Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan led a touchdown drive in his only series against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason Sunday, Aug. 20, completing four of his six passes for 57 yards.
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Falcons | Terron Ward aiming to be No. 3 back
Atlanta Falcons RB Terron Ward had nine carries for 37 yards and a touchdown in a 17-13 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Aug. 20, and RB Brian Hill had seven carries for 14 yards. Ward and Hill are competing for the third running back spot.
Steelers | Martavis Bryant back on the field
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant saw his first game action in 18 months, finishing with two catches for 20 yards in a 17-13 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20.
Steelers | Hamstring injury for Steven Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Steven Johnson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in a 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason Sunday, Aug. 20.
Bills | Anquan Boldin retires
Buffalo Bills WR Anquan Boldin announced Sunday, Aug. 20, that he has decided to retire from the NFL.
Steelers | James Conner rushed for 98 yards
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner rushed for 98 yards on 20 carries in the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 20.
Jaguars | Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon sit Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs Leonard Fournette (foot) and T.J. Yeldon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 20.
Bills | Dion Dawkins to see more time at LT
Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins will receive more snaps at left tackle during practice, according to head coach Sean McDermott. McDermott said the team is cautiously optimistic about OT Cordy Glenn (foot) but want to give Dawkins time at left tackle as a possible backup plan.
Vikings | Minnesota adds Mitch Leidner
Undrafted free-agent QB Mitch Leidner (Minnesota) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Aug. 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Bills | Rory Anderson joins Buffalo
Free-agent TE Rory Anderson (Bears) signed with the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Aug. 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured TE Jason Croom (ankle).