NFL Notes: Bills, Bucs, Cardinals, Chargers, Cowboys, Giants, & Panthers

Bills

• The Bills got some good news regarding RB Fred Jackson‘s injury as he reportedly just has a bruise to his fibula. (Ian Rapoport)
• S Kenny Ladler and Tony Moeaki both suffered hamstring injuries Friday. (Joe Buscaglia)

Buccaneers

• The Buccaneers are in “brutal shape” at left guard now that Carl Nicks has been released.
• Patrick Omameh, Oneil Cousins, Jamon Meredith and rookie Kadeem Edwards are expected to compete for the starting job. (Pat Yasinskas)

Cardinals

• FS Tyrann Mathieu mentioned that he’s 6-8 weeks from returning. (Mike Jurecki)

Chargers

• OLB Dwight Freeney looked like he is close to being fully healthy. (Eric Williams)

C0wboys

• MLB Rolando McClain is expected to be attendance for Saturday’s walkthrough, despite being found guilty of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. (Todd Archer)

Giants

• MLB Jon Beason said he is confident that he’ll be able to participate in preseason games. (Mitch Abramson)

Panthers

• Byron Bell took the first snap at left tackle, and looks like the “front-runner to replace retired Jordan Gross.” (David Newton)
• First-round pick WR Kelvin Benjamin caught multiple 30-yard receptions in Friday’s practice. (David Newton)