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Falcons: Michael Vick didn't cause too much concern for Atlanta's coaching staff when he came up limping during a drill -- even though he was troubled by the leg he broke last preseason. Vick was injured during a team drill in the first of four practices between the Falcons and Tennessee Titans in Nashville. The Falcons quarterback made a sharp cut off his left leg and faked out Titans cornerback Samari Rolle. After running into the end zone, he grabbed the back of his right leg, grimaced and clutched his leg as he started limping toward the huddle. He lay on the ground, and trainers immediately worked to stretch his hamstring muscle. Vick missed 11 regular-season games last year after breaking the leg in training camp, but he and his coaches didn't seemed worried. Vick said he would be back at practice today.
Chargers: Doug Flutie's San Diego Chargers teammates were surprised to learn their durable quarterback will be sidelined about two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery Thursday on his knee. Flutie knows something about playing through the aches and pains of a season. Flutie has been relatively healthy throughout his pro career, which dates to 1985 and the New Jersey Generals in the USFL. He missed three games in 2000 as a member of the Buffalo Bills when he had a groin injury. The 41-year-old quarterback has been bothered by soreness in his left knee and hadn't practiced since Saturday.
Patriots: New England has signed yet another veteran to fit in with the younger players on coach Bill Belichick's defense -- Dana Stubblefield, the 1997 NFL defensive player of the year. In 11 NFL seasons, the 33-year-old defensive tackle has played for San Francisco, Washington and Oakland, winning a Super Bowl ring with the 49ers in 1994. He was with the Raiders last season after a second stint with the 49ers. Last month, Stubblefield was one of three players who was fined three games' salary for testing positive for the steroid THG in 2003.
Falcons-Titans: During the joint practice a series of fights broke out between the teams, and by the end of the nearly 90-minute session, the Falcons felt as if they stood their ground well. Atlanta tight end Jason Rader and Titans rookie tackle Aaron McConnell got into a fight that turned into a scrum with all the linemen moving in. Titans end Carlos Hall grabbed an Atlanta player and pulled him away from the pile. In other news, Titans starting tackle Albert Haynesworth hurt his right foot, an injury coach Jeff Fisher said will keep him out at least a week or two.
Vikings: Center Matt Birk had a hernia operation this week but is expected to play in the season opener against Dallas. Birk had minor surgery Wednesday to determine the cause of a pelvic injury that caused him to miss three consecutive practices. Coach Mike Tice said Thursday the Pro Bowl player would miss three to four weeks, and that he has been guaranteed that Birk will be ready for the opener Sept. 12.
Lions: Cornerback Fernando Bryant strained his right hamstring Thursday. Coach Steve Mariucci said he hoped Bryant would miss only a few days. Bryant, who was a five-year starter in Jacksonville, is being counted on to start, joining Dre' Bly to form a speedy and experienced tandem of corners. He signed as a free agent in the off-season.
Eagles: Terrell Owens acknowledged he is making too many mistakes, including a drop over the middle, perhaps because he's still adjusting to wearing pads in workouts. The Eagles use pads in their morning sessions and run more live drills than their new star receiver was used to in San Francisco.
Seahawks: Center Robbie Tobeck missed Thursday's practice after straining his right calf the previous day, and trainers initially said he could miss up to two weeks. However, coach Mike Holmgren said the medical staff was encouraged by how Tobeck felt. Third-string quarterback Brock Huard, who left Wednesday's practice when his back tightened, also sat out Thursday.
Cowboys: Forget the silver and blue -- at least for one game. The Cowboys on Thursday unveiled the throwback uniform they will wear for their Thanksgiving Day game against Chicago. Along with blue jerseys, that include white patches with a blue star on each shoulder, the team will wear white pants and white helmets. It is a replica of the Cowboys' uniform from 1960-63, the team's first four seasons and when Don Meredith was the quarterback. The Cowboys haven't worn white helmets since 1963.
Associated Press