New York Jets WR Clyde Gates played 34 of the team’s 82 offensive snaps in Week 8 against the Miami dolphins, setting a new season high. He posted career highs with seven grabs and 82 yards.
Jets | Clyde Gates seeing increased time
An NFC team inquired about the availability of Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith Sunday, Oct. 28, but there has been no trade offer and no follow-up talks, a team source said Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Panthers | Trade talk involving Steve Smith preliminary
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew and WR Mike Thomas briefly discussed the receiver’s role Tuesday, Oct. 30, after his acquisition from the Jacksonville Jaguars. ‘I’m pretty sure I’ll be out there running around doing something,’ Thomas said. He can play out of the slot, out of the backfield in a RB Jahvid Best-type role and return punts and kicks.
Lions | Mike Thomas might do several things
Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions traded a mid-round 2013 NFL Draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Mike Thomas.
Lions | Part with draft pick for Mike Thomas
The New York Jets waived RB Jonathan Grimes Tuesday, Oct. 30, and cut OL Dennis Landolt and DL Daniel Muir from the practice squad, according to a source.
Jets | Three cut
New York Giants WR Victor Cruz said Tuesday, Oct. 30, that everything was ‘moving in the right direction’ on a contract extension. ‘From what I hear, they’ve just agreed on the structure right now,’ Cruz said. ‘And that’s all I’m at liberty to say.’ The team owes Cruz $540,000 for this season, and then he is set to become a restricted free agent.
Giants | Agree on structure of new deal
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted OG Roger Allen from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Buccaneers | Roger Allen promoted
Romeo Crennel couldn’t say why Jamaal Charles had just five carries in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Sunday loss to the Oakland Raiders. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll at least gave it a try Tuesday.
Jamaal Charles’ lack of touches explained by Chiefs’ OC
To call Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron a game manager doesn’t do him justice. He’s more than that, Dennis Dodd says. He leads the nation in passing efficiency and has the Tide on track for another BCS title game appearance.
Steven Jackson would seem to be an attractive trade chip, but St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher told reporters Tuesday the team hasn’t made or received any inquiries about the veteran.
Jeff Fisher: Steven Jackson staying with St. Louis Rams