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 Enemkpali broke the starting quarterback's jaw in two places Aug.
11, and Smith is expected to miss the first month of the season.
Smith, who had screws and metal plates inserted into his jaw, said
he has been pain-free for two or three weeks.
Speaking to media for the first time since he was injured, Smith did
not say much about the incident with Enemkpali, who was released by
the team immediately afterward.
"I just want to move on. That's what I've done," said Smith, who did
not reveal whether the linebacker apologized to him or whether Smith
paid the $600 thought to be the source of contention.
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will start the opener for the Jets.
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The Cleveland Browns signed former St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin
Davis as insurance because of backup Johnny Manziel's sore right
elbow.
Davis would be ready if needed to serve as the backup to starter
Josh McCown when the Browns open the season Sunday against the New
York Jets.
However, Manziel resumed throwing Monday during the early portion of
practice open to the media. He had not thrown with his right arm in
practice since Aug. 23.
- - - The Browns suspended offensive line coach Andy Moeller
indefinitely following an incident over the weekend.
The Browns released a statement regarding Moeller, who is in his
second year with the team.
"Over the weekend, Andy was involved in an incident, involving
allegations that we take very seriously," the statement said.
Moeller has had three alcohol-related incidents since 2007.
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New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was expected to meet
with the team and take a physical on Monday.
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that JPP is flying to New York to
meet with Giants medical personnel in East Rutherford, N.J., to
determine when he might be able to play.
Pierre-Paul lost his right index finger, broke his thumb and
suffered severe burns on his hands after a fireworks accident on the
Fourth of July.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Adrian Coxson, who was taken off the
practice field in an ambulance on Aug. 1, announced he is retiring
from football.
He said the "next hit to my head could possibly kill me or be
life-damaging."
The rookie was taken to the hospital for additional testing after
having extreme dizziness on the third day of training camp.
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The Seattle Seahawks announced the signing of Fred Jackson, but
coach Pete Carroll seemed resigned to not having Pro Bowl safety Kam
Chancellor, who remains a holdout. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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