Eagles’ Vick likely out for a month
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is expected to be sidelined for up to a month after reinjuring his left hamstring in Sunday’s 15-7 loss to the Giants.
Vick, who initially suffered the injury in Week 5, missed two games, then returned Sunday. He lasted only four possessions before he felt something “pop” in the back of his leg after being chased out of the pocket.
That leaves rookie Matt Barkley and Nick Foles as candidates to start this week’s game against the Raiders, but Foles still has not been cleared after suffering a concussion two weeks ago. Panther growls: Panthers safety Mike Mitchell criticized the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming he is being targeted for fines, ESPN.com reported.
Mitchell was fined $7,875 for taunting on a play in which Rams quarterback Sam Bradford suffered a season-ending knee injury Oct. 20.
“Roger being Roger, I guess,” Mitchell said, according to the report. “To be honest, I think there is a little bit of a targeting system they have out. I think I’m one of the guys they’d been looking for, but I’m OKwith that.” Meriweather ‘going low’: Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was back with the team Monday following a one-game suspension for illegal hits.
As a result of the suspension for hits to the helmet, he acknowledged he must change his style a bit.
“I guess I’ve just got to take people’s knees out,” Meriweather said, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “That’s the only way. ... I’d hate to end a guy’s career over a rule. ... You can’t hit them high no more. You’ve just got to go low.” Unhappy endings: Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer underwent season-ending surgery on his broken right leg, which he injured Sunday against the Dolphins. ... Lions WR Ryan Broyles has a ruptured Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season. ... Browns return specialist Travis Benjamin is out for the season after tearing a ligament in his right knee. ... The Buccaneers placed WR Mike Williams (hamstring) on injured reserve. ... The Texans officially placed LB Brian Cushing on injured reserve because of a fractured fibula and a torn ligament in his left knee — injuries he suffered against the Chiefs on Oct. 20. Extra points: Cardinals GM Steve Keim denied rumors of a trade involving WR Larry Fitzgerald. ... Bengals LB Rey Maualuga will miss three to four weeks after suffering a sprained MCL against the Jets on Sunday. ... Texans coach Gary Kubiak said QB Case Keenum will start Sunday against the Colts. ... The Bears signed QB Jordan Palmer and LB Larry Grant. ... Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he will decide between Josh Freemanand Christian Ponder as his starting QB this week against the Cowboys. ... Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver apologized for an obscene gesture directed at officials during Sunday’s win over the Steelers. ... Broncos LB Von Miller pled guilty to speeding and driving under restraint after arriving in court two hours late, according to the Denver Post.
Sabres’ Kaleta won’t fight penalty
Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta has decided not to appeal his 10-game suspension to an independent arbitrator, sources told ESPN.com on Monday.
Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the 10-game suspension of Kaleta for his hit to the head of Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson earlier this month.
Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal, the team’s No. 2 scorer, was suspended for two games for charging Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry during Saturday’s game, the NHL announced. ... Kings forward Kyle Clifford was fined $2,756.41 for kneeing Oilers forward Ryan NugentHopkins during Sunday’s game.