NFL Notes: Bengals, Broncos, Chiefs, Cowboys, Lions, & Redskins

 

Bengals

• Fifth-round pick QB A.J. McCarron still isn’t sure when he’ll be able to return from his shoulder injury. (Geoff Hobson)

Broncos

• RB Montee Ball has been released from the hospital and is at his home recovering from an appendectomy. (Mike Klis)

Chiefs

• HC Andy Reid mentioned earlier in the week that former undrafted free agent QB Tyler Bray could be the most improved player in Chiefs camp. (Paul Burmeister)

Cowboys

• RB Lance Dunbar will not play in the Cowboys’ preseason opener Thursday. (Rainer Sabin)

Lions

• TE Joseph Fauria could play a “pivotal role” in this year, even with Brandon Pettigrew and first-round pick Eric Ebron on the roster. (Josh Katzenstein)

Redskins

• LT Trent Williams “keeps getting better” and is one of the reasons the Redskins believe their offensive line will be improved in 2014. (Albert Breer)