NFL Rumors: Latest Updates on Injuries, Signings and More

By Cheri Cheng - 10 Sep '15 12:59PM
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The 2015-16 football season will be kicking off tonight when the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots, host the Pittsburgh Steelers with kick off scheduled at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Before the season officially starts, here is a roundup of the latest NFL rumors, injuries, and signings:

Rumors:

Dallas Cowboys: Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram predicts that the starting running back position in Week 1 will go to Darren McFadden as opposed to Joseph Randle. Greg Hardy is expected to accept his four-game suspension. Cowboys rumored to sign Hardy to a long-term deal.

New England Patriots: A report surfaced on Tuesday claiming that the Patriots videotaped opponents' game signals in 40 games. The Patriots are denying these claims.

New York Giants: Eli Manning and Giants expected to complete long-term deal before the first game of the season on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles: Ed Werder of ESPN reported that quarterback Sam Bradford and the Eagles are no longer in talks for a contract extension. Rumors claim that Bradford, who went 13-of-15 for 156 yards, three touchdowns and no picks, is asking for more money, which the Eagles do not want to comply with, especially since the season has not even started yet.

Injuries: 

Baltimore Ravens: Ravens put defensive end Brent Urban on injured-reserve/designated for return.

Indianapolis Colts: Cornerback Greg Toler expected to miss Week 1 game with a neck injury.

Miami Dolphins: Left tackle Branden Albert is not 100 percent ready for Week 1 due to his conditioning level and not his health. The Dolphins are still assessing whether or not Albert is in football shape.

Minnesota Vikings: Center John Sullivan questionable for Week 1. Sullivan has missed 11 practices and three preseason games due to back spasms.

New Orleans Saints: NFL media insider, Ian Rapoport stated that running back C.J. Spiller should be back by Week 2 after recovering from his arthroscopic knee surgery.

St. Louis Rams: Nick Wagoner of ESPN reported that even though rookie Todd Gurley has been cleared for contact, he will most likely not play until after Week 2, at the earliest. Rapoport reported that Gurley would most likely miss at least three weeks.

Signings:

Baltimore Ravens: Ravens sign running back Terrence Magee.

Buffalo Bills: Veteran quarterback Matt Cassel re-signs with Bills after being released three days earlier. Cassel will back up starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

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