Isaiah Stanback News

It's been a bit of a journey for Isaiah Stanback, but the former Garfield High and University of Washington quarterback is getting a chance to catch passes now for the New England Patriots.

On my way to Indianapolis, here are some things that happened overnight while I was at a wedding in the suburbs ... * Rookie WR Brandon Tate was placed on IR, after injuring his knee last Sunday against the Dolphins.

Brandon Tate, the Patriots' third-round draft pick who missed the first six games of the season while recovering from an injury suffered his senior year at North Carolina, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Needing another running back, the Dallas Cowboys moved Chauncey Washington up to the 53-man roster on Saturday and are likely to have him active Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Miles Austin has spent three, injury-plagued years in Dallas before the one that started, officially, about an hour ago.

Share + Sep 9, 2009 6:13 pm US/Central Reporting Nerissa Knight When the Dallas Cowboys cut their roster down to 53 players last week there may have been more than just the players themselves feeling the pain.

The Patriots announced that they have added four players to their practice squad today: T Patrick Brown DL Adrian Grady QB Isaiah Stanback CB DeAngelo Willingham None of the players were with the team in training camp, although Grady took a pre-draft visit to Gillette Stadium.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham The New England Patriots announced Monday they've signed seven players to their practice squad.

Warning, what you are about to read is not a misprint. Isaiah Stanback is the New England Patriots third-string quarterback.

JUNE 16: Wide receiver Isaiah Stanback #86 of the Dallas Cowboys during mini camp at Standridge Stadium on June 16, 2009 in Carrollton, Texas.

Jesse Holley won Michael Irvin's reality TV show, then made the Dallas Cowboys winners in their preseason finale by returning a punt 82 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes.

His luck ran out when the Cowboys set their roster. Holley, fellow dreadlocked receiver Isaiah Stanback and quarterback Rudy Carpenter were among 22 players cut by the Cowboys on Saturday.

Isaiah Stanback #86 of the Dallas Cowboy returns a kickoff against the Denver Broncos during preseason NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 16, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Let the Backup Bowl commence. With many starters sitting on the sideline and out of harms way in anticipation of next weekend's season opener, Friday's preseason final between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings is a battle between rookies, backups and the soon to be unemployed.

No matter how fervent you are, no matter how many Cowboys bootie slippers or pet bandanas you own, my guess is you have minimal interest in Friday's preseason finale.

With the final game of the preseason just days away, and the start of the regular season growing closer and closer, the Cowboys have soon got to make a decision as to who the fifth wide receiver will be.

While the Cowboys starters are healthy, the Cowboys special teams units have taken huge hits this preseason and now two more guys are going to miss significant time.

The Dallas Cowboys showed positive signs on Saturday night against the San Francisco 49ers, but silly penalties and a costly fumble gave the Niners backups the opportunity to win the game and they took advantage scoring a late touchdown to win the game 20-13. The Cowboys starters played well on both sides of the ball, but still could use ...

CLARENCE E. HILL JR. The Dallas Cowboys can easily point to injuries and poor play and miscues by second teamers as reasons behind Saturday's 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Cowboys Stadium Saturday.Coach Wade Phillips certainly praised the efforts of his starters, who dominated the game statistically early, while admonishing the things ...

Roy Williams is fresh off a hard hit to his shoulder that probably will cost him some valuable time with Tony Romo.