Running back C.J. Spiller has left the Buffalo Bills to be with his family in Florida after the suicide of his step-grandfather, Hubert Allen, Jr. Spiller will return to the Bills on Sunday, coach Doug Marrone said.
C.J. Spiller leaves Buffalo Bills, will return to team Sunday
Running back C.J. Spiller has left the Buffalo Bills indefinitely to be with his family in Florida after the suicide of his step-grandfather, Hubert Allen, Jr.
C.J. Spiller leaves Buffalo Bills indefinitely
Updating previous items, Houston Texans S Ed Reed (hip) will know by the end of this week whether he will play in the team’s season opener. Coach Gary Kubiak said Monday, Aug. 26, that Reed is in Vail, Colo., visiting the surgeon who performed his April hip surgery to repair a partially-torn labrum. He will receive injections in his hip during the visit and then travel Atlanta later this week to continue his rehabilitation.
Texans | Ed Reed update
Denver Broncos coach John Fox told reporters he had not lost faith in RB Ronnie Hillman despite his tendency to cough up the ball. Hillman had two fumbles returned for touchdowns in preseason games. Still, RB Montee Ball took more snaps with the No. 1 squad Monday, Aug. 26, and Fox cautioned not to read anything. ‘It’s just practice,’ Fox said. ‘I wouldn’t read too much into anything. We’re evaluating everybody regardless of who gets what reps at what numbers. He’s a guy that we want to get touches and we’ll go from there.’
Broncos | RB situation up in air
Updating previous items, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jarvis Jones (chest) says it’s too early to tell if he’ll be available to play in the preseason finale against Carolina. While Jones is listed second on the depth chart at outside linebacker behind Jason Worilds, Jones has played extensively during the preseason and been involved in a turnover in each of Pittsburgh’s three games.
Steelers | Jarvis Jones uncertain for finale
The Seattle Seahawks signed restricted free-agent LS Clint Gresham to a two-year, $1.665 million contract extension Monday, Aug. 26, according to a league source. He is now signed through the 2014 season.
Seahawks | Clint Gresham signs extension
Washington Redskins CB Richard Crawford (knee) and LB Jeremy Kimbrough (shoulder) were each waived with an injury designation Monday, Aug. 26.
Redskins | Two waived with injury designation
New York Jets CBs Antonio Cromartie (hip) and Dee Milliner (calf) were each unable to participate in practice Monday, Aug. 26.
Footballguys View: The Jets have to be careful with their starting duo here. Cromartie is their top corner and Milliner has big shoes to fill as he’s replacing Darrelle Revis (Buccaneers) this season.
Jets | Two DBs sidelined
Dallas Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer (knee) has been cleared to start running, and he said Monday, Aug. 26, that he is ‘more hopeful’ of playing in the regular season opener Sept. 8 against the New York Giants.
Cowboys | Anthony Spencer cleared to run
Arizona Cardinals WR Andre Roberts (quadriceps) was able to return to the practice field Monday, Aug. 26.
Footballguys View: Roberts could be the T.Y. Hilton of the Cardinals offense if he can stay healthy and impress. He’s competing with second-year WR Michael Floyd for targets behind Larry Fitzgerald.
Cardinals | Andre Roberts practices