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 Baker's injury is a big setback for the Falcons' offensive line.
It could also hasten the move of No. 6 overall pick Jake Matthews to
left tackle. Matthews had been slated to start at right tackle
during his rookie season.
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Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater set franchise preseason passing
records while leading the Minnesota Vikings from behind twice in the
fourth quarter of Saturday night's last-minute 30-28 victory over
the Cardinals at TCF Bank Stadium.
And yet the rookie first-round draft pick remains far from
overtaking veteran Matt Cassel in their competition for the starting
quarterback job.
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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dekoda Watson could make his
preseason debut this Friday at the Detroit Lions after being
activated from the physically unable to perform list.
Watson has not practiced since OTAs early in the spring due to a
groin injury. He had surgery after signing with the Jaguars, but
needed another procedure in June after developing scar tissue.
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Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins has bruised ribs.
He left Saturday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Steelers
early on and did not return.
"They're going to run tests and everything and we'll see how he is,"
coach Doug Marrone said.
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The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with free agent running back Deji
Karim and waived running back Davin Meggett.
Karim has 110 carries for 341 yards and 18 catches for 129 yards in 33
NFL games over four years. He also has returned 91 kickoffs for 2,332
yards with one touchdown.
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The Cincinnati Bengals waived first-year guard Chandler Burden. He
signed with the Bengals in June and played two exhibition games.
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The Oakland Raiders signed free agent tight end Kyle Auffray. He signed
with the New England Patriots in June and was waived later in the month,
before being signed and waived by the Cleveland Browns this month.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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