The Houston Texans cut RB Dennis Johnson Friday, Aug. 30, losing a spirited battle to RB Cierre Wood. Johnson had an issue fumbling during the preseason, and ultimately that is what cost him a potential job.
Texans | Dennis Johnson edged out
San Francisco 49ers RB LaMichael James (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament. With James likely to be sidelined for at least a few weeks, WR Kyle Williams is likely to see a bigger role on punt returns, with WR Quinton Patton potentially seeing more of a role in the kick return game.
49ers | LaMichael James nursing sprain
The Tennessee Titans released LB Gary Guyton Friday, Aug. 30.
Titans | Release Gary Guyton
The New England Patriots cut DL Marcus Benard Friday, Aug. 30.
Patriots | Cut Marcus Benard
The Dallas Cowboys released WR Anthony Armstrong Friday, Aug. 30.
Cowboys | Release Anthony Armstrong
Denver Broncos TE Joel Dreessen (knee) will try to play in the regular season opener Thursday, Sept. 5, against the Baltimore Ravens, but he will be listed as questionable at best, according to beat writer Mike Klis.
Broncos | Joel Dreessen will try to play Thursday
Denver Broncos LB Lerentee McCray (ankle) was believed to have had a shot at making the 53-man roster, but he suffered a severely sprained right ankle in the third quarter of the preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals. He had to be carried off the field, and a serious injury is likely a tough blow after he had such a good camp.
Broncos | Lerentee McCray might have lost chance
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (knee) was walking without crutches Thursday, Aug. 29, for the first time since tearing a medial collateral ligament in his right knee during practice Aug. 15. He is scheduled to return in the next two to four weeks, and there is a chance the team will keep him on the 53-man roster.
Broncos | C.J. Anderson sheds crutches
Denver Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie figures to be the cornerback assigning to locking down the best opposing receiver until CB Champ Bailey (foot) is able to return to 100 percent healthy. Bailey remains in a walking boot, and is uncertain for the regular season opener.
Broncos | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie figures to shadow best
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) remains in a walking boot due to a left mid-foot sprain suffered in the team’s second preseason game. He is hopeful of resuming practice Saturday, Aug. 31. If he is unavailable for the regular season opener Thursday, Sept. 5, CB Chris X. Harris would draw the start with CB Tony Carter playing outside and Harris working inside on nickel situations.
Broncos | Champ Bailey remains in walking boot