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Dwyer, Mendenhall 'doubtful' for Week 9 game

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') are both listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Giants.

Mendenhall got in limited practice work this week and is tentatively expected to return in Week 10. Dwyer missed Friday's practice after his quad didn't cooperate, and Isaac Redman will replace him as Pittsburgh's Week 9 starter. Redman is worth a look as a flex play against the Giants. Although Redman lacks big-play ability, he can score at the goal line and plays on passing downs.

Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter

Fri, Nov 2, 2012 02:21:00 PM

Chargers ink likely left tackle in Max Starks

Chargers agreed to terms with OT Max Starks, formerly of the Steelers, on a one-year contract.

The longtime Steeler vaults to the top of the Chargers' depth chart at left tackle. OT Kevin Haslam was waived in a corresponding move. Haslam was part of the Bolts' revolving door on the blindside last season as Jared Gaither "battled" back and groin injuries. Starks was not effective for the Steelers in 2012, allowing a troubling 40 hurries according to Pro Football Focus' stats, but still has more to offer than King Dunlap. Left tackle remains a trouble spot for San Diego, which is likely looking at a long season under rookie GM Tom Telesco.

Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter

May 21 - 5:20 PM

Dolphins rookie CB Taylor has hernia surgery

Dolphins second-round CB Jamar Taylor underwent sports-hernia surgery on Tuesday, but is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp.

Sports-hernia operations typically only require 4-6 weeks of recovery, but it puts Taylor behind the eight ball as he transitions from the Mountain West to potential NFL starter. Taylor is competing with Richard Marshall to start opposite Brent Grimes, who is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn Achilles' tendon. The Dolphins have precious little depth after letting Sean Smith walk in free agency. They'll really be in trouble if Taylor suffers a setback and isn't ready for camp.

Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter

May 21 - 4:22 PM

San Fran, Houston awarded 2016-17 Super Bowls

The NFL has awarded Super Bowl L to San Francisco, and Super Bowl LI to Houston.

Super Bowl L — or 50, if you will — will be played in the 49ers' new stadium in February 2016. It will be the first Super Bowl played in the Bay Area since 1985. Super Bowl LI will be Houston's first Super Bowl since the Patriots defeated the Panthers in 2004. Shut out of the bidding was Miami, which failed to secure public funding for apparently necessary upgrades to Sun Life Stadium. Next year's Super Bowl will be played in New York/New Jersey's MetLife Stadium — outdoors.

May 21 - 2:58 PM

Pats owner: Gronk's surgery a total success

Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed Rob Gronkowski's fourth arm surgery went "as good as he could have hoped."

Per Kraft, Gronk will be back "as soon as possible." Right now, "as soon as possible" appears to be mid-August. That's because Gronk is tentatively slated for "minor" back surgery some time in the next 3-4 weeks. Like Robert Griffin III, Gronk's Week 1 status will be hard to accurately gauge before training camp.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

May 21 - 1:23 PM

Stevie Johnson (back) resumes practicing

Stevie Johnson (back) has been cleared to resume practicing, and participated in Tuesday's OTAs session.

Johnson said last week he had "no idea" when he'd be cleared to return, but it took less than seven days. "It was great to see him," OC Nathaniel Hackett said. "It was great to see him run some routes instead of being on the side. We've just got to work him back in." The Bills will take things slow with their No. 1 receiver before camp, but his back is not a long-term concern.

Source: Buffalo News

May 21 - 1:15 PM

Reshad Jones to report to Phins' OTAs Tuesday

Dolphins SS Reshad Jones will report to OTAs on Tuesday in exchange for contract extension talks "eventually."

Jones was a no-show at the facility on Monday, but OTAs don't start until Tuesday. He'll be in attendance after his agent and GM Jeff Ireland spoke "several times" late into Monday evening. Ireland reportedly promised "eventual" contract talks, but it's unclear what "eventual" means. If talks don't start prior to training camp, Jones loses any leverage he had. The 25-year-old has one year left on his rookie deal at $1.323 million.

Source: Miami Herald

May 21 - 8:22 AM

Tony Romo undergoes minor back surgery

Tony Romo will miss OTAs after undergoing surgery to have a cyst removed from his back last month.

Romo had the procedure done just before the draft and only needs a few more weeks to recover. The 33-year-old is optimistic that he'll be cleared in time for mandatory minicamp from June 12-14, but he'll certainly be all systems go for training camp. Romo says he could play if the season started today.

Source: Dallas Morning News

May 21 - 8:11 AM

Report: Gronkowski's arm infection is gone

Profootballtalk.com reports the lingering infection has cleared from Rob Gronkowski's arm, and his new plate was installed during Monday's surgery.

Gronkowski emerged from surgery Monday afternoon. The new plate will continue to hold together the fracture in his left forearm, which was surgically repaired four times because of complications due to the infection. Gronkowski is now expected to undergo back surgery in 3-4 weeks, the recovery timetable for which will last roughly ten weeks. He's still got a good chance to get in some late-training camp time, and be all systems go for Week 1 at Buffalo.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

May 20 - 5:31 PM

Chiefs tinkering with Pistol Spread formation

The Chiefs have been tinkering with Pistol Spread formations at OTAs.

The club hired ex-Nevada coach Chris Ault -- Godfather of the Pistol -- as a consultant this offseason. Alex Smith has some history with Pistol formations from his time with Urban Meyer at Utah. The added dimension could make Andy Reid's offense more "multiple," but is unlikely to have a major impact on Smith's 2013 fantasy outlook. He will be a low-end, low-ceiling QB2.

Source: Kansas City Star

May 20 - 3:03 PM

Knowshon Moreno not cleared for Broncos OTAs

Updating a previous item, Knowshon Moreno (knee surgery) has not been medically cleared for Broncos OTAs.

With Willis McGahee a no-show and Moreno still hobbled, second-round pick Montee Ball will soak up first-team reps during the Organized Team Activities. Moreno is at Denver's Dove Valley facility, but he's not practicing. He's likely to be healed by training camp, but projects as a third-stringer this year.

Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter

May 20 - 2:28 PM

Report: NFL likely to push the draft into May

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL is on the verge of brokering a deal with the NFLPA that would push the annual NFL draft into May.

Per Schefter, the league will also move the new league year (free agency and trades) to ahead of the Combine, which is typically held in late February. The NFL draft is typically held around the last weekend in April. The changes, which have been in the works for a while, are designed to "keep fans' attention over a longer period" and "use the events to produce additional revenue."

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

May 20 - 2:10 PM