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 The Packers said only that it is a "significant" injury. Numerous
reports indicated it is a torn ACL.
Nelson suffered the injury Sunday in a preseason game against the
Pittsburgh Steelers, making a quick spin move after a catch before
going down to the turf without being touched by a defender.
Nelson had the best season of his career in 2014, when he was named
to the Pro Bowl after catching 98 passes for 1,519 yards and 13
touchdowns.
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Veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne reportedly has agreed to a
one-year contract with his longtime nemesis, the New England
Patriots.
The Green Bay Packers reportedly had been interested in possibly
signing Wayne to replace the injured Jordy Nelson, but Wayne decided
to sign with the Patriots instead, according to reports from ESPN.
Wayne, 36, spent 14 years with the Indianapolis Colts.
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The Houston Texans named Brian Hoyer their starting quarterback,
head coach Bill O'Brien confirmed.
Hoyer has been battling with Ryan Mallett for the starting job
throughout training camp.
Hoyer, 29, signed a two-year, $10.5 million with the Texans during
the offseason after spending the last two years with the Cleveland
Browns.
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NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino confirmed that
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs' hit to the knees
of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford should not have been
called a penalty.
Appearing on NFL Network on Monday morning, Blandino said, "It's not
a foul."
Bradford was making his debut with the Eagles on Saturday night
after being acquired in an offseason trade with the St. Louis Rams
and playing in his first game action since tearing the ACL in his
left knee for the second time in 11 months one year ago.
Suggs was penalized for coming in low and hitting Bradford on a play
in which Bradford handed off to running back Darren Sproles.
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The Cleveland Browns hope quarterback Johnny Manziel will be able to
play in Saturday's preseason game despite a sore elbow.
Manziel did not throw at practice Monday but did not need an MRI,
head coach Mike Pettine said.
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Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff was suspended
without pay for the first three games of the regular season for
violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
The suspension announced by the league Monday stems from Ratliff
pleading guilty in April to a DWI charge in 2013.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty underwent groin surgery,
coach Ken Whisenhunt said.
The team is hopeful he can return in time for the season opener
Sept. 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCourty, 28, has not
missed a start in three seasons.
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The Atlanta Falcons officially announced Mercedes-Benz as the naming
partner to the $1.4 billion stadium under construction.
The new Atlanta stadium is now officially named Mercedes-Benz
Stadium.
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The Buffalo Bills have sold more than 60,000 season tickets for the
first time in franchise history.
The Bills announced that 60,102 season tickets have been purchased
for the 2015 season.
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Running back Todd Gurley, the St. Louis Rams' first-round draft
pick, has been cleared to practice with the team.
The team had been easing Gurley into action as he recovered from
surgery for a torn ACL suffered last November while he played for
Georgia.
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