Len Pasquarelli
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Len Pasquarelli, a 25-year veteran of covering the NFL, joined ESPN.com in 2001 as an NFL senior writer and analyst. Since then, he has diversified his contributions to ESPN, and is now seen and heard on nearly all of ESPN's many outlets.
Return this season unlikely for Chiefs' Holmes
Time officially expires Tuesday on Priest Holmes' attempt to return for the final portion of the 2006 season and, barring a miraculous recovery, the Kansas City Chiefs' tailback will not make it back onto the field this year.
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | 8 hours ago
Cowboys kick Vanderjagt to curb, sign Gramatica
ESPN's Ed Werder reports that Dallas has released Mike Vanderjagt and signed Martin Gramatica to replace him.
ESPN.com news services | 11 hours ago
Colts sign veteran Proehl to bolster thin receiving corps
With injuries thinning their wide receiver corps, and facing the possibility of losing tight end Dallas Clark to a knee injury suffered on Sunday night, the Indianapolis Colts on Monday signed veteran free agent wide receiver Ricky Proehl to a contract fo
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | 13 hours ago
Bengals lose tailback Perry (ankle) for rest of season
Suddenly back in the chase for an AFC wild card berth, by virtue of two straight victories, the resurgent Cincinnati Bengals are suddenly without versatile tailback Chris Perry.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | 18 hours ago
Pasquarelli: Saints feel good again while Falcons are flipping mad
New Orleans' win over Atlanta showed the Saints are still the story in the NFC South while the Falcons are just flipping and freefalling, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Sunday, November 26
Pasquarelli: Frustrating day for Vick and Falcons
Michael Vick flipped the bird to fans as he was walking off the field Sunday. It was a frustrating end to a frustrating game for Vick, write Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Sunday, November 26
Last Call: Wrapping up Week 12
As team such as the Giants and Panthers continue to struggle, it's looking more likely that an 8-8 team will make the playoffs in the NFC, writes Len Pasquarelli in the Last Call.
ESPN.com | Sunday, November 26
Eagles' Bunkley misses flight, could miss Colts game
The disappointing rookie season of Philadelphia Eagles' defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley continued on Saturday when the team's first-round draft choice missed the charter flight to Indianapolis, placing into jeopardy his status for Sunday night's game ag
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | Sunday, November 26
Pats activate RB Pass from PUP list, uncertain vs. Bears
Relegated to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list for much of the season because of a foot injury, New England running back Patrick Pass has been activated and moved to the team's 53-man roster.
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | Sunday, November 26
Packers' Barnett ruled out for Monday's game
Middle linebacker Nick Barnett, who has previously missed just one game in his career with the Green Bay Packers, has been downgraded to "out" for Monday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Saturday, November 25
Broncos' Williams fined $15,000 for cursing at ref
Darrent Williams has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct against a game official in the closing minutes of last Sunday night's 35-27 loss to the Chargers.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Saturday, November 25
Walter to punt for Patriots after Miller placed on IR
The Patriots placed ailing punter Josh Miller on injured reserve, ending the season for the 11-year veteran. Miller, 36, has been hampered in recent weeks by a shoulder injury.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Friday, November 24
Vikes bench CB Smoot; Griffin to play vs. Cardinals
Six-year veteran Fred Smoot, who was supposed to team with Antoine Winfield to provide the Vikings one of the best cornerback tandems in the NFL, has been benched in favor of rookie Cedric Griffin.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Friday, November 24
Pasquarelli: QB carousel not out of control
From the number of QB changes to Chad Pennington's future with the Jets, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Friday, November 24
Pasquarelli: Early look at 2007 free agency
Nate Clements and Chris Simms are two of the names on the top of the list of likely free agents in 2007, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Friday, November 24
Raiders RB Jordan confirms MCL tear will end season
While there has been no such concession from team officials, Oakland Raiders tailback LaMont Jordan has acknowledged that his 2006 season is over, ended by the torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, an injury sustained last week.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Thursday, November 23
Niners sign former Bengals linebacker Navies
With their linebacker depth dwindling even as their victory total increases, the 49ers have added veteran insurance at the position, signing much-traveled free agent Hannibal Navies, who will be joining his fourth different team.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Thursday, November 23
Thin Broncos' secondary gets help with Harris deal
Denver, desperately thin at safety because of season-ending injuries to starter Nick Ferguson and top backup Sam Brandon, has signed veteran free agent Quentin Harris.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Wednesday, November 22
Bears CB Manning Jr. suspended for one game
Chicago Bears cornerback Ricky Manning was suspended one game by the NFL on Wednesday for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Wednesday, November 22
Bucs put Rice on IR; tenure in Tampa may be over
Defensive end Simeon Rice, one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushers over the past decade, was placed on injured reserve by Tampa Bay on Wednesday, prematurely ending his 2006 seas
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | Wednesday, November 22
Slumping Falcons activate suspended guard Lehr
Mired in a three-game losing streak and needing to regain the identity that marked their offense in the first month of the season, the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday activated left guard Matt Lehr, and he will likely start next Sunday.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006
Jags safety Darius breaks ankle, done for season
Jaguars strong safety Donovin Darius, who battled back from a severe knee injury that limited him to just two games in 2005, will miss the rest of this season after he suffered a broken right ankle.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006
Pasquarelli: No debating this draft-day deal
Forget the Rivers-Manning debate. The trade that made the Chargers was swapping Michael Vick for picks and taking LaDainian Tomlinson.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006
Pasquarelli: Jags' Garrard steals spotlight
Tom Coughlin made Jacksonville a winner. A few of those Jaguars still in town, notably quarterback David Garrard, made him a loser in his return with the Giants on Monday night, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006
Pasquarelli: Kicker becoming a concern for Parcells
Mike Vanderjagt's continued struggles are a big concern for Bill Parcells and the Cowboys, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 20, 2006
Pasquarelli: There's a reason it's called The Big D
It has been a few years in the making, but after the Dallas defense ended the Colts' perfect season, it's obvious it finally is a Bill Parcells defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 19, 2006
Depleted Patriots' Samuel, Wilson out against Packers
Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel and free safety Eugene Wilson were both downgraded to "out" for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 18, 2006
Sources: Washington WR Moss won't play Sunday
Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss, slowed by a sore left hamstring the past several weeks, will miss his second game in the team's last three contests.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 18, 2006
Chargers' safety McCree escapes fine, others don't
San Diego safety Marlon McCree, the subject of considerable criticism from some media quarters after a vicious hit last Sunday, will not be fined
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | November 18, 2006
Carolina DT Carstens out for season after blood clot
Jordan Carstens, the Carolina defensive tackle who was hospitalized for several days last week because of a blood clot in his left lung, is out for the season.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 17, 2006
Rams hope Goldberg can fill Pace's shoes at left tackle
Fourth-year veteran offensive lineman Adam Goldberg will be the replacement for St. Louis Rams seven-time Pro Bowl left offensive tackle Orlando Pace, who suffered a season-ending torn left triceps in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 17, 2006
Steelers' Polamalu cleared to play Sunday vs. Browns
Strong safety Troy Polamalu, who suffered the fifth concussion of his football career last week, has been cleared by the Pittsburgh Steelers' doctors to play on Sunday, and will start in the team's road game against the Cleveland Browns.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 17, 2006
Pasquarelli: Numbers don't add up for Patterson
From Mike Patterson's contract extension in Philly to unrest in Jacksonville, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 17, 2006
Williams' surgery forces Bengals to shuffle offensive line
The Bengals, who used only two different starting offensive line groups in 2005, will be forced to go to their sixth different combination in 10 games this season when they face the Saints.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 16, 2006
Shorthanded Giants sign veteran free-agent DT Legree
Scrambling to locate healthy bodies and forced to line up with at least one tackle at defensive end because of injuries, the Giants added a familiar reinforcement to the roster, signing veteran free agent Lance Legree.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 16, 2006
Seahawks sign QB Wallace to contract extension
The Seahawks have quietly signed Wallace to a one-year extension through the 2007, and the deal means that Wallace will not go into the free agent market.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 16, 2006
Dolphins DT Traylor out indefinitely with sore knee
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Keith Traylor, a 16-year veteran who was enjoying one of the best seasons of his long NFL career through the first nine games of 2006, will be sidelined indefinitely, and perhaps for the remainder of the season, by a troubl
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 16, 2006
Ankle injury puts Leftwich's season, future in question
How well his damaged left ankle responds to rest and treatment over the next week to 10 days could resolve whether Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich, who has missed the past three games, plays again during the 2006 season.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 15, 2006
Giants to keep Petitgout on roster; Tuck out for year
Already crippled by injuries on the defensive line, the New York Giants lost another key contributor on Wednesday, when second-year end Justin Tuck was placed on injured reserve with a sprained foot that will require surgery.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 15, 2006
Green light: QB to start for Chiefs against Raiders
Trent Green will return to the Chiefs' starting lineup on Sunday, coach Herm Edwards said.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 15, 2006
NFL fines Titans coach Fisher for criticism of officials
League officials confirmed on Wednesday that Titans coach Jeff Fisher has been fined $12,500 by the NFL for comments following Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Ravens.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 15, 2006
Surgery to end season for Redskins RB Portis
Already sidelined by the broken right hand that he sustained on Sunday afternoon, Washington Redskins star tailback Clinton Portis will undergo surgery on his left shoulder, ESPN.com has learned, and will finish the least productive season of his career i
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 14, 2006
Sliding Rams shuffle roster, place Fisher, Pace on IR
Challenged by a four-game losing streak and a sudden spate of injuries, the St. Louis Rams, in peril now of tumbling out of playoff contention, made several roster moves on Tuesday aimed at addressing their multitude of problems.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 14, 2006
Pasquarelli: Future is now for Campbell
It might have taken too long, but the Redskins made the right move handing the QB job to Jason Campbell, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 14, 2006
Pasquarelli: Carolina sees room for improvement
If the Panthers came into Monday night's game against the limping Tampa Bay Bucs seeking a panacea to jump-start a playoff run over the second half of the season, an uninspiring victory didn't exactly qualify as a cure-all.
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | November 14, 2006
Yates' broken leg adds more woes to banged up Pats
Already scrambling on the offensive line because of injuries, the New England Patriots suffered another setback Monday, when tests revealed that three-year veteran Billy Yates suffered a broken leg in Sunday's loss to the New York Jets.
Len Pasquarelli
, ESPN.com | November 13, 2006
Cowboys' Ellis fears career threatened by Achilles tear
The Cowboys will play the rest of the season without starting strongside linebacker Greg Ellis, and the ninth-year veteran pass rusher fears that his career is threatened by the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Cardinals.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 13, 2006
Pasquarelli: Something old, something new leaves Giants blue
In the battle for NFC supremacy, Chicago used its dominating defense and rookie Devin Hester to cut the Giants down to size, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 13, 2006
Ailing Falcons cut Schulters, bring in rookie Turnbull
Just three days after signing with Atlanta as a free agent, veteran Lance Schulters has been released, so that the injury-ravaged Falcons could add a more prepared and game-ready player to their decimated secondary for Sunday's contest here with the Cleve
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 12, 2006
Knee sidelines Cowboys receiver Glenn for Cards game
Terry Glenn will not play for the Cowboys this week due to a knee injury.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com | November 11, 2006
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