NFL News & Rumors: Friday 9/14

Bears

• Bears “taking a look” at free agent RB Steve Slaton. (Vaughn McClure)

Bengals

• WR Andrew Hawkins has been praised as a “dynamic, explosive, quick player who creates mismatch problems for people.” (Shannon Russell)
• LB Thomas Howard is out for the season due to tearing his ACL during practice on Wednesday. (Joe Reedy)
• LB Roddrick Muckelroy re-signed with the team.
• RB Bernard Scott is questionable for week 2 due to an injured hand. (Joe Reedy)

Browns

• Offensive Coordinator Brad Childress says that RB Trent Richardson will show improvements in production as he continues to move toward being in football shape. (Steve Doerschuk)
• Rookie DL Billy Winn started at defensive tackle beside DL Ahtyba Rubin week 1. (Nate Ulrich)
• TE Ben Watson is questionable for week 2.

Buccaneers

• OL Derek Hardman re-signs with the team and release DE Wallace Gilberry. (Stephen Holder)

Cardinals

• RB Chris “Beanie” Wells did not have any problems with his hamstring during week 1. (Paul Coro)
• WR Andre Roberts‘ work ethic has been praised by head coach Ken Whisenhunt by comparing his work ethic to former Steelers WR Hines Ward. (Darren Urban)
• QB John Skelton is doubtful for week 2. (Mike Jurecki)

Chargers

• Signs point that RB Ryan Mathews will not play week 2 according to Scott Bair of the North County Times.
• RB Ryan Mathews practiced on Friday. (Michael Gehlken)
• TE Antonio Gates practiced on Friday. (Michael Gehlken)

Chiefs

• DB Brandon Flowers said he’s ready to start playing in football games. (Adam Teicher)

Colts

• OL Winston Justice will likely play week 2 against the Vikings. (Tom James)
• WR Austin Collie will likely play week 2 against the Vikings despite the fact he didn’t practice Thursday. (Tom James)
• WR Austin Collie sat out of practice due to doctors “advice”. (Phillip B Wilson)
• LB Dwight Freeney is out for week 2 due to an injured ankle. (Phil Richards)

Dolphins

• RB Lamar Miller will likely be active week 2 due to RB Daniel Thomas being injured. (Miami Herald)

Eagles

• Both WR DeSean Jackson and WR Jeremy Maclin practiced Friday. (Reuben Frank)
• Both WR DeSean Jackson and WR Jeremy Maclin are listed as questionable for week 2.
• RB Bryce Brown has “earned” a chance to play, says offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. (Les Bowen)

Giants

• Head coach Tom Coughlin expects WR Hakeem Nicks to play week 2 despite the fact he is listed as questionable. (Art Stapleton)

Jaguars

• RB Rashad Jennings did not practice due to an injured knee. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• RB Rashad Jennings is “not close to playing” according to Ryan O’Halloran

Jets

• Free Agent DB Jaiquawn Jarrett works out for team. (Adam Caplan)
• TE Dedrick Epps was signed from the Bears practice squad. (Rich Cimini)
• TE Dustin Keller did not practice on Friday due to a hamstring injury. (Manish Mehta)
• TE Dustin Keller is not going to play week 2.

Panthers

• WR Steve Smith will “without a doubt” play week 2, says head coach Ron Rivera. (Ron Green Jr.)

Raiders

• LB Rolando McClain could be coming off the “best NFL game” in his young career. (Jerry McDonald)

Rams

• OL Tim Barnes has been promoted from the practice squad. (Matt Brei)

Ravens

• Punt-return duties will continue to be split between WR Jacoby Jones and DB Lardarius Webb. (Aaron Wilson)

Redskins

• WR Pierre Garcon will be a game-time decision for week 2. (Rich Campbell)

Saints

• WR Devery Henderson will not play week 2.

Seahawks

• WR Sidney Rice is expected to return for Friday’s practice. (Josh Kerns)

Steelers

• Still no update regarding RB Rashard Mendenhall‘s knee from the Steelers. (Ed Bouchette)

Titans

• WR Nate Washington is listed as questionable after missing practice Friday. (Terry McCormick)
• QB Jake Locker will start week 2. (Jim Wyatt)
• RB Javon Ringer could have lost his left arm if the Titans did not find out about his arm infection when they did. (Jim Wyatt)