NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Packers: Offensive tackle Chad Clifton could be out for the season after injuring his hip when Warren Sapp hit him during an interception return. Ligaments holding Clifton's right hip together separated and he also had some numbness in his legs and toes, coach Mike Sherman said Monday.Rams: Marshall Faulk could miss his third straight game Sunday at Philadelphia. Faulk sat out the Rams' 20-17 loss to the Redskins with a high sprain on his right ankle after not practicing all week.Ravens: Ozzie Newsome became the first black general manager in NFL history on Monday, signing a new five-year contract that includes an upgrade in his title.Broncos: Brian Griese and Shannon Sharpe will test their injuries this week with hopes of returning Sunday against San Diego.Vikings: Running back Michael Bennett is questionable for this weekend's game against Atlanta because of a sprained right ankle.Bengals: T.J. Houshmandzadeh is no longer the Bengals punt returner after two consecutive weeks of costly fourth-quarter fumbles.Titans: Receiver Kevin Dyson might be out up to four weeks because of an injured right hamstring.Panthers: Coach John Fox said Monday all three quarterbacks on the roster -- Rodney Peete, Chris Weinke and rookie Randy Fasani -- were being considered to start Sunday at Cleveland. Saints: Running back Deuce McAllister could return for this weekend's game against Tampa Bay. McAllister, who did not play against Cleveland because of a sprained ankle, is expected to practice when the Saints return to the field Wednesday.Redskins: Cornerback Darrell Green has a hip flexor injury and it is uncertain whether he'll be able to play in his last Thanksgiving game against Dallas.Bills: CB Antoine Winfield strained a muscle in his lower right leg and should be ready to play this weekend against the Dolphins. Texans: David Carr's practice time will be scaled back because of a sprained left ankle. Dolphins: Quarterback Jay Fiedler could be cleared to practice Wednesday but doesn't expect to return to Miami's starting lineup for another two weeks.Chargers: San Diego Chargers cornerback Ryan McNeil had surgery Monday on his broken right forearm and will miss Sunday's home game against the Denver Broncos.Seahawks: Offensive tackle Floyd Womack sustained a high ankle sprain Sunday but played the rest of the game. Giants: Rookie wide receiver Tim Carter was carjacked at gunpoint by two men who drove him around for four hours and stole his car, cash and jewelry, The Record of Bergen County reported today.
Packers: Offensive tackle Chad Clifton could be out for the season after injuring his hip when Warren Sapp hit him during an interception return. Ligaments holding Clifton's right hip together separated and he also had some numbness in his legs and toes, coach Mike Sherman said Monday.Rams: Marshall Faulk could miss his third straight game Sunday at Philadelphia. Faulk sat out the Rams' 20-17 loss to the Redskins with a high sprain on his right ankle after not practicing all week.Ravens: Ozzie Newsome became the first black general manager in NFL history on Monday, signing a new five-year contract that includes an upgrade in his title.Broncos: Brian Griese and Shannon Sharpe will test their injuries this week with hopes of returning Sunday against San Diego.Vikings: Running back Michael Bennett is questionable for this weekend's game against Atlanta because of a sprained right ankle.Bengals: T.J. Houshmandzadeh is no longer the Bengals punt returner after two consecutive weeks of costly fourth-quarter fumbles.Titans: Receiver Kevin Dyson might be out up to four weeks because of an injured right hamstring.Panthers: Coach John Fox said Monday all three quarterbacks on the roster -- Rodney Peete, Chris Weinke and rookie Randy Fasani -- were being considered to start Sunday at Cleveland. Saints: Running back Deuce McAllister could return for this weekend's game against Tampa Bay. McAllister, who did not play against Cleveland because of a sprained ankle, is expected to practice when the Saints return to the field Wednesday.Redskins: Cornerback Darrell Green has a hip flexor injury and it is uncertain whether he'll be able to play in his last Thanksgiving game against Dallas.Bills: CB Antoine Winfield strained a muscle in his lower right leg and should be ready to play this weekend against the Dolphins. Texans: David Carr's practice time will be scaled back because of a sprained left ankle. Dolphins: Quarterback Jay Fiedler could be cleared to practice Wednesday but doesn't expect to return to Miami's starting lineup for another two weeks.Chargers: San Diego Chargers cornerback Ryan McNeil had surgery Monday on his broken right forearm and will miss Sunday's home game against the Denver Broncos.Seahawks: Offensive tackle Floyd Womack sustained a high ankle sprain Sunday but played the rest of the game. Giants: Rookie wide receiver Tim Carter was carjacked at gunpoint by two men who drove him around for four hours and stole his car, cash and jewelry, The Record of Bergen County reported today.