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	Dez White is the latest Falcon hampered by a hamstring injury. Scott Halleran/Getty Images

Quarterback Michael Vick isn't the only Falcons starter whose playing status for Sunday's game at Buffalo could be determined by a problematic hamstring. Starting wide receiver Dez White injured a hamstring as well. Coach Jim Mora would not say whether Roddy White would start, but the rookie's playing time increased significantly against the Seahawks, and indications are he will continue to get more opportunities.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In a move the Broncos hope bolsters their running game, they re-signed Quentin Griffin, 17 days after his release. He will be used as a change-of-pace back. It's not certain Griffin will have a role in Monday night's game against the Chiefs. Mike Anderson and Ron Dayne will be getting carries while Tatum Bell deals with an ankle injury. Bell is likely to practice later in the week.
-- Denver Post

Barring any setbacks in recovery, Kyle Boller will not need surgery on his injured toe, coach Brian Billick said yesterday. Boller could return as the starting quarterback by the end of October.
-- Baltimore Sun

Mike Tice's job is safe and everything is going to work out fine. So went the sentiments of Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, two days after a 38-7 loss at Cincinnati. Wilf said he is confident the Vikings will reverse the momentum of their 0-2 start. Wilf spent several hours Monday speaking with his football staff.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune

Speculation is growing regarding the job security of head coaches Mike Tice of Minnesota, Brian Billick of Baltimore and the Texans' Dom Capers.
-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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