National Football League roundup

[August 31, 2015]  Aug 30 (The Sports Xchange) - Washington Redskins coaches and front office personnel want to part ways with quarterback Robert Griffin III, but team owners are against the move, ESPN reported Sunday.

The Redskins have even told other teams they may be willing to trade Griffin, but no other teams seem interested.

If ownership decides the Redskins must keep Griffin, the team is determined to start a quarterback other than Griffin, according to the ESPN report.

This report ties into the confusion regarding Griffin's playing status following a concussion.

Redskins head coach Jay Gruden admitted there was confusion over Griffin's lingering symptoms of a concussion but says the team did everything "by the book."

Griffin was sidelined for the Redskins' 31-13 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night after an independent neurologist reversed his decision and said RG3 was not cleared to play.

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The Redskins officially announced that they signed left tackle Trent Williams to a multi-year contract extension.
 

Multiple media outlets reported the deal is a five-year, $66 million contract extension, making Williams the highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL history.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb thought at first he broke his collarbone Saturday night, but tests after the preseason game revealed the injury wasn't that serious.

Cobb suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported. While the injury is considered minor, there is no word on whether Cobb will be ready to play in Week 1.

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An MRI exam showed no ligament damage in the knee of New York Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who was injured during Saturday's game against the Giants.

The injury is being called a muscle strain behind his knee.

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Offensive linemen of the San Diego Chargers have accused Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive lineman Frank Clark of trying to attack quarterback Philip Rivers during Saturday night's preseason game.

Multiple players were angered when Chargers left tackle King Dunlap was flagged for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty after yanking Clark from under a pile. Rivers was sacked on the play by Seattle's Jordan Hill.

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The Kansas City Chiefs waived long snapper Andrew East and 10 other players on Sunday to prepare for the NFL's mandated 75-player roster limit by Tuesday.

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The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receivers Mike Johnson, GJ Kinne and Josh Reese among 12 roster cuts.

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The New York Jets cut 12 players, including wide receiver DeVier Posey, to reduce their roster to 78.

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The Carolina Panthers reduced their roster by eight players, including offensive tackle Tony Hills who was terminated/vested veteran.

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Seventh-round draft pick Joey Iosefa was among 10 players waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they move toward finalizing their 75-man roster.

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The Tennessee Titans waived 10 players Sunday, including center Fernando Velasco.

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Tight end Mickey Shuler, who played in three games for Jacksonville last season, was released by the Atlanta Falcons, who also waived 12 other players. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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