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 U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman said Monday that the
sides will not settle the case and he will announce a ruling as
early as Tuesday.
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Kirk Cousins was named the starting quarterback for the Washington
Redskins and will replace Robert Griffin III when the team opens the
regular season against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
Contrary to reports, head coach Jay Gruden said the decision is not
being made based on Griffin's health situation. He insisted the keys
to the offense are in Cousins' hands beyond the season-opening game.
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Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan named Tyrod Taylor as the Bills'
starting quarterback to open the season.
Taylor, who was battling Matt Cassel and former first-round pick EJ
Manuel for the job, will get the start against the Indianapolis
Colts on Sept. 13 in Week 1.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant was suspended
without pay for the first four games of the 2015 regular season for
violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the league officially
announced.
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Bryant, a fourth-round pick by the Steelers last year, caught 26
passes for 549 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games.
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Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey practiced two days after leaving
the Atlanta game with a left knee injury. Pouncey had a MRI on
Sunday and said it showed no serious damage.
Pouncey said he should be ready for the Sept. 13 opener at
Washington. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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