NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 9/5

NFL Notes

• DE Ronnell Lewis was arrested on suspicion of DUI Monday morning. (Ron Terrell)

49ers

• LB Patrick Willis is not wearing extra padding on his broken right hand. (Matt Maiocco)

Bengals

• S Taylor Mays could see snaps at nickel linebacker. (Joe Reedy)

Browns

• OG Shawn Lauvao is on schedule to return for week 2 or 3. (Scott Petrak)

Buccaneers

• Buccaneers reached an injury settlement with Aaron Morgan.

Cardinals

• RB Rashard Mendenhall was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. (Darren Urban)

Colts

• RB Ahmad Bradshaw practiced in full on Wednesday after dealing with a foot injury.
• WR Darrius Heyward-Bey received praise from QB Andrew Luck and head coach Chuck Pagano. (Jerry McDonald)
• The runningback order for week 1 has yet to be determined. (Phillip B Wilson)

Cowboys

• OG Nate Livings has been released with an injury settlement due to a knee injury.

Dolphins

• The competition between RB Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas is “very, very close” says head coach Joe Philbin. (Adam H. Beasley)
• RB Daniel Thomas expects to receive about the same amount of reps as RB Lamar Miller week 1. (Adam H. Beasley)

Eagles

• Eagles waived CB Curtis Marsh off IR with an injury settlement.

Falcons

• WR Roddy White stated he will be ready for week 1 after dealing with an ankle injury. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)

Giants

• DE Jason Pierre-Paul was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a back injury. (Ohm Youngmisuk)
• WR Hakeem Nicks stated that his body “feels the best it has felt in a long time.” (Ohm Youngmisuk)

Jaguars

• TE Marcedes Lewis left Wednesday’s practice early due to his lingering calf strain. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• TE Marcedes Lewis was held out of practice on Thursday due to his lingering calf strain. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Jets

• The Jets will have a “week-by-week evaluation” of the quarterback position and will continue to have “ongoing” competition. (Seth Walder)
• WR Santonio Holmes still has not received medical clearance to play for the team in week 1. (Matt Ehalt)
• QB Mark Sanchez will not be cut this season says owner Woody Johnson. (Rich Cimini)
• S Antonio Allen won the starting free safety job for the team. (Seth Walder)
• The Jets expect WR Santonio Holmes to play a limited amount of snaps for week 1. (Brian Costello)

Lions

• WR Ryan Broyles‘ role on offense may expand as the season progresses. (Dave Birkett)
• DE Ziggy Ansah practiced in full on Thursday after dealing with a concussion. (Chris McCosky)

Panthers

• RB Mike Tolbert was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
• RB Mike Tolbert may be utilized more in the offense this season. (Terry Blount)

Patriots

• WR Danny Amendola is downplaying his groin injury. (Mike Reiss)
• Patriots announced the release of OL Braxston Cave and TE Matthew Mulligan.
• Patriots are re-signing James Develin. (Nick Underhill)

Raiders

• TE David Ausberry did not practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury. (Jerry McDonald)

Rams

• ESPN’s Nick Wagoner believes the Rams have big plans for WR Tavon Austin.

Redskins

• DT Barry Cofield will play week 1 and sport an “enormous cast” on his right hand. (Joseph White)

Seahawks

• WR Sidney Rice practiced in full on Wednesday after dealing with a knee injury.

Steelers

• TE Heath Miller was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Vikings

• WR Cordarrelle Patterson was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a back injury.