Atlanta Falcons FS Keanu Neal (foot) had to be helped off the field after missing a tackle in the club’s preseason game Thursday, August 25. He appeared to hurt his right foot.

Atlanta Falcons FS Keanu Neal (foot) had to be helped off the field after missing a tackle in the club’s preseason game Thursday, August 25. He appeared to hurt his right foot.

Miami Dolphins WR Griff Whalen has not done anything to cement the need for the team to carry a sixth wide receiver, especially if they have to go into the regular season with three quarterbacks and three centers.

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon said he wants to stay put, while the team has said there are no plans to trade the 25-year-old wideout. ‘Listening (to trade offers) is probably a mischaracterization,’ said Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown. ‘We’ve said all we needed to say about it. We’re not looking to trade Josh.’

Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green said there is ‘no way’ he is missing the birth of his first child, and he would miss a regular season game if it comes to that. His first child is due in about a month.

Footballguys View: Fantasy owners need to keep this in mind when Green’s child is born. He may not miss any time, but who knows when the stork is going to deliver that new bundle of joy.

Detroit Lions RB Dwayne Washington is ‘trending’ towards making the team as the No. 4 running back after RB Stevan Ridley was released Thursday, August 25. ‘I’ve been impressed with some of the things he’s done,’ said offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. ‘When the guy gets the ball, he does impressive things. That’s a good trait to have.’

Footballguys View: We like Washington’s ability. He’s large and swift with the ball in his hands. We could see him contribute as a power back for the Lions. Zach Zenner is their primary power back at this point with Ameer Abdullah as the starter and Theo Riddick as the receiving back.

Free-agent SS Donte Whitner (Browns) will work out for the Carolina Panthers Friday, Aug. 26, according to a source.

Oakland Raiders FS Reggie Nelson (knee) is not expected to play against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 27, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. Nelson did not practice this week and sat out the Raiders’ offseason program with a knee issue. FS Nate Allen should see additional repetitions in Nelson’s place.

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (ankle) still hopes to be ready for Week 1, but acknowledged that the rehabilitation process is ‘very slow.’

New York Jets OT Breno Giacomini (back) may not be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Bowles said the Jets are considering adding a right tackle.