Austin American-Statesman

Raiders suspend Mcclain two games for conduct

- LB rolando mcclain was eighth overall pick in 2010 NFL Draft.

The Oakland Raiders suspended linebacker Rolando McClain for two games for conduct detrimenta­l to the team after sending him home from practice this week.

Coach Dennis Allen has not said publicly what McClain did to warrant the punishment other than calling it a teamrelate­d issue.

■ Defensive linemen Desmond Bryant, Lamarr Houston, Tommy Kelly and Matt Shaughness­y were fined $26,250 each by the NFL for fighting Sunday vs. the Bengals.

■ Former Raiders and Giants lineman William Joseph was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his role in a South Florida tax theft ring

Bengals: Offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth was fined $26,250 for fighting in Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

Colts: Cornerback Vontae Davis, who has missed the past four games with an injured left knee, is expected to start Sunday at Detroit.

Eagles: Quarterbac­k Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy, who are both overcoming concussion­s, won’t play Sunday night at Dallas.

49ers: The California Highway Patrol arrested defensive end Demarcus Dobbs early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

Jaguars: Running back Maurice JonesDrew (foot), cornerback Derek Cox (hamstring) and defensive end Austen Lane (foot) were all ruled out of Sunday’s game at Buffalo.

Jets: Backup QB Tim Tebow was listed as questionab­le for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals because of two broken ribs that slowed him all week.

Packers: Linebacker Clay Matthews (hamstring) won’t play Sunday against the Vikings.

■ Safety Jerron McMillian was fined $21,000 for helmet-to-helmet contact with Giants tight end Martellus Bennett on Sunday.

Panthers: Running back Mike Tolbert was fined $21,000 for a blindside block on a kickoff against Philadelph­ia.

Redskins: Cornerback DeAngelo Hall drew two fines from the NFL that totaled $35,750.

Saints: Defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley was fined $20,000 for kicking the back of 49ers offensive lineman Alex Boone’s helmet Sunday.

Steelers: Quarterbac­k Ben Roethlisbe­rger (sprained right shoulder and dislocated rib) will not play Sunday in Baltimore, meaning Charlie Batch will make his second consecutiv­e start.

Titans: Linebacker Colin McCarthy (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Texans.

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