San Diego Chargers WR Travis Benjamin (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last week to repair a Grade 2 posterior cruciate ligament sprain. Benjamin had been dealing with the sprain for several weeks. A timetable for his recovery was not disclosed.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Patriots | New England undefeated with Dion Lewis
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis has missed a good deal of football the last two seasons, but the Patriots are 16-0 in games in which Lewis has been active.
Cardinals | Tyran Mathieu almost fully healthy
Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu’s (knee) surgically repaired knee is estimated to be 96 percent healthy, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Mathieu’s previously injured shoulder is at full strength.
Redskins | Junior Galette returning to Redskins
Washington Redskins impending free-agent LB Junior Galette announced Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he will re-sign with Washington Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Steelers | Antonio Brown deal should get done
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown is expected to get a long-term deal done in his contract year, according to owner Art Rooney.
Steelers | Martavis Bryant not a lock to rejoin Pitt
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant has ‘a ways to go’ before the Steelers can count on him playing, according to owner Art Rooney.
Steelers | Pitt wants Le’Veon Bell long-term
Pittsburgh Steelers Le’Veon Bell is being viewed as a long-term asset to the Steelers, according to owner Art Rooney. Rooney said the Steelers are looking at Bell from a long-term view as opposed to simply placing the franchise tag on their star running back. Rooney added that he believes Bell has grown from his suspensions.
Cowboys | Six players work out for Cowboys
Free-agents QB Garrett Gilbert (Raiders), WRs Uzoma Nwachukwu (Seahawks), Bryan Burnham (CFL), Quincy McDuffie (Broncos), Corey Washington (Bills) and undrafted TE Andrew McCleneghen (Southern Methodist) worked out for the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, Jan. 31. McDuffie ended up signing to an undisclosed deal.
Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to return
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to return next season, according to owner Art Rooney, despite uncertainty regarding his future. Rooney did admit, however, that the Steelers are probably due to look at quarterbacks in this year’s draft class.
Steelers | Ladarius Green’s future with Steelers in question
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green has ‘physical conditions’ the Steelers need to evaluate this offseason, according to owner Art Rooney. Rooney was non-committal on Green’s future in Pittsburgh.