Braylon Edwards could still face suspension

The NFL is still determing whether or not 49ers WR Braylon Edwards will be suspended after pleading guilty to a DUI charge back in July.  We’d be surprised if the league handed down discipline so close to the start of the regular season.  The…

Randall Cobb appears ready for Week 1

Packers WR Randall Cobb (knees) put in a full practice Sunday and is expected to play in the season opener against the Saints on Thursday.  Cobb is expected to handle both kick and punt returns, but his role on offense figures to be minimal for no…

Peyton Manning not going for another surgery

Contrary to a previous story, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that there are currently no plans for a 2nd neck surgery for Colts QB Peyton Manning.  He will, however, be re-evaluated by specialists to determine why his recovery is taking so long.&n…

Matt Cassel could miss Week 1 with rib injury

Chiefs HC Todd Haley said QB Matt Cassel simply had the wind knocked out of him in the team’s preseason finale.  But beat writer Adam Teicher reports that Cassel has a rib injury that could force him out of the regular season opener against the Bi…

Deji Karim in line for increased role

Jaguars HC Jack Del Rio confirmed that RB Rashad Jennings’ season-ending knee injury opens for door for RB Deji Karim to see a bigger role.  "Deji in particular has been very explosive this preseason," Del Rio said. "He’s got …

Aaron Brown released

The Lions have released RB Aaron Brown.  It looked like he was in the mix for backup RB duties when he started Detroit’s 3rd preseason game.  Instead, they’ll roll with Jerome Harrison and Maurice Morris behind Jahvid Best.  Harrison is …

Chaz Schilens back at practice

Raiders WR Chaz Schilens returned to practice on Sunday.  He’d been out the past 3-and-a-half weeks with a sprained knee.  Schilens’ status for Week 1 remains unclear, although he won’t have a major role on offense even if he is active. …

Brandon Tate heading to Cincinnati

The Bengals have signed former Patriots WR Brandon Tate.  He’ll likely step right in as Cincinnati’s primary return man, but his role on offense will be minimal as the 5th WR.

Steven Hauschka will kick for Seahawks

The Seahawks have flip-flopped kickers, releasing Jeff Reed and adding Steven Hauschka.  Hauschka has hit just 16 of 22 career FG attempts (73%), and will be kicking for what could be one of the worst offenses in the league.  He’s not a fanta…

Seyi Ajirotutu joins Panthers

Former Chargers WR Seyi Ajirotutu has signed with the Panthers.  It’s a nice landing spot for the raw-but-talented wideout.  He’s familiar with OC Rob Chudzinski’s scheme and has a relatively clear path to playing time.  Ajirotutu will o…

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