Garrett Hartley out 6-10 weeks

Saints K Garrett Hartley has been diagnosed with a hip flexor.  He’s hoping to get back on the field in 6-8 weeks, but beat writer James Varney hears that it could be closer to 10.  John Kasay will step in as New Orleans kicker while Hartley …

DeMarco Murray flashes in final exhibition

Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray picked up 32 yards on 10 carries, plus 4 catches for 64 yards in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Dolphins.  The rookie flashed big-time burst on a 48-yard screen pass on Dallas’ 1st offensive play of the game….

Joe McKnight role expected to grow

Jets HC Rex Ryan is looking to get RB Joe McKnight more involved in the offense this year.  "I think, as far as a role, good things happen when you put the ball in his hands," Ryan said. "He’s one of the fastest athletes in the leag…

Fred Taylor set to retire

RB Fred Taylor will sign 1-day contract with the Jaguars and retire tomorrow.  The 35-year-old spent the past 2 years in New England but will be remembered for an impressive career in Jacksonville.  His 11,271 rushing yards are most all-time …

Chris Johnson gets new 4-year deal

Titans RB Chris Johnson’s holdout is over. He’s agreed to a new 4-year, $53.5 million contract. He’ll get $30 million guaranteed. It makes him the league’s highest-paid RB by a wide margin. Johnson now has 9 days to get ready for the season opener. He’…

Roy Helu still struggling in pass protection

According to Redskins beat writer John Keim, rookie RB Roy Helu is "still not adept at picking up blitzes."  It’s just another reason why RB Tim Hightower is locked-in as Washington’s feature back.  We still like Helu’s long-term po…

Mark Clayton re-signs with Rams

The Rams have re-signed WR Mark Clayton.  This was expected all along, but it took longer than expected because Clayton is struggling to return from last year’s torn patellar tendon.  All reports indicate that he’s still not close to 100%.&nb…

James Harrison not back to 100%

Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, OLB James Harrison conceded after the 3rd exhibition game that he’s not all the way back to game shape yet. Harrison, who had two offseason surgeries on his back, was noticeably winded at times against the Falcons. He s…

Russell Okung returns to practice

Seahawks OT Russell Okung practiced with the team on Wednesday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in the preseason opener.  But Seahawks inside John Boyle notes that Okung wasn’t going full-speed.  It sounds like he’s still if…

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