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Fantasy Index Newsblast

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck did not practice Wednesday due to lingering back issues and is not expected to appear in the team's preseason finale on Friday. Source: Associated Press.

Serving as yet another sign that QB Kurt Warner will likely be the starter at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals on Opening Day, head coach Ken Whisenhunt has announced that Warner will start Friday's preseason finale vs. Denver. Source: Arizona Republic.

With the Miami Dolphins believed to have soured on second-year QB John Beck, one team that could have an interest in him are the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore's offensive coordinator, Cam Cameron, was the head coach in Miami when the team drafted Beck in 2007. Source: Miami Herald.

In a move that will likely allow him to be on the Opening Day roster of the Houston Texans, oft-injured RB Ahman Green has agreed to a restructured contract that will pay him $1.8 million in guaranteed salary as opposed to the the $3.8 million he had been set to earn. Green can still make the money back through playing time incentives. Source: Houston Chronicle.

New reports indicate that the WR Keary Colbert may not be on the final 53-man roster of the Denver Broncos. Source: ESPN.com.

New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel, who has backed up starting QB Tom Brady the past several years, is in danger of not making the team this year. Cassel could lose his backup job to QB Matt Gutierrez and rookie third round QB Kevin O’Connell appears destined to win the third-string job. Source: Patriots.com.

San Francisco 49ers WR Josh Morgan, the team's sixth-round pick this past April who has had a strong training camp, will be unable to play in the team's preseason finale vs. San Diego due to an undisclosed illness. Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

After having his injured knee examined by a fourth doctor, San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman has decided to put off surgery and attempt to play on two torn ligaments in his left knee. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco is under consideration to start the team's regular season opener. QB Troy Smith has been slowed recently by a viral illness and QB Kyle Boller could miss the entire season because of a right shoulder injury. Source: Associated Press.

Kansas City has released PK Jay Feely. Source: Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams may be at the top of the team's depth chart at tailback but head coach Tony Sparano has not yet named him the team's Opening Day starter. Sparano wants to see more of RB Ronnie Brown before making a decision, but Brown's status for the preseason finale is uncertain because in addition to recovering from offseason knee surgery, he is also dealing with a sprained thumb. Source: Palm Beach Post.

San Francisco 49ers WR Bryant Johnson resumed practicing on Tuesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on Aug. 4. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

Even though RB Selvin Young will be the Denver Broncos' starting tailback, RB Andre Hall is expected to see significant time and could even be used as the team's designated goal-line back. Source: Sporting News Today.

In order to make sure he's rested for the regular season opener, St. Louis Rams starting QB Marc Bulger will sit out Thursday's preseason finale vs. Kansas City. Backup QB Trent Green will get the starting nod instead. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Miami Dolphins QB John Beck, the team's second round pick in 2007, is considered to be on the "bubble" of making the team's Opening Day 53-man roster. Source: Miami Herald.

The Cleveland Browns are exploring the possibility of signing free agent CB Ty Law. Source: Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

A day after stating the Oakland Raiders were moving RB Michael Bush from tailback from fullback, head coach Lane Kiffin is now quoted as saying that Bush will remain at tailback. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams on the physically-unable-to-perform list as he continues his recovery from major knee surgery. As per terms of being placed on the team's PUP list, he will be required to miss the first six games of the season. He will then be allowed to practice with the Bucs for up to three weeks, at which time the team will either have to add him to their 53-man roster or place him on season-ending injured reserve. Source: Associated Press.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended a 33-day holdout with their first round pick in this past April's NFL Draft, DE Derrick Harvey. The former Florida Gator has inked a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $30 million. Source: Florida Times-Union.

A recent MRI conducted on the injured throwing shoulder of Baltimore Ravens QB Kyle Boller are reportedly not favorable. While the team is being vague about the precise nature of the results until Boller can undergo a second opinion, there are fears that he could miss a significant portion of the 2008 season or possibly all of it. Source: ESPN.com.

New York Jets QB Brett Favre is expected to sit out the team's preseason finale on Thursday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

After serious consideration, retired DE Michael Strahan has decided against a return to the NFL and the New York Giants and will continue in his role as a broadcast for Fox Sports. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Reggie Brown remains sidelined with a nagging hamstring injury that will prevent him from playing in Thursday's preseason finale. Brown is hopeful he can resume practicing Monday in anticipation of the team's regular season opener but added that he believes Wednesday is a more realistic return date. Source: Philadelphia Daily News.

After sitting out last week's exhibition game, San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (knee) returned to game action Monday night and completed 11-of-21 yards for 143 yards during the team's 18-17 exhibition win over Seattle. Source: Associated Press.

While talking about the team's depth chart at wide receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio omitted the name of WR Troy Williamson, causing speculation that he could be cut by the team. Source: Florida Times-Union.

Seattle Seahawks RB Maurice Morris started Monday night's game and rushed for 31 yards on five carries. He also caught one pass for eight yards. RB Julius Jones saw more carries than Morris but he served as Morris' backup and has seen his reps decrease somewhat in recent practices. Rookie RB Justin Forsett, who was impressive in last week's game, did not look good and fumbled once. Source: Associated Press.

At one point the New England Patriots feared that QB Tom Brady was suffering from a stress fracture in his foot. However, a CT scan has revealed no major damage and it is believed Brady is suffering from a deep bone bruise. Source: ESPN.

In light of the team's decision to release FB Oren O'Neal, the Oakland Raiders have shifted RB Michael Bush from tailback to fullback. He could compete with FB Luke Lawton, just recently acquired off waivers, for the starting job. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

Minnesota Vikings starting QB Tarvaris Jackson continues to deal with a sprained right MCL but was able to participate in 7-on-7 drills on Monday. However, his status for the team's preseason finale on Thursday is uncertain. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian resumed practicing on Monday. He had been sidelined due to a toe injury. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune.

ESPN is reporting that the Cincinnati Bengals are believed to be open to the possibility of trading RB Rudi Johnson in exchange for a veteran wide receiver.

While the Cincinnati Bengals described WR Chad Johnson's shoulder injury as a "sprain," ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that Johnson in fact has a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. It is believed that Johnson may try to delay surgery by playing through the injury while wearing a harness.

The Green Bay Packers have released RB DeShawn Wynn. Wynn started four games at tailback for the team last season. Source: Associated Press.

The Denver Broncos have released former Kansas City starting WR Samie Parker. Source: Associated Press.

Published reports indicate that Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning (knee) could be activated from the PUP list on Tuesday and practice with the team for the first time this preseason. Even if activated though, Manning is not expected to play in the team's preseason finale on Thursday night. Source: Associated Press.

Doctors have stated that Houston Texans WR Harry Williams is unlikely to play again after suffering a spinal fracture during a preseason game over the weekend. Williams recently underwent surgery to repair the injury and it is expected that he will be able to walk again. Source: Associated Press.

The Miami Dolphins have officially named QB Chad Pennington as their starting quarterback for their regular season opener. Source: Associated Press.

The Houston Chronicle has identified RB Chris Brown as a potential candidate to be cut by the Texans. The oft-injured veteran has been sidelined for much of training camp.

Atlanta Falcons rookie WR Harry Douglas has won the team's third receiver spot and will backup starting flanker Roddy White. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer has been diagnosed with a broken nose sustained during Saturday's 13-0 exhibition loss to the Saints. He is listed as questionable for Thursday's preseason finale vs. the Colts but is expected to start the Sept. 7 regular season opener vs. the Ravens. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Oakland Raiders WR Drew Carter will miss the entire 2008 season as a result of a knee injury sustained during exhibition play over the weekend. Carter had been pushing starting WRs Javon Walker and Ronald Curry for playing time. The team is now expected to look for a veteran to complement Walker and Curry with free agent WRs Joe Horn and Koren Robinson considered candidates. Source: Contra Costa Times.

Retired DE Michael Strahan is apparently open to the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the New York Giants, the New York Daily News is reporting, citing an unnamed source.

"If the Giants make a sincere overture, it's a good chance that Strahan would consider coming back," the paper quotes the source as saying. "There are other things he has to take into consideration: the money and his contract with Fox."

A left knee injury sustained during Saturday night's preseason game vs. the Jets will keep New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora sidelined for the entire season. An MRI conducted Sunday revealed that Umenyiora tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Source: Associated Press.

Despite having yet to appear in an exhibition game this preseason, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady indicated Sunday that he fully expects to be at the starting helm during their regular season opener. Brady sat out last week's game vs. the Eagles due to a sore ankle. He hasn't ruled out the possibility of playing in Thursday's exhibition game vs. Kansas City. Source: Associated Press.

ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen is reporting that sources have informed him that the Arizona Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as their starting quarterback for their regular season opener. Once the announcement is made, it will mean that Warner has supplanted QB Matt Leinart. It is believed Leinart cost himself the job during Saturday's preseason game in which he threw three interceptions.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith announced Sunday that rookie QB Matt Ryan will be the team's start when it opens the season Sept. 7 vs. the Lions. Ryan, the team's first round pick in this past April's NFL job, beat out veterans Chris Redman, Joey Harrington, and D.J. Shockley for the starting job. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

An MRI conducted on the injured knee of Washington DE Jason Taylor has confirmed a sprain. He will be sidelined for the next 10-14 days, putting him in the uncertain category as far as being ready to play in the team's regular season opener on Sept. 4. Source: Associated Press.

It was a rough night for Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer during Saturday's 13-0 exhibition loss to the Saints. Palmer was forced to leave the game early due to a bloody nose and a cut lip. Before departing late in the first half, Palmer was sacked three times. Despite the poor pass protection, he still managed to finish the game completing 11-of-16 passes for 105 yards. Source: Associated Press.

Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart completed just four-of-12 passes during Saturday's 24-0 exhibition win over Oakland and also threw three interceptions during his appearance in the game. Source: Associated Press.

Pittsburgh Steelers backup QB Byron Leftwich was solid in relief of starting QB Ben Roethlisberger during Saturday's 12-10 win over the Vikings. Leftwich did not throw a touchdown pass but did not have an interception and threw for 129 yards while completing 16-of-23 passes. Source: Associated Press.

St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger threw two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-10 exhibition win over Baltimore while completing 18-of-25 passes for 182 yards. Source: Associated Press.

Carolina Panthers RBs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams both rushed for over 100 yards during Saturday's 47-3 exhibition win over Washington. Williams had 101 yards on nine carries and added a 60-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Stewart, a rookie, rushed for 100 yards on 10 carries and also scored a touchdown in the second quarter, breaking off a 50-yard scoring scamper. Source: Associated Press.

Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard completed 10-of-16 passes for 118 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception during Saturday's 23-17 exhibition win over Tampa Bay. Garrard hooked up on an eight-yard scoring play with WR Dennis Northcutt in the first quarter and connected with TE Marcedes Lewis on a four-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Source: Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington completed 11-of-15 passes for 94 yards and a 17-yard touchdown pass during Saturday's 24-0 exhibition win over Kansas City. Source: Associated Press.

Making his second preseason start for the New York Jets, QB Brett Favre completed nine-of-12 passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions during the team's 10-7 exhibition win over the Giants on Saturday night. Source: Associated Press.

Detroit Lions rookie RB Kevin Smith improved his chances of earning the right to start for the team on Opening Day by breaking off a 35-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of the team's 26-6 exhibition win on Saturday night. However, it should be noted that Smith recorded just 10 yards on his nine other carries. Source: Associated Press.

Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee) and WRs Bernard Berrian (virus) and Sidney Rice all sat out Saturday's exhibition game vs. Pittsburgh. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens QB Troy Smith had been scheduled to start Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Rams but had to be scratched due to a viral illness. Rookie QB Joe Flacco received the starting assignment in his place. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman has informed team officials that he has been diagnosed with two torn ligaments in his injured left knee. According to Merriman, doctors in Alabama informed him that he would be risking a career ending injury if he continued to play without undergoing surgery. He will visit one last doctor in Miami before making a final decision. Source: San Diego Union-Tribune.

New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora had to be carted off the field during the second quarter Saturday's 10-7 exhibition loss to the Jets. X-rays conducted on Umenyiora's injured left knee were negative, but he'll require more medical tests on Sunday. Source: Associated Press.

Washington DE Jason Taylor suffered a separated right knee during Saturday's exhibition game vs. Carolina. Source: Associated Press.

Medical tests were conducted Saturday on the injured ankle of Philadelphia Eagles FS Brian Dawkins, who suffered the injury during Friday night's exhibition win against New England. X-rays results did not reveal a fracture but an MRI showed that Dawkins has a sprained tendon. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Houston Texans WR Harry Williams suffered a fractured vertebra on a kickoff return during the team's exhibition game on Friday. A team medical official reportedly told ESPN that Williams was "paralyzed on the field," however, later reports also indicated that Williams was later able to move his arms and legs. He is expected to require surgery to repair the damage. Source: Associated Press.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry will not play in Saturday's exhibition game, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. Henry re-signed with the team earlier this week. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Philadelphia Eagles FS Brian Dawkins had to be carted off the field during the second quarter of Friday's exhibition victory over the Patriots due to an ankle injury. He is expected to be re-evaluated on Saturday. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Detroit Lions have signed ex-Cowboys QB Drew Henson. The team elected to add Henson to the roster as a result of a thumb injury sustained by backup QB Drew Stanton on Thursday. Source: Associated Press.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan announced Friday that J.T. O'Sullivan will open the season as the team's starting quarterback. Source: Associated Press.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady sat out Friday's preseason game vs. the Eagles due to a foot injury. Backup QB Matt Cassel led the first-team offense in his absence. Source: Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown resumed practicing on Thursday but was wearing a soft cast to protect his sprained thumb. Source: Palm Beach Post.

St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt's sore back is said to be improving and he is expected to play in Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Ravens. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

If Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson (mild concussion) is able to get medical clearance to resume practicing next week, there is a chance he could appear in the team's final preseason game. Source: Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jerry Porter is continuing his recovery from hamstring surgery and could rejoin the team at practice next week. Source: Florida Times-Union.

San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman revealed Thursday that he is suffered from ligament damage in his surgically repaired left knee and that he is considering his treatment option. Source: North County Times.

Oakland Raiders WR Drew Carter will start instead of WR Ronald Curry during the team's next preseason game vs. the Cardinals on Saturday night. Source: Contra Costa Times.

Minnesota Vikings second-year WR Sidney Rice missed his fourth consecutive practice due to a virus on Thursday and will not appear in Saturday's preseason game vs. the Steelers. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune.

San Francisco 49ers starting QB contender J.T. O'Sullivan completed 7-of-8 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 37-30 exhibition victory over the Bears. Source: Associated Press.

Kyle Orton, who was named the team's regular season starting quarterback earlier this week, completed 10-of-17 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 37-30 exhibition loss to San Francisco. Source: Associated Press.

Green Bay Packers LB Nick Barnett has successfully appealed a one-game suspension handed down as a result of his involvement in an off-the-field altercation last year. Barnett will be allowed to play in the team's season opener on Sept. 8 but will still have to forfeit one gamecheck. Source: Associated Press.

Denver Broncos rookie RB Ryan Torain learned Thursday that his broken elbow is healing ahead of schedule and that he could return by early-October. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee has been limited to running in a swimming pool as he continues his recovery from knee surgery but has vowed to be ready in time for the team's regular season opener on Sept. 7 vs. the Bengals. Source: Associated Press.

St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson signed a new contract extension with the team on Thursday and practiced the same day. The deal is structured in two-tiers: the deal will either be for three years and $29.3 million or expand to five years and $49.3 million if Jackson achieves certain escalator clauses. Source: Associated Press.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior has signed a five-year, $18 million contract extension. Source: Associated Press.

Carolina Panthers second-year WR Dwayne Jarrett has taken advantage of increased reps due to injuries sustained by WR D.J. Hackett during training camp and he could supplant him for the team's third receiver role behind starters Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad. Source: Rock Hill Herald.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, who is bothered by a foot injury, did some light practicing on Wednesday during a 15-minute window of practice that was open to the window. Brady is considered day-to-day. Source: ESPN.

Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis will miss Saturday's exhibition game vs. Detroit due to a hamstring injury sustained in this past week's contest vs. the Giants. Source: Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith is slated to start Saturday's exhibition game vs. Cleveland over RB Tatum Bell. Source: Detroit Free Press.

Arizona Cardinals WR Steve Breaston is expected to open the regular season serving as the team's third wideout behind starters Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Source: East Valley Tribune.

Cincinnati Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh will miss his third straight preseason game this Saturday due to injury. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

A day after being activated from the PUP list and rejoining the team for practice, San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates did not practice on Wednesday. The Pro Bowl tight end underwent surgery to repair a toe injury six months ago. It is unclear whether Gates suffered a re-injury or if he's just taking things slow. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman had his surgically repaired knee examined by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama on Wednesday. Merriman has been sidelined over a week due to soreness but head coach Norv Turner doesn't expect him to miss the team's regular season opener on Sept. 7. Source: Associated Press.

St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson has stated that he has reached an agreement in principle with the team in regards to a new contract. Jackson is expected to report to the team's training camp and end his holdout on Thursday. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw has died due to complications caused by pancreatic cancer. Upshaw was 63. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has announced that QB Troy Smith will start Saturday's preseason game vs. the Rams. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that the team is not interested in ex-Falcons WR Joe Horn in spite of WR Kevin Curtis' recent injury. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis will undergo surgery today to repair a sports hernia. He is expected to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Cleveland Browns have indicated that starting QB Derek Anderson's recent concussion is considered "mild" in severity. Anderson suffered the injury during the second quarter of Monday's exhibition loss to the Giants. The injury is not considered a threat to prevent Anderson from playing in the team's regular season opener. Source: ESPN.com.

Arizona Cardinals reserve RB Tim Hightower formally supplanted RB J.J. Arrington on the team's depth chart in recent days. Hightower is now listed as starting RB Edgerrin James' primary backup. Source: AZCardinals.com.

Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones is expected to see his first action of the preseason during Thursday's exhibition game vs. San Francisco. Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald.

Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White missed Tuesday's practice as a result flu-like symptoms. Source: Tennessean.

Buffalo Bills starting QB Trent Edwards suffered a contusion to his quadriceps during Tuesday night's practice and left the field for immediate treatment. The injury is not considered serious. Source: Official team website.

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck left Tuesday's practice after just 45 minutes after he began to experience a recurrence of back stiffness. Source: Seattle Times.

St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt returned to practice on Tuesday. He had been out with a back injury. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates was activated from the team's P-U-P list on Tuesday and participated in individual drills. Gates, who is recovering from off-season toe surgery, is still not expected to participate in the team's final two preseason games. Source: San Diego Union-Tribune.

Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson remained sidelined during Tuesday's practice. Johnson has been slowed by a hamstring injury. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning, who is still recovering from offseason surgery to his left knee, appeared at his first practice of training camp on Tuesday. Manning did not practice with the team but did throw a few passes on the side. He stated his goal is to play in the team's Sept. 7 opener vs. Chicago but stopped short of issuing a guarantee. Source: Associated Press.

The New England Patriots have released TE Marcus Pollard. Source: Boston Globe.

The Atlanta Falcons have released WR Joe Horn. Upon hearing the news, Horn expressed a desire to play for either Dallas or Philadelphia. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson resumed practicing with the team on Monday and could play during the team's upcoming third preseason game. Johnson has been slowed due to a lingering groin injury. Source: HoustonTexans.com.

The Cincinnati Bengals have formally re-signed WR Chris Henry, pending a physical. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Soon after fielding a second demand for a trade from the agent of WR Anquan Boldin, the Arizona Cardinals turned down the request. Source: Arizona Republic.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Reggie Brown missed another day of practice on Monday due to a hamstring injury sustained during last Thursday's exhibition victory over Carolina. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Eagles G Shawn Andrews practiced with the team for the second time during training camp on Monday and could make his preseason debut this Friday vs. the Patriots. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has announced that rookie QB Matt Ryan will start Friday's game vs. the Titans. Source: Associated Press.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress indicated Monday that starting QB Tarvaris Jackson is preparing to play in during Saturday's game vs. the Steelers despite suffering a knee sprain this past weekend. Source: Associated Press.

New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey (leg) practiced on Monday and could make his preseason debut during Saturday's exhibition game vs. Cincinnati. Source: Associated Press.

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck practiced on Monday for the first time since experiencing stiffness in his back 10 days ago. Hasselback indicated that he will start next Monday's game vs. San Diego. Source: Associated Press.

The Miami Dolphins have released OL Steve McKinney just three months after signing him as a free agent. Source: Associated Press.

Unheralded third-year New York Giants WR Domenik Hixon hooked up on scoring plays of 11 and 24 yards with starting QB Eli Manning during Monday night's 37-34 victory over Cleveland. Hixon finished the game with 63 yards on four receptions. Source: Associated Press.

Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson was forced to leave Monday night's 37-34 exhibition loss to the New York Giants early in the second quarter due to what is believed to be a potential concussion. He was replaced in the lineup by second-year backup QB Brady Quinn. Source: Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is being listed as day-to-day as a result of a thumb injury suffered during preseason action this past weekend. Source: ESPN.

According to Marvin Frazier, the agent for free agent WR Chris Henry, his client could re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals as early as Tuesday. Source: ESPN.com.

Despite a strong effort during last Thursday's preseason game, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid has announced that RB Tony Hunt is being shifted from tailback to fullback. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Chicago Bears have announced that QB Kyle Orton has beaten out QB Rex Grossman for the team's opening day job. Source: Associated Press.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Monday night that Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson's shoulder injury could sideline him for the remainder of the preseason.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday that the foot injury the prevented him from playing in Sunday's preseason game vs. Tampa Bay is unrelated to the right ankle injury he suffered during last year's AFC championship game vs. San Diego. Brady is also unsure if he will be able to play in this Friday's exhibition game. Source: Associated Press.

The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent S Lance Schulters and have released long snapper Ryan Senser. Source: Associated Press.

After a solid debut with the New England Patriots during their first preseason game last week, backup RB LaMont Jordan did not receive a single carry during Sunday's 27-10 loss to Tampa Bay due to an undisclosed injury. Source: Associated Press.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward did not practice Saturday due to an ankle injury sustained during Thursday's exhibition game. Source: ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free agent DL Orpheus Roye. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Houston Texans have signed ex-Cardinals RB Marcel Shipp. Source: Houston Chronicle.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said Sunday during a media conference call that the team has not made any decisions about who will open the season as its starting quarterback. Source: ProFootballTalk.com.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has indicated that the production of TE Heath Miller could be adversely affected by the offseason acquisitions of WR Limas Sweed and RB Mewelde Moore.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers reserve QB Luke McCown completed seven-of-ten passes for 79 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 27-10 exhibition win over New England. Source: Associated Press.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Jerome Simpson caught five passes for 114 yards during Sunday's 27-10 exhibition loss to the Lions. Source: Associated Press.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson sustained a strained left shoulder during Sunday's 27-10 exhibition loss to the Lions. Tests did not reveal a fracture and the injury is not expected to keep Johnson out of the team's regular season opener. Source: Associated Press.

Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL that was sustained during Saturday's 23-15 exhibition victory over the Ravens. The injury is not considered serious but head coach Brad Childress may keep Jackson out of the team's final two preseason games. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Pittsburgh Steelers S Troy Polamalu could practice with the team for the first time during training camp on Tuesday. Polamalu has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens rookies QB Joe Flacco and RB Ray Rice both performed well during exhibition play on Saturday. However, after the game head coach John Harbaugh stated that RB Willis McGahee is entrenched as the team's tailback at starter and that Flacco is not a candidate to begin the regular season as a starter. Source: Carroll County Times.

Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown left Saturday's preseason game early with a thumb injury. The injury is considered minor and Brown said he would have kept playing had it been a regular season game. Source: Miami Herald.

Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark was forced to leave Saturday's exhibition game early after suffering a knee injury. The severity of the injury was not immediately known. Source: Chicago Sun-Times.

Former Cal RB Justin Forsett rushed for 136 yards on 15 carries and added a 10-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of Saturday's 29-26 exhibition win over Chicago. Source: Associated Press.

San Francisco 49ers QB J.T. O'Sullivan once again made the case that he should win the team's starting quarterback competition by completing eight-of-17 passes for 154 yards with a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 34-6 drubbing of the Green Bay Packers. Source: Associated Press.

San Francisco 49ers WR Josh Morgan made a spot start during Saturday's 34-6 exhibition win over Green Bay due to injuries at the position. However, he could be making a bid to make the starting assignment permanent after catching five passes for 114 yards and a touchdown during the victory. Morgan has been impressive all throughout training camp. Source: Associated Press.

Despite facing a three game suspension at the start of the season for violating the league's code of conduct policy, Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 59 yards and added a three-yard touchdown reception during Saturday's 23-13 win over Dallas. Source: Associated Press.

Proving once again that he has his diabetes under control after being diagnosed with it this offseason, Denver Broncos QB Jay Cutler completed 16-of-20 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 23-13 exhibition win over Dallas. Source: Associated Press.

New Orleans Saints starting QB Drew Brees threw 12 and five-yard touchdown passes during Saturday's 31-27 exhibition loss to Houston. Hooking up with RB Reggie Bush and WR Marques Colston for TDs, Brees finished the game having completed 12-of-17 passes for 147 yards with no interceptions. Source: Associated Press.

Houston Texans starting QB Matt Schaub threw for two touchdowns with no interceptions on 14-of-16 attempts during Saturday's 31-27 exhibition win over New Orleans. WR Kevin Walter and FB Vonta Leach were on the receiving end of Schaub's scores. Source: Associated Press.

It was a trio of unheralded running backs playing in the absence of holdout RB Steven Jackson that help lead the Rams to a 7-6 exhibition win over the Chargers on Saturday. RB Antonio Pittman averaged 7.4 yards per carry by totaling 67 yards on nine attempts. RB Travis Minor averaged just 3.5 yards with 35 yards on 11 attempts but added the game-winning score with a three-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. FB/RB Brian Leonard also added 38 yards on eight carries. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers rookie RB Jacob Hester continued his quest Saturday night for a backup job behind starting tailback LaDainian Tomlinson. After a strong showing in the opener, Hester rushed for 59 yards on 12 carries during the team's 7-6 exhibition loss last night against St. Louis. Source: Associated Press.

Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart, playing behind QB Kurt Warner on Saturday night, completed seven-of-eleven pass attempts for 62 yards with a 14-yard touchdown pass during the team's 27-17 exhibition win over Kansas City. Warner was six-of-nine for 54 yards and no TDs or interceptions. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens rookie RB Ray Rice continues to establish himself in the absence of injured starting RB Willis McGahee. During Saturday's 23-15 exhibition loss to the Vikings, Rice rushed for 77 yards on eight carries while adding a six-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Source: Associated Press.

Showing more signs that he could be a vital part of the team's running game this season, Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams averaged 4.3 yards per carry during Saturday's 19-14 exhibition win over the Jaguars. Williams finished the game with 43 yards on 10 carries and added a four-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Source: Associated Press.

New Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington's first game action during the team's 19-14 exhibition win over Jacksonville on Saturday was brief. Pennington attempted just six passes, completing five of them for 55 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Source: Associated Press.

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner rushed for 113 yards on just four carries during Saturday's 16-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Source: Associated Press.

QB Brett Favre hooked up with TE Dustin Keller on a four-yard touchdown during his debut as a member of the New York Jets during Saturday's 13-10 exhibition loss to Washington. In addition to the touchdown pass, Favre completed five-of-six passes for 48 yards with no turnovers. Source: Associated Press.

Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson was forced to leave Saturday's 23-15 win over Baltimore in the first quarter after injuring his knee. However, after the game, it was revealed that the injury was considered to be minor and Jackson is not expected to be sidelined for long, if at all. Source: Associated Press.

San Francisco 49ers training camp surprise WR Josh Morgan will start Saturday's preseason game opposite WR Isaac Bruce. Source: Sacramento Bee.

St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan recently revealed that contract extension talks between the organization and holdout RB Steven Jackson recently resumed. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates is currently on the team's PUP list as he recovers from offseason foot surgery but has said he expects to be activated in time for the regular season. Source: North County Times.

Baltimore Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco appears to have fallen behind veteran QBs Kyle Boller and Troy Smith during the team's open competition. Smith will start Saturday's preseason game vs. the Vikings. Source: Canadian Press.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Brian Griese will start over QB Luke McCown in place of injured starter Jeff Garcia during Sunday's preseason game. Source: Tampa Tribune.

Oakland Raiders starting QB JaMarcus Russell threw for 75 yards on 10-of-17 completions with a touchdown pass during Friday's 17-16 loss to the Titans. Russell's TD toss came in the second quarter on a 10-yard pass play with TE Zach Miller. Miller finished the game with four receptions for 48 yards. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid has indicated that G Shawn Andrews could practice with the team on Saturday for the first time this preseason. Andrews has been sidelined due to issues stemming from depression. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

New York Giants PK Lawrence Tynes will miss Monday night's preseason game vs. Cleveland because of a knee injury. The team has signed PK Josh Huston as a replacement. Source: Associated Press.

Baltimore Ravens DE/LB Terrell Suggs is expected to sign his one-year, $8.5 million franchise player tender and end his holdout on Sunday. Source: ESPN.com.

Tennessee Titans CB Cortland Finnegan has signed a two-year contract extension with the team. Source: Associated Press.

Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney and S Bob Sanders will both miss their second consecutive preseason games on Saturday night due to injuries. Source: Associated Press.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Thursday he's leaning towards starting veteran QB Kurt Warner during Saturday's exhibition game vs. Kansas City. Warner did not play at all during last week's game. Source: Official team website.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said Thursday that the team's starting quarterback competition between Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton is still even. Source: Chicago Sun-Times.

San Francisco 49ers QB J.T. O'Sullivan has been named the team's starter for the second week in a row. QBs Alex Smith and Shaun Hill will proceed Smith during Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Packers. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game vs. the Texans while he's allowed additional time to recover from a broken leg. Source: Times-Picayune.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Reggie Brown left Thursday's exhibition victory over the Panthers due to a hamstring injury during the team's opening drive. Brown missed last week's opener vs. Pittsburgh due to an Achilles injury. He is scheduled for an MRI on Friday morning. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

An article in the Kansas City Star indicates that ex-Ravens WR Devard Darling will begin the season as a starting receiver opposite WR Dwayne Bowe.

New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush was unable to practice Thursday due to swelling in his left knee. It was Bush's second missed practice of the week and he's not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game vs. the Texans. Source: Times-Picayune.

Cincinnati Bengals RB Chris Perry worked with the first-team offense on Thursday and indications afterwards were that the oft-injured running back is being given the opportunity to compete for the team's starting tailback job. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Minnesota Vikings OL Bryant McKinnie could soon receive a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league's code of conduct policy. Source: Sirius NFL Radio.

After missing a week due to a tailbone injury, the Atlanta Falcons decided to demote second-year WR Laurent Robinson in favor of WR Michael Jenkins. Jenkins is now considered the starter opposite WR Roddy White. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 9-of-11 passes for 142 yards with one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 24-21 exhibition loss to the Bills. Rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall finished the game with 30 yards on 11 carries and added a six-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Source: Associated Press.

Buffalo Bills second-year QB Trent Edwards threw for 104 yards on 9-of-11 completions with two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-21 exhibition victory over Pittsburgh. TE Robert Royal was on the receiving end of both touchdowns. Source: Associated Press.

Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme tested his surgically repaired throwing elbow during Thursday's 24-13 exhibition loss to the Eagles by completing 9-of-14 passes for 54 yards. He did not throw for a touchdown and threw for one interception. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles rookie WR DeSean Jackson was impressive yet again during Thursday's 24-13 exhibition victory over Carolina Panthers. Seeing ample time with the first-team offense, Jackson caught seven passes for 71 yards. Source: Associated Press.

New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress indicated Thursday that he is now wearing orthotics to correct his flat feet and that he intends to be ready for the team's regular season opener. Source: Associated Press.

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice on Thursday following a six-day absence due to a stiff back. Hasselbeck is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game vs. the Bears. Source: Associated Press.

ESPN.com's John Clayton is quoting a source as revealing that S John Lynch has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $1.5 million.

New Orleans Saints DT Hollis Thomas will be sidelined for the next two months due to a right triceps injury. The injury means that first round pick DL Sedrick Ellis will receive significant playing time at the start of the season. Source: Associated Press.

New Orleans Saints WRs Marques Colston (knee) and Devery Henderson are both expected to play in Saturday's preseason game. There is also a chance that RB Deuce McAllister (knees) could be available as well. Source: Times Picayune.

Despite the fact that there is still no firm timetable available for Seattle Seahawks WR Deion Branch's expected return from offseason knee surgery, head coach Mike Holmgren has not given up hope that he could be ready for the regular season opener. Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson was able to resume practicing on Wednesday. He had missed time due to a hamstring injury. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cleveland Browns TE Kellen Winslow returned to practice this week after being sidelined with a hamstring injury. It is believed he could see action during Monday night's preseason game vs. the Giants. Source: Associated Press.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia (calf strain) has been ruled out of Sunday's exhibition game vs. the Patriots. Source: St. Petersburg Times.

St. Louis Rams WR Reche Caldwell could end up supplanting WR Dane Looker as the team's fourth receiver if he continues to impress during training camp. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Oakland Raiders P Shane Lechler will be sidelined for a week while he recovers from a quadriceps injury. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

The New England Patriots could make an attempt to add S John Lynch to their roster if he's able to pass a physical. Source: ESPN.com.

Tennessee Titans RB Quinton Ganther is pushing the team's second-round pick in 2007, RB Chris Henry, for the third-string tailback job behind LenDale White and Chris Johnson. Source: The Tennessean.

The Oakland Raiders have released LB Edgerton Hartwell. Source: Sacramento Bee.

After completing his fifth practice with the team on Wednesday, New York Jets QB Brett Favre revealed that he has been bothered by fatigue in his right arm. Favre indicated though that he is not feeling pain and he is not expected to miss any practice time. Source: New York Daily News.

Suspended Dallas Cowboys KR/CB Adam "Pacman" Jones has said he will mail a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday requesting to be reinstated into the league. Jones believes he will receive a response before the state of the regular season. Source: Dallas Morning News.

The Denver Broncos have signed CB Tyrone Poole and have released CB Christian Morton. Source: Associated Press.

Houston Texans RB Chris Brown has resumed practicing after missing practice last week and the team's preseason opener due to a back injury. RB Ahman Green is not expected to play in this week's game due to a sore groin, meaning Brown could handle the bulk of the carries. Source: HoustonTexans.com.

Carolina Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett has been slowed by a knee bruise that could prevent him from playing in this week's preseason game vs. the Eagles. Source: Rock Hill Herald.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio recently commented that WR Jerry Porter is not expected to resume practicing before the start of the regular season. Porter is recovering from hamstring surgery. Source: Florida Times-Union.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Troy Williamson is battling groin and hip injuries and could be sidelined for this Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Dolphins. Source: Florida Times-Union.

Despite Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis having ruled out any interest in bring back WR Chris Henry, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the team is still looking into the possibility of re-signing him.

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game due to a groin injury. Source: HoustonTexans.com.

Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha underwent X-rays late Tuesday after injuring his foot. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

Denver Broncos RB Michael Pittman is still working at fullback in spite of previous reports indicating that he was going to be moved back to tailback. Source: Denver Post.

Kansas City is believed to have an interest in possibly signing ex-Dolphins PK Jay Feely. Feely was released by Miami on Tuesday. Source: Kansas City Star.

San Francisco 49ers WR Arnaz Battle left practice early on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury. The severity of his injury is not yet known and he's considered day-to-day. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter practiced Tuesday after missing Saturday's game and practices on Sunday and Monday due to a sore back. Source: Palm Beach Post.

Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones has indicated that he doesn't expect to be available for the team's next preseason game. Source: ChicagoBears.com.

San Francisco 49ers WR Josh Morgan has been one of the team's biggest surprises during training camp and he is now pushing for a starting job. Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

Indianapolis Colts DE Michael Coe has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after undergoing surgery to his left knee last week. Source: Associated Press.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent LB Brandon Moore. Moore was released by the 49ers after the team signed ex-Eagles LB Takeo Spikes. Source: Associated Press.

New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress practiced in pads Tuesday for the first time during training camp. He had been idle due to an ankle injury. The team has Wednesday off but Burress hopes to practice again on Thursday. Source: Associated Press.

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 9-of-15 passes for 117 yards with a 30-yard touchdown pass to WR James Jones and an interception during Monday night's 20-17 preseason opening loss to Cincinnati. The game marked Rodgers' first start since the trade of QB Brett Favre to the New York Jets. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who is coming off offseason surgery on his ACL, indicated Monday that he experienced no complications following Saturday's preseason opener. Source: Chargers.com.

Miami Dolphins WR Derek Hagan has supplanted WR Ernest Wilford on the team's depth chart as a starting wide receiver. Source: Palm Beach Post.

New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister participated in his first full-scale practice of training camp on Sunday. McAllister had been sidelined as he recovered from offseason knee surgery. Source: Times-Picayune.

New England Patriots former first round pick WR Chad Jackson has been apparently supplanted on the team's depth chart as the third receiver by WR Jabar Gaffney. Source: Boston Globe.

The Miami Dolphins are expected to release PK Jay Feely. Source: ProFootballTalk.com.

Despite being scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh believes that RB Willis McGahee will receive medical clearance in time for the team's Sept. 7 regular season opener vs. the Bengals. Source: Baltimore Sun.

Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith did not practice Monday and is considered day-to-day following a concussion sustained during Saturday's 23-20 overtime exhibition win over the Colts. Source: Charlotte Observer.

Minnesota Vikings S Madieu Williams is expected to be sidelined for the next six weeks due to an unspecified neck injury. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune.

The Seattle Seahawks have released DT Marcus Tubbs, a former first-round pick by the team. Tubbs is recovering from knee surgery and recently failed a physical. Source: Associated Press.

Seattle Seahawks WR Bobby Engram is expected to be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks after suffering a cracked bone in his right shoulder during Friday's preseason win over the Vikings. Source: Associated Press.

After missing 10 days of practice due to a right calf strain, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia returned to work on Monday. Source: Associated Press.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones pleaded not guilty in a Fayetteville, Ark., court to possession of cocaine. The charge carries up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Jones' trial date has been set for Oct. 10. Source: Associated Press.

New York Jets TE A.J. Schable resumed full-contact drills on Monday. Schable had been carted off the field during this past weekend's exhibition loss to Cleveland following a helmet-to-helmet collision on special teams. Source: Associated Press.

The Miami Dolphins have signed LB Maurice Fountain. Fountain was a member of the Utah Blaze in the Arena Football League and was named to the all-rookie team last season. Source: Associated Press.

The Oakland Raiders have signed former Rams S Adam Archuleta and have released S Greg Wesley. Archuleta could be tried at linebacker. Source: Associated Press.

Washington DL Erasmus James passed a physical on Monday and has been activated from the team's P-U-P list. Source: Associated Press.

St. Louis Rams rookie CB Justin King, the team's fourth-round pick in this past April's NFL Draft, will miss the entire 2008 season due to a torn ligament in his left toe. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The New York Giants signed ex-Washington S Stuart Schweigert on Sunday and placed DE Robert Henderson on the waive/injured list. Source: New York Daily News.

San Francisco 49ers QB J.T. O'Sullivan handled all of the team's first-team reps during Sunday's practice. QB Alex Smith worked with the second-team offense while QB Shaun Hill was idle. Source: Sacramento Bee.

Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic on his knee. The procedure could sideline McGahee for 2-4 weeks. Rookie RB Ray Rice will handle first-team reps on an exclusive basis in McGahee's absence. Source: Carroll County Times.

Baltimore Ravens second-year QB Troy Smith has struggled in recent practices, according to reports. If Smith does not perform well in this weekend's preseason game, he could fall out of the team's race at quarterback. Source: Baltimore Sun.

New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress has not practiced with the team during training camp this far and said he will not start practicing until his injured ankle has healed. Source: Associated Press.

Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin practiced Sunday night for the first time in two weeks. He had been sidelined with a hamstring injury. After practice, Boldin vowed to play in next weekend's preseason game. Source: Associated Press.

Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards required stitches after cutting his foot while running a sprint in his socks. No timetable is available for Edwards' return to practice but the injury is not considered serious. Source: Associated Press.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran LB Takeo Spikes as a free agent. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Reggie Brown missed Sunday's practice due to an Achilles' tendon injury. Source: Philadelphia Daily News.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released DT Kimo von Oelhoffen and have replaced him on the roster with rookie DT Mike Marquardt. Source: Philadelphia Daily News.

Philadelphia Eagles G Shawn Andrews reported to the team's training camp on Sunday after missing 17 days of camp for unexcused personal reasons. Andrews has claimed in recent interviews that he is battling depression. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

After working out both free agent QBs Daunte Culpepper and Byron Leftwich this past weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers opted to sign Leftwich to a one-year $605,000 contract. He will provide backup depth behind starting QB Ben Roethlisberger in light of QB Charlie Batch's broken collarbone. Source: Associated Press.

Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham was forced to leave Saturday's preseason game early vs. the Jaguars due to an ankle injury. Source: Miami Herald.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel returned to practice on a limited basis on Sunday. He had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Carolina Panthers veteran RB DeAngelo Williams, getting the start Saturday ahead of rookie RB Jonathan Stewart, scored two touchdowns during the team's exhibition win over the Colts. Williams also added 55 yards on nine carries. Source: Associated Press.

The New England Patriots have placed S Tank Williams on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury. Source: Boston Globe.

Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones received clearance to participate in Saturday night's preseason practice. Source: Chicago Tribune.

According to SportingNews.com, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign both QBs Byron Leftwich and Daunte Culpepper in response to backup QB Charlie Batch's potentially season-ending collarbone injury.

Former New York Giants QB Jared Lorenzen, who is challenging for a third-string QB job with the Indianapolis Colts, stepped up in the absence of injured starting QB Peyton Manning during Saturday's 23-20 loss to Carolina. Lorenzen 12-of-23 for 117 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions.

TE Jacob Tamme was the recipient of both of Lorenzen's TD tosses; hooking up for nine-yard and 14-yard pass plays in the second quarter. Tamme finished the game with five receptions for 57 yards.

Source: Associated Press.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran RB Michael Bennett rushed for 74 yards on 19 carries during the team's 17-6 exhibition win over the Dolphins on Saturday night. He also added an one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Source: Associated Press.

It was a pair of new running backs for the Tennessee Titans that led the way to the team's 34-13 victory over St. Louis on Saturday night.

Rookie RB Chris Johnson, who head coach Jeff Fisher had branded the fastest running back he has every worked with, scored on a 66-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. However, he would record just 11 yards on his other five carries.

Second-year RB Quinton Ganther also raised eyebrows by scoring twice on Saturday. He ended up finishing the game with 115 yards rushing on eight carries.

Source: Associated Press.

Washington starting QB Jason Campbell and backup QB Todd Collins both performed well during Saturday's 17-14 exhibition victory over Buffalo. Campbell started the game and completed seven-of-ten passes for 71 yards. He was relieved by Collins, who completed seven-of-eleven passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. Source: Associated Press.

Houston Texans backup QB Sage Rosenfels completed 10 of 15 passes for 137 yards and in the process helped lead his team to a 19-16 exhibition victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Rosenfels also connected with WR David Anderson on a 16-yard scoring pass in the second quarter, the game's only touchdown. Anderson finished the contest with 67 yards on six receptions. Source: Associated Press.

San Diego Chargers rookie RB Jacob Hester enhanced his chances of winning an Opening Day roster spot with the team after scoring two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-17 exhibition win over Dallas. Hester first scored in the first quarter on a one-yard run and then added a two-yard run in the third quarter. He finished the game with 49 yards on 13 carries. Source: Associated Press.

Atlanta Falcons rookie QB Matt Ryan completed 9-of-15 passes for 113 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions during the team's 20-17 exhibition loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night. In the second quarter, Ryan hooked up with receiver Roddy White on a 25-yard touchdown. White finished the game with five receptions for 47 yards. Source: Associated Press.

Denver Broncos LB Louis Green had to be carted off the field during Saturday's preseason loss after suffering a concussion and neck injury following a special teams collision. While being carted off the field, Green gave a visible thumbs up and was released from a hospital late last night. He is expected to fly home with the team and is considered day-to-day. Source: Associated Press.

Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant missed his second consecutive day of practice on Saturday with what is being termed by head coach Mike McCarthy as a "slight" hamstring injury. However, Grant's status for Monday's preseason game vs. Cincinnati is still uncertain. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette.

After completing yesterday's practice, it was announced by the New York Jets that QB Brett Favre will start next Saturday's preseason game vs. Washington. Source: Associated Press.

Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Hackett has been idle since Thursday due to a foot injury and will not play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday. He is currently listed as day-to-day. Source: Charlotte Observer.

Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is expected to start the team's preseason opener on Saturday as he's currently listed ahead of rookie RB Jonathan Stewart on the team's depth chart. Source: Charlotte Observer.

The Houston Texans have waived RB Mike Bell. Bell had been cut earlier in the preseason by the Denver Broncos. Source: Houston Chronicle.

An injured hamstring prevented Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin from playing in the team's preseason opener. However, he was able to participate in a limited amount of pre-game warmups and could rejoin the team at practice this week in hopes of being able to play in next Saturday's preseason game. Source: Arizona Republic.

Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant did not practice on Friday due to a minor hamstring injury. Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, if QB Alex Smith fails to impress the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason, the team could consider releasing him prior to the start of the regular season.

In search of a veteran backup QB to replace the injured Charlie Batch, the Pittsburgh Steelers have scheduled a workout on Saturday for former Jaguars and Falcons QB Byron Leftwich. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Steelers backup QB Charlie Batch sustained a fractured right collarbone during Friday's exhibition victory over the Eagles. Batch could miss 4-6 weeks and his injury leaves rookie QB Dennis Dixon as the current backup to starting QB Ben Roethlisberger. Head coach Mike Tomlin has indicated that the team will look for a veteran backup. Source: Associated Press.

A day after being released by the New York Jets, QB Chad Pennington signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. Sources have indicated that the deal makes Pennington the team's likely starter at quarterback. Source: Associated Press.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook did not play in Friday's preseason loss to the Steelers as he reviewed his new contract. Westbrook has signed a new three-year deal that will guarantee him $13 million over the next two seasons and could be worth up to $24 million over its entire lifetime. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Oakland Raiders are expected to sign free agent PK Aaron Elling with incumbent PK Sebastian Janikowski unlikely to play in Friday's preseason opener vs. San Francisco after injuring his leg earlier this week. Source: San Francisco Chronicle.

New York Jets FB/TE A.J. Schable suffered a possible spinal injury after being involved in a helmet-to-helmet collision during the team's preseason victory on Thursday. Following the plan, Schable was down for several minutes before being carted off the field. Source: New York Daily News.

With Baltimore Ravens veteran QB Kyle Boller having received a chance to start the team's preseason opener, head coach John Harbaugh has decided that second-year QB Troy Smith will start the team's second game. Source: Baltimore Sun.

Denver Broncos WR Darrell Jackson has been supplanted by Eddie Royal as a starting receiver on the team's depth chart. Jackson is now the team's fourth receiver behind starter Brandon Marshall and slot WR Brandon Stokley. With Marshall suspended for the first three games of the season, Royal and WR Keary Colbert are slated to be the team's starters. Source: Denver Post.

Chicago Bears second-year RB Garrett Wolfe racked up 89 combined yards during Thursday's 24-20 exhibition opening loss to Kansas City. Wolfe averaged over nine yards per carry finishing the contest with 64 yards on seven attempts. He also had one reception that was good for a 25-yard touchdown catch. Source: Associated Press.

RB Aaron Stecker, the forgotten man in a New Orleans Saints backfield that includes RBs Reggie Bush, Deuce McCallister, and Pierre Thomas, led the team in rushing during Thursday's 24-10 exhibition win over the Cardinals. Stecker rushed for 39 yards on seven carries while adding a touchdown. Source: Associated Press.

Although his appearance was brief, QB Jon Kitna was sharp during the Detroit Lions' preseason opener on Thursday. Kitna completed 6 of 7 passes for 106 yards while connecting with WR Roy Williams for a 20-yard TD hookup in helping lead his team to a 16-15 victory over the Giants. Source: Associated Press.

New England Patriots backup RB LaMont Jordan debuted for the team during its 16-15 preseason loss to the Ravens on Thursday night. Averaging four yards per carry, Jordan finished the game with 76 yards rushing on 19 carries with one touchdown. Source: Associated Press.

With newly-acquired QB Brett Favre looking on, New York Jets third-string QB Brett Ratliff stepped up to lead the team to a 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. Ratliff finished the game having completed 14 of 20 passes for 252 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

WR David Clowney led the team in receiving with four receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Source: Associated Press.

Negotiations between the Philadelphia Eagles and RB Brian Westbrook towards a contract extension took place through the night on Thursday. Sources have indicated that the team is expected to announce a new deal with Westbrook prior to Friday's preseason opener vs. the Steelers. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that veteran QB Chris Redman will get the starting nod over rookie QB Matt Ryan during the team's Saturday preseason opener vs. Jacksonville. QBs Joey Harrington and D.J. Shockley, who are competing for the third spot on the depth chart, are expected to see time as well. Source: Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has indicated that the recent tryout of ex-Cowboys QB Quincy Carter was just a casual look to satisfy organizational curiosity. Source: ESPN.com.

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