NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 9/10

NFL

• Former Ravens, Bears and Colts safety Tom Zbikowski suspended four games by the NFL.
• Free agent Brandon McDonald suspended for two games by the NFL.

49ers

• Free Agent OT Jason Smith worked out for the team. (Aaron Wilson)
• DE Will Tukuafu has been waived. (Matt Barrows)

Bills

• RB Fred Jackson looks like he is capable of handling a bigger workload. (Jerry Sullivan)
• The Bills brought in CB Brandon Smith for a workout on Tuesday. (Aaron Wilson)
• The Bill promoted CB Johnny Adams to their 53-man roster and released DT Jay Ross.

Broncos

• TE Joel Dreessen did not practice on Tuesday. (Mike Klis)

Browns

• OG Oniel Cousins will start at right guard week 2. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• QB Brandon Weeden is not on a short leash says head coach Rob Cudzinski. (Mark Kay Cabot)

Buccaneers

• CB Crezdon Butler and DeMarcus Van Dyke worked out for the team. (Aaron Wilson)
• Buccaneers re-signed FB Spencer Larsen and waived rookie DT Chris Jones.

Chiefs

• Chiefs release OL Tommie Draheim from practice squad. (Aaron Wilson)

Cowboys

• WR Dez Bryant is dealing with a mild foot sprain but should be available for week 2. (Ed Werder)
• QB Tony Romo should not miss practice time while dealing with bruised ribs. (Todd Archer)
• Cowboys reached an injury settlement with LB Alex Albright.
• Cowboys released LB Quinton Spears from injured reserve.

Dolphins

• WR Mike Wallace is mad at himself about his performance in week 1, not QB Ryan Tannehill or coaches. (Barry Jackson)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick was “hobbling” after the Eagles week 1 game. (John Gonzalez)
• CB Brandon Hughes has been re-signed.
• CB Bradley Fletcher sustained a concussion during the team’s week 1 game.

Falcons

• Falcons brought in WRs Lavelle Hawkins, Mohamed Massaquoi and Courtney Roby for workouts.

Giants

• The Giants will not give up on RB David Wilson. (Ebenezer Samuel)
• The interest in veteran running backs is to acquire a better backup than RB Da’Rel Scott. (Dan Graziano)
• the Giants did not bring in RB Joe McKnight for a workout Tuesday. Instead they brought in RB George Winn. (Mike Garafolo)
• Giants reached an injury settlement with WR Ramses Barden.

Jaguars

• OG Will Rackley suffered a minor lateral knee sprain during week 1. (Hays Carlyon)

Jets

• WR Ben Obomanu has been re-signed.
• WR Jeremy Kerley did not practice on Tuesday. (Rich Cimini)

Lions

• The Lions will not limit RB Reggie Bush‘s workload. (Carlos Monarrez)
• WR Nate Burleson had a quietly good training camp. (Carlos Monarrez)

Panthers

• QB G.J. Kinne and Nick Stephens worked out for the team. (Aaron Wilson)
• Panthers worked out OL Michael Jasper. (Aaron Wilson)

Patriots

• The Patriots may have to play RB Stevan Ridley. (Shalise Manza Young)
• RB Leon Washington may be the next option as the team’s passing back. (Mike Reiss)
• Patriots re-signed TE Matthew Mulligan. (Erik Scalavino)

Rams

• RB Isaiah Pead will resume practicing on Wednesday after being suspended for one-game. (Joe Lyons)
• Rams waived LB Jonathan Stewart.

Redskins

• OLB Ryan Kerrigan has been cleared of a possible concussion, and will be active for Week 2. (Chris Russell)

Saints

• P Thomas Morstead has restructured his contract. (Tom Pelissero)

Seahawks

• Seahawks signed DT D’Anthony Smith to a one-year extension. (Brian McIntyre)

Steelers

• HC Mike Tomlin mentioned that RB Isaac Redman will start Monday night’s game against the Bengals. (ESPN.com)
• TE Heath Miller restructured his contract. (Ed Bouchette)
• LB Kion Wilson is expected to start at inside linebacker opposite LB Lawrence Timmons. (Mark Kaboly)
• RB Le’Veon Bell has not resumed practicing in individual drills since injuring his foot. (Bob Labriola)

Texans

• DE Antonio Smith has been reinstated.
• OL David Quessenberry was placed on IR to create space for Smith. (John McClain)

Titans

• LB Leroy Hill worked out for the team on Tuesday. (Ian Rapoport)
• Titans reached an injury settlement with FB Quinn Johnson.
• Titans released S Markelle Martin off of injured reserve.

Vikings

• Vikings release DE Tristan Okpalaugo and RB Bradley Randle.
• Vikings sign RB Joe Banyard to their practice squad.