By The Associated Press

Published: Friday, October 26, 2012, 9:32 p.m.
Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012

New England tight end Aaron Hernandez will miss Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams in London while he recovers from a sprained ankle.

Hernandez played the last two weeks but has not been at full strength since hurting his right ankle in the second game of the season.

NFL files motion

NFL lawyers filed a motion in U.S. District Court in New Orleans requesting former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue be allowed to hear appeals on the Saints' bounties case next week.

The action comes after the players' union and the four players suspended in the bounties' case filed a motion asking that Tagliabue recuse himself because of a conflict of interest and that a neutral arbitrator be appointed by the court.

Ravens fined $20K

The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $20,000 for not listing safety Ed Reed on the team's injury report. Reed publicly acknowledged his right shoulder injury Oct. 17, a few days before the Ravens played Houston, and said it could be affecting his play.

Fujita ponders retiring

Scott Fujita is contemplating retirement from the Cleveland Browns because of a neck injury. Fujita, 33, said he is not ready to announce that his career is over and wants time to discuss the decision with family.

Vikings CB out 2 months

Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was placed on injured reserve with a broken right arm and will need seven or eight weeks to recover from surgery.

Scott's streak in jeopardy

New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott is doubtful to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins because of a toe injury, meaning his streak of appearing in 119 straight games is likely to end.

Titans LT Roos out

Left tackle Michael Roos' 119-game consecutive starts streak will come to an end. The Titans ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

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2. Steelers rookie moves on after PSU scandal
3. Steelers reach agreement with sixth-round pick Williams
4. Steelers might be looking at a youth movement in 2013
5. Ex-Steelers QB Batch learns new form of 2-minute drill
6. Undrafted lineman Embernate hopes he can stick with Steelers
7. Steelers hope they have ringer in running back Bell
8. Steelers ink fourth-round pick Thomas to 4-year deal
9. Steelers’ Clark: Polamalu third-best safety in NFL
10. Starks prepared to part ways with Steelers
11. Robinson: Steelers’ draft grades well ... for now

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