Bears, Rams End Preseason With Losses
Published on August 29 2014 2:27 am
Last Updated on August 29 2014 2:27 am
Written by Millie Lange
Rams Fall To Dolphins
(Miami, FL) -- The Rams preseason came to a conclusion with a 14-13 loss to the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. Michael Sam made six tackles, five of which were solo as he fights for a spot on the 53-man roster. St. Louis finished the preseason 1-3. The Rams open the regular season a week from Sunday at home against the Vikings.
Michael Sam will soon find out if his NFL dream is a reality. The rookie defensive end is trying to become the first openly gay player to make an NFL roster. Teams must trim down from 75 players to the final 53-man roster by Saturday. Sam was drafted out of Missouri back in May.
Bears Blasted By Browns
(Cleveland, OH) -- David Fales tossed for 146 yards, one touchdown and an interception as the Bears lost 33-13 to the Browns in their preseason finale. Santonio Holmes hauled in the TD as Chicago closed the preseason 2-2. The regular season starts September 7 against the Bills.
Peyton Manning Fined For Taunting
(Denver, CO) -- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is being hit with a fine by the NFL for taunting. ESPN reports the league is docking the 13-time Pro Bowler more than $8,200 for getting in the face of Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger following a 29-yard touchdown pass Saturday. It was the first time in Manning's 16-year playing career that he has been flagged for taunting. Previous to the touchdown strike, Swearinger delivered a blow to the helmet of Broncos receiver Wes Welker that resulted in a concussion. Manning told reporters after the game he didn't feel the penalty hurt the team, and more recently that the fine was "money well spent."
Thursday, August 28 Scoreboard
NFL Preseason
Atlanta Falcons 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 14
Cincinnati Bengals 35, Indianapolis Colts 7
Philadelphia Eagles 37, New York Jets 7
Green Bay Packers 34, Kansas City Chiefs 14
Detroit Lions 23, Buffalo Bills 0
Miami Dolphins 14, St. Louis Rams 13
Carolina Panthers 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0
Washington Redskins 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10
New York Giants 16, New England Patriots 13
Denver Broncos 27, Dallas Cowboys 3
Cleveland Browns 33, Chicago Bears 13
Minnesota Vikings 19, Tennessee Titans 3
San Francisco 49ers 40, Houston Texans 13
Baltimore Ravens 22, New Orleans Saints 13
San Diego Chargers 12, Arizona Cardinals 9
Oakland Raiders 41, Seattle Seahawks 31
(End of Preseason)
