NFL News & Rumors: Saturday 8/10
49ers
RB Kendall Hunter has been activated from the active/PUP list.
Bears
S Tom Zbikowski isn't expected to make the team. (Chicago Tribune )
Bengals
OT Tanner Hawkinson out...
Packers RB Alex Green On Trading Block?
According to Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, reports that Packers' RB Alex Green "continues to hear his name discussed in trade talks."
"I'm just trying to...
Free Agent WR Laurent Robinson Could Soon Have A New Team
Update:
Tom Pelissero reports that free agent WR Laurent Robinson has been cleared by Orlando-based clinic for concussions.
Pelissero believes Robinson could sign with a new team "soon."
Robinson has already...
Rams RT Rodger Saffold Dislocates Shoulder In First Preseason Game
Rams HC Jeff Fisher announced that RT Rodger Saffold suffered a dislocated his left shoulder during  Thursday night's preseason opener against the Browns.
Fisher added that Saffold is expected...
Raiders Have Approached Darren McFadden About An Extension
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the Oakland Raiders have "checked in" with RB Darren McFadden regarding a contract extension.
According to Rapoport, McFadden informed...
49ers Sign CB Eric Wright
The San Francisco 49ers have signed CB Eric Wright to a one-year deal.
The 49ers waived undrafted rookie CB Lowell Rose to make room for Wright.
Wright has been placed...
Packers HC Mike McCarthy Views DuJuan Harris As Starting RB
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday that  he is excited for RB DuJuan Harris to return to practice because he "view(s) him as our...
Eagles Will Start Michael Vick In Preseason Opener, Nick Foles Starts Week 2
Eagles HCÂ Chip Kelly announced that Michael Vick will start Friday's preseason opener against the New England Patriots.
Nick Foles will alternate with the first-team offense and...
Running Back Notes: Eagles, Packers, Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Falcons, Colts, Bills
Free agents:
Jason La Canfora reports that free agent RB Willis McGahee is currently in "great shape" and could find interest if an injury occurs.
McGahee, 31, has...
Former Bills WR Donald Jones Will Retire From The NFL
Update:
Mike Garafolo reports that free agent WR Donald Jones will retire from the NFL due to kidney issues.
Jones has been dealing with a kidney disease his entire life...
Seahawks Release WR Early Doucet 5 Days After Signing Him
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Seattle Seahawks have release veteran WR Early Doucet.
Doucet, 27, lasted just five days with the team being released. His release has...
Eagles Will Start Michael Vick In Preseason Opener
ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that the Eagles will start Michael Vick at quarterback for their preseason opener against the Patriots this Friday, via Adam Schefter.
This is still...
Bears CB Kelvin Hayden Out For The Season
Brad Biggs reports that Chicago Bears CB Kelvin Hayden suffered a torn hamstring during Wednesday's practice and will be out for the entire 2013 season.
Hayden, 30,...
Jets May Approach CB Antonio Cromartie About An Extension After The Season
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News makes the case for the Jets to lockup CB Antonio Cromartie at some point next offseason.
Cromartie, 29, has two...
