EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Randy Moss apologized to his team, family and friends Thursday but insisted he wasn't looking for trouble when he was arrested on charges of pushing a traffic officer with his car.

        The Minnesota Vikings' star receiver spent a night in jail and was charged with two misdemeanors but no felonies. Moss will start Sunday's game against Seattle, and his agent said the team will fine him, although the amount hasn't been determined yet.

        “I'm sorry for what I've caused and what I brought on everyone who really cares about me or this team,” Moss said during a news conference.

        Moss was charged with careless driving and failure to obey a traffic officer. He faces a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine on each charge. He will be arraigned Oct.2.

        STEELERS: Coach Bill Cowher is suggesting he'll have little patience with QB Kordell Stewart or any other starter if Sunday's game is a replay of the Steelers' turnover- and mistake-filled losses to New England and Oakland.

        “If we have to make changes, we will do so,” Cowher said. “Whatever we feel like we have to do to start playing good football.”

        RAMS: Marshall Faulk on Thursday was officially cleared to play, but offensive tackle Orlando Pace tore his left calf muscle in practice Wednesday and will be sidelined two to three weeks.

        BRONCOS: Quarterback Brian Griese was limping on a sprained left ankle Thursday, the result of being tripped by his dog on some stairs at his home Wednesday night. His availability for Monday night's game was uncertain.

        He was listed as probable on the team's injury report.

        DOLPHINS: Quarterback Jay Fiedler, recovering from an injured finger on his throwing hand, returned to practice Thursday and will play Sunday.The Associated PressVikings receiver Randy Moss pauses as he speaks to reporters Thursday in East Prairie, Minn., one day after his release from jail. Moss is expected to play in Sunday's game against Seattle.

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