Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler (knee) continues to be held out of team drills, as he recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Head coach Doug Marrone said the team has built in rest days for Chandler, who had surgery in January.
Bills | Scott Chandler still not working in drills
New York Jets DT Sheldon Richardson (tooth) did not participate in practice Wednesday, July 31, because of a dental issue. Head coach Rex Ryan said Richardson may need to undergo a root canal.
Jets | Sheldon Richardson dealing with dental issue
Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams (foot) worked on the side with the strength and conditioning coach Wednesday, July 31.
Bills | Mario Williams works on side
Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander said C Kyle Cook has the edge over OG Trevor Robinson for the starting center job at this point.
Bengals | Kyle Cook has edge in competition for center
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears LB D.J. Williams (calf) suffered a calf strain during practice Wednesday, July 31, and is considered week-to-week.
Bears | D.J. Williams considered week-to-week
New Orleans Saints DL Akiem Hicks is one of many defensive linemen being asked to play in different defensive roles under defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. He has been asked to play nose tackle, as well as defensive end, and has been comfortable in doing so. ‘I’ve always played everywhere,’ Hicks said. ‘In college I played games where I played the left end, tackle, the nose and then right end. So I have always played everything and I am (used) to it.’
Saints | Akiem Hicks feeling at home in 3-4
New Orleans Saints QBs Luke McCown and Seneca Wallace are getting equal reps with the second-team offense, as they battle for the primary backup job behind starting QB Drew Brees.
Saints | Heated battle for No. 2 QB job
Carolina Panthers WR David Gettis has struggled with injuries in his career, and he appears to be slower than previous seasons so far during training camp. He is behind starting WRs Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell on the depth chart, and newcomers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. and Domenik Hixon appear to be ahead of him as well.
Panthers | David Gettis in danger of losing job?
Carolina Panthers RB Kenjon Barner finds himself in a crowded backfield, but he might find a role in the return game due to his explosive quickness.
Footballguys View: Barner was a big play back for the Oregon Ducks and is explosive with short area quickness. We’ll see if he can carve out a role as a change of pace/speed RB behind DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.
Panthers | Kenjon Barner trying to carve out role
Carolina Panthers LB Chase Blackburn is a player who can line up in all three linebacker positions, and his addition might be big this season due to the injury histories of LBs Jon Beason and Thomas Davis.
Panthers | Chase Blackburn can serve team well