Good News for Bettis, Hartings

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into familiar territory, an important division game at Baltimore with star Jerome Bettis probably sidelined with an injury.

The Steelers got better-than-expected news Tuesday when they learned neither Bettis nor center Jeff Hartings needs knee surgery. Both were hurt in the second half of their 28-10 victory Monday night over Indianapolis, and Hartings’ injury was initially thought more serious.

Tests showed Bettis sprained his left medial collateral ligament and Hartings injured left knee cartilage, but did not tear any ligaments.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneer offensive lineman Cosey Coleman was released from jail after being charged with beating the mother of his 8-month-old son outside a day care center.

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Micah Knorr, who punted and kicked off in addition to being the holder, was released by the Dallas Cowboys along with safety Keith Davis.... Miami Dolphin quarterback Ray Lucas missed practice because of a sore left hip.... Detroit Lion linebacker Richard Jordan is out for the season after being put on injured reserve because of a knee injury.... The Jacksonville Jaguars waived kicker Hayden Epstein.... Defensive tackle Darwin Walker signed a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.... The Arizona Cardinals signed middle linebacker Ronald McKinnon a two-year contract extension.