Bernard Pollard

Patriots get makeover, but they still have Brady

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| Sports

… first game. That's when his season ended with torn ligaments in his left knee when he was hit by Kansas City's Bernard Pollard . Since then, he went through surgeries, a long rehab, a demanding training camp and exhibition games in which …

Story|09/11/2009

Knee improved, Tom Brady excited about opener

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| Sports

… foot injury. And when he did play, he suffered torn ligaments in his left knee when he was hit by Kansas City's Bernard Pollard . "I'm very happy that I was able participate in the preseason this year," Brady said. "That was really important …

Story|09/09/2009

Chiefs' defense may not be as offensive as in 2008

By DOUG TUCKER| AP| Sports

… they weren't used to doing. And most of them responded." In a bit of a surprise, two-year starting safety Bernard Pollard was released in the final cutdown. Seeing plenty of action at that position will be veteran Mike Brown, who signed …

Story|09/07/2009

Chiefs sign Pro Bowl S Mike Brown

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… Nebraska in 2000 and has appeared in 102 games, including two in the playoffs. He could compete with Jarrad Page and Bernard Pollard for a starting spot or serve as their primary backup. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved …

Story|06/25/2009

NFL passes 4 player safety rules

By BARRY WILNER| AP| Sports

… are knocked to the ground no longer can lunge into quarterbacks if the play is still going on. Kansas City safety Bernard Pollard did just that on the hit that ended Brady's season almost before it began, and NFL officiating director Mike Pereira …

Story|03/24/2009

Cassel trade signifies Pats feel Brady will be OK

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| Sports

… no playoff berth, after Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener _ on a hit by Kansas City's Bernard Pollard , who said it was an "accident." Cassel's steady improvement sent his stock soaring as he entered free agency …

Story|03/01/2009

Injuries play big role in Patriots' drop to 7-5

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| SPORTS

… He started his 128th consecutive game in the season opener against Kansas City. Midway through the first quarter, Bernard Pollard hit him, tearing two ligaments in his left knee. Suddenly, the Patriots had lost the leader who threw for 4,806 …

Story|12/06/2008

Pats deny report they're upset with Brady choice

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… from his injury." Brady was injured in the first quarter of the season opener on a hit by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard . He has been widely reported to have torn an anterior cruciate ligament, but he and the team have not given specifics …

Story|10/24/2008

Report: Brady had surgery a month after injury

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… comment. Brady was hurt in the first quarter of the season opener on Sept. 7 when he was hit by Kansas City safety Bernard Pollard . Cassel replaced him and the Patriots won 17-10. Brady reportedly tore ligaments in his knee, but the team has …

Story|10/09/2008

McFadden's big game helps Raiders beat Chiefs 23-8

By DOUG TUCKER| AP| SPORTS

… Tyler Thigpen's 2-yard touchdown pass and 2-point conversion made it 16-8 with 4:04 left, Bush fumbled and Bernard Pollard recovered for Kansas City on the Chiefs 36. But three plays later, Kirk Morrison intercepted Thigpen's pass …

Story|09/14/2008