Buccaneers
- Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy said after Sundayโs loss to the Lions that he fears he suffered another torn biceps. (NFLTR)
- However, Rick Stroud has been told that the Buccaneers are hoping this something McCoy can fight through and play with.
Eagles
Eagles DC Jim Schwartz explained that while rookie CB Sidney Jones is returning to practice this week, itโs essentially the start of OTAs for him.
โI think weโll see pretty quickly that he has a good grasp of what heโs expected to do and thatโs really working on his rehab and keeping his ears open and his eyes open has been his No. 1 job description over these last six months, I donโt even know how long itโs been,โ Schwartz said, via Pro Football Talk. โIโve been really proud of what heโs done there. I would be very surprised if he canโt go in and execute what weโre asking him to do. Itโs just going to be physical. I mean, thereโs certainly a lot of rust that goes into โ all due respect to our trainers, they are not a challenge to cover, and heโs only been working with those guys. So weโve got to take each step along the way. Itโs almost like the first week of OTAs for him. Itโs not even really a first week of training camp. Itโs more like first week of OTAs for him. So technique-wise, conditioning-wise, all those things are going to come into it. And heโs got a little bit of time. Heโs been up to every challenge weโve given him so far, so we look forward to seeing him on the field.โ
- Eagles QB Nick Foles said the offensive gameplan will not change with him as the starting quarterback: โWeโre going to run this offense. Nothing is going to change.โ (Dave Zangaro)
- Eagles TE Zach Ertz officially cleared the NFLโs concussion protocol on Wednesday. (Jimmy Kempski)
Giants
- Judy Batista reports that the Giants expected to start GM interviews next week.
- However, New York is unlikely to name one a new GM before end of the season so that they donโt miss a chance to speak with candidates who are currently with teams.
Lions
- Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (neck) said he felt like he could play in Week 14 and that he feels like he can play this week as well. However, he mentioned that itโs ultimately Lions HC Jim Caldwellโs decision whether he can play. (Dave Birkett)
- Caldwell told reports on Wednesday that he expects Abdullah to play against Bears: โI do, as long as things keep trending in the right direction.โ (Kyle Meinke)
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