Broncos send ‘Pacman’ packing
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. >> Adam “Pacman” Jones’ short stint in Denver is over.
The Broncos waived the
14-year veteran Tuesday after he’d appeared in seven games, posting nine tackles and one interception and three pass breakups.
Jones posted a thank you note on Instagram, saying, “Well Denver, it was good. Thanks for the opportunity!!! On to the next !!!”
At 35, Jones might have a hard time finding another team in need of a cornerback/kick returner.
He signed with Denver in August. Coach Vance Joseph, who once served as an assistant in Cincinnati, vouched for Jones, who spent eight seasons with the Bengals.
Jones was the Broncos’ leading punt returner with 10, albeit for a 2.5-yard average, and he returned four kickoffs for a 21.3-yard average.
Cutting Jones would seem to indicate that the Broncos expect Bradley Roby, who’s in concussion protocol, to play Sunday when the Steelers (72-1) visit Denver (4-6).
Bears Trubisky day to day
LAKE FOREST, ILL. >> Chase Daniel promises to be ready to step in at quarterback for Mitchell Trubisky on Thursday when the Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions.
The Bears’ backup might need to clear away some rust.
Daniel hasn’t started or played extensively in an NFL game since 2014, and might start for Trubisky because of a right shoulder injury sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 25-20 Bears victory over Minnesota.
“This week is a little bit different just because it’s a short week, but I really haven’t changed the way I prepare,” Daniel said. “I prepare like a starter every week, so for me it’s just another game.”
Coach Matt Nagy is holding out hope Trubisky can play even without practice.
“I’m saying cautiously optimistic, but I can’t make any promises,” Nagy said. “I hope he does. But it’s a day-to-day thing for us.”
The Bears had walkthrough type practices Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday have meetings before leaving for Detroit.
Nagy wouldn’t describe the injury beyond saying Trubisky is “... in pain, which is normal.”
Nagy stressed it isn’t a long-term injury, or one requiring surgery, but the Bears will be prepared if Daniel plays.
Tannehill to rejoin Dolphins’ lineup
DAVIE, FLA. >> Ryan Tannehill was among the first players on the field Tuesday, tossing short passes to an assistant equipment manager before practice even began, trying to make up for lost time and lost games.
The Dolphins plan to start Tannehill for the first time in seven weeks Sunday at Indianapolis. Coach Adam Gase said Tannehill has progressed enough in his recovery from a throwing shoulder injury to rejoin the lineup, and said the quality of his passes appears to be 100 percent.
“You don’t look at him and go, ‘Is he trying to feel his way?”’ Gase said. “I don’t see that. I see a guy who’s confident in where he’s at, and is doing a good job of turning the ball loose and putting it where it needs to be.”