NFL Notes: Bengals, Giants, Jaguars, Patriots & Players Of The Week

Bengals

• Bengals signed LB L.J. Fort to the practice squad. (Paul Dehner Jr.)

Giants

• Giants signed OT Michael Bamiro to their practice squad.  A corresponding move is not necessary as the Giants had an opening on their practice squad. (Jordan Raanan)

Jaguars

• Head Coach Gus Bradley called out rookie QB Blake Bortles saying “he can play better…he’s young, but we expect more.” (via Florida Times Union)

Patriots

• The Patriots brought LS Charley Hughlett back, signing him to their practice squad. (Brett Tessler)
• WR Mathew Slater‘s two-year extension is worth $5.305 million, including a $2 million dollar signing bonus and $3 million guaranteed. (Aaron Wilson)

Players Of The Week

• RB Eddie Lacy and S Kam Chancellor were named the NFC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.
• RB Justin Forsett and S Charles Woodson were named the AFC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.