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Lions sign Devin Thomas to futures contract

Lions signed WR Devin Thomas to a reserve/future contract.

Thomas announced his retirement from football last August, but has apparently had a change of heart. Although the 34th overall pick in the 2008 draft never panned out as a receiver, Thomas was carving out a career as a special teams gunner before temporarily hanging up the cleats. He didn't play in 2012.

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 04:15:00 PM

Brandon Marshall expected to play Sunday

ESPN New York expects Brandon Marshall (questionable, knee/foot) to play Sunday.

Marshall only got in one limited practice, but the missed reps aren't a huge concern to his Week 3 status. Marshall clearly isn't fully healthy despite playing through his knee injury last week and remains a game-time decision. He's trending toward being active.

Source: ESPN New York

Sep 24 - 9:27 PM

Tweet from Watkins indicates he plans to play

A Saturday night tweet from Sammy Watkins (foot, questionable) indicated he plans to play Sunday against Arizona.

The tweet -- linked below -- reads, "Ready to go out there and compete at the highest level." CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported earlier in the day the Bills were "still holding out some hope" Watkins would give it a go against the Cardinals, despite Rex Ryan's Friday statement that chances were "not real good" Watkins would be able to play. If Watkins does play, he'll be a low-floor WR3 option against Patrick Peterson. The Bills' offense matches up poorly with the Cardinals' defense, which can shut down No. 1 receivers and the running game. Buffalo doesn't have much beyond that.

Source: Sammy Watkins on Twitter

Sep 24 - 8:58 PM

Bills 'holding out hope' for Sammy Watkins

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Bills are "still holding out some hope" Sammy Watkins (questionable, foot) can play Sunday.

It's not much of an update. Watkins will go through pre-game warmups, but signs point to him sitting out. Marquise Goodwin will start in base sets if Watkins doesn't play, with Charles Clay the favorite to lead Buffalo in targets.

Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter

Sep 24 - 5:21 PM

Willie Snead (toe) game-time decision for MNF

Willie Snead (questionable, toe) is a game-time decision for Week 3 against Atlanta.

Snead's status is up in the air after missing most of the practice week. He's "hopeful" of playing, but knows it'll come down to how he feels Monday. Even if Snead starts, the late game and possibility of a setback make him a risky WR3 play.

Source: ESPN.com

Sep 24 - 3:02 PM

Packers rule out Matthews, Burnett for Week 3

Packers officially ruled out OLB Clay Matthews and S Morgan Burnett for Week 3 against the Lions.

Both Letroy Guion (knee) and Datone Jones (knee) were downgraded to doubtful after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. With Sam Shields (concussion) also out, the Packers will be without four starters and one important rotational player on defense against the Lions.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Sep 24 - 1:56 PM

Pederson wants to get DGB 'more targets'

Eagles coach Doug Pederson said he wants to get Dorial Green-Beckham "more targets."

Green-Beckham had four targets Week 2 after seeing two in the season opener. "We actually had DGB targeted a couple of times from a play call standpoint in the red zone, it's just that the play design went to the other side of the field," Pederson said. "We've increased his workload the last week and we want to continue to do that and move him around the more comfortable he gets with our system." With no one really stepping up behind Jordan Matthews, Green-Beckham has a chance to establish himself as the No. 2 in Philly.

Source: Philly Voice

Sep 24 - 1:49 PM

Delanie Walker unsure of Week 3 status

Delanie Walker (hamstring, questionable) sounded unsure about his Week 3 status.

"We’ll see how I feel and go from there," Walker said. "We’re just trying to do the best plan to see if I can play on Sunday." The comments don't shed much on Walker's status. Even if he does suit up, he could be limited. Owners need to set up a backup plan.

Source: titansonline.com

Sep 24 - 1:21 PM

Julio Jones listed as questionable for MNF

Julio Jones (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday night football.

Jones has no doubt about his availability for Monday night. "I will play," he said. Julio is safe to fire up as an elite WR1.

Source: ESPN

Sep 24 - 12:48 PM

Kubiak: Siemian still adjusting to NFL speed

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said Trevor Siemian is still adjusting to the "speed of the game."

"He's made some poor decisions, athletic decisions," Kubiak said. "I know that sounds kind of crazy, but it's just learning that, 'Trevor, That guy can make that play. You're not in college anymore. You're not going to throw that ball through that guy.'" Siemian has three interceptions through two games, but Kubiak believes he is going to become more comfortable with the speed of the NFL each game. The young quarterback faces a tough test in Cincinnati this week.

Source: ESPN

Sep 24 - 12:21 PM

Isaiah Crowell should keep lead-back job

ESPN Browns reporter Pat McManamon believes Isaiah Crowell will continue to be the lead back moving forward.

There was some concern Duke Johnson would take over as the lead back before the season, but Crowell has impressed with 195 yards and two scores through two weeks. Those numbers do not tell the whole story, however. Crowell earned 40 yards on three meaningless draws at the end of a loss Week 1, and he had an 85-yard touchdown last week. He has averaged just 2.7 yards on his other 26 carries. With the offense sure to nose dive with Cody Kessler under center, Crowell is a great sell high.

Source: ESPN

Sep 24 - 11:42 AM

Bowles also not worried with Forte's workload

Jets coach Todd Bowles said he is not concerned about Matt Forte's early-season workload.

Forte is on pace for 472 touches, but neither OC Chan Gailey nor Bowles seems to care. "I like to see us successful," Bowles said. "If we can ride somebody, we’ll ride him, whether it be a receiver, quarterback or running back. It really doesn’t matter." Bilal Powell has been an afterthought this season, but he is a hold with the Jets seemingly intent on running the 30-year-old Forte into the ground.

Source: New York Post

Sep 24 - 11:06 AM