New York Jets QB Matt Simms has the chance to win the No. 3 quarterback job over QB Greg McElroy. Simms is scheduled to start the final preseason game.
Jets | Matt Simms could win No. 3 QB job

New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola could be held out in the team’s preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 29, according to Field Yates of ESPN Boston. Yates points out that Amendola already has a strong rapport with QB Tom Brady, and there is risk that Amendola could aggravate a previous injury.
Patriots | Danny Amendola may not play

St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long (undisclosed) is dealing with and undisclosed injury and may not play in the team’s final preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29.
Rams | Chris Long dealing with injury

New York Giants QB David Carr is expected to win the backup quarterback job over QB Curtis Painter, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com.
Giants | David Carr expected to win backup job

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano praised DT Akeem Spence Thursday, Aug. 29, saying Spence is getting better every day. “He’s getting better every day and he’s starting to understand how hard it is to play in this league,” Schiano said. “So he’s playing well – at times. But he’s still an inconsistent rookie.”
Buccaneers | Akeem Spence gets praise