Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (thumb) suffered a hairline fracture in one of his thumbs during practice this week, according to a source. He could return to practice next week with a splint on his thumb.

Footballguys View: It sounds like this isn’t serious and he’ll avoid surgery. If he doesn’t return to practice before the end of camp, Zach Ertz will be a great Week 1 play vs. Washington.

Jacksonville Jaguars DE Josh Mauro has been suspended five games by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington (undisclosed) fully participated in practice Friday, Aug. 21.

Pittsburgh Steelers S Terrell Edmunds (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 21, and is considered day-to-day.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 21, and is considered day-to-day.

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner and Chukwuma Okorafor are competing for the starting right tackle job, and offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett said a starter may not be named until the week before the start of the regular season.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Saeed Blacknall was waived Friday, Aug. 21.

Baltimore Ravens RB Kenjon Barner (undisclosed) left practice early Friday, Aug. 21, after suffering an undisclosed injury.

Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, Aug. 21.

Footballguys View: The Colts will still play a lot of multi-tight end sets this year even if Alie-Cox can’t stay healthy after they signed Trey Burton, but Alie-Cox adds another dimension with his size and basketball background.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR John Franklin III on Friday, Aug. 21, was carted off the practice field with an apparent left leg injury.