Lions claim TE Khari Lee via waivers

The Lions have claimed tight end Khari Lee via waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. Lee was waived by the Bears last weekend. The Bears acquired him last summer in a trade with the Texans, with whom Lee broke into the league as an undrafted rookie. Lee played in seven games last season for the…

Kawann Short still hoping for a last-minute contract extension

The Panthers are kicking off Thursday, which means the clock is ticking on more than just the offseason. So with the deadline for any potential deal with star defensive tackle Kawann Short approaching, Short said there’s still some hope for a long-term deal. “We’ve still got a couple more days, so hopefully something changes,” Short…

Ezekiel Elliott has been cleared, according to his father

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not be charged after an investigation into a domestic violence accusation, according to Elliott’s father. Stacy Elliott wrote on Twitter today that his son has been informed there will be no charges. “My son has been vindicated! Truth has prevailed! If he had violated one of OUR core values…

Transactions roundup: Saints cut Finnegan, Forbath

Cortland Finnegan's tenure with the Saints didn't make it to Week 1. The veteran cornerback was cut by New Orleans just days before they kick off against the Raiders.

Christine Michael No. 1 running back on Seahawks depth chart

The Seahawks spent a lot of time talking up running back Christine Michael over the course of the preseason and it looks like he’ll get his chance to show he’s worthy of it in the regular season as well. The Seahawks released their depth chart for their opener against the Dolphins this Sunday and Michael…

Saints release Cortland Finnegan

The Saints won’t have cornerback Cortland Finnegan on the field in Week One. PFT has learned, via a league source, that the Saints have released Finnegan. The former Titans, Rams, Dolphins and Panthers corner signed with the team last month. Finnegan is a vested veteran and his salary for the entire season would be guaranteed if…

Jared Goff to be inactive for Rams’ season opener

Despite being the No. 1 overall pick, Jared Goff will not only be the No. 3 quarterback on the Los Angeles Rams' depth chart, but he will also be inactive for the opener against the 49ers.

Jared Goff will be inactive for Rams’ season opener

Despite being the No. 1 overall pick, Jared Goff will not only be the No. 3 quarterback on the Los Angeles Rams' depth chart, but he will also be inactive for the opener against the 49ers.

Maxwell on why he left ‘Hawks: ‘Cash flow, all day’

Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell wasn't going to cut the Seattle Seahawks a discount. "Cash flow, all day," Maxwell said on why he left Seattle for Philly before a trade to Miami.

Danny Amendola feels “ready to roll”

The Patriots kept four wide receivers on their 53-man roster and two of them had injury issues that kept them from participating fully or at all during practices this summer. Malcolm Mitchell hurt his elbow in the team’s first preseason game and Danny Amendola was on the physically unable to perform list until cutdown day…

Steelers unsure if Bud Dupree needs surgery, could return in 2016

The Steelers placed outside linebacker Bud Dupree on injured reserve because of the groin injury that sidelined him the entire preseason. But they’re not sure now whether he’ll need surgery to fix it, or whether he can return this year. Via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Dupree would be evaluated…

Mike Tomlin on Justin Gilbert: We don’t care what happened in Cleveland

The Steelers traded a 2018 sixth-round pick for cornerback Justin Gilbert over the weekend and the price they had to pay for Gilbert illustrated how far Gilbert’s stock has fallen over his first two NFL seasons. Gilbert was the eighth overall pick of the 2014 draft, but he had on-field and off-field issues that kept…

Networks generating record ad revenue for NFL games

The season hasn’t started yet, but the TV networks are already seeing once again that it’s good to be in business with the NFL. Every network that shows NFL games — NBC, CBS, FOX and ESPN — is seeing record ad sales for the coming season, Sports Business Journal reports. Some in the industry didn’t…