NFL Notes: Bills, Broncos, Chiefs, Dolphins, Lions, Raiders & Vikings

 

Bills

• QB Thad Lewis‘ erratic passing appears to have opened the door for Jeff Tuel to be team’s backup quarterback. (Mike Rodak)
• WR T.J. Graham looks to be the odd-man-out in regards to the Bills’ receiving corps. (Mike Rodak)
• DT Alan Branch‘s “days in Buffalo could be numbered,” despite signing a three-year extension. (Mike Rodak)

Broncos

• QB Zac Dyster is likely to end up on the Bronco’s practice squad. (Jeff Legwold)
• WR Jordan Norwood has assumed the role of punt-returner as well as participating with the first-team during practice last week. (Jeff Legwold)
• Rookie WR Cody Latimer “projects” to be a candidate for playing time in red-zone situations. (Jeff Legwold)
• LB Von Miller has resumed practice and could play in Saturday’s preseason game. (Jeff Legwold)
• S Duke Ihenacho could be the odd-man-out in the Broncos secondary. (Jeff Legwold)

Chiefs

• HC Andy Reid told reporters that RB Jamaal Charles was injured moving out of the team’s dorm. (Adam Teicher)

Dolphins

• James Walker projects veteran QB Brady Quinn to make the Dolphins roster as their No. 3 quarterback.
• Former second-round pick RB Daniel Thomas could lose his roster spot to Damien Williams. (James Walker)

Lions

• HC Jim Caldwell confirmed that WR Calvin Johnson will play on Friday. (Paula Pasche)

Raiders

• CB D.J. Hayden “appears” to be headed for the regular season PUP list. (Paul Gutierrez)
• SS Usama Young has resumed practice and could challenge for a spot on the active roster. (Paul Gutierrez)

Vikings

• Vikings will start QB Matt Cassel in their third preseason game. (Chris Tomasson)