NFL hands out ban to Cushing
Texans linebacker
has been suspended for 10 games by the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancers policy.
It’s the second time Cushing has been suspended; he missed four games in 2010 under the same policy. Cushing had won 2009 Defensive Rookie of the Year, an honor that was jeopardized by the suspension. He kept the award after a revote by The Associated Press’ awards panel.
Currently in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being injured in the Texans’ opening loss to the Jaguars, Cushing will be eligible to return Nov. 28.
Dolphins practice again: The Dolphins hit the practice fields Wednesday for the first time in a week, working out under cloudless blue skies in 72degree, humidity-free California weather.
The Dolphins are spending the week up the Southern California coast from Los Angeles after leaving Miami several days early to avoid Hurricane Irma. Their home opener against the Buccaneers was postponed by the storm, so they will begin their regular season Sunday against the Chargers.
The Bucs will host the Bears on Sunday.
“I’m not really worried about this group,” Dolphins coach said of his players. “Going into this year, everything hasn’t always been smooth. But these guys handle adversity as good as anybody I’ve been around.”
Jags lose Westbrook: Jaguars rookie receiver
is recovering from surgery he had Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury sustained in the preseason.
Westbrook, a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Biletnikoff Award winner last season at Oklahoma, was placed on injured reserve but could return after the first eight weeks of the regular season.
Bennett gets support: Seahawks defensive end
who claims he was subjected to racially motivated excessive force by Las Vegas police last month, is receiving support from various athletes and activists, including former 49ers quarterback
Also signing a statement of solidarity were soccer player and actor
Bennett has been a leader of national anthem protests by players at NFL games, which Kaepernick started in 2016.
Extra points: Ravens RB
will be sidelined for at least a month with a left hamstring strain suffered in Sunday’s win over the Bengals . ... The Panthers waived rookie K after claiming CB
off waivers from the Packers.