Saints defensive end Will Smith said he’s glad he got a chance to hear former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams testify at an appeals hearing in the bounties case.
Smith and New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma attended yesterday’s session in Washington, where Williams was cross-examined by the players’ lawyers for about four hours.
Smith described the hearing as “peaceful” and “not awkward.”
Smith and Vilma — along with two former Saints, free-agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove and Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita — were suspended by the NFL for the Saints’ cash-for-hits program that the league says Williams ran from 2009 to 2011.
EAGLES: Philadelphia will again be without quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy against the Cowboys tomorrow night.
Both have been ruled out because of concussions.
COWBOYS: Owner Jerry Jones says it “looks like” injured running back DeMarco Murray (sprained foot) will end a six-game absence today against Philadelphia.
STEELERS:
Ben Roethlisberger will not play tomorrow in Baltimore, meaning Charlie Batch will make his second consecutive start at quarterback. The Steelers likely will have safety Troy Polamalu and receiver Antonio Brown back.
VIKINGS: Wide receiver Percy Harvin has been listed as doubtful tomorrow because of a sprained left ankle.
PACKERS: Green Bay won’t have star linebacker Clay Matthews (hamstring) for tomorrow’s game against Minnesota.
49ERS: The California Highway Patrol said it arrested defensive end Demarcus Dobbs early yesterday on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.