nfl roundup

nfl roundup

News & notes

Raiders: The NFL says defensive tackle Richard Seymour would be fined $25,000 for his actions in the second quarter of Oakland’s 35-3 loss at Pittsburgh. But there was no suspension. The infraction happened late in the second quarter after Roethlisberger threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Emmanuel Sanders to give Pittsburgh a 21-3 lead. As Seymour was jawing with some of the Steelers offensive linemen, Roethlisberger ran up and appeared to say something before Seymour hit him with an open hand in the jaw. Roethlisberger fell to the ground, but was not injured and stayed in the game. Seymour was given a personal foul and was ejected.

Bills: Shawne Merriman is expected to miss a third straight week of practice, and there are concerns of whether the former star linebacker will suit up for the Buffalo Bills at all this season. Coach Chan Gailey expressed that concern Monday in all but formally ruling out Merriman from playing Sunday, when the Bills (2-8) play host to Pittsburgh (7-3). Gailey says he’s not received any timetable on when Merriman will be cleared for practice since aggravating a right Achilles’ tendon injury two weeks ago. The injury occurred in Merriman’s first practice with the Bills, a week after being claimed off waivers from San Diego. Offensive guard Eric Wood’s status is uncertain after he bruised his left leg in a 49-31 win at Cincinnati on Sunday.

Jets: Right tackle Damien Woody is scheduled to have an MRI exam on his injured right knee, and coach Rex Ryan says his status for the team’s next game is uncertain. Woody was injured Sunday in the first quarter of the Jets’ 30-27 victory over the Houston Texans. Defensive end Mark Anderson fell onto Woody’s leg while the tackle was blocking Mario Williams. Wayne Hunter will start if Woody can’t go Thursday against Cincinnati. Hunter played the final three quarters. Ryan says defensive back Dwight Lowery has been ruled out for the second straight game with a concussion.

Associated Press