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Fisher goes for some humor

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The Associated Press

Published: October 22, 2009

Updated: 10/22/2009 12:23 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Titans coach Jeff Fisher's attempt at levity and a bit of humor by donning Peyton Manning's No. 18 jersey at a charity fundraiser isn't being received well by fans upset about Tennessee's 0-6 start.

The coach isn't backing down.

Fisher said Wednesday he wanted to bring some levity to his introduction of former Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy at a fundraiser for a Christian teen center. Fisher says he thinks it went over well and he can't help if anyone was offended.

And he would do it again.

The Titans are coming off a 59-0 rout by New England that matched the biggest NFL loss since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970.

Manning said it would be ridiculous for Fisher to catch any heat for trying to have fun with a speech.

BEARS: Strongside linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa needs season-ending surgery to repair ligament damage in his right knee.

BILLS: Quarterback Trent Edwards missed practice days after sustaining a concussion, making backup Ryan Fitzpatrick the likely starter at Carolina this weekend. Though Dick Jauron didn't rule out Edwards, the coach said Wednesday that the quarterback was recuperating at home and did not attend meetings.

Also, receiver James Hardy is back at practice for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left knee in December.

BROWNS: There were 12 players, including Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers and five other starters, who missed Wednesday's practice with flu-like symptoms as the team began installing the game plan for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

Also, linebacker D'Qwell Jackson had surgery in New York to repair his injured shoulder. Jackson's agent, Brian Mackler, said he is expected to make a full recovery in 12 weeks.

COLTS: Safety Bob Sanders (right knee) is on track to make his season debut Sunday at St. Louis.

DOLPHINS: Linebacker Matt Roth (groin) practiced Wednesday for the first time this season, and he might play Sunday against New Orleans.

JETS: Safety James Ihedigbo and linebacker Marques Murrell were each fined $5,000 by the NFL for their roles in a scuffle with Buffalo's Derek Fine.

PACKERS: Signed running back Ahman Green after third-down back DeShawn Wynn (knee) was placed on injured reserve.

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