Buccaneers
- G Logan Mankins‘ official introduction isn’t expected to take place until Thursday. (Mike Reiss)
Cowboys
- DE George Selvie said he expects to play in the season-opener against the 49ers, despite sitting practice this week with a sore shoulder. (Tim MacMahon)
Panthers
- QB Cam Newton said that there’s “no doubt in [his] mind” that he’ll play against the Buccaneers in Week 1. (Joe Person)
Patriots
- QB Tom Brady “was very upset” with the Patriots decision to trade G Logan Mankins. (Jason Cole)
- The Patriots will likely miss Mankins’ “toughness, attitude, and you’re-not-going-to-mess-with-us type approach” to the game. (Mike Reiss)
- The Patriots offensive line has been adjusting to a new coach, Dave DeGuglielmo, this year and it appears as though it’s been more challenging for some than expected. (Mike Reiss)
Vikings
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