Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said TE Tony Gonzalez will not play in the team’s first preseason game because he is dealing with a previously scheduled family situation. Smith said the team expects Gonzalez to play in the final two preseason games. Smith said the team knew about Gonzalez’s situation before he re-signed.
Falcons | Tony Gonzalez will miss first preseason game
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he is concerned about the team’s lack of depth at inside linebacker. LBs Tim Dobbins and Cameron Collins have been working with the first-team defense because LBs Darryl Sharpton (groin) and Brian Cushing (knee) have not been able to participate in team drills. Kubiak said the team will keep an eye out on who is available at the position during the preseason.
Texans | Concerned about ILB status
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe started training camp on the non-football injury list, but was suited up Sunday and on the practice field.
Dwayne Bowe passes physical, joins Chiefs practice
The Seattle Seahawks may keep DE Chris Clemons (knee) on Physically Unable to Perform list when the season starts if he is not ready to play. Clemons would have to miss at least the first six weeks of the season.
Seahawks | Chris Clemons could start season on PUP list
Houston Texans LB Sam Montgomery (ankle) is wearing a walking boot on his injured ankle.
Texans | Sam Montgomery wearing walking boot
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free-agent WR David Ball (Jets). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Eagles | David Ball signed
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson said he will be the team’s punt returner this season and is looking forward to handling the role. ‘I’m very excited about that,’ Jackson said. ‘Able to go out there once again, help the offense get in great field position and things like that. Something I’m looking forward to.’
Eagles | DeSean Jackson expects to be punt returner
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox said the team will give CB Champ Bailey some time off during training camp because of his age and their belief he will be ready for the start of the season. ‘At this point in his career we’re going to do what’s best, just like we would for all our players. We know Champ is ready to go and will be ready to go. And when he practices, he makes the most of it,’ Fox said.
Broncos | Champ Bailey to get time off during camp
Donovan McNabb’s 11-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles ended as noisily as it began. On Monday, the former quarterback officially will ride into the sunset as an Eagles player.
Donovan McNabb will retire with Philadelphia Eagles
An 11-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles ended for Donovan McNabb as noisily as it began. This week the former quarterback will officially ride into the sunset as an Eagle.
Donovan McNabb officially retires as member of Eagles