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Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman will start Sunday’s game against Dallas over Donovan McNabb, according to Kelli Johnson of CSN Washington. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan stated Thursday that Grossman was not receiving increased reps in practice, but that is obviously not the case. The team has no reason to start Grossman, as he is not [...]

New York Giants WR Steve Smith will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the season, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. Smith suffered damaged articular cartilage around his knee and will need to go under the knife to repair it. Mario Manningham (hip) stated he will be ready to play [...]

New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (leg) and WR Steve Smith (pectoral) are both expected to return for Sunday’s game against Minnesota. Nicks had the stitches removed from his wound Thursday, and is on track to start and play a hefty amount of snaps. Smith could be limited in his return, but he is expected [...]

The Washington Redskins have suspended DL Albert Haynesworth for the rest of the 2010 season for conduct detrimental to the team. Haynesworth reportedly showed up hungover and late to Friday’s practice last week, causing his deactivation for Sunday’s game against the Giants. The Redskins obviously had no choice but to rid themselves of the distraction [...]

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant suffered a fractured ankle during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over Indianapolis and will miss the remainder of the season. Bryant hurt his right ankle, the same one he hurt this preseason, on a kickoff return during the fourth quarter. He will undergo surgery this week to repair the [...]

Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Chicago. Samuel is dealing with a knee sprain and will be replaced by Joselio Hanson. Upgrade Johnny Knox’s matchup.

The Washington Redskins have placed RB Clinton Portis (groin) on injured reserve, ending his season. Portis re-injured his groin/abdomen area while attempting to return in Week 11. His tenure in Washington is likely over, as the Redskins are sure to address the running back position this offseason. Portis’ days as a feature-back are long gone.

New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin announced RB Brandon Jacobs will replace Ahmad Bradshaw in the starting lineup. A little overdramatic for our liking, despite the fact Bradshaw lost his fifth fumble of the season last week against Philadelphia. Bradshaw has severely outperformed Jacobs the past two seasons, so we don’t see this move sticking. [...]

New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks will miss the next three weeks with compartment syndrome in his right leg. Compartment syndrome deals with a muscle circulation problem, so the Giants will likely be very cautious with their budding star. Mario Manningham will take over as the Giants’ #1 wide receiver for the next few weeks, [...]

Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis is expected to return for Sunday’s game against Tennessee, according to Coach Mike Shanahan. Portis will likely split work with Keiland Williams with Ryan Torain (hamstring) ruled out, making both undesirable plays this week. Portis can likely regain control of the backfield with a strong week or two, so it’s [...]