49ers
- NFL teams interested in trading for 49ers G Alex Boone are reportedly “perplexed” about what it would take to acquire the guard. (Jason La Canfora)
- GMs around the league are “more convinced” that Alex Booneย won’t be dealt, even though the two sides are not close toย an extension.ย (Jason La Canfora)
Packers
- Rookie TEย Colt Lyerla had his salary reduced from $420,000 to $303,000ย after being placed on injured reserve. Lyerla’s contract includedย a split salary, which explains the adjusted salary. (Rob Demovsky)
Rams
- MLB James Laurinaitis returned toย practice on Thursday after missing the first two preseason gamesย with an ankle injury. (Nick Wagoner)
Seahawks
- HCย Pete Carroll confirmed that RBย Marshawn Lynch will get some carries in Friday’s preseason game.
- Carrollย also mentioned that LBย Bobby Wagner,ย LBย Bruce Irvinย and WRย Kevin Norwoodย could all be back in a week or two.ย (Bob Condotta)
- Carroll referred to RBย Christine Michael as the “most-improved player on the team.” (Liz Mathews)
- Carroll told reporters on Thursday thatย DT Michael Brooks is undergoingย knee surgery today and LB Horace Miller will be out a while with a knee sprain. (Bob Condotta)
Steelers
- The Steelers will reportedly allow the NFL to handle the discipline for RBs LeGarrette Blount and Le’Veon Bell. (Ed Bouchette)
- It’s unlikely that eitherย LeGarrette Blountย andย Le’Veon Bell would be punished for a while. (Mike Garafolo)
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