Week One early inactives

Every week we bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Check back often to see the full list as it becomes available. Buccaneers at Falcons Buccaneers: G Caleb Benenoch, LB Devante Bond, QB Ryan Griffin, DT DaVonte Lambert, S Ryan Smith, DE Channing Ward,…

Chris Ivory inactive after being admitted to hospital

Chris Ivory was surprisingly made inactive Sunday morning before the Jaguars face off with the Packers. Ivory was admitted to the hospital with a medical issue.

Report: “Real belief” that Ray Rice will play again

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that there’s “a real belief” and “a growing sense” in league circles that running back Ray Rice get a chance to play again. Rice hasn’t played since he was cut by the Ravens after video of Rice punching his then-fiance surfaced in Sept. 2014. Schefter said on ESPN’s “Sunday…

Chris Ivory admitted to hospital for “general medical issue”

The Jaguars listed running back Chris Ivory as questionable on Friday because of a calf injury, but coach Gus Bradley said that he expected the offseason acquisition to be in the lineup. Ivory is inactive against the Packers on Sunday, although it doesn’t appear the calf injury is the reason for his absence from the…

Report: Chiefs think Justin Houston will return in November

The Chiefs will have safety Eric Berry in the lineup for Week One against the Chargers, but linebacker Justin Houston won’t be joining him. Houston remains out after having surgery on his ACL in February and will miss at least the first six weeks of the season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to…

Goodell: Completely sure Brady suspension is right

As NFL commissioner Roger Goodell prepares to open the 2016 season without Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, he remains convinced he made the right decision to suspend him for four games.

NFL will review response to hits on Cam Newton

After indicating on Friday morning that the medical team at Thursday night’s game did an appropriate job of monitoring Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, the league now says it will take a longer look at the matter. The league said in a statement today that it will review all relevant aspects of the events that transpired…

Report: Larry Fitzgerald expects 2016 will be his final season

In August, the Cardinals signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a contract extension that runs through the 2017 season but it may wind up going unused. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Fitzgerald has told people close to him that he expects the 2016 season will be the last one of his career. Fitzgerald was…

Debunking the “Cam ducked his head” nonsense

Thursday night’s shades-of-Bountygate attack on Cam Newton by the Broncos included among other illegal hits a helmet-to-helmet blow initiated by Denver safety Darian Stewart. Since the game ended, a theory has emerged that the hit complied with the rules because Newton ducked his head, setting up the helmet-to-helmet contact. Stewart acknowledged the theory with appreciation…

Eric Berry added to Chiefs active roster, Joey Bosa still on exempt list

The Chiefs and Chargers each had players with roster exemptions this week, but only one of them has been activated ahead of Sunday’s kickoff. The Chiefs activated safety Eric Berry on Saturday, putting him on the active roster for the first time since he signed his franchise tender and reported to the team late in…

All signs point to Shaun Hill starting today

Eight days ago, the Vikings made a big move for quarterback Sam Bradford. At the time, however, the initial tea leaves pointed to the Vikings giving Shaun Hill the Week One start at Tennessee. As the week unfolded, the reports and indications went back and forth, with Titans coach Mike Mularkey at one point declaring…

Door open for Dak Prescott to keep Cowboys’ QB job

Is there a chance Dak Prescott could permanently take over the Cowboys' starting QB job from Tony Romo? Ian Rapoport reports the door is slightly open for the rookie if he impresses.

Carson Wentz won’t start with limited playbook

Eagles rookie Carson Wentz isn't going to be limited in the first start of his NFL career. The whole playbook will be available to him, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Sunday.