Browns’ Winslow back from detour
A talented tight end whose career has been stalled by serious leg injuries, Kellen Winslow will play in his first game in nearly two years when the Cleveland Browns visit the Philadelphia Eagles tonight.
Winslow had an outstanding career catching passes at Miami, and the Browns selected the son of a Hall of Fame tight end with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2004 draft.
But Winslow broke his right fibula while trying to recover an onsides kick at Dallas on Sept. 19, 2004, and missed the final 14 games of his rookie season.
Then came a horrifying motorcycle accident on May 1, 2005.
Winslow’s right knee was so badly injured it required several surgeries and was complicated by a staph infection.
The 23-year-old said last month he’s never going to be 100 percent because of the magnitude of the injury, but insists he hasn’t lost a step.
Life without stars
Marshall Faulk is out, if not forever, then at least for the St. Louis Rams’ season. Edgerrin James left the Indianapolis Colts for a free-agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
How their replacements fare will be a focal point today when St. Louis hosts the Colts in the preseason opener for both teams.
Steven Jackson took over the starting job last year in St. Louis and gained 1,046 yards.
Faulk is no longer there as a backup – he’s out for the season after knee surgery.
The Colts remain up in the air at the running back position. Veteran backup Dominic Rhodes and first-round pick Joseph Addai seek to replace James as the starter.
Around the league
New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi underwent surgery for a broken wrist, and will miss the entire exhibition season. … Washington Redskins rookie offensive lineman Kili Lefotu was found unconscious in his room and was undergoing tests at a hospital. … Terrell Owens, ailing with a sore hamstring, ran hard, made cuts and came to some quick stops while catching passes, but did so during a post-practice session – not with the rest of the Dallas starters. … New York Jets safety Erik Coleman (WSU, Lewis and Clark HS) had his appendix removed and will miss at least two weeks.