National Football League roundup

[September 29, 2016]  Sept 28 (The Sports Xchange) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has been diagnosed with a slight hairline fracture in his right knee, but the team is hoping he can still play Sunday.

Coach Jason Garrett, speaking to reporters Wednesday, confirmed Bryant's injury and said "we're hopeful that he'll be able to play" against the San Francisco 49ers.

"He has a slight hairline fracture in one of the bones of his knees," Garrett told reporters. "We don't think it's something that's going to keep him out for an extended period of time but again it's going to be a day-by-day, week-by-week situation."

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the injury potentially could sideline Bryant up to three weeks.

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Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl tight end Tyler Eifert and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick are listed as doubtful for Thursday home game against the Miami Dolphins.

Eifert has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the Pro Bowl. He told reporters Tuesday that he had no discomfort coming off his first week of practice since offseason ankle surgery.

Kirkpatrick has a hamstring injury and likely will be replaced in the starting lineup by Darqueze Dennard.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian were named Offensive Player of the Week in their respective conferences.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen took the NFC defensive award after his three-sack performance in the 22-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on the road.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters had two of the team's six interceptions in the 24-3 win over the New York Jets to win the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

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The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran punter Ryan Quigley to replace the injured Drew Butler.

Butler, dealing with an ankle and Achilles injury, is still expected to hold for kicker Chandler Catanzaro during games.

The Cardinals also signed linebacker Joplo Bartu and long snapper Aaron Brewer, and placed linebacker Alani Fua on injured reserve with a knee injury. Fua had just one tackle in three games this season.

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The Washington Redskins signed rookie cornerback Lloyd Carrington to their practice squad.

Carrington takes the roster spot of linebacker Amarlo Herrera, who was released from the practice squad on Tuesday.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Jonathan Krause to their practice squad.

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The New England Patriots signed defensive lineman Anthony Johnson to their practice squad. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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