NFL Notes: Tim Hightower, Chiefs, Dolphins, Jets, Packers, & Texans

NFL

• Former Cardinals and Redskins RB Tim Hightower has been medically cleared and a few teams have recently shown some “curiosity” in him. (John Keim)

Chiefs

• WR Dwayne Bowe left practice early with cramps. (Adam Teicher)
• The Chiefs were forced to use recently signed OL Ryan Harris at left tackle and J’Marcus Webb at right tackle while some players sat out with injuries on Saturday. (Adam Teicher)

Dolphins

• QB Ryan Tannehill continues to experience growing pains as he learns the Dolphins new offensive scheme. (James Walker)
• Former first-round pick DE Dion Jordan intercepted a screen-pass from Ryan Tannehill and ran it back for a touchdown. (James Walker)
• Rookie WR Jarvis Landry had an impressive Sunday practice. (James Walker)

Jets

• Rookie S Calvin Pryor did in fact suffer a concussion. (Brian Costello)

Packers

• Free agent acquisition OLB Julius Peppers has been a ‘huge fit’ in the Packers defense as he has showed well in early practices. (Stacey Dales)

Texans

• G Cody White suffered a torn Achilles on Saturday. (James Palmer)