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Dose: Jennings a Go, DMC a No?

Dose: Jennings a Go, DMC a No?

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Alex Tanney - QB - Browns

Alex Tanney threw sharper, crisper passes than Caleb Hanie during the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media.

Tanney has more natural tools and Hanie has more experience with four career NFL starts. The duo is sharing first-team reps this week as Brandon Weeden (concussion) and Jason Campbell (concussion) wait to get cleared for practice. At this point, any of the quartet could end up starting in an impossible spot at New England Sunday. Josh Gordon owners should be hoping the stronger arm of Tanney gets the call if Weeden/Campbell can't go.
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Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Dec 5 - 9:00 AM
Matt Flynn - QB - Packers

Matt Flynn said he didn't have the full playbook and wasn't always certain of the play he was running during the Thanksgiving loss to the Lions.

Flynn re-signed with the Packers on Nov. 11, made a relief appearance on Nov. 24 and then started on just three days of preparation on Nov. 28. The result against Detroit was one of the worst performances of the season by a quarterback, as he went 10-of-20 for 139 yards with no touchdowns, one interception and two fumbles lost. This week, Flynn is taking all the first-team reps as he prepares to start against the Falcons Sunday. He should have full command of the playbook, giving Jordy Nelson and James Jones owners a shred of hope.
Source: ESPN Wisconsin
Dec 5 - 8:47 AM
Aaron Rodgers - QB - Packers

ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde says Aaron Rodgers is "likely" to miss Sunday's game against the Falcons.

This is just speculation, but Wilde is closer to Rodgers than anyone in the media. He hosts a weekly radio show with the Packers quarterback and should have a good read on the situation. Rodgers has been cleared to practice, but x-rays and CT scans from earlier this week did not result in him getting medically cleared to take hits. With the Packers' season circling the toilet, the organization is not going to put their $130 million man at risk. Wilde is expecting Matt Flynn to be announced as the Week 14 starter on Friday.
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Source: ESPN Wisconsin
Dec 5 - 8:38 AM
Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions

According to FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews, Calvin Johnson has been getting fluid drained from his knee throughout the season.

The tight-lipped Lions aren't commenting on the report, but it makes sense. Johnson has missed a ton of practice time and one game due to soreness in his knee this season. Draining fluid out of it isn't a serious or invasive procedure, it's just a tool athletes use to get short-term relief. Johnson is in no danger of missing this week's game or any others, although a more serious clean-out procedure after the season might be an option. Megatron is just 28 years old and should be trying to avoid constant drains for the rest of his career.
Source: Detroit News
Dec 5 - 8:29 AM
Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins

OLB Brian Orakpo said his preference is to "absolutely" re-sign with the Redskins.

Orakpo's rookie contract is up after this season and he's going to be a hot commodity if he reaches the open market. The 27-year-old edge rusher has 38 sacks in his first 61 NFL games, including 5.5 in the last four outings. The Redskins will have the cap space to bring back Orakpo if they wish as their penalty from spending in an uncapped year expires.
Source: Washington Post
Dec 5 - 8:24 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Julius Thomas (knee) was reportedly moving better in Wednesday's practice.

Thomas' knee sprain was never considered too serious, but he has missed the last two games. It looks like he's far closer to 100 percent this week. Owners need to have a backup plan on their roster, but Thomas appears safe to pencil into lineups as a TE1 for Week 14.
Source: Denver Post
Dec 5 - 8:17 AM
Brandon Browner - DB - Seahawks

Seahawks RCB Brandon Browner (groin) returned to practice Wednesday.

When Browner went down with his "serious" groin pull in Week 10, he was slapped with a 4-6 week timetable. He's ahead of schedule in his rehab, but health is not the only issue at play here. Browner, the Seahawks' No. 2 corner behind Richard Sherman, is currently appealing a one-year suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. We should know the results of the appeal sometime this week.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Dec 5 - 7:59 AM
Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins RE Olivier Vernon is tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks (10.5) and earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 13.

He earned the honor by sacking Jets quarterbacks three times Sunday. The Dolphins' defensive line has been their brightest spot on a disappointing team, with Vernon bookending Cameron Wake, who has 6.5 sacks. Vernon won't get any Pro Bowl votes because he's not even on the ballot. "That’s a guy that’s not getting as much attention as he probably needs to be, or the credit that he deserves," said Ben Roethlisberger of Vernon in a pre-game conference call Wednesday. "He's playing at an extremely high level right now."
Source: Miami Herald
Dec 4 - 10:02 PM
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