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Steelers quarterback needs bigger helmet after latest concussion
Published on Thursday, Jan 08, 2009
Associated Press
The Dallas Cowboys have released troubled cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones following a season in which he was suspended for six games for an off-field fight. The announcement came Wednesday, but the transaction will not become official until Feb. 9, the first day NFL teams can make waiver requests.
''He was surprised, and I think he was obviously somewhat hurt,'' said Worrick Robinson, Jones' agent. ''At the same time, he understands the business behind what is happening here.''
A Cowboys spokesman declined to comment and said owner Jerry Jones was unavailable. The Cowboys traded for Jones before the season, even though he had been suspended for the 2007 season because of off-field incidents. He missed six games this season for violating the player conduct policy after an Oct. 7 scuffle with a team bodyguard. He missed a seventh game with an injury.
Steelers take lumps
Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a swollen head, but it has nothing to do with ego. When the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback resumed practicing this week, he realized his helmet didn't fit right. He sustained a concussion Dec. 28 against the Browns, and spent last week getting over headaches associated with the hit
''I had a little headache after putting the helmet on because it was so tight,'' Roethlisberger said Wednesday. ''But we'll deal with it and move on.''
Roethlisberger has had three concussions in three years, one in a June 2006 motorcycle accident in which he was injured while not wearing a helmet. Roethlisberger sat out the second half of the Browns game, but will return Sunday for the AFC playoff game against the San Diego Chargers.
Coaching carousel
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has interviewed a half-dozen candidates to replace Mike Shanahan, three from each side of the ball. Minnesota Vikings assistant Leslie Frazier became the third defensive coordinator to interview for the job, joining Steve Spagnuolo of the New York Giants and Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The three offensive coordinators who interviewed are Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys, Josh McDaniels of the New England Patriots and Rick Dennison, Shanahan's deputy in Denver. Dolphins secondary coach Todd Bowles will interview today.
No move to Miami
Former Kansas City Chiefs boss Carl Peterson says he is not taking a job with Miami, ending speculation that began when he was seen at the Dolphins' playoff loss last Sunday.
''It's not going to happen,'' Peterson said. ''I have a lot of good friends there. But I need to get away for a while. It's been 20 years of making decisions every day and I need a rest.''
Peterson resigned Dec. 15 after a 20-year run as president, general manager and CEO of the Chiefs. He is a friend of Stephen M. Ross, who is buying the Dolphins.
Cowboys hire assistant
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Joe DeCamillis to coach their special teams. DeCamillis spent two seasons as the special teams coach in Jacksonville and held the same job with the New York Giants from 1993-96 and the Atlanta Falcons from 1997-2006. DeCamillis worked with Dallas coach Wade Phillips in Denver and Atlanta, and is the son-in-law of former NFL coach Dan Reeves. He replaces Bruce Read, who was fired last week.
Saints fire Gibbs
Gary Gibbs, the New Orleans Saints' defensive coordinator the past three years, was fired. Coach Sean Payton called the decision difficult, saying Gibbs made contributions to the team despite directing a unit that finished the ranked 23rd in total defense. Gibbs joined the organization after a four-year stint as linebackers coach in Dallas.
Bush has surgery
The New Orleans Saints confirmed that running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation. However, Bush is expected to be ready for minicamp in June. The surgery in December entailed drilling small holes in the bone around the knee joint in order to generate soft tissue that mimics the padding effect of cartilage.
Knapp in Seattle
Greg Knapp, 45, is the new offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the first of many moves to be made by Seattle under new coach Jim Mora. A person familiar with the hire confirmed that the Knapp will leave the Oakland Raiders to reunite with Mora, Knapp's former boss in Atlanta.
On the mend
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin rested his injured hamstring and said he's not sure he'll play in the playoff game at Carolina. Boldin hurt the hamstring on a 71-yard touchdown catch in Arizona's 30-24 victory over Atlanta in the wild-card round.
Panthers return
The Carolina Panthers expect defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis to play in Saturday's NFC playoff game against Arizona. Kemoeatu, Lewis and offensive tackle Jeff Otah practiced after being sidelined by injuries.
Charges dismissed
A judge has dropped two felony charges against Minnesota Vikings great Carl Eller, and will rule on two lesser charges. The hall of fame player, 66, was arrested following an April traffic altercation with police. Eller has sued the officers.
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