The Chicago Bears reached an injury settlement with QB Matt Blanchard (hand) Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Footballguys View: We’ll see Trent Edwards as the Bears’ third QB if they decide to keep three on the final roster. Jay Cutler and Josh McCown are the top two quarterbacks.
Bears | Reach injury settlement with Matt Blanchard
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (concussion) has been completely cleared to return to practice. There is a good chance Hopkins will play in the team’s preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29.
Footballguys View: The Texans have a threat at the WR2 position with Hopkins on the field. Coming out of Clemson many in the scouting community compared him to Reggie Wayne (Colts) because of his hands, concentration, body control, and ability to make difficult catches seem routine.
Texans | DeAndre Hopkins cleared
Titus Young missed a fourth court hearing Tuesday in connection to attempted burglary charges. Now a $100k arrest warrant has been issued for the former Detroit Lions wide receiver.
Titus Young misses fourth court hearing, arrest warrant issued
San Diego Chargers DE Corey Liuget (shoulder) and FS Darrell Stuckey (undisclosed) are not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Chargers | Two not practicing
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said it is possible the team could wait until game day of Week 1 to announce who the starting quarterback will be.
Jets | Could wait until Week 1 to announce starting quarterback
The San Diego Chargers placed WR Dan DePalma (shoulder), FB Chris Gronkowski, (ankle) and WR Mike Willie (knee) on Injured Reserve Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Chargers | Three placed on IR
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart has been confirmed to start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform List and will miss the first six weeks of the season.
Footballguys View: Finally we get some clarity on the Stewart situation. After missing the first six weeks of the regular season the Panthers will have three weeks after that to decide whether or not to activate Stewart or place him on Injured Reserve. This news will elevate the fantasy stock of DeAngelo Williams. He’s currently going off the board at RB33 (6.11) in 12 team PPR leagues.
Panthers | Jonathan Stewart to start on PUP list
Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knee) will not play in the team’s final preseason game, according to head coach Mike Munchek.
Footballguys View: Britt has top 5 WR upside in fantasy leagues if he stays healthy and plays up to his potential. There’s no need for the Titans to risk aggravating his knee injury in the preseason finale.
Titans | Kenny Britt won’t play in final preseason game
Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 27, so he can rest his knee.
Browns | Davone Bess not practicing
Cleveland Browns QB Jason Campbell (illness) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 27, with an illness.
Browns | Jason Campbell not practicing