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[August 23, 2016] Aug 22 (The Sports Xchange) - Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones will miss the remainder of the preseason with a left shoulder injury, the team announced Monday.

Jones sustained a separated shoulder in the first quarter of Friday's preseason game versus the New York Jets and did not return.

The 23-year-old rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns during his rookie season in 2015 and was expected to handle a larger workload with Albert Morris signing with the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason.

Coach Jay Gruden told reporters that he has "high hopes" that Jones will be ready for the regular-season opener against Pittsburgh on Sept. 12.

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Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu, working his way back from a torn ACL in Week 15 last season, has returned to the practice field.

The All-Pro practiced Sunday for the first time since the injury, participating in 11-on-11 drills with the first unit.

"I felt great," Mathieu said after the team wrapped up practice at University of Phoenix Stadium. "I got to get my wind back, but other than that, I felt great. I felt like I moved around pretty good."

Mathieu signed a five-year, $62.5 million deal earlier this month. Last season, the 24-year-old recorded 89 tackles, 17 defended passes and five interceptions - including one returned for a touchdown.

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The Baltimore Ravens activated veteran linebacker Elvis Dumervil and former first-round wide receiver Breshad Perriman off the physically unable to perform list.

While Dumervil participated in practice, the team wasn't as quick to put Perriman back on the field. Perriman, who sustained a partially torn ACL two months ago in a non-contact drill during training camp, was expected to participate in a walk-through on Monday.

While Perriman, the 26th overall pick in the 2015 draft, has yet to play in an NFL game, Dumervil has excelled when he's been on the field. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Dumervil is looking to make his way back after having a surgical procedure on his foot in June.

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, but Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported the contract is for one year and up to $3 million, with $1.75 million guaranteed.

Tulloch will have instant familiarity with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, under whom the 31-year-old played at both Tennessee and Detroit. He was released by the Lions last month.

Tulloch, expected to compete with Jordan Hicks for the starting middle linebacker job, recorded 107 tackles and one sack in 16 games with Detroit last season. He has collected 940 tackles, 14.5 sacks and five interceptions in 10 seasons with the Titans and Lions.

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The Detroit Lions released wide receiver Andre Caldwell from the reserved/injured list. Caldwell sustained a broken bone in his hand last week and was placed on injured reserve.

Signed to a contract in May, Caldwell saw his chances of making the roster dim after veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin was brought in on the heels of Calvin Johnson's retirement.

Caldwell reeled in 10 receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games last season with Denver. The 31-year-old has 156 career catches for 1,509 yards and 11 touchdowns in eight seasons with Cincinnati and the Broncos.

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The Denver Broncos added depth to their ailing defensive line by signing free agent tackle Henry Melton.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed for the former Pro Bowl selection, who is expected to help fill the team's void after losing starter Vance Walker to a season-ending knee injury.

Melton collected 131 tackles, 22.5 sacks and six fumble recoveries in seven seasons with Chicago, Dallas and Tampa Bay. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))

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