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17 October 2011

NFL: News and Notes 10/17/11

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The St. Louis Rams have traded for Denver WR Brandon Lloyd. In return, the Broncos will receive a sixth-round pick, which can turn into a fifth-round pick based on Lloyd's performance. (Source Rotoworld)

Take: The move coincides with the release of former-Jaguar Mike Sims-Walker. Based on the pass-happy system in place in St. Louis - the Rams pass 64 percent of the time - the move could help Lloyd return to his 2010 form when he led the league in receiving. Lloyd rejoins Rams' OC Josh McDaniels, who was his head coach in Denver last season. Lloyd instantly becomes the top receiving option for QB Sam Bradford. 


The Raiders are looking for a quarterback to replace starting QB Jason Campbell after he broke his collarbone in the Raiders narrow 24-17 win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday.

Take: Though the Raiders have yet to place Campbell on IR, and may not due to lack of a QB market and the potential for Campbell to come back, their starting QB had surgery today to repair his broken collarbone that affected the throwing side of his body. The Raiders have already contacted the Bengals regarding Carson Palmer, looked into David Gerard, who also needs surgery to repair his ailing back, and will continue to explore other potential short-term fixes.


Antonio Cromartie left Monday's game against the Miami Dolphins late after sustaining a groin injury. (Source Bob Glauber on Twitter)

Take: Though the significance of the injury is yet to be known, the Jets will need all of their defensive assets ready for their pending week seven matchup against the 4-1 San Diego Chargers. The Chargers, who are hoping to get All-Pro TE Antonio Gates back this week, will test the struggling Jets defense that in the past has led them to consecutive AFC Championship games. Though Rivers has struggled, he is no Matt Moore.









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