Brazil field cleared for Cowboys game
The NFL says the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is safe for Sunday’s Ravens–Cowboys game. NFL Field Director Nick Pappas said an independent inspector and an NFLPA representative reviewed the turf, improvements were made, and there are no safety concerns; the game is a Cowboys home contest with a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Source: NBC Sports
Jets defense under the microscope
After two weeks the Jets’ defense sits atop the league by many measures. NBC Sports notes New York limited the Titans to 195 yards in Week 1 and held the Packers to 199 in Week 2; if the Jets keep the Lions under 200 on Sunday they would join only two teams in the Super Bowl era to do that in their first three games. The piece stresses the unit’s emergence and the upcoming test.
Source: NBC Sports
Giants likely to add a quarterback
Sources reported on September 26 that the Giants are actively searching for another passer after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury. NFL insider Tom Pelissero wrote that GM Joe Schoen has been ‘working the phones’ on available options and that adding a quarterback is a matter of “when, not if,” with a move potentially coming as soon as Monday. The report lists trade and free-agent possibilities.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Bills promote Greg Dortch
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver/returner Greg Dortch from their practice squad to the 53-man roster on Friday, ESPN’s player-news feed reported on September 26. The move follows a roster opening created after a defensive back was moved to injured reserve; Dortch gives Buffalo an experienced return specialist and depth at wideout for Week 3.
Source: ESPN (player news)
Daboll downplays revenge ahead of Giants game
Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously coached in New York, said on September 26 he won’t treat Sunday’s matchup against the Giants as a revenge game. Daboll emphasized respect for his former employers and said the focus is preparing his players week to week; the comments come before Tennessee’s Week 3 meeting with New York.
Source: NBC Sports
Colts defense tops 1,000 yards allowed
NBC Sports reported on September 26 that Indianapolis has surrendered more than 1,029 yards through two games — 506 by Baltimore in Week 1 and 523 by Kansas City in Week 2. The story notes that if Indy allows 500+ again it would be only the second team in the Super Bowl era to give up 500 or more yards in three straight games. The piece frames this as a pressing concern ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Source: NBC Sports
Packers to add veteran guard
NBC Sports reported September 26 that the Green Bay Packers plan to sign veteran guard Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad. Tomlinson brings extensive starting experience and the move addresses offensive-line depth after an early-season struggle and injuries. The report cites NFL Media sources and notes the club’s need for reinforcements up front.
Source: NBC Sports