The Friday Blitz
The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Jared DeVries on injured reserve (IR), per Tim Twentyman of The Detroit News.
Reports that Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew had knee surgery were denied by his agent.
After running routes yesterday at practice, Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant said (via the Dallas Morning News), "I know for a fact that I'm going to be ready for Washington. I know for a fact. I feel great, I feel fine."
According to Forbes magazine (via the Detroit Free Press), three of the top four most valuable NFL franchises play in the NFC East.
As pointed out by Pro Football Talk, Cardinals demoted quarterback Matt Leinart is in the process of burning bridges in Arizona.
The X-rays taken of Indianapolis MLB Gary Brackett's right hand came back negative.
Meanwhile, Colts running back Joseph Addai suffered a minor concussion in last night's pre-season game against the Packers yet he said that he "just got a little dizzy" but he "was cool.”
Vikings rookie cornerback Chris Cook will start against the Seahawks in their pre-season game on Saturday.
The NFL has fined Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks and Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor $10,000 each for their fight in their pre-season game last weekend.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees was given the "Good Guy" Award, per the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
It's confirmed that Rams receiver Donnie Avery will miss the season with a torn ACL.
