LEAGUE SEEKS QUICK ACTION IN ELLIOTT CASE
The NFL filed an emergency motion in federal appeals court Friday, hoping to get a swift ruling on its request to overrule a judge who blocked a six-game suspension for star Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in a domestic violence case in Ohio.
The league filed its request with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, even though a federal judge in Texas hasn’t ruled on a request to put the injunction on hold while an appeal is pursued. The emergency motion asks the court to rule on the request to suspend U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant’s injunction as early as Tuesday, the start of the practice week before the Cowboys’ third game of the season at Arizona.
If the ruling isn’t made by Tuesday, the NFL is asking for a decision by Sept. 26, the start of practice before Dallas’ Week 4 home game against the Rams.
Rams’ Donald returns.
CALIF.» The THOUSAND OAKS,
Rams dominated on defense in their season opener, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and allowing 225 yards.
They will have Aaron Donald back in action this week, as head coach Sean McVay announced the All-Pro defensive lineman will start on Sunday.
Donald ended his holdout that saw him miss all of training camp while seeking a new contract.
O-coordinator fired.
CINCINNATI» The Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese following the team’s 0-2 start.
The Bengals lost 13-9 to Houston on Thursday and have yet to score a touchdown this season.
Concern about Bradford.
The Vikings have some concerns about quarterback Sam Bradford’s left knee but remain cautiously optimistic about his status for Sunday’s game.
Bradford had an MRI on the knee and had experienced swelling, pain and discomfort following Monday night’s victory.
Footnotes.
The Patriots will be without starting linebacker Dont’a Hightower and top slot receiver Danny Amendola at New Orleans. … Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is questionable for Sunday’s home opener against the 49ers with a hamstring injury. — The Associated Press