San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for 153 yards on 20 carries, including a 34-yard touchdown scamper, in the team’s Week 4 win over the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Sept. 26. It was his highest yardage total since 2009.
49ers | Frank Gore makes a statement

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman admitted that the best option for him is probably to be traded to another team, in an interview with ESPN’s Josina Anderson. ‘You know, I don’t for a number of reasons,’ Freeman said. ‘But the bottom line is, if you want things to change, something has got to change. At the end of the day, yes, I think that moving forward, that might be, that is going to be probably the best option.’ The Buccaneers have yet to be contacted by other teams interested in trading for Freeman. He completed less than 50 percent of his passes in the first three weeks and had two touchdowns and three interceptions.

Footballguys View: Freeman isn’t going anywhere this year. He might not even be signed as a starter next year. He is only 25, so we are far from the last chapter in his story, but the precedent for young quarterbacks benched before their rookie contract is up isn’t great.
Buccaneers | Josh Freeman admits trade best option

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (rib) is dealing with a fractured rib and will sit out Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was injured on the second hit of the game in Week 3 and said he was feeling pain Monday, Sept. 23. The bone is broken near his heart, which is the reason why the team decided to keep him out this weekend. Minnesota has a bye in Week 5, so he’ll have an extra week to heal.
Vikings | Christian Ponder has fractured rib

Arizona Cardinals FS Rashad Johnson (finger) is expected to play in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson lost the top of his left middle finger in Week 3 during a tackle. Doctors shaved down the bone and stitched together the skin over his finger after the game. Johnson practiced without pads Thursday, Sept. 26, and he hopes to return to full practice Friday, Sept. 27.
Cardinals | Rashad Johnson hoping to play

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) is not practicing Friday, Sept. 27.

Footballguys View: The Cowboys are probably going to play it safe and start Terrance Williams to preserve Austin. Williams is nice upside flex play, and Cole Beasley should also see more time in the slot.
Cowboys | Miles Austin sitting

Indianapolis Colts RB Ahmad Bradshaw (neck) was not seen during the media’s portion of practice Friday, Sept. 27.

Footballguys View: Bradshaw is known for playing and playing well coming off of weeks with no practice, but that was the Giants organization. Trent Richardson owners could have a jackpot week coming against the Jaguars if Bradshaw sits.
Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw sitting

Cleveland Browns PK Billy Cundiff (quadriceps) is practicing Friday, Sept. 27.
Browns | Billy Cundiff practices

Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (foot) is out of practice Friday, Sept. 27, with his right foot in a walking boot.
Colts | T.Y. Hilton sitting