DE Bennett a no-go for Seattle
The Seahawks will be without standout defensive end Michael Bennett for tomorrow’s game at New Orleans and possibly longer.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll said yesterday that Bennett is dealing with the cartilage issue in his right knee and the end result could be surgery. Carroll said a decision on Bennett’s treatment will likely come early next week.
“We’re going to check him on Monday and see if there’s something we can do for him,” Carroll said. “His knee bothered him after the game coming out so we’re going to take care of him.”
Bennett missing his first game with Seattle topped a lengthy list of unfavorable injury news for the Seahawks. Safety Kam Chancellor will miss his third straight game with a groin muscle injury that Carroll called “substantial” with no timeframe on when he might return.
KC’s Charles sits
Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has been ruled out for their game in Indianapolis after he experienced swelling in his surgically repaired right knee this week.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West will handle running back duties against the Colts. . . .
Packers receiver Randall Cobb and linebacker Clay Matthews are listed as questionable because of hamstring injuries for Green Bay’s game at Atlanta.
Cobb and Matthews were both limited in practice Thursday. The Packers next practice today.
Anderson eyes playoffs
Broncos running back C.J. Anderson is pointing to a possible return during the AFC playoffs after having the meniscus in his right knee repaired.
The Broncos are expected to place their leading running back on injured reserve, which would put him out of action a minimum of eight weeks.
Although the Broncos hadn’t made the transaction by yesterday afternoon, Anderson tweeted, “Was an amazing fun year all I can do is rest up get back for the playoffs and if not get back and grind 4 next season” . . .
Falcons running back Tevin Coleman has been ruled out for the game against the Packers with a hamstring injury.
Coach Dan Quinn said Terron Ward, promoted earlier this week from the practice squad, will work behind Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman. ...
Titans running back DeMarco Murray underwent an MRI on a toe that he hurt Thursday night in a 36-22 victory over the Jaguars.
Titans coach Mike Mularkey said he “doesn’t think it’s too serious.”
Browns tab McCown
The winless Browns have hit the rewind button on their quarterback shuffle.
Josh McCown, who broke his left collarbone five weeks ago, will return to the starting lineup tomorrow when Cleveland hosts the Jets. The Browns have used an NFL-high six quarterbacks this season. . . .
Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson was fined $24,309 by the NFL after being penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct during one drive last weekend against the Raiders.
Wide receiver Marqise Lee, Jackson’s teammate, was docked $12,154 after he received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for using a racial slur in the Jaguars’ 33-16 loss.