The one-year suspension for Josh Gordon has been upheld.
Gordon had appealed the suspension in hopes of receiving a reduction.
Gordon will miss all of next year's training camp as well.
Gordon's suspension is a result of a positive marijuana test.
The one-year suspension for Josh Gordon has been upheld.
Gordon had appealed the suspension in hopes of receiving a reduction.
Gordon will miss all of next year's training camp as well.
Gordon's suspension is a result of a positive marijuana test.
Cam Newton suffered a hairline fracture to a rib during Friday night's loss at the New England Patriots and will not play in Thursday's preseason finale for the Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh.
Ron Rivera is optimistic Newton, who missed most of the offseason recovering from surgery on his left ankle, will be ready to play in the Sept. 7 opener at Tampa Bay.
"I do [expect him to be ready], but a lot of it is he had to get past the soreness, which we expect, and we'll see how he starts to progress," Rivera said after Sunday's practice.
Newton was in a great deal of pain when he arrived at the stadium on Sunday. He was sent him for an MRI and CAT scan.
Wes Welker suffered a concussion on a hit to the helmet from D.J. Swearinger.
Welker missed three games last season after sustaining two concussions.
"It was determined it was a concussion," John Fox said. "He'll go through the protocol. The biggest thing on him is, of course, player safety. He'll go through the protocol."
In terms of a timetable for Welker's return, Fox said that will be determined by doctors.
"We'll leave that to the medical people and he won't come back until he's ready to come back," the coach said.
LeSean McCoy left the Philadelphia Eagles' 31-21 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a right thumb injury.
X-rays on McCoy's thumb were negative, but he didn't return after his 22-yard touchdown catch gave Philadelphia a 7-0 lead.
Chip Kelly called McCoy's thumb injury "no big deal," although McCoy acknowledged it was sore.
"A helmet hit it," McCoy said, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "It definitely hurts. But there have been times I've been banged up and it turns out fine. We'll see what happens."
Colin Kaepernick played through a foot injury in 2013.
Kaepernick revealed to The Sacramento Bee this week that he suffered a chipped bone on his forefoot and a ruptured capsule in the ball of his foot when a Seahawks defender landed on it in a Week 2 loss at Seattle.
After rushing for 87 yards against the Seahawks, Kaepernick didn't clear 20 yards on the ground again for more than a month.
"I noticed it, especially in practice," Jim Harbaugh said in March of Kaepernick's limited mobility. "I think anytime you have a foot, a hand or a finger, it affects you throwing and running."
Chip Kelly believes that concerns over LeSean McCoy's turf toe are overblown.
"He practiced full yesterday, and he's fine," Kelly said. "It's not as big an issue as I think anybody's made it out to be."
Kelly said the situation was "overblown" for a player missing one practice in August.
Rob Gronkowski participated in 11-on-11 drills on Monday for the first time since the New England Patriots opened training camp.
Gronkowski isn't a lock to play in Week 1 as he recovers from a torn ACL, but he's clearly making progress.
Gronkowski has been one of the NFL's most productive tight ends when healthy since coming into the NFL.
Sammy Watkins suffered a rib contusion during the Buffalo Bills' preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"They're going to run tests and everything and we'll see how he is," Doug Marrone said.
Watkins took a hit from Ryan Shazier on a third down pass from EJ Manuel.
Dwayne Bowe will be suspended for one game for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Bowe was arrested for possession of marijuana last fall and was suspended four games for violating the PED policy in 2009.
Bowe is the Kansas City Chiefs' No. 1 receiver.
The Arizona Cardinals will increase the usage of Andre Ellington in 2014, leading some to expect the second-year running back to become a fantasy darling.
"I think he's gonna be basically Jamaal Charles," Cardinals' game analyst Ron Wolfley said during the telecast of the preseason opener. "I think that probably is the best comparison."
Regarding Arians' prescription of 25 to 30 touches per game, Wolfley said, "I'll believe it when I see it."
"But at the same time," Wolfley added, "I was talking to some coaches, guys that I have an awful lot of regard and respect for on this team that believe he's a 2,000-yard per year player -- just like Charles, 70 receptions.
"They're going to get him the ball, they're going to do it in creative ways. ... He's a rare talent. He really is. Because there's not many running backs you can take and split them out."