...friends of the players and coaches invited. ... Reeves placed guards Anthony Redmon and Chris Banks, running back Ron Rivers and receiver Eugene Baker on the inactive list Friday. ... Running back Jamal Anderson's 119-yard rushing performance...

...situations when they have their opponent in a hole, which partly explains why they sacked North Carolina State quarterback Ron Rivers seven times and came away with a loss. It was the sacks they didn't get that proved costly. "It should have been...

...anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. "I haven't run this much since the '98 playoffs. I remember talking to Ron Rivers on the sideline and saying this is just like old times for us. When this offense is on all cylinders, we keep the ball...

...attributes as Anderson, was impressive enough in the preseason to land a job on the opening-day roster. Free agent Ron Rivers not only gives the Falcons speed in the backfield, but he provides experience. San Francisco could be the perfect opportunity...

...In three preseason games, Anderson has just 77 rushing yards on 26 carries. Backup running backs Maurice Smith and Ron Rivers appear ready to take on more of the playing time while Anderson continues to recover from major knee surgery performed...

...Smith from New Orleans in free agency. Also signed were wide receiver Shawn Jefferson of New England, running back Ron Rivers of Detroit and offensive guard Anthony Redmon from Carolina. Anderson appears ready to return as the starting tailback...

SUWANEE, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons on Friday signed running back Ron Rivers and waived quarterback Wally Richardson. Rivers, who played with the Detroit Lions for six seasons, ran for 295 yards on 82...

...avoid the shutout. Ron Rice returned Lamar Campbell's blocked field goal 94 yards for a touchdown, and Frerotte hit Ron Rivers for a 5-yard TD pass on the last play of the game. Notes: There was a humorous diversion in the second half when...

...is emerging as one of the NFL's best. While Barry Sanders listens to his father's advice to return to the Lions, Ron Rivers is holding his own. Chiefs coming off a win over Denver, which a lot of teams will be able to say this season. Worth...

...Brett Favre with him, so for now he goes with Jon Kitna. With Sanders gone from the Lions, so for now they go with Ron Rivers at running back. Last meeting: Lions won 17-16 at Detroit on Nov. 17, 1996. Key stats: Holmgren had 48-16 regular-season...