Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears haven’t discussed a contract extension since Marc Trestman assumed power, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. It looks like the team’s starting QB is on the hook to prove he’s worth one.
Jay Cutler must prove to Bears he’s worth extension
Robert Griffin III has cleared all the necessary hurdles in order to get back on the field, but that doesn’t mean we will see him anytime soon. The Washington Redskins quarterback said Wednesday that he doesn’t expect to play in the preseason.
RGIII unlikely to play in Redskins’ preseason games
The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed RB William Powell off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. The team also released WR Nick Miller.
Eagles | William Powell claimed
Washington Redskins DE Adam Carriker (quadriceps) is scheduled to undergo quadriceps surgery Thursday, July 25.
Redskins | Adam Carriker to undergo surgery
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said he does not expect to play in the preseason unless the coaches tell him otherwise. Griffin said he believes he would be ready for the regular season if he did not play in preseason games.
Footballguys View: The team has a goal of having Griffin ready for the start of the regular season. He’ll be limited in training camp and we’d be shocked if he received any reps in the preseason.
Redskins | Robert Griffin does not expect to play in preseason
The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed FS Ray Polk off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
Jaguars | Ray Polk claimed
The Denver Broncos are expected to place C J.D. Walton (ankle) and OG Chris Kuper (ankle) on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Broncos | Two expected to be placed on PUP list
Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Rams decided to waive OG Rokevious Watkins because he reported to training camp overweight. The team wanted to Watkins to report to camp at a proscribed target weight.
Rams | Rokevious Watkins reported overweight
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said he believes LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) will be able to participate once training camp begins.
Panthers | Jon Beason expected to be ready for camp
Free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez’s (Patriots) probable cause court date for Wednesday, July 24, has been pushed back to Aug. 22 because the prosecution has asked for more time to present their evidence.
NFL | Aaron Hernandez’s court date pushed back