NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 8/6

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49ers

• 49ers waived WR Charly Martin and signed P Colton Schmidt. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• The Bears have James Brown and first-round pick Kyle Long listed as co-starters at right guard on their training camp depth chart. (ESPN Chicago)
• 2012 first-round pick Shea McClellin is listed as a co-starter at left defensive end along with Corey Wootton on their training camp depth chart. (ESPN Chicago)

Bills

• HC Doug Marrone mentioned that he has been “very, very pleased” with first-round QB E.J. Manuel’s development. (Buffalo News)
• Marrone said he has yet to decide who will receive goal-line carries this season. (Buffalo News)

Broncos

• Ronnie Hillman and Montee Ball are sharing first-team reps. (Denver Post)

Browns

• Browns sign LS Christian Yount to a four-year extension.
• G Shawn Lauvao was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Monday’s practice. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cardinals

• DB Tyrann Mathieu is already “pound-for-pound” the Cardinals’ best player, according to an NFL scout. (KTAR Arizona)
• WR Michael Floyd is listed as a starter on the Cardinals’ initial depth chart. (Arizona Republic)
• Cardinals discussed the idea of possibly adding free agent G/C Geoff Hangartner, but “decided to pass.” (Mike Jurecki)
• Cardinals are expected to C Kyle Quinn. (Aaron Wilson)
• Cardinals waive WR Tyler Shaw.
• Cardinals waived/injured WR Laron Byrd, DE Everette Thompson.

Chargers

• WR Danario Alexander tweaked his knee during Tuesday’s practice, but is expected to be fine. (Michael Gehlken)
• WR Vincent Brown returned to practice Tuesday. (Tom Krasovic)
• It would be a “major upset” if Max Starks is able to beat out King Dunlap for the starting LT job. (Union-Tribune San Diego)

Colts

• HC Chuck Pagano said Darrius Heyward-Bey‘s MRI on his left knee came back negative. (Kevin Bowen)

Dolphins

• Dolphins have been in contact with free agent QB Tyler Thigpen. (Barry Jackson)

Eagles

• WR Jeremy Maclin underwent successful knee surgery from Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday. (Jeff McLane)
• WR Riley Cooper has returned to the Eagles and will practice Tuesday. (Albert Breer)
• Riley Cooper took reps with the first-team offense during Tuesday’s practice. (Jeff McLane)
• Second-year RB Chris Polk could emerage as the team’s No. 2 running back. (Daniel Jeremiah)

Falcons

• TE Tony Gonzalez is expected to play in the Falcons’ final two preseason games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• LB Sean Weatherspoon suffered dislocated a finger Monday and is out indefinitely. (CBS Sports)
• RT Mike Johnson reportedly suffered what is believed to be a serious leg injury. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Giants

• GM Jerry Reese said they expect DE Jason Pierre-Paul to play in Week 1. (Ralph Vacchiano)
• WR Hakeem Nicks mentioned he’s “100 percent” and is expected to practice Tuesday. (Ralph Vacchiano)
• Giants activated DB Terrell Thomas from active/PUP. (Adam Schefter)
• Giants activated G Chris Snee from active/PUP. (Adam Schefter)

Jaguars

• Jaguars signed OT Pat McQuistan. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Jets

• HC Rex Ryan mentioned that he is “kind of frustrated” by RB Chris Ivory‘s absence. (New York Post)
• WR Santonio Holmes has resumed running. (New York Daily News)
• RB Joe McKnight was arrested in New Jersey last week for outstanding warrants. (New York Post)
• Bilal Powell is listed as the Jets’ No. 1 RB on their training camp depth chart. (Manish Mehta)

Lions

• Dylan Gandy has received the “bulk” of first-team reps at right guard. (Detroit Free Press)

Packers

• WR Jordy Nelson underwent knee surgery Monday and he will be out for the rest of training camp. (Rob Demovsky)
• WR Randall Cobb left Tuesday’s practice with a bicep injury.
• RB Eddie Lacy is getting the first rep in every running back drill Tuesday. (Rob Demovsky)
• Fourth-round pick David Bakhtiari was given the first shot at replacing LT Bryan Bulaga. (Rob Demovsky)
• WR Sederrick Cunningham was placed on sesaon-ending on injured reserve after he suffered a dislocated his wrist.

Raiders

• First-round pick CB D.J. Hayden will not play in Raiders preseason opener. (Associated Press)
• Rashad Jennings has been working at the Raiders’ No. 2 running back. (Contra Costa Times)

Ravens

• TE Visanthe Shiancoe has been practicing with the starters the past two days. (Baltimore Sun)

Saints

• Saints activated WR Marques Colston from the active/PUP list.
• There has been a good amount of buzz surrounding RB Mark Ingram‘s training camp. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
• WR Joe Morgan will get a second opinion on his injured knee, which he suffered during Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
• Saints waived/injured WR Chris Givens.