National Football League roundup

[September 06, 2016]  Sept 5 (The Sports Xchange) - The San Francisco 49ers released fullback Bruce Miller on Monday just hours after he was arrested on suspicion of assault charges.

According to the San Francisco Sheriff's Department, Miller is facing felony assault with a deadly weapon, a battery charge and two charges of making criminal threats.

He is suspected of assaulting a 70-year-old man and his son at the Fisherman's Wharf Marriott Hotel in San Francisco.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced that rookie quarterback Carson Wentz will start against the Cleveland Browns in the season opener.

Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick, will get the start over veteran quarterback Chase Daniel on Sunday after the Eagles traded Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.

Wentz played just one preseason game before suffering a hairline rib fracture during the first preseason game Aug. 11.

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed running back Justin Forsett two days after he was cut in a move that could save the team money.

Forsett was originally set to make $3 million this season. Financial terms of his new deal have not been announced.

Forsett, who made the Pro Bowl in 2014, will rejoin what has become a crowded group of Baltimore runners that includes Terrance West, Javorius (Buck) Allen and rookie Kenneth Dixon who is currently injured. (Editing by Jahmal Corner)

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