Shawn Nelson News

Raiders All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was poked in the eye, later briefly returned and then left the game again with vision trouble.

Now that bye weeks have started, www.NFLHouse.com will be posting our weekly article of our original "Bye Week Buyers". In each installment, we list the top players out for the host of bye week teams, and give you suitable replacements that are likely in free agency in most leagues.

Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick's debut. McNabb is doubtful to play Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs because of a broken rib.

So you want to add Eagles QB Mike Vick , eh? Give it a week. See how the Eagles use him.

HATTIESBURG - Southern Miss struggled in the punt return game in last Saturday's 26-19 victory over Central Florida, leaving coach Larry Fedora undecided on what he'll do Saturday vs.

ORCHARD PARK - If you took Derek Schouman's versatility, Derek Fine's blocking ability, and Shawn Nelson's pass-catching acumen and mixed them all together, you'd have one remarkable NFL tight end.

HATTIESBURG - While former Southern Miss tight end Shawn Nelson is trying to earn a starting job with the Buffalo Bills, coach Larry Fedora and his staff are trying to find a suitable replacement.

HATTIESBURG - Southern Miss senior receiver Gerald Baptiste was back for his second day of practice after returning from a painful bout of turf toe, and he said that he's not going to let the nagging injury keep him away from the field in his final season as a Golden Eagle.

Southern Miss coaches and players say it's simple: Play the best defense and win Conference USA.

The Southern Miss football team suited up in pads for the first time during preseason camp on Friday, and coach Larry Fedora said he was pleased with the session.

The Southern Miss football team suited up in pads for the first time during preseason camp on Friday, and coach Larry Fedora said he was pleased with the session.

The Southern Miss football team suited up in pads for the first time during preseason camp on Friday, and coach Larry Fedora said he was pleased with the session.

Sean McDermott has replaced Jim Johnson as the Eagles ' defensive coordinator, two days before the team opens training camp.

Rookie CB Sean Smith signed a $3.166 million four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins , said his agent, David Canter .

Despite his name, Southern Mississippi Coach Larry Fedora often sports a visor. Location : Hattiesburg, Miss.

Coach: Larry Fedora . Staff In 2008: 7-6 overall, 4-4 in Conference USA . Beat Troy in the New Orleans Bowl.

Contract parameters for Bills fourth-round pick TE Shawn Nelson would appear to be in place after the player picked behind him, TE Anthony Hill, signed with the Texans.

Sign Up and be the first to comment on this article! Shawn Nelson won't be mistaken for a wideout anymore.

Cowboys: Joe DeCamillis, Dallas' special-teams coach, was among at least five people injured yesterday when the roof of the team's practice complex collapsed during a storm.

What I like about the Bills' draft: It might have been two or three years late but they finally addressed the importance of their offensive line, not just with size but with players who have a reputation for going all out all the time, playing in a bad mood and possessing the most underrated quality for linemen - intelligence.