Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff is expected to see first-team repetitions during the team’s bye week, but the No. 1 overall pick remains ‘a long way from playing’ because he has yet to master changing plays at the line of scrimmage, according to source within the Rams’ organization.
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Bears | Chicago adds David Cobb to practice squad
Free-agent RB David Cobb (Steelers) was signed by the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and added to their practice squad.
NFL | Teams expressing interest in Taylor Mays
Free-agent S Taylor Mays (Bengals) is starting to receive interest from teams as he nears the end of serving two four-game suspensions for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Mays will be eligible to play after Week 8.
Titans | Perrish Cox out for Thursday vs. Jaguars
Tennessee Titans CB Perrish Cox (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Ravens | Terrell Suggs back at practice
Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs (biceps) returned to practice Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Redskins | Josh Norman’s status to be known Thursday
Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman (concussion) will see a doctor Tuesday, Oct. 25, to determine where he stands in regards to the concussion he suffered in a Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Footballguys View: We should get an update on his status from the team in the near future. The team has stated publicly they will need to have an answer about Norman’s playing status no later than Thursday because they leave for London to play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. Without Norman, Washington would be even more vulnerable to the pass. You’re already starting A.J. Green, but a more robust Bengals passing attack could include more for guys like Brandon LaFell and Tyler Eifert.
Chargers | Melvin Gordon could see fewer carries
San Diego Chargers RB Melvin Gordon is on pace for 315 carries this season – a total that would put him in the top 10 in team history. However, running backs coach Ollie Wilson has expressed concern that kind of workload may be a bit too much for a player coming off microfracture knee surgery this winter.
Eagles | Ryan Mathews’ job safe for now
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews has committed a late fumble in two of the last three games, but head coach Doug Pederson does not plan to demote him.
Eagles | Ryan Mathews’ job safe for now
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews has committed a late fumble in two of the last three games, but head coach Doug Pederson does not plan to demote him.
49ers | Torrey Smith not being shopped
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Torrey Smith isn’t being shopped, and a trade isn’t anticipated, according to a source.