Jay Cutler got the last laugh. The Pro Bowl passer, who forced a blockbuster trade out of Denver last spring and became the Bears’ first franchise quarterback since Sid Luckman, returned to Invesco Field and led his new team to a 27-17 preseason win over the Broncos.
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Brett Favre’s latest retirement lasted all of three weeks. The three-time MVP has done an about-face for the second time in as many years and will play for the Vikings this season.By ESPN.com news services
Filling up at a gas station before the game, Ryan Aloi was booed. Getting food, he was jeered. From there, the razzing only got worse for the 32-year-old fan. The taunts weren’t personal, just directed at his Chicago Bears Jay Cutler jersey.
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Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel has a strained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and could miss the Chiefs’ season opener and beyond, Yahoo Sports! reported on Monday.By ESPN.com news services
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has been taken to the locker room after cutting his right index finger on a helmet in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears.By nbcsports.msnbc.com
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released underachieving wide receiver Dexter Jackson.By Associated Press
Aug. 30: Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels think Tennessee against Pittsburgh is a great way to kick off the 2009 NFL season. (NBC Sports)
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The Bengals have finally signed top draft pick Andre Smith after a long contract impasse that became a subject of derision among teammates.By Associated Press
DOVER, Del. (AP) -A federal appeals court says Delaware’s new sports betting lottery must be limited to parlay bets on professional football games.By nbcsports.msnbc.com
Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi will reportedly retire on Monday.By ESPN.com news services
