NFL Notes: Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Patriots, & Ravens

Bengals

• HC Marvin Lewis told reporters that DE Margus Hunt has made a “huge, huge, huge leap” in his second training camp. (Bengals.com)

Colts

• HC Chuck Pagano has confirmed that G Donald Thomas will be placed season-ending injured reserve. (Stephen Holder)

Cowboys

• Jerry Jones mentioned that the Cowboys are “totally committed” to signing WR Dez Bryant for life. (Ed Werder)
• Although, the franchise tag could be an option for them next year. (Ed Werder)
• QB Tony Romo will see game action during the preseason. (Rainer Sabin)

Patriots

• WR Matthew Slater has been taken off of the team’s PUP list. (Steve Wyche)

Ravens

• Fourth-round pick DE Brett Urban suffered a “long-term injury” to his right knee. (Aaron Wilson)
• RB Lorenzo Taliaferro had his misdemeanor for destruction of property and public drunkenness dropped by prosecutors. (Aaron Wilson)