After two sharp series from Eli Manning and the offense, Rhett Bomar did not provide much of a spark, but he settled down after halftime.

Mark Sanchez acted as the Jets’ offensive coordinator, leading the offense to a touchdown on their second drive after he put on a headset.

The Jets took in an early private performance of the show “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” on Wednesday in Manhattan.

Arizona is trying to gauge the interest in a trade for Matt Leinart, who has repeatedly failed to seize the starting quarterback’s job.

With Jim Sorgi out the team has a daunting hole to fill at quarterback behind Eli Manning, while Sinorice Moss is most likely seen his last days as a Giant.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- and for everyone to see.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Bruce Gradkowski threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter and the Oakland Raiders mostly used backups to end the preseason with a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- On a night when San Francisco's offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of the ball to cap their first unbeaten preseason in 18 years.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- If the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in need of a backup quarterback, Max Hall believes he can do the job.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The search for the 2.5-carat diamond earring lost by Miami's Kendall Langford came up empty.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant have made amends.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Denver rookie Tim Tebow outplayed Minnesota's Tarvaris Jackson in the backup quarterback comparison, but the Vikings forced four first-half turnovers and beat the Broncos 31-24 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Matt Cassel and Brodie Croyle each led touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs beat Green Bay 17-13 Thursday night for their first preseason victory since 2008.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys are going into the season feeling a lot better about kicker David Buehler.

HOUSTON (AP) -- Rudy Carpenter threw two touchdown passes to Arrelious Benn, Corey Lynch returned one of his two interceptions 91 yards for another score and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Houston Texans 24-17 on Thursday night.

Who should you have on your radar this weekend, so that draft software voice that's yelling at you to pick doesn't cause you to toss your laptop across the rotunda?

The Jets are keeping Joe McKnight because they invested a fourth-round draft pick to land him. That is the only good news for McKnight.

It's more fun to be excited than worried about a coming season, so here are the answers to some of the stranger questions that have come up in the Giants' off-season.

The latest episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" opens with more talk of Darrelle Revis, but the Jets are baffled by a report that an agreement is near.

The Cleveland Browns have done their city and fans a disservice by severing ties to Jim Brown, the N.F.L.’s living Babe Ruth.

Bill Cowher, a studio analyst for the N.F.L. on CBS, ponders his future after the death of his wife, Kaye, of melanoma late last month.

The Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs may be improved but they are just extras. The Chargers remain the stars of the AFC West, and only an injury to franchise QB Philip Rivers can change that.



AFC West - Philip Rivers - Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers - Oakland Raiders

Cardinals? Headed for a post-Warner slide. Seahawks? A Pete Carroll mystery. Rams? Stuck in rebuild mode. The Niners get a wide-open look, but Clark Judge wonders if they can knock it down.



NFC West - Pete Carroll - Seattle Seahawks - Arizona Cardinals - NFL

The AFC East is usually one of the toughest divisions, and this season is no different. While the Jets are the trendy favorites, Pete Prisco looks past the hype and puts his trust in the Patriots to again win the title. AFC East Preview



AFC East - Bill Belichick - sport - New England Patriots - National Football League

NFL owners don't make enough billions, so now they want an 18-game regular season. The players, who worry for their health and well-being, are opposed. Too bad greed trumps good sense every time, Mike Freeman says.



NFL - National Football League - Season - sport - Football

While rumors swirl that the Arizona Cardinals have been attempting to attract a trade partner for quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told The Sports Xchange on Thursday that the four-year veteran and his representatives have been granted permission to seek potential suitors for a deal.



Arizona Cardinals - Matt Leinart - sport - NFL - Quarterback

Max Hall, the undrafted rookie from BYU completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and scored on a 6-yard run in the Cardinals' 20-10 victory Thursday night over a Washington Redskins team made up almost entirely of reserves.



Washington Redskins - Arizona Cardinals - NFL - sport - Football

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to replace Ben Roethlisberger during his suspension, injured his left knee in the second quarter as Pittsburgh beat the starter-less Panthers 19-3 on Thursday night.



Ben Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers - Byron Leftwich - sport - NFL

Ben Roethlisberger's first big gain of the season may occur weeks before he returns to the field.



Ben Roethlisberger - sport - Roger Goodell - Quarterback - Georgia

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week.



Maurice Jones-Drew - Running back - Sports - Running - Jack Del Rio

Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- and for everyone to see.



San Francisco 49ers - Michael Crabtree - Vernon Davis - NFL - Pro Bowl

Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.



Denver Broncos - Tim Tebow - NFL - Sports - Rookie

Vick led the Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns, but the New York Jets beat Philadelphia 21-17 in their preseason finale Thursday night.



New York Jets - Philadelphia Eagles - sport - NFL - Football

David Buehler kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Dallas past Miami 27-25 in the preseason finale Thursday night.



Field goal - Miami - Dallas - David Buehler - Dallas Cowboys

Sam Bradford made another favorable impression in his second preseason start, going 6 for 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown to open the St. Louis Rams' 27-21 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night.



St Louis Rams - Sam Bradford - Touchdown - NFL - Sports

Rhett Bomar may have nailed down the job as the New York Giants' backup quarterback, throwing a 60-yard scoring pass to Duke Calhoun with 1:49 to play as the Giants rallied for a 20-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.



New England Patriots - New York Giants - Rhett Bomar - NFL - Sports

Thursday's NFL preseason roundup: Rookie Colt McCoy got his first pro start and went a perfect 13 of 13 for 131 yards in two-plus quarters as the Browns beat the Bears 13-10.



National Football League - NFL - Football - sport - American

The Eagles are known for putting the ball in the air, but Brian Westbrook enjoyed a pretty good stay in Philly. As Jamey Eisenberg writes, LeSean McCoy is more than ready to pick up where Westbrook left off.



Brian Westbrook - LeSean McCoy - Philadelphia Eagles - Kevin Kolb - Eagles

Wide receiver is always a difficult position to address after the elite options are off the board. As Jamey Eisenberg writes, two guys that could clearly outperform their draft position are Michael Crabtree and Mike Sims-Walker.



Mike Sims-Walker - Michael Crabtree - Wide receiver - Video Games - Games

Whether it's strategy, keeper options or post-draft remorse, there are questions of all different shapes and sizes in our inbox. Our Scott White kicks off another season of Dear Mr. Fantasy by addressing a select few.



Fantasy - Sport - Football - Arts - Fantasy sport

Every year quarterbacks come out of nowhere to help owners win championships. Which signal callers might be this year's Draft Day steals? Jamey Eisenberg lays out three candidates and also give three who will disappoint.



Sports - Football - NFL - NFL Draft - National Football League

Looking for two quarterbacks to get later in drafts that could emerge into elite options in 2010? Our Jamey Eisenberg has very high expectations for both Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan and advises owners to join the club.



Matt Ryan - Joe Flacco - NFL - Sports - Football

Are you one of those advanced Fantasy fans who plays in a league that incorporates defensive players? We gathered 12 Fantasy minds from around the industry to participate in an IDP league. Check out the draft results.



Sport - Football - Fantasy - Mock draft - NFL

Drafting in dynasty formats is unique and challenging, but it sure can be fun. Our Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg are playing along with 12 loyal podcast listeners in a dynasty league. Check out their draft results.



Sports - Podcast - Fantasy - Football - NFL

Sure, Ben Roethlisberger will be of no use to you for at least the first five weeks, but he could come through in a big way thereafter. Dave Richard breaks down how owners should approach Big Ben on Draft Day.



Ben Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers - sport - NFL Draft - NFL

We conducted a 12-team standard mock draft at the start of training camp to give owners an idea of where players may land come Draft Day. We are re-drafting for the same format with Week 1 approaching to see what's changed.



Training camp - sport - Football - NFL - American

Sometimes two is better than one. That's why we're doing a mock draft with two starting quarterbacks per team. Don't think the draft strategy is vastly different? Think again.



Quarterback - Football - sport - NFL - NFL Draft

The owners who make the most of their late-round picks or final few auction dollars are typically in the running at the end of the season. Jamey Eisenberg provides you with 12 names to target late on Draft Day.



Sport - NFL - NFL Draft - Football - American

Auctions are a popular way to build a Fantasy team. Twelve of the finest Fantasy minds CBSSports.com has to offer conducted a $100-budget auction to assist those owners preparing for their own auctions.



CBSSports.com - Auction - Shopping - Servers - Site Management

Rookie running backs typically get the best opportunity to make an immediate impact. So who should owners target from the 2010 class? Dave Richard takes a look and breaks down keeper-league values as well.



Running back - Sports - Fantasy - Football - Leagues

If all you ultimately care about is how many Fantasy points a player will score in 2010, we've got the tool for you. We've laid out three sources of projections and allow you to compare every single player simply by projected Fantasy points.



Fantasy - Sports - Football - Single-player video game - Shopping

Want to get a good sense as to how other owners are treating some of your Draft Day targets? We've compared Average Draft Position data with 2009 Fantasy Points leaders to help identify players going too early or too late in drafts.



Sport - Football - Fantasy - NFL - American

Kickers and DSTs are necessary evils in most Fantasy formats. As our Dave Richard writes, the difference between the elite and the average at both positions is so negligible that it doesn't pay to reach for either.



Sports - Fantasy - Football - Shopping - Games

Matt Forte is a hard guy to forecast for 2010 when you factor in Chester Taylor's arrival and the presence of new coordinator Mike Martz. Our Dave Richard shares his thoughts on Chicago's backfield.



Mike Martz - Chester Taylor - Chicago - Matt Forté - Matt Forte

Mike Martz is recognized as an offensive guru, but how does that translate to Fantasy? Our Dave Richard broke down Martz' history and found some interesting trends that owners should be made aware of before drafting any Bears.



Mike Martz - Shopping - Sport - Soft Toys - Crafts

Many Fantasy owners have scratched LaDainian Tomlinson off their draft boards now that he's lost a step and with a new organization. But, as Jamey Eisenberg writes, L.T. could be one of the best values of 2010.



LaDainian Tomlinson - sport - Fantasy - Shopping - Tomlinson

Jerome Harrison was a Fantasy star in 2009, but the Browns went out and drafted Montario Hardesty in Round 2 of the NFL Draft. How will Cleveland's backfield shake out? Jamey Eisenberg shares his thoughts.



Cleveland Browns - Jerome Harrison - NFL Draft - NFL - sport

Which running backs are on the verge of breaking down? Our Dave Richard reveals which veteran rushers could end up disappointing in 2010 and shares his conversation with two Hall of Famers on the subject.



Running back - sport - Running - Training - Football

Our current 10-team mock draft consists of staffers involved in the production of Fantasy Football Today, our Sunday pregame show. Check out the results as they happen!



Fantasy - Sports - fantasyfootball - Football - NFL

Plenty of rookie wide receivers made a Fantasy impact in 2009, led by Percy Harvin, Mike Wallace and others. Jamey Eisenberg sizes up this year's crop of first-year pass catchers and advises owners on which players to invest in.



Percy Harvin - Wide receiver - sport - Mike Wallace - Rookie

Our friends at The Sporting News Fantasy Source roll out their latest mock draft of the 2010 Fantasy Football season.



Sports - Fantasy - Football - NFL - American

Plenty of veterans mixed in with a few rookies and second-year players highlight Dave Richard's Sleepers, Breakouts and Busts for 2010. One thing is clear: he envisions plenty of backups becoming major factors.



Sports - NFL - Football - National Football League - Fantasy

Neil Rackers has been named the kicker of the Texans, according to the Houston Chronicle. Kris Brown, who had been kicking for the team since its inception in 2002, is expected to be released. Rackers has hit 78.2 percent of his field goal attempts over 10 years, including 89.3 percent of field goals made in 2008 and 94.1 percent made in 2009.



Kris Brown - Neil Rackers - Houston Texans - Houston Chronicle - Sports

Ben Roethlisberger met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday, and as a result his six-game suspension was reduced to four games, according to NFL Network. Roethlisberger will serve his suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy because of an off-field incident in Georgia earlier this offseason. He will not be allowed to participate in practices with the Steelers until after their Week 4 game vs. Baltimore, meaning that he will rejoin them in time for their Week 5 bye.



Ben Roethlisberger - Roger Goodell - Georgia - Pittsburgh Steelers - National Football League

As expected, Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) missed Thursday's preseason finale at the Cardinals. Portis had nine carries for 39 yards with a 5-yard catch in limited preseason reps.



Washington Redskins - Clinton Portis - sport - Running back - NFL

Redskins QB Donovan McNabb (ankle) missed Thursday's preseason finale at Arizona, as expected. He missed the final two games of the preseason as a precaution. In two preseason games, McNabb threw for 264 yards with a touchdown and an interception.



Donovan McNabb - Washington Redskins - sport - NFL - Season

Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (foot) was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Vikings. Thomas missed the entire preseason. Coach Josh McDaniels said earlier in the week that Thomas was not expected to be out much longer.



Josh McDaniels - Demaryius Thomas - Wide receiver - NFL - Denver Broncos

In two previous seasons with the team, Chiefs LB Demorrio Williams didn't have a sack. But he picked up his third sack in six days Thursday night when he dropped Packers QB Matt Flynn. Williams had two sacks last Friday night against the Eagles and finished the preseason with 15 tackles (10 solo).



Philadelphia Eagles - Matt Flynn - Green Bay Packers - Sports - NFL

Broncos TE Daniel Graham was held out of Thursday's preseason finale at Minneosta because of an undisclosed lingering injury. Graham had no catches in the preseason.



Daniel Graham - NFL - Denver Broncos - Sports - Football

Broncos WR Brandon Stokley (leg) did not play in Thursday's preseason finale at Minnesota, as expected. He had just one catch for six yards in the preseason prior to getting hurt.



Brandon Stokley - Denver Broncos - Wide receiver - NFL - Sports

Seahawks WR Deon Butler put forth his best effort during Thursday's preseason finale against the Raiders. Playing mostly with and against backups, Butler posted a team-high seven catches for 101 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted a game-high 10 times and his 26-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was his first of the preseason. "Deon Butler was really on fire tonight," coach Pete Carroll said. "He is by far the most improved player on the offensive side of the ball. He really is a factor."



Deon Butler - Pete Carroll - Seattle Seahawks - Oakland Raiders - Wide receiver

Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (back) got the start in Thursday's preseason game against the Vikings in Minnesota. He saw his first preseason action after hurting his back/neck in the first training camp workout. He caught a pair of passes for 26 yards and rushed three times for just three yards.



Denver Broncos - Correll Buckhalter - Minnesota Vikings - Sports - NFL

Saints TE Jeremy Shockey did not play in New Orleans preseason finale on Thursday in Tennessee. Shockey took a big hit during the third preseason game against San Diego and was limited in practice all week leading up to Thursday's game.



New Orleans Saints - New Orleans - Jeremy Shockey - Tight end - San Diego

Broncos DB Champ Bailey was held out of Thursday's preseason finale at Minnesota, though he has been able to practice. Bailey tweaked his shoulder in the preseason opener against Cincinnati and missed the last three games.



Champ Bailey - Cincinnati - NFL - Denver Broncos - Sports

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno, who has been out since the first day of camp with a hamstring injury did not see his first action of the preseason in Thursday's preseason finale at Minnesota. He warmed up with the team and even led the Broncos onto the field, but was later seen simply standing on the sideline.



Denver Broncos - Knowshon Moreno - Running back - NFL - Recreation

San Francisco RB Anthony Dixon finished his impressive exhibition campaign with another nice game on Thursday against San Diego. He got a key block from rookie guard Mike Iupati on the 46-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. "I've got a little speed in me and a lot of burst," Dixon said. Dixon, a sixth-rounder, finished the preseason with 74 carries for 300 yards and three TDs. He did sustain a ribs injury Thursday, but it wasn't considered serious. "I'm glad I got a chance to go through this so I know what to expect down the road," he said. "I'm kind of bruising a little bit, but I'm all right."



San Diego - Anthony Dixon - Running back - Touchdown - Mike Iupati

Vikings RB Toby Gerhart (knee) did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Broncos. Gerhart had been able to practice this week after suffering a knee injury in last Saturday's preseason game.



Toby Gerhart - Minnesota Vikings - NFL - Denver Broncos - Running back

Vikings coach Brad Childress declined to reveal a prognosis for Vikings DB Chris Cook, who is dealing with a torn meniscus in his knee. "We don't ever give those guys timetables. Everybody heals differently," he said Thursday after the team's final preseason game.



Brad Childress - Chris Cook - Sports - NFL - Minnesota Vikings

Broncos WR Matt Willis was Tim Tebow's favorite target in Thursday's preseason game against the Vikings in Minneosta. He caught five passes for 122 yards and a score. He entered the game with eight catches for 141 yards in what has been a strong preseason.



Tim Tebow - Denver Broncos - Wide receiver - Sports - NFL

Broncos WR Eric Decker had 10 catches for 114 yards for Denver in their final preseason game in Minnesota. Decker is a Minnesota native. "Home sweet home," he said after the game. He was targeted a game-high 12 times. Decker entered the game with six catches for 69 yards and a touchdown over the team's previous three preseason contests.



Eric Decker - Denver Broncos - Wide receiver - NFL - Sports

Raiders DB Chris Johnson had been nursing a sore right hamstring over the last few weeks, but got the start in Thursday's preseason game with the Seahawks. Johnson did recorded four tackles -- which was tied for third best on the team -- but he was burned a handful of times by Seattle receivers. "Obviously, there were some struggles with Chris," coach Tom Cable said regarding Johnson's starting job. "We'll just look at it, and we'll make some decisions." Johnson also defended one pass.



Seattle Seahawks - Oakland Raiders - Chris Johnson - Tom Cable - NFL

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs didn't record a carry in the team's preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday and watched from the bench as Ahmad Bradshaw started the game. He discussed his displeasure after the contest. "No question," Jacobs told ESPN.com about football being a brutal business. "To be in this business, you have to know that. No one's your friend in this business. This is a cutthroat, backstabbing business. That's just the way it goes. It's been like that before me. If you expect anything else out of a business like this, you're crazy." Bradshaw had four carries for 26 yards and one catch for 17 yards on Thursday. He finished the preseason with 20 carries for 75 yards and five catches for 80 yards.



Ahmad Bradshaw - Brandon Jacobs - NFL - New York Giants - Sports

Cardinals WR Beanie Wells left Thursday's preseason finale against the Redskins after suffering a minor leg injury. After the game, Wells was diagnosed with a leg contusion. He told reporters that he should be fine going forward, however. Coach Ken Whisenhunt did not consider the injury a concern.



Ken Whisenhunt - Arizona Cardinals - Washington Redskins - Beanie Wells - sport

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs didn't record a carry in the team's preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday and watched from the bench as Ahmad Bradshaw started the game. He discussed his displeasure after the contest. "No question," Jacobs told ESPN.com about football being a brutal business. "To be in this business, you have to know that. No one's your friend in this business. This is a cutthroat, backstabbing business. That's just the way it goes. It's been like that before me. If you expect anything else out of a business like this, you're crazy." Jacobs said it was too early to ask for a trade and said there isn't anything that can be done with the start of the season right around the corner. But he is hoping the starting situation will work itself out and he will continue to work hard in the meantime. "It's almost hard to stay positive in a situation like this, but that's what I've got to do," Jacobs said.



Brandon Jacobs - Ahmad Bradshaw - Running back - American football - Season

After getting no catches during Thursday's preseason finale against the Dolphins and finishing the preseason with three catches for 24 yards, Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton wants out of the Big D. The Dallas Morning News reports Crayton's agent is going to ask for his client's release. "It seems he doesn't figure in their plans so it's not logical to be on the roster until Saturday," Fred Lyles said. "We don't see the use in prolonging it."



Dallas Cowboys - Patrick Crayton - NFL - Wide receiver - Sports

New Orleans No. 3 running back Chris Ivory left Thursday's preseason finale against Tennessee with an undisclosed leg injury. He had been impressing the Saints this preseason as he was solidifying a spot on the roster. Ivory ran the ball four times for five yards before leaving the game.



New Orleans - New Orleans Saints - Sports - NFL - Football

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles was able to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Packers after sustaining an elbow injury last Friday against the Eagles. He didn't start, but he replaced Thomas Jones on the second series -- his only series of the game. Charles had one carry for 2 yards and two catches for 26 yards. Charles had 16 carries for 105 yards and eight catches for 75 yards in the preseason.



Thomas Jones - Jamaal Charles - Philadelphia Eagles - Kansas City Chiefs - Running back

Steelers DB Bryant McFadden returned to action for Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers. He had missed the team's previous preseason game due to a pectoral injury suffered in practice. McFadden got the start at right corner back.



Pittsburgh Steelers - Bryant McFadden - NFL - Sports - Football

Pittsburgh linebacker James Farrior was able to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers after he left the Steelers' preseason game at Denver on Sunday after suffering a head laceration. He did not start, but entered the game as a substitute.



Pittsburgh Steelers - James Farrior - NFL - Sports - Football

Packers LB Clay Matthews finished the preseason on Thursday against the Chiefs without playing a game. He failed to make it onto the field because of a hamstring injury.



Clay Matthews - Linebacker - Green Bay Packers - NFL - Sports

Tennessee DB Cortland Finnegan missed some time this preseason with a few minor injuries, but saw some action in Thursday's finale versus the Saints. He recorded six tackles and defended one pass for the Titans.



Tennessee Titans - Cortland Finnegan - NFL - Sport - Tennessee

Steelers DB Ryan Clark was able to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers. He got the start after missing last Sunday's preseason game against Denver when the high altitude caused complications with his blood. Clark has sickle cell anemia.



Ryan Clark - Pittsburgh Steelers - Health - Conditions and Diseases - NFL

Packers WR Greg Jennings started the final preseason game against the Chiefs after sitting out one game with back spasms. Jennings played only one drive, but he was tested. All three of Matt Flynn's opening-drive passes went to Jennings, who finished with two catches for 9 yards. He had six receptions for 133 yards in the preseason. He also had one touchdown.



Matt Flynn - Greg Jennings - Green Bay Packers - Touchdown - Reception

As expected, Panthers WR Steve Smith did not play in his team's final preseason game against the Steelers. He declared on Monday, however, that he expects to play in the team's regular season opener against the Giants.



Pittsburgh Steelers - Carolina Panthers - Steve Smith - NFL - sport

Dallas WR Sam Hurd showcased his skills on Thursday against Miami as Dez Bryant, Roy E. Williams, Miles Austin and Jason Witten are sat out the preseason finale. Hurd was targeted four times, catching two passes for 47 yards. His one catch from QB Stephen McGee was a 43-yard touchdown strike in the second quarter. Hurd was pushed down the depth chart after the Cowboys drafted Bryant.



Dallas Cowboys - Miles Austin - Stephen McGee - Dez Bryant - Roy Williams

Miami linebacker Karlos Dansby started the Dolphins preseason finale on Thursday against the Cowboys, but did not record a stat. Dansby was hit in the knee during last week's preseason game with Atlanta, but said the hit was "standard stuff" and he'd be OK.



Miami Dolphins - Karlos Dansby - Miami - NFL - Linebacker

Texans TE James Casey might be a lock to make the roster after his performance in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bucs. Casey, who was starting for the injured Owen Daniels, set a team record for receptions in a game during the preseason with eight catches for 81 yards. Unfortunately, none of his receptions came from starting QB Matt Schaub, who was a healthy scratch.



Houston Texans - Owen Daniels - Matt Schaub - Sports - Tight end

Steelers QB Byron Leftwich has been diagnosed with a torn MCL, according to his management company. The injury leaves Dennis Dixon as the No. 1 starter going into the regular seasonduring Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension. Leftwich is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. "I have to be prepared," Dixon said after the game. "I've been working hard, and I'm ready to go. I'll rely on the veterans and lean on them for direction."



Dennis Dixon - Ben Roethlisberger - Byron Leftwich - Pittsburgh Steelers - Charlie Batch

Miami linebacker Channing Crowder saw some action in Thursday's preseason finale against Dallas. He didn't record a tackle in the game, but the news of him playing is good. He missed the final game last season with a right foot injury that left him on crutches, and he had been sidelined since Aug. 17 this preseason.



Dallas Cowboys - Linebacker - NFL - Channing Crowder - Season

Patriots WR Wes Welker made a brief appearance in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, recording one catch for 14 yards. Welker finished the preseason with five catches for 75 yards. It's quite a remarkable feat seeing how he is only seven months removed from reconstructive knee surgery. Still, Welker says he is not satisfied with his progress and isn't sure if he is the 100-catch threat of old. "I still feel like I’m a long ways off from that personally," Welker told the Boston Globe. "People say it looks the same. I don’t feel the same. So I’m not gonna put a number on myself. My deal is going out there and playing as hard as I can every single play, and just trying to do my job. Whatever it is at the end is what it is, and we’re gonna just go out and try to win games."



Wes Welker - Boston Globe - Wide receiver - Surgery - New England Patriots

Steelers QB Byron Leftwich has been diagnosed with a torn MCL, according to his management company. Leftwich, expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, injured his left knee during the first half of Thursday's preseason finale against Carolina. Such an injury usually takes 4-6 weeks to recover from.



Ben Roethlisberger - Byron Leftwich - Pittsburgh Steelers - Knee - Carolina

Indianapolis Colts starting running back Joseph Addai did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals, as expected. He was able to practice in the week leading up to the game, however, and is expected to be ready for Week 1.



Indianapolis Colts - Cincinnati Bengals - NFL - Joseph Addai - Sports

Rudy Carpenter threw two touchdown passes to Arrelious Benn, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Houston Texans, 24-17, on Thursday night. Benn hauled in a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter to make it 17-0. He then hauled in the game-winning touchdown on an acrobatic play in the fourth quarter, reaching over Houston cornerback Jacques Reeves and hanging onto the ball as he hit the ground in the end zone. It was a 21-yard score. He finished the game with three catches for 33 yards.



Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Houston Texans - Arrelious Benn - Rudy Carpenter - NFL

Colts RB Devin Moore returned from an undisclosed injury in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals. He had missed the team's previous preseason game after getting hurt in practice.



Indianapolis Colts - Cincinnati Bengals - NFL - Sports - Football

Texans TE Owen Daniels, who only returned to practice Monday for the first time since tearing his ACL last November, did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bucs. However, he is getting into game shape and said he is able to make the cuts he needs to. "(I am) definitely (capable)," he said. "I'm just moving along to get ready for Week 1."



Owen Daniels - Anterior cruciate ligament - Houston Texans - sport - NFL

As expected, Colts TE Dallas Clark (leg) missed Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals. He did not play in the preseason. Clark told reporters last week that he anticipates he'll be ready for Week 1, but his status for that game has yet to be revealed.



Indianapolis Colts - Cincinnati Bengals - Dallas Clark - NFL - Sports

As expected, Colts LB Gary Brackett (forearm) sat out Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals. He suffered a bruised right hand in the team's previous preseason game, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season.



Indianapolis Colts - NFL - Sports - Cincinnati Bengals - Football

Houston's Kris Brown came up short on a 56-yard field-goal try on the final play of the first half during Thursday's preseason finale against the Bucs. It was a potentially pivotal miss, as coach Gary Kubiak decides whether to keep Brown or free-agent acquisition Neil Rackers. Brown did convert his only PAT.



Kris Brown - Gary Kubiak - Neil Rackers - Houston - Field goal

Bengals RB Brian Leonard, who injured his ankle the first game of the preseason, missed the preseason finale on Thursday at Indianapolis. He was walking around without a boot or a noticeable limp this week at practice, but his status for Week 1 remains to be determined.



Cincinnati Bengals - Brian Leonard - Running back - Sports - NFL

Texans RB Steve Slaton missed Thursday's preseason finale against the Bucs with a toe injury suffered last week against Dallas. Slaton has a toe strain and not a turf toe as initially believed. The team expects him to be ready for Week 1 against the Colts. Slaton finished the preseason with 17 carries for 47 yards and two catches for 17 yards.



Steve Slaton - Houston Texans - Running back - Indianapolis Colts - NFL

Bengals DB Adam Jones did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Colts. He suffered a neck injury during the first half of Saturday's game against the Bills. His status for Week 1 remains to be determined.



Indianapolis Colts - Cincinnati Bengals - Adam Jones - NFL - Sports

Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo was impressed by his rookie signal caller, Sam Bradford, in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. Bradford started the game running the no-huddle offense, something he said he was accustomed to during his time at Oklahoma. "He had a pretty good command of the huddle. That's what we're looking for," Spagnulo said. "I do want to credit the entire offense. But the quarterback runs the show, and he did a nice job." The rookie led the Rams down the field on the opening drive, in his second straight start. "It felt great out there. We really got in a rhythm early," Bradford said. "It was really a great first drive. That's obviously what you want to do as an offense." Bradford finished the day going 6 of 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown. Most of the throws were short and safe, but the big play was a 36-yarder to Danny Amendola that set up a 2-yard scoring pass to Billy Bajema.



Sam Bradford - Steve Spagnuolo - Rookie - Quarterback - Baltimore Ravens

Undrafted rookie WR Brandon James helped his cause to make the 53-man roster with his performance against the Bengals in Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals. He caught four passes for 56 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown."It was quite a night for him," coach Jim Caldwell said. "He played well and did a lot of things for us."



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Lions RB Kevin Smith had a long carry of 13 yards and finished with 18 yards on four carries during Thursday's preseason finale against the Bills. He also had three receptions for 21 yards. Smith, who is coming off a major knee injury, came into the game with 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. “I can sit here and say I trust my knee and I trust everything, but it’s going to take work," he said. "I’ve just started to get back into the groove of football, game tackling, making moves."



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Bengals WR Jerome Simpson led his team in receiving in Thursday's preseason finale against the Colts. He caught six passes for 68 yards, including a touchdown. He was targeted six times in the game. Simpson had six catches for 81 yards in the team's three previous preseason games coming in.



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Colts WR Blair White scored on a 52-yard catch and run in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals. White finished with seven catches for 132 yards as the Colts rested their regulars. White entered the game with five catches for 49 yards in the previous three preseason games.



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Rams backup TE Darcy Johnson was targeted once in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. Johnson missed part of last season with a right shoulder injury that landed him on the injured reserve list.



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Since he will sit out the first four games of the season serving a suspension, the Jets allowed WR Santonio Holmes to play for a good portion of Thursday's preseason finale against the Eagles. Going up against mostly second- and third-stringers, Holmes dominated to the tune of four catches for 97 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted six times in the game and caught a 51-yard touchdown pass from Mark Brunell in the fourth quarter.



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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets because of a neck injury sustained last week against Kansas City. He has not yet returned to practice, but Jackson is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.



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Patriots TE Alge Crumpler has been a good influence on the young Patriots tight ends so far this preseason. "He's been priceless," coach Bill Belichick said. "He's just so professional in every sense." Crumpler was targeted three times, finishing with one catch for 22 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants. The veteran has earned praise form Belichik all preseason.



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Eagles DL Trent Cole has returned to practice after injuring his ankle last Friday against the Chiefs. However, he was held out Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets as a precaution. Cole had five tackles and one fumble recovery in the preseason.



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New England RB Sammy Morris had his mouth examined by the training staff during Thursday's preseason game with New York. The trainers wiped away some blood before taking him back to the locker room. Coach Bill Belichick didn't get into specifics, but he said Morris received a "stitch or two" in his mouth after leaving the game in the first half. Belichick wouldn’t say if he plans on using a committee of running backs or one primary back. Fred Taylor and Laurence Maroney are also in the mix to see substantial carries for the Patriots. Morris was targeted once during the game and did not have any carries.



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Cedric Peerman had a 93-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 30-28 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams. He finished the game with just seven more yards rushing, however.



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New England RB Laurence Maroney knows he might lose carries in a crowded backfield this season. He sat out two straight preseason games before seeing some action on Thursday against the Giants. "It might not be my game, and I understand it," he said. "If they call my number, go in there and do the best that I can do." He had nine carries for 32 yards against the Giants.



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Despite missing the entire preseason, RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') said he's ready to play Sept. 12 in the regular-season opener against the Giants. "It's got to be no problem. I have to be ready, regardless," he said. "That is what they pay us for -- to be professional and show up when it's time. So I will be ready."



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Giants TE Kevin Boss didn't have a preseason catch before Thursday night's finale against the Patriots. "I felt like I wasn't real involved in the first couple preseason games, so I had to get out there and catch a couple of balls," he said. Boss was targeted three times and finished with two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. QB Eli Manning's touchdown covered 13 yards to Boss capping a nine-play, 86-yard drive after the opening kickoff.



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Josh Scobee kicked two field goals and the Jaguars beat the Falcons, 13-9, Thursday night. Scobee hit a 40-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 49-yarder in the third to seal the win. He went 9 for 9 on field goals in the preseason, hitting all five from 40 yards or longer.



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Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Falcons after injuring his ankle on Saturday against the Bucs. Lewis had five catches for 58 yards in the preseason.



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New England WR Darnell Jenkins entered Thursday's preseason finale with New York coming off an undisclosed injury, but he showed no signs any injury. Jenkins put the Patriots ahead 17-12 by catching a short pass from QB Brian Hoyer and turning it into a 66-yard scoring play with one move and a burst of speed. Jenkins was targeted six times, catching five passes for 93 yards. "This was the last game for guys to be evaluated," Jenkins said. "I did all that I could do. The decision is with the organization. This game was a plus, but it is what it is."



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Bills K Rian Lindell capped a productive preseason with a three-field goal performance on Thursday against the Lions. Lindell put Buffalo up 10-0 with a 47-yard field goal in the first quarter. He then gave Buffalo a 16-0 lead with field goals of 41 and 50 yards in the second quarter. He hit both of his extra points for an 11-point game.



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Lions K Jason Hanson made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Bills after being sidelined by knee surgery in early August. He didn't get any chances to kick a field goal in a 28-23 win, but he did make all four of his extra points.



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Tampa Bay rested QB Josh Freeman on Thursday as the Bucs finished the preseason at Houston. Freeman fractured the tip of his right thumb in Tampa's third preseason game against the Chiefs, but the cast has been replaced with a splint. The team suspects he'll be ready for their Week 1 matchup against Cleveland.



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Niners TE Vernon Davis (knee) missed Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers. He was able to participate at full speed in practice this week and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.



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Buffalo RB Marshawn Lynch had 2 yards rushing on five carries during Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions after missing two games with an ankle injury. Lynch started the game with C.J. Spiller a healthy scratch and Fred Jackson sidelined by a hand injury. He played only one series before the backups took over. Lynch also had one catch for 2 yards.



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Oakland QB Jason Campbell was not active for the Raiders final preseason game against the Seahawks. Despite not playing on Thursday, it seems like the Raiders are happy with their new starting quarterback and denied rumors they were interested in trading for Arizona's Matt Leinart. "Right now I can't talk about the injuries or anything, but come the Tennessee game, I'll be ready," Campbell said after the game.



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Giants RB Andre Brown was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Patriots. He is dealing with turf toe. His status for Week 1 has yet to be determined. Brown led the Giants in rushing after the first three preseason games with 21 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown. After the game, Brown wore a boot over his foot. He told reporters that he was told by doctors that he will miss two weeks. He hopes to be ready for the team's opener on Sept. 12.



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Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said at halftime of Thursday's preseason finale against the Falcons that he can't wait to get back for the Week 1 opener against the Broncos. He has been sidelined since late August with a knee injury. "There have been some false reports out there about what happened which is fine," Jones-Drew said. Those reports included surgery which didn't happen. Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week. "I wanted to be out there with my teammates, but we felt the best thing for me was rest and rehab and getting my body back right," he said.



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Cardinals WR Andre Roberts missed Thursday's preseason finale against the Redskins because of shoulder sprain sustained in the team's previous game against the Titans. His status for Week 1 has yet to be determined.



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Bengals QB Carson Palmer led the Cincinnati offense for one series during Thursday's preseason finale against the Colts. He was efficient, completing 4 of 5 passes for 28 yards. Two of his completions went to Chad Ochocinco and his lone incompletion was on a deep pass to Terrell Owens. "I just can't wait until a week from Sunday," Palmer said about the start of the season. "You get teased playing just a series and you want to play more. I really like our chances to be a much more potent offense."



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Broncos running back LenDale White has left the team's final preseason game with an injured ankle. White was down for a while and walked off the field gingerly in the second quarter at Minnesota on Thursday after getting hurt on a 9-yard run. The Broncos said his return was doubtful. White was signed to back up Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter after his sudden release by Seattle this spring. He must sit out the first four games of the regular season, his punishment for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. White carried the ball five times for 19 yards and one touchdown before leaving the game.



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Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) missed Thursday's preseason game against the Redskins. He missed the team's final two preseason games, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season.



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Browns rookie RB Montario Hardesty made his preseason debut Thursday against Chicago, but left during the second quarter with a knee injury. He was on crutches and will get an MRI on Friday after suffering a leg injury making a cut in the first half. He was wearing a brace on his left knee. Hardesty stayed on the ground for several minutes before walking to the sideline. The team's medical staff examined him on a trainer's table before taking him to the locker room. He didn't return to the game. He missed the first three games due to a bone bruise on his knee, which he suffered at rookie minicamp. The rookie ran for 25 yards on seven carries, finding the end zone once.



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Saints S Darren Sharper, who is on the PUP list after undergoing offseason knee surgery, was held out of Thursday's preseason finale. He said on Tuesday that his knee is healthy, but the team has decided to play it cautious with him. He remains on the PUP list.



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Bears WR Earl Bennett missed his fourth straight preseason game on Thursday against the Browns because of a hamstring injury. However, Bennett thinks he's 100 percent ready for the season after missing almost all of training camp and OTAs due to knee surgery and a pulled hamstring. He's going full speed at practice. "I'm definitely trusting my hamstring. It feels a lot better," he said.



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Rams DL James Hall (hip) missed Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. It was his second straight missed game after coach Steve Spagnuolo held him out the previous Thursday as a precaution. Hall hadthree tackles and no sacks in the preseason.



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Bears LB Brian Urlacher (calf) did not suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Browns. He missed a second straight game and finished the preseason with three tackles. "I’m going to play against the Lions on September 12th," Urlacher told the Chicago Sun-Times.



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Rams DB James Butler (knee) missed Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens and did not see any preseason action after hurting his knee in an early-August practice. Butler suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and his status for the start of the season remains questionable.



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Rams QB A.J. Feeley did not dress for Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. He was not expected to play as he continues to deal with thumb and elbow injuries. Rookie Sam Bradford got the start against Baltimore.



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Even though Bills RB Fred Jackson (thumb) returned to practice this week, he was ruled inactive for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions. "He did OK. He's rusty," head coach Chan Gailey said on Tuesday when Jackson returned to practice for the first time since injuring his hand in mid-August. "He hasn't done much of anything and has a hard time handling the ball completely, but he moved around pretty good. He's in good shape still; he takes care of himself."



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Bills DB Jairus Byrd (groin) missed the preseason finale against the Lions on Thursday. However, head coach Chan Gailey is optimistic Byrd will be ready for the season opener on Sept. 12 against Miami. “He’s on track. He’s on track,” Gaileytold NFL.com. ”He hasn’t been able to get out here (on the practice field) yet, but he’s on track.”



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Falcons DL Kroy Biermann (undisclosed) was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Jaguars. He has totaled six tackles and three sacks in the preseason.



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Falcons DB Dunta Robinson (hamstring) did not dress for Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars. However, head coach Mike Smith hinted at earlier in the week that Robinson should be ready for Week 1 since he has practiced for more than a week at full speed.



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Detroit S Louis Delmas (groin) got the night of on Thursday night as the Lions faced the Bills in preseason action. Delmas has been dealing with a groin injury for a few weeks now.



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While rumors swirl that the Arizona Cardinals have been attempting to attract a trade partner for quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told The Sports Xchange on Thursday that the four-year veteran and his representatives have been granted permission to seek potential suitors for a deal. Leinart played two series in Thursday's preseason finale, going 3 of 5 for 14 yards. With the retirement of Warner this spring, Leinart was favored to win the starting spot. But his play has been spotty in preseason, and five-year veteran Derek Anderson, added in the offseason after the former Cleveland starter was released by the Browns is expected to be the starter to begin the year.



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NFL.com reports league sources have said the Seahawks have put WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh on the trading block. However, the sources said the market to trade Houshmandzadeh is scarce for the reason Seattle wants to deal him -- money. Houshmandzadeh is guaranteed to earn more than $7 million this season and his value isn't what it used to be after a down season in 2009. Houshmandzadeh, who didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Raiders, seemed unfazed by the trade rumors. "I could care less. It doesn't bother me," he told The Seattle Times. "I knew before y'all knew. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't. I don't care. I can't control it. It's kind of out of my control. Like I said, I'm ready for whatever so if it happens -- wherever I go -- I'm going to make it happen, and if it don't happen, I'll be here, and I'll make it happen. That's how I look at it."



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Cowboys WR Roy E. Williams is not expected to play in the team's preseason finale but is expected to be OK for the team's Week 1 tilt at Washington. "I have no reason and the trainers have given me no indication that he won't be," Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones said of Williams.



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The Bears waived undrafted rookie RB Brandon Minor. He spent the summer with the club.



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Ravens DL Kelly Gregg has spent the preseason holding off players like Brandon McKinney, Terrence Cody, Kelly Talavou and Arthur Jones for playing time, but at the same time using his knowledge of the game to tutor the younger talent. Gregg will turn 34 years old this season and is battling Father Time, but defensive line coach Clarence Brooks said there is still a spot for Gregg in a young man's NFL. "Because he has a very, very high football IQ, he can go out and figure some things out beforehand, and I think that's only helped him be a lot more effective," Brooks told the Baltimore Sun. "He really understands what the opponent is trying to do to him. I think now, he's able to put himself in the right position to use the skills that he has to make some plays."



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Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed on Tuesday that DB Antonio Cromartie is dealing with a right hip injury. "I figured I'd float it out there, ‘Now they need (holdout Darrelle) Revis more than ever,' " Ryan said. "Cromartie missed two plays of team period." Cromartie was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Eagles, but most of the starters were held out as precaution.