NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 8/2
49ers
Mario Manningham is expected to secure the 49ers No. 3 wideout job. (CSN Bay Area)
Bears
Bears OT J'Marcus Webb appears to be the favorite for...
Texans DE J.J. Watt Suffers Dislocated Elbow, Expects To Be Back For Week 1
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak mentioned that DE J.J. Watt could be out for the rest of the preseason after he dislocated his elbow...
Ryan Tannehill Working With First Team
Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill began taking snaps with the first-team offense Thursday. Head coach Joe Philbin switched QB's Matt Moore, who was taking...
Panthers Release OT Jeff Otah
The Carolina Panthers released OT Jeff Otah.
This comes just days after the trade with the Jets was voided because of Otah's inability to pass...
Jahvid Best Not Expected To Be Cleared For Practice Any Time Soon
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Scwhartz discussed the status of RB Jahvid Best on Thursday and mentioned that Best will not be cleared to participate...
Tim Tebow Looked “Dominate” In Jets Goal-Line Package
Leading up to Thursday, the Jets were using quarterback Tim Tebow in a conventional offense and as a personal protector on the punt team. Today...
Cam Newton Looks “Comfortable And Confident”
Cam Newton is coming off a season in which he set the rookie passing record by throwing for 4,051 yards and accounting for 39...
Falcons Hoping To Get Big Production From RB Jacquizz Rodgers
The Atlanta Falcons have already made it clear that Michael Turner's workload will be decreased moving forward. According to head coach Mike ...
Jaguars And Maurice Jones-Drew Are Not Talking
The Maurice Jones-Drew holdout continued Thursday. Jones-Drew, who has missed the first seven days of training camp, and the Jaguars aren't talking either.
"The Jaguars and...
Ryan Williams Expected To Be A Game-Time Decision Vs. Saints
AzCardinals.com reports that Cardinals running back Ryan Williams(knee) is expected to be a game-time decision in the team's first preseason game on Sunday.
“I’d like...
Cardinals Plan To Approach RB LaRod Stephens-Howling About Long-Term Extension
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to begin talks about an extension with running back LaRod Stephens-Howling, according to AZcardinals.com. They're also expected to reach out...
Ed Reed Expects To Sign Long-Term Deal With The Ravens
It appears as though Ravens S Ed Reed is no longer considering options beyond playing in the NFL, as he mentioned that he would...
Ben Roethlisberger Dealing With A Small Tear In His Rotator Cuff
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has "a little torn rotator cuff" in his throwing arm.
Roethlisberger supposedly suffered the injury last...
Dez Bryant Entering A Make or Break Season With The Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who was filling in for Dan Patrick today, and mentioned that Dez Bryant...
