Seahawks lose DT Mebane for season
RENTON, Wash. — Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane will miss the rest of the season for the Seattle Seahawks after being placed on injured reserve following a hamstring injury in a win over the New York Giants.
The roster move was announced Tuesday. Fox Sports first reported that Mebane suffered a torn hamstring. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Mebane’s injury was really “legit” but the team was waiting for additional test results.
Mebane was hurt during the first half of Seattle’s 38-17 win.
Mebane’s loss is a blow to Seattle’s run defense, which ranks fourth in the league at 79.8 yards per game. While his stats don’t jump out, Mebane’s ability to clog running lanes and control blockers has allowed Seattle’s linebackers to step up and stop ball carries.
Cowboys activate DT Brent
IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys activated defensive tackle Josh Brent on Tuesday.
Brent, who was convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the Dec. 12 death of teammate Jerry Brown, went to London with the team last week.
To make room for Brent, the Cowboys waived linebacker Tim Dobbins.
The 26-year-old Brent’s last game was Dec. 2, 2012, six days before the crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown in the Dallas suburb of Irving. The 2013 media guide listed him at 6-foot-2, 320 pounds.
“He’s got to get his weight down, get in football shape,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. “This is the NFL. It’s a challenge.
“He’s been away for a little bit. He needs to practice to get that much closer.”
Brent was suspended for 10 games by commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Cowboys have a bye this week before playing at the New York Giants on Nov. 23.
Bears waive WR Holmes
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have waived former Super Bowl MVP receiver Santonio Holmes.
Holmes signed a one-year deal with Chicago in August after being released by the New York Jets in March. He had eight receptions for 67 yards along with nine punt returns for 50 yards. A first-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2006, Holmes was the Super Bowl MVP in his third year. He had his best season statistically the following year in 2009 with 79 catches for 1,248 yards and five touchdowns.
The Associated Press