Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (foot), FB Mike Tolbert (undisclosed), OT Jordan Gross (undisclosed) and LB Jon Beason (hamstring) all missed practice Wednesday, Aug. 29, and will miss the team’s final preseason game.
Panthers | Four miss practice
The so-called “Dez Bryant Rules” that the Dallas Cowboys implemented have generated a lot of buzz. But Bryant’s advisor says the regulations were drafted by the wide receiver himself.
Dez Bryant advisor: Cowboys receiver ‘100 percent’ behind rules
The so-called “Dez Bryant Rules” implemented by the Dallas Cowboys have generated a lot of buzz. Bryant’s advisor, however, says the regulations were drafted by the wideout.
Dez Bryant advisor: Cowboys wideout ‘100 percent’ behind rules
Minnesota Vikings OG Brandon Fusco likely will be the starting right guard to begin the season.
Vikings | Brandon Fusco likely will be starter
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said WR Steve Smith (foot) is doing better and is expected to be ready to play Week 1.
Our View: He’s been on crutches because of this foot injury but the team remains confident Smith will be ready for the start of the regular season.
Panthers | Steve Smith expected to be ready for Week 1
Green Bay Packers LB Brad Jones worked at inside linebacker during practice Tuesday, Aug. 28. The team tried him out at the position during the offseason but had him work at outside linebacker when training camp began.
Packers | Brad Jones working at ILB
New England Patriots TE Daniel Fells figures to see a lot of action in the preseason finale Wednesday, Aug. 29, as he continues to fight for a roster spot behind TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
Patriots | Daniel Fells likely to see lots of time Wednesday
New York Giants defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was fuming mad at the creators of “Madden NFL 13” after his mug shot in the game was — once again — replaced by an “imposter” Marcus Thomas.
Giants’ Marcus Thomas fumes over ‘Madden NFL 13’ pic
Giants defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was fuming mad at the creators of ‘Madden 13’ after his mug shot in the game was — once again — replaced by an “imposter” Marcus Thomas.
Giants’ Marcus Thomas fumed over ‘Madden 13’ picture
Green Bay Packers TE Ryan Taylor (collarbone) may not play in the final preseason game Thursday, Aug. 30, even though he participated in practice Tuesday, Aug. 28.
Packers | Ryan Taylor may not play in preseason game