McNabb prepping for opener; Haynesworth's status unknown
Donovan McNabb is once again practicing with the Washington Redskins after being sidelined two weeks with a sprained left ankle. Albert Haynesworth, meanwhile, remains with the second team.
Dixon gets starting nod over Batch in Week 1
Dennis Dixon will be behind center when the Steelers begin their 2010 season on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that coach Mike Tomlin confirmed it Monday after Dixon ran the first-team offense in practice and Charlie Batch ran the second team.
Buccaneers QB Freeman to practice without glove Tuesday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris says starting quarterback Josh Freeman will return to practice Tuesday and be ready for the team's season home opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sept 12, according to the Bucs' official Twitter page.
Pro Bowler Reed says he could have been on roster Week 1
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed -- who will miss the first six weeks of the season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list by the team -- says he could have potentially joined the Ravens' active roster for Week 1, in an interview with Siirus XM's Mad Dog Radio</a> on Sunday night.