Atlanta Falcons WR J.D. McKissic’s odds of making the club have increased in the wake of a season-ending injury to WR Devin Fuller (shoulder), according to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure. McKissic is a kickoff return specialist.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Falcons | Devin Fuller to go on IR
Atlanta Falcons WR Devin Fuller (shoulder) will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after sustaining a significant shoulder injury during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 25.
Redskins | Nate Sudfeld to play entire game
Washington Redskins QB Nate Sudfeld will start and likely play all four quarters against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Sudfeld is expected to make the 53-man roster behind QBs Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy.
Cowboys | Gavin Escobar on the bubble
Dallas Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar is not considered a lock to make the 53-man roster, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.
Dolphins | Kenyan Drake set for preseason debut
Miami Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake (hamstring) is expected to play extensively in the club’s fourth and final preseason game on Thursday, Sept. 1. He has missed much of training camp with a lingering hamstring injury.
Bills | Mike Gillislee cleared to return
Buffalo Bills RB Mike Gillislee (concussion) was at practice on Tuesday, Aug. 30, and indicated he had been cleared and is no longer in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Bills | Cardale Jones likely to start Thursday
Buffalo Bills QB Cardale Jones (shoulder) will likely start the team’s preseason game on Thursday, Sept. 1. Jones did not play in Buffalo’s third preseason tilt due to soreness in his shoulder and also missed some recent practice time due to a personal matter.
Packers | Jake Schum claimed off waivers
The Green Bay Packers claimed P Jake Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, Aug. 30. In a corresponding move, they released P Tim Masthay.
Seahawks | Patrick Lewis released
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks C Patrick Lewis was released on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Rams | Jared Goff 50/50 to start Thursday
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff has a ’50-50′ chance to start the team’s final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings according to head coach Jeff Fisher.