Archives for October 7, 2003

DE John Abraham, arrested last week for drunken driving and sent home to South Carolina by Edwards, was not at practice as the team returned from its bye week. Edwards said he expected Abraham at practice on Tuesday. His status for Sunday’s game against Buffalo isn’t clear. Asked if Abraham will play Sunday, Edwards replied: “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do.”

‘“He’s sore but it’s really still too early to tell,” coach Gregg Williams said of his star wide receiver.’

‘Pennington, who had seven pins removed from his left hand and wrist about 10 days is not expected back until the Jets’ Nov. 9 game in Oakland at the earliest.’

‘They lost in Oakland on a field goal in the closing seconds, and let Buffalo tie it with a field goal in the final minute of regulation Sunday, sending it to overtime. The Bengals got the ball first and Jon Kitna severely underthrew uncovered Kelley Washington on third-and-2, forcing a punt that set up the Bills’ winning touchdown. Just like that, another one got away.’

”’He’s just got to play with more confidence and that way everything will iron out,” said Williams. ”He’s made enough plays in his career at all levels of ball that he’ll be fine at this level, too.”’