NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 8/22

49ers

• 49ers signed QB Seneca Wallace. (NFLTR)
• 49ers waived WR Ricardo Lockette. (NFLTR)
• S Darcel McBath was placed on season-ending injured reserve. (Matt Maiocco)

Bills

• FS Jairus Byrd is holding some “considerable animosity” toward the team, despite recently signing his franchise tender. (NFLTR)

Broncos

• WR Wes Welker put in a limited practice on Thursday. (Associated Press)
• TE Joel Dreessen is close to returning to the practice field. (Lindsay Jones)
• Browns waived P T.J. Conley. (Scott Petrak)

Buccaneers

• G Carl Nicks and K Lawrence Tynes are dealing with staph infections. (Chris Mortensen)
• K Lawrence Tynes underwent toe surgery this week to remove a staph infection. (Chris Mortensen)

Cardinals

• RB Ryan Williams returned to practice on Thursday. (Mike Jurecki)

Chargers

• CB Richard Marshall is visiting the Chargers on Thursday. (NFLTR)
• WR Malcom Floyd has a “realistic chance” to play in Week 1, despite his recent right knee sprain. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
• WR Eddie Royal‘s status for Week 1 remains “clouded.” (Union-Tribune San Diego)

Colts

• Newly acquired WR David Reed is expected to see time as a kick returner. (Indianapolis Star)

Dolphins

• Dolphins are concerned first-round DE/OLB Dion Jordan won’t be ready for Week 1. (NFLTR)
• TE Dustin Keller did not suffer nerve or cartilage damage in his knee. (Adam Schefter)
• OL Nate Garner is expected to be a “full-go” next week. (Armando Salguero)

Eagles

• LT Jason Peters will be play in Saturday’s game against the Jaguars. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Giants

• The Giants are “getting close” to being activating DE Jason Pierre-Paul and DT Markus Kuhn from active/PUP list.
• Giants activated FB Henry Hynoski off of the active/PUP list.

Jaguars

• Jaguars DE Andre Branch is reportedly on the roster bubble. (NFLTR)

Jets

• Members of the Jets organization believe WR Santonio Holmes is trying to avoid training camp by “milking” his foot injury. (NFLTR)
• Jets agreed to terms with WR Mohamed Massaquoi. (NFLTR)
• OC Marty Mornhinweg mentioned that the team’s QB competition could extend into their final preseason game. (Manish Mehta)

Packers

• It could be “too late” for Packers seventh-round pick WR Charles Johnson to win a roster spot. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Panthers

• The Panthers haven’t ruled out RB Jonathan Stewart for Week 1, but it’s “not realistic” to expect him to be available. (Adam Schefter)
• Panthers sixth-round pick RB Kenjon Barner has seen an increased number of reps. (Associated Press)

Raiders

• Andre Gurode is the favorite to be the Raiders’ starting right guard. (Contra Costa Times)

Redskins

• QB Robert Griffin III put in his first full-speed practice on Wednesday. (Washington Times)

Saints

• DE Glenn Foster has reportedly been the surprise of Saints training camp. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Seahawks

• Seahawks third-round pick DT Jordan Hill is expected to miss 3-6 weeks with a partial biceps tear. (CBS 21 Harrisburg)

Steelers

• RB Le’Veon Bell will not need surgery to repair his sprained right foot. (NFLTR)

Texans

• WR DeAndre Hopkins has been ruled out for Sunday’s preseason game. (Tania Ganguli)

Titans

• WR Kevin Walter is expected to start the season on reserve/PUP list. (Jim Wyatt)

Vikings