NFL News & Rumors: Friday 7/27

Bengals

• Bengals CB Nate Clements is dealing with an abdominal strain. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
• Bengals CB Leon Hall has been cleared to fully participate in training camp activities. (Geoff Hobson)

Bills

• The Bills had Leodis McKelvin, Justin Rogers, and C.J. Spiller returning punts during Friday’s practice. (BuffaloBills)

Buccaneers

• The Buccaneers released WR Dezmon Briscoe after he failed a conditioning test. (Tampa Bay Times)
• Buccaneers sign WR Landon Cox and CB Marquese Wheaton.
• Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn will miss 4 weeks after suffering a sprained MCL suffered on Friday. (Pro Football Talk)

Chargers

• Chargers announce the signing of QB Kyle Boller to a one-year deal.

Chiefs

• Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry, and Tony Moeaki all passed their physicals and have been cleared to practice.

Eagles

• Eagles TE Brent Celek sustained a mild MCL sprain during Thursday’s practice. (Reuben Frank)
• Andy Reid mentioned that Joselio Hanson is the front-runner for Eagles slot corner job. (Wilmington News Journal)
• Eagles CB Curtis Marsh was working as the first-string right cornerback in passing situations. (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

Giants

• Giants WR Hakeem Nicks has begun running in a pool a few months after having  foot surgery. (ESPN New York)

Jaguars

• Jaguars LB Clint Session has yet to receive clearance to participate in practice. (Vito Stellino)

Jets

• Jets WR Santonio Holmes was one of the last players to show for Jets training camp on Thursday. (ESPN New York)
• Jets G Matt Slauson will share reps with Vladimir Ducasse during training camp. (Jenny Vrentas)
• Jets head coach Rex Ryan hinted that CB Antonio Cromartie could end up seeing time at wide receiver this season. (Manish Mehta)

Lions

• Lions placed RB Jahvid Best on their active/PUP.

Rams

• Rams third-round pick DB Trumaine Johnson missed the team’s Wednesday practice because he overslept. (St Louis Post-Dispatch)

Ravens

• Ravens fine OT Bryant McKinnie $30,000 for missing Wednesday report day. (Jason Cole)
• Ravens LT Bryant McKinnie‘s “days appear quite numbered” in Baltimore. ( Jason La Canfora)

Redskins

• Redskins claim WR Dezmon Briscoe off waivers from the Buccaneers. (Adam Caplan)

Seahawks

•  Marshawn Lynch‘s lawyer suggested that he plans on taking the ongoing DUI case to trial. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Titans

• Titans release rookie OL Chandler Burden. (The Tennessean)

Vikings

• The Vikings have RB Toby Gerhart working with the first-team during training camp. (Tom Pelissero)
• Vikings believe fourth-round WR Greg Childs is “100 percent” recovered from a PCL tear he suffered back in 2010. (Tom Pelissero)