Seattle Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls (ankle) is the undisputed No. 1 running back for the team, and that has never been a question when he is healthy.
Footballguys View: Rawls should lead the team in carries, but he won’t get the full workload he was getting last year as long as Christine Michael is running well and keeping his head on straight. The second year back deserves a 4th-5th round slot and Michael is his clear handcuff heading into the season.
The Dallas Cowboys plan to restructure CB Orlando Scandrick’s contract to free up approximately $3 million in salary cap space for the 2016 season, sources said Wednesday, Sept. 1. The team will likely convert $4 million of Scandrick’s $5 million base salary into a signing bonus that would free up $3 million in additional salary cap space so the team can pursue a backup quarterback.
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (knee) had $2 million of his $3 million base into bonus pay, but it did not clear any space for the 2016 season. As far as his knee is concerned, he said ‘I’ll be ready to go for the first game.’
Footballguys View: Lee is the most important player in the Cowboys defense, which is thin upfront and lacking proven pass rushers. They can’t afford to lose him for the season opener against the Giants.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady may receive some snaps with the first-team offense during the final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 1, according to sources.
Free-agent RB Karlos Williams (Bills) recently worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. Williams is still trying to get into game shape.
Free-agent RB Karlos Williams (Bills) recently worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. Williams is still trying to get into game shape.
Seattle Seahawks TE Nick Vannett (ankle) is still not able to run and likely will miss Week 1 because of his ankle injury.
Seattle Seahawks TE Nick Vannett (ankle) is still not able to run and likely will miss Week 1 because of his ankle injury.
Seattle Seahawks DT Jarran Reed (toe) has a chance to be available for Week 1, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Reed participated in practice this week but will not play in the final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 1.
Seattle Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham (knee) was a full participant during practice this week and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Carroll said the team will not know about Graham’s status for Week 1 until late next week.