Broncos, Cardinals stumble into Thursday matchup
Giants owner Mara calls out OBJ
GLENDALE, Arizona, Oct 17, (RTRS): Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller wasn’t shy about giving the Arizona Cardinals bulletin-board material for the Thursday night game in Glendale, Arizona.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a must-win,” Miller said. “We’re going to kick their (expletive) though. Make sure you put that up there: We’re going to kick their (expletive). They’re going to get our best this week.”
Not normally a trash-talker, Miller described himself as confident but not irritated as the Broncos (2-4) enter on a short week after their fourth consecutive loss, a 23-20 home defeat to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Cardinals (1-5) also enter in rough shape. They followed up a Week 5 win with a 27-17 defeat in Minnesota last week, and their offense ranks either last or second to last in a staggering
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen is unlikely to play this week against the Indianapolis Colts due to an elbow injury, and his status going forward could be in the hands of Dr James Andrews.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that Allen is out for Week 7 with an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Andrews is reviewing MRI exam results of Allen’s throwing arm to provide guidance for the Bills’ handling of the prized first-round pick, per the report.
Without Allen, veteran Derek Anderson could leapfrog Nathan Peterman and start at Indianapolis.
The Atlanta Falcons placed running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve due to foot and groin injuries, though they are hopeful he can return late this season.
Coach Dan Quinn said the team thought Freeman just had “general soreness” in his groin, but after further testing, the running back will need a procedure to repair the issue. Quinn expects to know more in a few weeks about whether Freeman can return this year.
Freeman has been banged up throughout the season, missing three games with a knee injury and then injuring his foot and groin after returning in Week 5.
The New York Jets worked out free agent wide receivers Rishard Matthews and Corey Coleman, according to ESPN reports.
Matthews visited the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals last week after being granted his release from the Tennessee Titans at the end of September. Coleman spent short stints with the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots this fall after being traded from Cleveland to Buffalo during training camp.
The Minnesota Vikings officially placed rookie cornerback Mike Hughes on injured reserve due to a torn ACL and re-signed defensive tackle David Parry.
Hughes, a first-round pick from Central Florida, was hurt Sunday during a victory against Arizona.
The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Tom Savage, making room on the roster by releasing tight end Cole Wick.
The team worked out Savage and other quarterbacks after Jimmy Garoppolo
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) breaks free from Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock (22) for a touchdown during the
second half of an NFL football game on Oct 14 in Denver. (AP)
went down with a torn ACL in Week 3, but no signing was made until Tuesday.
After reported attempts to trade linebacker Derrick Johnson failed, the Oakland Raiders released the 35-year-old veteran.
Coach Jon Gruden announced the move during a wide-ranging press conference, also confirming that wide receivers Amari Cooper and Seth Roberts are in the concussion protocol, quarterback Derek Carr (left arm) is sore but OK and running back Marshawn Lynch is dealing with a groin strain that could be a long-term issue.
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed offensive lineman Jeff Allen, the team announced, releasing defensive back Leon McQuay to clear a roster spot.
Allen was released by the Texans in July after two disappointing seasons to open a four-year, $28 million contract. He had joined Houston as a free agent after playing 44 games (36 starts) over his first four seasons with the Chiefs.
The Los Angeles Rams waived kicker Cairo Santos and signed wideout Nick Williams, the team announced.
Santos’ release likely indicates Greg Zuerlein is ready to return from a groin injury that has kept him out of the past five games. Coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Zuerlein had “a chance” to play in Week 7, and he complimented the job Santos did.