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 Redskins coach Jay Gruden told reporters that Galette suffered a
left ankle/foot injury. NFL Network reported via sources that
Galette will miss the season based on MRI results revealing the full
tear.
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Quarterback Johnny Manziel has no structural damage on his sore
right elbow but is unlikely to play Saturday night in the Cleveland
Browns' third preseason game.
Coach Mike Pettine said an MRI revealed no damage.
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A small group of animal rights protesters gathered outside the
Pittsburgh Steelers' practice facility on Wednesday in reaction to
the team signing quarterback Michael Vick a day earlier.
Another 15,000 people put their names on a petition calling for the
team to dump Vick, who was convicted in 2007 on federal conspiracy
charges for his part in a dogfighting ring and served time in
prison.
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Jonathan Martin, who recently retired from the NFL after just three
seasons, says he tried to commit suicide several times during his
short stint in the NFL.
In a long post on Facebook late Tuesday night, the 26-year-old
Martin wrote about the problems he had growing up as a racially
mixed youth and said his unhappiness peaked in the NFL.
A second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2012, Martin left the
team in 2013 amid a bullying scandal that sparked an investigation
into Richie Incognito and other teammates.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been fined $75,000
for not talking to media after the NFC Championship Game.
It was the second fine for Lynch from that game as he also was
levied a $20,000 penalty for grabbing his crotch after scoring
against the GreenBay Packers.
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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson attributes his quick recovery
from a possible concussion to a special healing water he imbibes.
Wilson told Rolling Stone magazine that Recovery Water was
responsible for his speedy recuperation after he absorbed a vicious
hit to the head by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews in the
NFC Championship Game. Wilson did not miss a play in the game.
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The Seahawks released quarterback Jake Waters and signed wide
receiver Deontay Greenberry.
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Rex Grossman and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a one-year deal after
the 35-year-old journeyman quarterback passed his physical.
Grossman worked out for the Falcons on Tuesday, under the watch of
first-year Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who coached
Grossman in Cleveland and Washington and was on staff when both were
employed by the Houston Texans.
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Brandon McManus is slated to open the season as the Denver Broncos'
kicker for the second consecutive year after veteran Connor Barth
was released.
Barth was signed for the final five weeks of the 2014 season after
McManus was inconsistent as suspended Matt Prater's replacement.
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is on schedule to
play in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Clowney continues to make daily
progress and should be ready for the Week 1 game on Sept. 13.
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Former Southern Cal safety Taylor Mays signed with the Oakland
Raiders.
The 27-year-old Mays, a former second-round draft pick out of USC,
started just four games over four years with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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The New England Patriots acquired offensive tackle Michael Williams
from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed future draft pick.
The Patriots released rookie defensive back Jimmy Jean to make room
on the roster.
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The Lions signed center Joe Madsen to replace Williams, who was
traded to the New England Patriots.
Madsen, 25, went undrafted out of West Virginia in 2013 and spent
the 2014 season with the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football
League.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed punter Jacob Schum.
Schum entered the league as a college free agent out of Buffalo in
2013.
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Former defensive end Osi Umenyiora officially retired Wednesday
after 12 seasons in the NFL.
Umenyiora was a two-time Pro Bowl selection during his 10 seasons
with the New York Giants.
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A construction worker was killed after falling from the roof of the
Minnesota Vikings' new stadium.
A second worker was seriously injured while doing roofing work. Both
were treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital.
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Joe Buck has gone on a Twitter rant against St. Louis Rams owner
Stan Kroenke for attempting to move the NFL franchise to Los
Angeles.
Buck, who was raised in St. Louis and is the No. 1 broadcaster for
NFL games on FOX, called out Kroenke with a series of tweets
Tuesday:
"Suck the life out of a team, run it down, raise prices, then say it
isn't supported and leave. Great example for the NFL to celebrate.
JOKE!" (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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