NFL Notes: Chris Cooley, Dolphins, Giants, Jaguars, & Saints

Chris Cooley

• Dianna Marie Russini reports that although free agent TE Chris Cooley has spoken to several members of the Redskins’ organization, Washington signing him to a contract is “not happening.”

Dolphins

• Joel Corry points out that Dolphins S Louis Delmas has a preseason split in his one-year deal with the team, which means his base salary is $413,000 instead of $1.475 million.
• Now that Delmas sustained a season-ending ACL injury, Corry adds that he won’t earn the $750,000 of per game active roster bonuses included in his contract.
• According to Ross Jones, the Dolphins will look to safety Michael Thomas to replace Delmas with the first-team defense.

Giants

• Giants OC Ben McAdoo said that veteran WR James Jones has stood out the past two days and has been a “pro’s pro” for them.

Jaguars

• Jaguars HC Gus Bradley told reporters on Wednesday that WR Marqise Lee is on schedule to return in two weeks from his hamstring strain. (Michael DiRocco)

Saints

• Saints HC Sean Payton that RB C.J. Spiller (knee) should be ready for their Week 1 opener against the Cardinals. (Britt McHenry)
• Payton added that they’re hoping to have S Jairus Byrd back before preseason has concluded. (Britt McHenry)
• Saints QB Drew Brees was “adamant” that Ben Watson will be their starting tight end. (Larry Holder)