The Monday Blitz
"Head & Shoulders has gone above and beyond this year by insuring my Samoan locks for a cool $1 million," [Steelers safety Troy] Polamalu said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Jets coach Rex Ryan wants free safety Brodney Pool, who missed today's practice due to a sprained ankle, to be more of a "ballhawk," according to Kevin Armstrong of the NY Daily News.
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, who got a second opinion on his groin injury, won't require surgery, per Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz says "it's a possibility" that DeAndre Levy's groin injury might keep him out of the team's season opener, per Tom Kowalski of MLive.com.
Bills receiver Roscoe Parrish has found his niche as the slot receiver in Chan Gailey's offense.
The Broncos have released Broncos running back Justin Fargas and cornerback Tony Carter, per Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.
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Bears receiver Earl Bennett returned to practice for the first time since August 8th.
The Dolphins have placed tight end Joey Haynos on the waived/injured list Monday.
Carolina is 0-for-42 in scoring touchdowns on their offensive drives this pre-season.
Colts rookie cornerback Kevin Thomas was placed on injured reserve (IR) today, as expected.
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre described a lubricant injection into his ankle as being "like a grease fitting,'' per SI's Peter King.
The Lions signed linebacker Rocky Boiman in addition to releasing linebacker Lee Campbell, wide receiver Eric Fowler and defensive end Chima Ihekwoaba and waived-injured fullback Jake Nordin.
Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington missed practice with bruised ribs, but he's expected to be ready for the season opener.
In addition, cornerback Lardarius Webb won't play in the Ravens' fourth pre-season game.
BIlls running back Marshawn Lynch will test his ankle tomorrow to determine whether he plays in the team's pre-season finale against the Lions.
Speaking about the Browns' Ring of Honor ceremony on September 19th, Hall-of-Fame running back Jim Brown said: "I don't have any trophies in my home on display. I don't claim to be the best at anything, and I emphatically do not need validation from any man, so I will not participate in your Ring of Honor."
