.
 
October 03 , 2013
UPDATE : Patriots officially place Vince Wilfork on IR
Patriots placed NT Vince Wilfork on injured reserve with a torn Achilles' tendon, ending his season.
 
September 30 , 2013
UPDATE : Belichick: Vince Wilfork likely done for year
Speaking in a Monday radio interview, Patriots coach Bill Belichick admitted NT Vince Wilfork has a "serious injury," and is unlikely to play again this season.
 
 
March 11 , 2014
UPDATE : Colts re-up Vontae for 4 years, $39 million
Colts re-signed CB Vontae Davis to a four-year, $39 million contract.
 
March 11 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Jets 'going hard' after Vontae Davis
TFY Draft Insider Tony Pauline reports "word amongst insiders" is the Jets are "going hard" after free agent CB Vontae Davis.
 
March 10 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Vontae not expected to re-sign w/ IND
Profootballtalk reports free agent Vontae Davis is expected to sign a contract on Tuesday, but "not with the Colts."
 
March 10 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Colts nearing deal with Vontae Davis
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Colts are "nearing a deal" with free agent RCB Vontae Davis.
 
March 07 , 2014
UPDATE : Vontae Davis seeking more money than Grimes
The Indianapolis Star reports free agent CB Vontae Davis is looking for a deal in excess of Brent Grimes' four-year, $32 million contract.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Vontae Davis done for day with knee injury
Colts RCB Vontae Davis was forced from Indy's Week 8 game against the Colts with a right knee injury, and will not return.
 
October 27 , 2014
UPDATE : Vontae Davis' knee MRI comes back negative
The MRI on Vontae Davis' knee came back negative.
 
 
March 11 , 2014
UPDATE : Colts re-sign K Adam Vinatieri to 2-year pact
Colts re-signed K Adam Vinatieri to a two-year contract.
 
 
March 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Arizona 'very interested' in Veldheer
Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports the Cardinals are "very interested" in free agent LT Jared Veldheer.
 
August 14 , 2013
UPDATE : Report: Veldheer's triceps tear only partial
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Raiders LT Jared Veldheer's triceps is only partially torn, and that doctors believe he'll be "available for much of the season."
 
August 14 , 2013
UPDATE : Raiders LT Jared Veldheer has torn triceps
Raiders LT Jared Veldheer has been diagnosed with a torn triceps, and will undergo surgery.
 
 
March 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Alterran Verner to sign 'quickly' on Tuesday
The NY Daily News reports free agent CB Alterraun Verner "isn't planning any visits," and intends to sign with a team "shortly after the market opens" on Tuesday.
 
February 27 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: 'No real progress' in Verner talks
The Nashville Tennessean reports there's been "no real progress" between the Titans and free agent Alterraun Verner.
 
February 21 , 2014
UPDATE : Alterraun Verner out of Titans' price range?
The Nashville Tennessean reports that the Titans remain interested in re-signing Alterraun Verner, but that he "could prove to be too expensive."
 
January 15 , 2014
UPDATE : Alterraun Verner 'not afraid' to test market
Speaking in a Tuesday radio interview, impending free agent CB Alterraun Verner reiterated that he hopes to re-sign with the Titans, but that he's "not afraid" to test the open market.
 
 
December 23 , 2013
UPDATE : Saints lose rookie FS Kenny Vaccaro for year
Saints FS Kenny Vaccaro is done for the season with a fractured ankle.
 
 
November 25 , 2013
UPDATE : Virgil Green starts in place of Julius Thomas
Virgil Green is expected to start in place of Julius Thomas (knee) Sunday night against the Patriots.
 
 
October 29 , 2013
UPDATE : Patriots send RT Vollmer to injured reserve
Patriots placed RT Sebastian Vollmer on injured reserve with a broken right leg, ending his season.
 
October 28 , 2013
UPDATE : Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer has broken leg
The Boston Herald reports Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer has been diagnosed with a broken right leg, and is undergoing surgery on Monday.
 
March 24 , 2013
UPDATE : Patriots and RT Vollmer agree to 4-year deal
Patriots agreed to terms with RT Sebastian Vollmer on a four-year contract.
 
February 22 , 2013
UPDATE : Report: Vollmer underwent minor knee surgery
A league source tells the Boston Herald free agent RT Sebastian Vollmer recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee.
 
 
March 11 , 2013
UPDATE : Chargers still haven't made Vasquez an offer
The Chargers still haven't made a contract offer to free agent OG Louis Vasquez.
 
February 25 , 2013
UPDATE : Report: Colts to make run at OG Louis Vasquez
The Union-Tribune San Diego reports the Colts "will make a run" at free agent OG Louis Vasquez.
 
 
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