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Bengals’ Cedric Peerman Fractures Arm

August 28th, 2016 at 9:07pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Bengals have confirmed that running back Cedric Peerman suffered a fractured left arm during tonight’s preseason game against the Jaguars, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer (Twitter link).Cedric Peerman (Vertical)

[RELATED: Latest On Injured TE Tyler Eifert]

While Cincinnati didn’t announce a recovery timetable for Peerman, it’s likely that such an injury will be a season-ender. Peerman will probably go on injured reserve, and while the NFL’s new IR rules would allow the Bengals to bring Peerman back in the middle of the season without designating him to return immediately, the club has other candidates for that spot. As Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com tweets, Cincinnati is likely saving its IR/return slot for first-round corner William Jackson III, who suffered a torn pectoral during training camp.

Peerman, 29, is a running back in-name-only, as he didn’t rush the ball a single time in 2015. In six NFL seasons, in fact, Peerman has seen only 64 carries, with the majority of those coming in two seasons. But Peerman is still an extremely valuable player, as he’s probably the most important member of Darrin Simmons‘ special teams unit in Cincinnati. Perrman played on nearly two-thirds of the Bengals’ ST snaps last year, and was named to the Pro Bowl for his efforts.

Peerman is entering the final year of his current contract with the Bengals, and will count $1.21MM on the salary cap this season.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

5 Key Stories: 8/21/16 – 8/28/16

August 28th, 2016 at 8:54pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Down goes Romo. The Cowboys are dealing with another injury to quarterback Tony Romo, as the veteran signal-caller suffered a broken bone in his back and is expected to miss 6-10 weeks. Rookie QB/preseason legend Dak Prescott is now set to take over for Dallas, although the Tony Romo (Vertical)Cowboys are looking to acquire a veteran backup (2015 UDFA Jameil Showers is the club’s No. 2 at present). While Romo should be able to return this season, this latest injury could have an effect on Romo’s future in Dallas.

Trades, trades, trades! We’ll never see the amount of trades in the NFL that we see in MLB, but you wouldn’t know that if you followed the league this week. The Patriots were involved in two deals, as they shipped center Bryan Stork to the Redskins before picking up former sixth overall pick Barkevious Mingo from the Browns. The 49ers, too, completed multiple trades, as they sent cornerback Kenneth Acker to the Chiefs, then acquired receiver Jeremy Kerley from the Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Brandon Thomas. Meanwhile, clubs are inquiring on wide receiver Josh Gordon, but the Browns aren’t inclined to trade him.

Bosa vs. Chargers turns ugly. It’s nearly September and No. 3 overall pick Joey Bosa still hasn’t hammered out a deal with the Chargers, so San Diego took the unprecedented step of issuing an accusatory public statement on the Joey Bosasituation. Bosa’s agent predictably retaliated, while Chargers owner Dean Spanos called Bosa’s holdout “absolutely asinine.” Meanwhile, rival GMs are reportedly “laughing” at San Diego’s handling of the situation, as execs believe the club has essentially thrown its first-round pick’s rookie season down the drain.

No quarter for Mark Sanchez. Although it isn’t yet official, Trevor Siemian looks like the Broncos’ Week 1 starter at quarterback, meaning Sanchez’s role with the club is unclear. Denver has yet to ask him to take a pay cut, but that option has been bandied about, and there’s virtually no way Sanchez can stay on the roster at his current salary. A trade remains a possibility, but it’s likely that Sanchez is released in the coming days.

A flurry of transactions. Teams have until 3pm CT on Tuesday to reduce their roster to 75 players, and many club got a head start today. Rueben Randle, Chris Givens, Erik Pears, and Ropati Pitoitua were among the veterans cut today, and there will be more in the coming days and weeks. You can follow all the latest news by bookmarking PFR’s Transactions Page.

Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Broncos Haven’t Yet Asked Mark Sanchez To Accept Pay Cut

August 28th, 2016 at 8:33pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Broncos haven’t asked quarterback Mark Sanchez to accept a pay cut as of yet, reports Troy Renck of Denver7. However, the idea of doing so has “surfaced as a possibility,” according to Renck.Mark Sanchez (vertical)

[RELATED: Broncos Shopping Punter Britton Colquitt]

Although Denver hasn’t yet announced its starting quarterback, it’s become apparent that Trevor Siemian will be under center when the Broncos open the season in Week 1. As such, it’s unlikely that Sanchez is a fit for the Denver roster unless he’s the backup signal-caller. With first-round pick Paxton Lynch pushing him for that role, Sanchez could soon find himself released, as his cap hit isn’t palatable for a No. 3 QB.

While Siemian is only due to earn a minimum salary during the upcoming season, Sanchez is scheduled to count $4.5MM on Denvers’ salary cap, $1MM of which is guaranteed. Sanchez can also earn another $3MM through incentives, but the Broncos could clear $3.5MM off their books by releasing him before the start of the season.

Sanchez is likely to accept any pay cut overture, according to Mike Klis of 9NEWS, who notes that no outside quarterback option would be more familiar with head coach Gary Kubiak‘s system. Other scenarios include outright release or a trade, and Klis lists the Cowboys and Seahawks as potential suitors. A deal is unlikely however, because an acquiring club would not only have to take on Sanchez’s salary, but ship a seventh-round pick to the Eagles as a condition of the trade that originally sent Sanchez to Denver.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/28/16

August 28th, 2016 at 8:09pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The NFL has seen a flurry of transactions today, as clubs make cuts in preparation for Tuesday’s roster cutdown deadline. Let’s round up a few moves that weren’t announced earlier today:

  • The Bills announced that they’ve signed quarterback Austin Trainor, who participated in the team’s rookie minicamp in 2015. As Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports (Twitter links), backup Buffalo QB Cardale Jones is currently dealing with a personal issue, and though he’s expected to return soon, head coach Rex Ryan said Trainor will help the Bills get through Thurday’s preseason game if needed.
  • The Cowboys have waived/injured defensive end Shaneil Jenkins, the club announced. Jenkins, who was hurt in Dallas’ most recent preseason contest, will revert to the Cowboys’ IR if he clears waivers.
  • The Packers have waived receiver Ed Williams, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
  • The Broncos have waived wide receiver Nathan Palmer, Cameron Wolfe of the Denver Post tweets.

Injury Notes: Dixon, Pead, Harris, Gilbert

August 28th, 2016 at 7:52pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Ravens rookie Kenneth Dixon is expected to miss four weeks with an MCL tear, but the running back won’t require surgery, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Dixon, a fourth-round pick out of Louisiana Tech, wasn’t going to play a large role on offense (at least early in the season), but this injury means it will take him even longer to ingrain himself into Baltimore’s offense behind Justin Forsett, Javorius Allen, Terrance West, and Lorenzo Taliaferro.

Let’s take a quick look at the latest NFL injury news as teams prepare their rosters for the start of the regular season:

  • Baltimore isn’t the only AFC club dealing a running back injury, as the Dolphins‘ Isaiah Pead will be sidelined at least two weeks with a hamstring injury, head coach Adam Gase told reporters, including Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald (Twitter link). Pead, a former second-round pick, had been drawing rave reviews in recent weeks, if it’s unclear if Miami will hold a roster spot for him while he gets healthy.
  • An MRI has revealed that Steelers right tackle Marcus Gilbert is dealing with a “significant” hyperextended elbow, writes Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Gilbert, however, vowed that he won’t miss any action, telling Fowler that he’ll play in the regular season opener “no matter what.” Just last week, the 28-year-old offensive lineman agreed to restructure his contract and give Pittsburgh some financial breathing room.
  • The Jets can rest easy after an MRI showed that linebacker David Harris is merely dealing with a shoulder bruise, tweets Schefter. Harris won’t play in New York’s final preseason game (and probably woudn’t have even barring injury), but he’s expected to be ready for Week 1.
  • Elsewhere in New York, Giants tight end Matt LaCosse will require knee surgery and is out indefinitely, a source tells Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. The 23-year-old LaCosee, an undrafted free agent in 2015, could potentially miss the season, per Raanan.

PFR Originals: 8/21/16 – 8/28/16

August 28th, 2016 at 7:29pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The original content, analysis, and reporting produced by the PFR staff this week:

Chiefs Waive Eight Players, Roster At 81

August 28th, 2016 at 7:03pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Chiefs’ roster is now at 81 players after they waived eight today, the club announced. Therefore, Kansas City will need to make six more cuts before Tuesday’s 3pm CT deadline.

The following players were waived by the Chiefs:

Massaquoi, 29 had spent 2012-2014 with the Falcons but did not appear in a game last season. Massaquoi, who signed with the Chiefs in March, has appeared in 39 career games, starting four, posting 45 tackles and six sacks during his career.

Broncos Shopping Britton Colquitt

August 28th, 2016 at 6:39pm CST by Dallas Robinson

6:39pm: The Broncos are now gauging trade interest in Colquitt, according to Klis, who lists the Vikings, Cardinals, Panthers, and Bears as plausible suitors for Colquitt.

5:56pm: The Broncos have asked punter Britton Colquitt to accept a pay cut, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post. Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports (Twitter link) was the first to report that Denver was discussing a restructure with Colquitt.Britton Colquitt (Featured)

[RELATED — Gary Kubiak: Experience will have “zero” impact on Broncos’ QB competition]

Colquitt, 31, is scheduled to earn a $3.75MM base salary, and will count $4MM against the Broncos’ salary cap. If Colquitt refuses a pay decrease and is released, Denver would take on $750K in dead money on its 2016 cap. For what it’s worth, Colquitt told Lombardi (Twitter link) that expects the Broncos to cut either him or sixth-round rookie Riley Dixon today or tomorrow, as Colquitt doesn’t think the club would carry two punters into the final preseason game.

Colquitt didn’t play in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Rams, as the Broncos told him before the contest that Dixon would handle punt and holding duties. “Usually they tell you a little sooner but I knew all week that could be a possibility,’’ Colquitt told Mike Klis of 9NEWS. “I’ve only punted six times (in the first two preseason games), he had only punted five times. You can’t take a chance on somebody if you haven’t seen him punt. I had a feeling that would probably happen, which is fine.’’

After accepting a pay cut prior to last season and lowering his base salary by about $1.4MM, Colquitt proceeded to appear in all 16 games, averaging 39.7 net yards per punt, good for only 20th in the NFL.

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Titans Cut Ropati Pitoitua, 11 Others

August 28th, 2016 at 6:16pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Titans have made 12 roster moves today, moving their roster to 77 men, the club announced. Tennessee has until 3pm CT Tuesday to get to 75 players.

The Titans have made the following transactions:

Cut:

Waived/Injured:

Pitoitua, 31, seemed liked one of the likeliest cuts in the entire NFL. Pitoitua only played 31 defensive snaps last season, but was scheduled to count more than $3.8MM on the Titans’ salary cap. By releasing him, Tennessee will save $3.078MM.

Gallik, meanwhile, will revert to the Titans’ injured reserve list if he clears waivers.

Eagles Cut Rueben Randle

August 28th, 2016 at 5:10pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The Eagles have announced a series of roster moves today, and the most surprising transaction is the release of wide receiver Rueben Randle, who was signed to a one-year deal over the offseason. Randle, who is still only 25 years old, was thought to be a clear starter for Philadelphia after averaging 56 receptions, 782 yards, and six touchdowns over the past three seasons with the Giants.Rueben Randle (Vertical)

But after the Eagles acquired Dorial Green-Beckham, Randle’s roster spot became tenuous, especially given his lackluster performance during the preseason. Philadelphia handed Randle $500K in guarantees plus a $25K roster bonus, so the club will incur $525K in dead money. Because he’s a vested veteran, Randle will not have to clear waivers and will become a free agent immediately.

The Eagles also made the following transactions:

Cut:

Placed On Injured Reserve:

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