NFL Notes: Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, & Seahawks

Cardinals

• Cardinals HC Bruce Arians believes first-round DT Robert Nkemdiche could return from his high ankle sprain in 10 days. (Josh Weinfuss)

Cowboys

• Cowboys LB Andrew Gachkar is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday to repair a fractured left thumb and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. (David Moore)

Dolphins

• According to Barry Jackson, the Dolphins remain unsure of LB Zach Vigil‘s timetable of recovery from his back injury.
• Dolphins DBs coach Lou Anarumo said the first-team nickel corner job will largely be determined by performance this preseason.
• Jackson mentions that Bobby McCain and Michael Thomas are competing for the nickel role, while Thomas is also pushing Isa Abdul-Quddus at safety.
• Jackson writes that DE Terrence Fede would need to beat out DT Chris Jones or DE Chris McCain and have DE Dion Jordan begin the season on the NFI list to make the 53-man roster.

Seahawks 

• Seahawks signed FB Jonathan Amosa. (Aaron Wilson)