Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson (arm) suffered an apparent injury to his left shoulder or collarbone during practice Friday, July 29. He sustained the injury after making a diving catch and was forced to leave early. Head coach Mike Zimmer does not believe the problem is serious.

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Senquez Golson lined up as the nickel back during practice Friday, July 29.

Miami Dolphins FS Michael X. Thomas lined up next to SS Reshad Jones with the first-team defense during practice Friday, July 29.

Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (shoulder) was wearing a no-contact jersey during practice Friday, July 29. Abdullah said he is taking things day-to-day but is confident that he will be where he needs to be at the start of the regular season.

Oakland Raiders DT Denico Autry (undisclosed) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, July 29.

Arizona Cardinals TE Jermaine Gresham (undisclosed) left practice early Friday, July 29, because of an undisclosed reason.

Arizona Cardinals NT Corey Peters (Achilles’) is healthy and practiced with the first-team defense Friday, July 29.

Free-agent QB Nick Foles (Rams) likely will not be an option for the Buffalo Bills because general manager Doug Whaley said the team is happy with their quarterback situation.

Cleveland Browns QB Robert Griffin III received all of the snaps with the first-team offense during practice Friday, July 29. QB Josh McCown worked with the second-team offense during practice.

Miami Dolphins OT Laremy Tunsil worked with the second-team offense at left tackle and left guard during practice Friday, July 29.