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Cleveland Browns:
- “Josh Gordon, three other players return to practice Monday” (ABJ) - “Josh Gordon got himself back on the field just in time. Four Browns players returned to practice Monday as the team prepared for Sunday’s regular-season opener...”
- “Browns O-line still in limbo with Steelers coming up” (AP) - “Cleveland’s offensive line remains in limbo — and mysterious — just days ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.”
- “Hue Jackson expects to see Le’Veon Bell” (PFT) - “Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has yet to sign his franchise tender and report for duty. Browns coach Hue Jackson isn’t falling for the notion that Bell won’t be there...”
- “Browns announce 11 practice squad players” (Browns.com) - “Nine of the 11 players were with the Browns during training camp and the preseason. Additionally, Sankoh will be a member of the team’s international practice squad...”
NFL:
- “After trading AJ McCarron, Bills name 2017 fifth-rounder Nathan Peterman starting QB” (CBS) - “During the preseason, McCarron and Allen engaged in a three-way competition with 2017 fifth-round pick Nathan Peterman.”
- “Jets name rookie Sam Darnold starting QB” (ESPN) - “The New York Jets have a new starting quarterback and a new face of the franchise. Rookie Sam Darnold was officially named the starter Monday, coach Todd Bowles announced.”
- “Buccaneers claim ‘Hard Knocks’ notable Carl Nassib” (NFL.com) - “The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are investing in former Cleveland Browns defensive end Carl Nassib. A day after the Browns cut Nassib after he posted a preseason of diminishing returns...”
- “49ers place Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve” (PFT) - “McKinnon has been placed on injured reserve and will spend the rest of the year recovering from the injury. Alfred Morris and Matt Breida are set to carry the load in the backfield...”