Josh McCown proved he’s a productive veteran NFL quarterback. But with a young family at home, the 34-year-old isn’t promising he’ll play football next season.
Bears’ Josh McCown not positive he’ll play next season
Rashaad Reynolds returned two fumbles for touchdowns, helping Oregon State beat Boise State 38-23 in the Hawaii Bowl on Tuesday night.
Oregon State handles Boise State in Hawaii Bowl
Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (ribs) was not on the practice field Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Bills | Fred Jackson rests during practice
Buffalo Bills FS Aaron Williams (ribs) was not at practice Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Bills | No practice for Aaron Williams
Buffalo Bills WR Marquise Goodwin (knee) was able to participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 24. ‘It’s the same injury that he’s been having during the year. It’s kind of worked the same way. He might’ve been limited on a day and needed a day or rest and then comes back. We hope it continues to be that way and then we should have him back,’ head coach Doug Marrone said.
Bills | Marquise Goodwin practices
The Houston Texans placed CB Johnathan Joseph (toe) and RB Deji Karim (shoulder) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Tuesday, Dec. 24. The team also signed free-agent RB Ray Graham (Steelers) to the active roster.
Texans | Two land on IR
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) declined comment on a report that he is playing with a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. ‘Y’all will have to ask me those questions on Thursday,’ Johnson said Tuesday, Dec. 23. ‘I don’t want to talk about that stuff.’ Head coach Jim Schwartz has said offseason surgery is not required, and that Johnson could play in the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions | Calvin Johnson declines comment on report
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars DT Roy Miller (shoulder) has a torn labrum in his shoulder which will require offseason surgery.
Jaguars | Roy Miller has torn labrum
Jacksonville Jaguars OG Cameron Bradfield (ankle), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle) and LB Geno Hayes (knee) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 24. Bradfield is expected to be able to play in Week 17, but the other two are less certain.
Jaguars | Several held out of practice
Cleveland Browns FS T.J. Ward is in the final year of his rookie contract, and the Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers might be his last. Ward is hopeful to return. ‘I definitely want to be back,’ Ward said Tuesday, Dec. 24. ‘I like my team. I love my teammates. I love being in this city. I love the organization. We haven’t had many wins, but I think we’re building something here, and I think it’s being built the right way.’
Browns | T.J. Ward hopes to return