NFL Insiders: Dolphins name Dennis Hickey new general manager

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Sunday (Jan. 26)
⢠Dennis Hickey hired as Dolphins general manager, FOX Sports 1 Insider Peter Schrager and other media report.
Tuesday (Jan. 21)
⢠The Browns will interview Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter for their head coaching vacancy, a source has told FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Alex Marvez
⢠Broncos OC Adam Gase tells Browns heās withdrawing from head coach search, FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report.
Monday (Jan. 20)
⢠Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno (ribs) X-rays negative; expected to play in Super Bowl XLVIII, FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report.
Friday (Jan. 17)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports Browns will interview Cowboys special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia for head coaching job
Thursday (Jan. 16)
⢠The Vikings are set to hire Dolphins linebackers coach George Edwards as defensive coordinator, a source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
⢠Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner is set to accept the same position with the Vikings, FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez and other media report.
Wednesday (Jan. 15)
⢠The Titans have received permission to interview Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton for the same position, FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports.
⢠The Minnesota Vikings have hired Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer as their head coach, FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer and other media report.
⢠Dolphins hire Eagles QB coach Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator, FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report.
⢠Vanderbilt to interview Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the school's head coaching job Wednesday, FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report.
Tuesday (Jan. 14)
⢠The Giants plan to hire Packers quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo as new offensive coordinator, a source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez
⢠Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles told the Browns to withdraw his name from their list of head coach candidates, a source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo.
⢠Ravens secondary coach Teryl Austin is expected to join Jim Caldwell's staff as defensive coordinator with the Lions, according to FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo.
Monday (Jan. 13)
⢠Falcons player personnel director Lionel Vital has second interview Tuesday to become Buccaneers' general manager job and is front-runner for the job, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez
⢠Broncos CB Chris Harris suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's victory over the Chargers, FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report.
⢠Browns will interview Mike Munchak today for head coaching vacancy, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
Saturday (Jan. 11)
⢠Vikings to interview 49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula for head coaching job Saturday, FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez reports.
Thursday (Jan. 9)
⢠Giants to interview former UCLA coach Karl Dorrell and Packers QB coach Ben McAdoo for offensive coordinator job.
⢠Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett will keep his position, FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo and other media report. Tight ends coach Sean McVay is expected to be named the team's offensive coordinator.
Wednesday (Jan. 8)
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Peter Schrager reports the Dolphins are finalizing plans to meet with former Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to discuss team's vacant OC position.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Buccaneers request permission to interview Giants' Marc Ross, Chiefs' Chris Ballard and Falcons' Lionel Vital for GM job.
Tuesday (Jan. 7)
⢠Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden has set up interviews with the Titans, Vikings and Redskins. The Lions have also shown interest but nothing is set up yet.
⢠Packers QB coach Ben McAdoo will interview this week with the Browns for their head coach job.
Monday (Jan. 6)
⢠Redskins, Vikings, Titans, Lions all express interest in interviewing Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer for head coaching positions, sources tell FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo.
⢠Bengals have received requests from multiple teams for permission to interview assistants Jay Gruden and Mike Zimmer for head coaching positions, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
⢠Buccaneers hiring Joe Cullen as new defensive line coach, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez. Cullen currently defensive line coach with Browns.Ā
Saturday (Jan. 4)
⢠New Texans head coach Bill O'Brien has fired all assistants from previous coaching staff, will name Romeo Crennel defensive coordinator, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
⢠Buccaneers to hire Southern Mississippi offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo as quarterbacks coach, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
⢠Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith has fired all assistants from previous coaching staff, source tells FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez.
Friday (Jan. 3)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo reports Leslie Frazier will join Buccaneers as defensive coordinator; agreement expected Saturday.
⢠USC wide receiver Marqise Lee has announced that he will forego his senior season and will enter the 2014 NFL Draft, FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Peter Schrager reports.
⢠Titans release statement Friday night claiming "no final decisions" were made on futures of head coach Mike Munchak and general manager Ruston Webster, FOX Sports 1 Insider Alex Marvez reports.
⢠Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton to interview with Vikings for their head-coaching vacancy. FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Horton isn't a candidate for Cleveland's coaching vacancy.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is drawing interest from Lions, Vikings and Redskins for head-coaching vacancies.
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Thursday (Jan. 2)
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride has decided to retire. Garafolo had previously reported that Gilbride was expected to be fired.
⢠The Vikings have denied Falcons permission to interview offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, source tells FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Alex Marvez.
⢠Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will interview with the Browns on Friday for their vacant head-coaching position. Bowles will interview with Vikings next week.
⢠Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell interviewed with the Redskins this week for their head-coaching position and will interview with the Lions on Friday.
Tuesday (Dec. 31)
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is scheduled to interview next week for the Vikings' vacant head coaching job. The Vikings fired former coach Leslie Frazier after a 5-10-1 season.
Monday (Dec. 30)
⢠Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase will postpone all head-coaching interviews until team's postseason is over. The Browns requested permission from Denver on Monday to interview Gase.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Browns and Vikings seeking permission to interview Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for vacant head-coaching positions.
⢠Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been cleared to return from his concussion, FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports the Giants are expected to fire offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride. Former Giants assistant and current Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan are being considered as Gilbride's replacement.
⢠Texans assistant coaches told they could pursue jobs elsewhere while team pursues head coach, source tells FOX Sports NFL insider Alex Marvez.
Sunday (Dec. 29)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan expected to be fired. Lions coach Jim Schwartz could also lose job; ownership is meeting on Monday. Barring something drastic, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett among those who will retain role.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Texans QB Case Keenum (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game vs Titans. Matt Schaub will start.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Rams WR Tavon Austin (ankle) expected to sit out Sunday vs Seahawks.
Monday (Dec. 23)
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports an MRI revealed Broncos LB Von Miller suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game against the Texans. He will miss the rest of the season.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo reports Panthers WR Steve Smith suffered sprained PCL vs. Saints, and is "highly doubtful" to play this coming weekend.
Sunday (Dec. 22)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan told his players in team meeting last night that word on street is that he's getting fired and asked players to fight with him these last two weeks.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier is coaching for his job and that the next two weeks could be big for him.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that Bucs head coach Greg Schiano may still be coaching for his job, but things have swayed in his favor.
Thursday (Dec. 19)
⢠Former Bears coach Lovie Smith has interviewed with the Houston Texas for their head-coaching job, FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo confirms. The Texans recently fired Gary Kubiak.
Tuesday (Dec. 17)
⢠The Saints have signed veteran kicker Shayne Graham after releasing Garret Hartley on Tuesday, reports FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo.
Monday (Dec. 16)
⢠Dolphins G Richie Incognito has agreed to a paid suspension for the rest of the season and playoffs, as first reported by FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer.
Sunday (Dec. 15)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports Dolphins likely to keep suspended G Richie Incognito on paid leave Monday for remainder of season.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports Dolphins special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has been fined around $10,000 for coming onto field during game vs. Steelers.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that players for Chicago Bears strongly disagree with decision to start quarterback Jay Cutler instead of Josh McCown.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo reports Rams WR Tavon Austin (ankle) will not play Sunday vs Saints.
Sunday (Dec. 8)
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that the Houston Texans want an experienced NFL head coach and are expected to talk with Lovie Smith this week, though they have not yet contacted him.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Jay Glazer reports that Denver Broncos head coach John Fox will have someone to protect him from getting hit on the sidelines Sunday. Doctors were concerned that standing so long would take a toll on Fox, but he's coaching from the sidelines.
⢠FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider Jay Glazer reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) has not been cleared to play because the bone has not completely fused.
⢠FOX Sports 1 Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta, who the team tweeted is on the field warming up, won't be a full go but will play some.
Tuesday (Dec. 3)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Alex Marvez reports Browns QB Jason Campbell (concussion) recovering well and hopes to start Sunday against Patriots.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Packers coach Mike McCarthy says QB Aaron Rodgers has not yet been cleared by doctors but will practice Wednesday and hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons.
Sunday (Dec. 1)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expected to get hefty fine for sideline interference; NFL sent video warning coaches about issue Wednesday.
⢠Colts running back Trent Richardson demoted to No. 2 RB behind Donald Brown for Sunday's game vs. Titans, FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo confirms.
Saturday (Nov. 30)
⢠The Dolphins have placed troubled OT Jonathan Martin on the non-football injury list. A source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo that Martin will continue to make his full salary while on NFI.
Friday (Nov. 29)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports the league is reviewing Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's interfering with a Ravens kick return. No decision on a penalty is expected until next week.
Thursday (Nov. 28)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Broncos head coach John Fox is returning to work on Monday, says he plans to coach next week though he's unsure if from booth or sideline.Ā
Monday (Nov. 25)
⢠Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his foot, according to offensive coordinator Mike Sherman.Ā
Sunday (Nov. 24)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that fans should not be surprised if the Seahawks turn to Antoine Winfield for help following the Walter Thurmond suspension.
⢠Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin will likely be interviewed a second time by NFL special investigator Ted Wells about the team's bullying scandal, FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports. Martin was previously interviewed by Wells for nearly seven hours on Nov. 15 in New York.
⢠Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond is facing a four-game suspension for a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy and plans to drop his appeal this week to start serving immediately, FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo confirms. This was originally reported by NFL Net.
Tuesday (Nov. 19)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports an arbitrator has denied the Dolphins' request to postpone OT Richie Incognito's grievance over his suspension. The grievance will be heard Thursday, as scheduled.
⢠FOX Sports NFL insiders Mike Garafolo and Jay Glazer report Buccaneers S Dashon Goldson, Colts LB Erik Walden have respective appeals of one-game suspensions denied, will miss Week 12.
Monday (Nov. 18)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reports the NFL is suspending Colts LB Erik Walden for one for his head-butt of Titans WR Delanie Walker during last Thursday's game.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Peter Schrager reports the Titans have signed veteran QB John Skelton.
Sunday (Nov. 17)
⢠Broncos QB Peyton Manningās ankle is at 80 percent, team sources tell FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer.
⢠USC athletic director Pat Haden flew to Denver two weeks ago and interviewed Denver Broncos interim head coach Jack Del Rio for the head coaching job, FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports. Interview was day before head coach John Fox had his incident.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports 49ers LB Aldon Smith apologized to team, continues rehab; will play expanded role Sunday vs Saints.
Monday (Nov. 11)
ā¢Ā The Bears say QB Jay Cutler is "week-to-week" with a high ankle sprain. A source tells FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo Josh McCown likely to start Sunday vs. the Ravens.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports tests on Broncos QB Peyton Manning reveal an aggravation of his previous right ankle sprain and he's expected to play Sunday vs. the Chiefs.
⢠A source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo Cowboys LB Sean Lee (hamstring) expected to miss three to four weeks.
Sunday (Nov. 10)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is expected to be back with the team this coming week after suffering a mini-stroke during last weekās game against the Colts.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Texans RB Arian Foster is having surgery sometime this week. "Tough season for him in dealing with the leg and back issues."
Friday (Nov. 8)
Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin will meet late next week with the NFL's special investigator to discuss allegations in the team's harassment scandal, a source told FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo.
Tuesday (Nov. 5)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffers fractured collarbone in Monday's loss to Bears, FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo confirms. Rodgers will undergo tests Tuesday to determine timetable for return.
Sunday (Nov. 3)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Jimmy Graham and Jonathan Vilma are active for the Saints, as expected.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Marques Colston is inactive for the Saints. He practiced Thursday but was pulled out on Friday.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Josh Freeman a healthy scratch for the Vikings, as previously reported by Pro Football Talk.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports that Roddy White is officially inactive today.
Saturday (Nov. 2)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Broncos head coach John Fox will have a procedure on his aortic valve Tuesday in North Carolina. He will remain in North Carolina for two weeks and miss a month to six weeks of game action. Fox is in the process of determining who will replace him as interim coach.
Friday (Nov. 1)
⢠The NFL Players Association investigating bullying incidents that led Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin to leave franchise, source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Alex. Marvez
Tuesday (Oct. 29)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports the Vikings spoke with two teams about a possible deal for DE Jared Allen, but a trade never materialized by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline
Allen told Glazer in a text, "Proud to still be a Viking. I watched all the trade stuff like everyone else. It is a part of this business. 100% committed to turning this season around."
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports tests on Rams RB Zac Stacy reveal he suffered a low-ankle sprain in Monday's loss to the Seahawks. Stacy is day-to-day.
Monday (Oct. 28)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Bengals LB Rey Maualuga is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained MCL ligament in his knee.
Sunday (Oct. 27)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports initial tests on Dolphins WR Brandon Gibson revealed he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's game vs. the Patriots.
⢠Packers WR James Jones is not expected to play Sunday night vs. the Vikings, FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports.
⢠The Vikings would be willing to trade Jared Allen for the right price. Hear more from FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer right here.
⢠Saints TE Jimmy Graham has a partially torn plantar fascia, FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports. Graham is active, but is expected to be limited vs. the Bills.
Friday (Oct. 25)
ā¢Bucs RB Doug Martin (shoulder) could miss anywhere from "two weeks to two months," source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Alex Marvez.
Monday (Oct. 21)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Dolphins have traded for Ravens OT Bryant McKinnie, according to Ravens sources.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Packers TE Jermichael Finley (neck) has feeling in all his extremities and walked in the hospital Monday morning. Finley is expected to be released from ICU later Monday.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Buccaneers RB Doug Martin suffered what's believed to be a torn labrum in his shoulder that would end his season.
⢠Redskins S Brandon Meriweather expected to be suspended by league following multiple illegal hits against Bears on Sunday.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) expected to miss six weeks, though surgery not required at this point.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Colts WR Reggie Wayne has torn ACL in right knee.
Saturday (Oct. 19)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) not expected to play Monday against the Vikings. Jacobs' injury leaves newly-signed Peyton Hillis and rookie Michael Cox as the only healthy RBs on the roster.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports the Bengals believe CB Leon Hall has a torn Achilles and will miss the rest of the season. Hall will undergo an MRI Monday to confirm.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Titans QB Jake Locker (hip) expected to start vs. 49ers on Sunday.
Friday (Oct. 18)
⢠Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) is medically cleared to play, agent Drew Rosenhaus told FOX Sports Insider Alex Marvez. Gronkowski is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Jets.
Wednesday (Oct. 16)
⢠A source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo the NFLPA filed two grievances this week on behalf of former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez to recoup money the union says is owed.
⢠Giants will sign RB Peyton Hillis, sources tell FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Hillis played in 13 games for Chiefs last season.
Tuesday (Oct. 15)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reports the Vikings are seriously considering starting Josh Freeman at quarterback Monday against the Giants. Originally, the plan was for Freeman to learn Minnesota's offense for two weeks, but the Vikings now are pushing to put him in immediately. Freeman signed with Minnesota last week after being released by the Buccaneers.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports the Packers have placed WR Randall Cobb (fractured fibula) on injured reserve with a designation to return. Cobb will miss at least eight weeks.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports the Giants waived RB Da'Rel Scott (hamstring) with an injury designation. The team worked out several RBs Tuesday, including veteran Peyton Hillis.
Monday (Oct. 14)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Giants running back David Wilson will not require neck surgery after seeing specialist Monday. Wilson expected to miss a few more weeks.
Sunday (Oct. 13)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib injured his hip flexor during the team's win over the Saints. The injury is not considered to be serious. (5:45 p.m. ET)
Friday (Oct. 11)
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Alex Marvez reports that Buccaneers CB Johnthan Banks is the third player on the team to be diagnosed with MRSA. A source also tells Marvez that Banks may still play vs. the Eagles on Sunday. (2:15 p.m. ET)
Wednesday (Oct. 9)
⢠Texans TE Owen Daniels (fibula) expected to get placed on injured reserve Wednesday with designation to return in eight weeks, FOX Sports NFL Insider Alex Marvez confirms. (10:32 a.m. PT)
Tuesday (Oct. 8)
⢠FOX Sports insider Mike Garafolo reports Colts RB Ahmad Bradshaw will undergo season-ending neck surgery.
⢠FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer reports Falcons WR Julio Jones is likely out for the rest of the year with a foot injury. Jones is getting a second opinion tomorrow to determine the severity of the injury.
⢠FOX Sports insider Mike Garafolo reports that Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back/forearm) is expecting to be cleared to play this Sunday against the Saints, according to a source.
Sunday (Oct. 6)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Giants running back David Wilson will get a second opinion on his injured neck and could miss a few weeks. Wilson left Sunday's loss to the Eagles following the first quarter.
⢠The NFL won't be using pink penalty flags past Monday's Jets-Falcons game because of the confusion they caused during Sunday's action, a league spokesman tells FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo. The flags were being used to raise breast cancer awareness.
⢠The Raiders have released quarterback Matt Flynn, Fox Sports Insiders Mike Garafolo and Alex Marvez confirm. Flynn was acquired from the Seahawks and expected to be the starter, but he lost the job to Terrelle Pryor during the preseason.
⢠Free-agent QB Josh Freeman has chosen to sign a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Minnesota Vikings, FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports. The Buccaneers released Freeman on Thursday. (11:45 p.m. ET)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports the Raiders will work out free-agent QB David Carr on Tuesday. (12:15 p.m. ET)
Saturday (Oct. 5)
⢠Bills will work out veteran free-agent QB Dennis Dixon on Sunday, source tells FOX Sports NFL insider Peter Schrager. (5:15 p.m. ET)
⢠Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back) will noy play Sunday against Bengals, source tells FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo. (12:12 p.m. ET)
Friday (Oct. 4)
ā¢Bills QB EJ Manuel (knee) to undergo MRI on Friday morning, Fox Sports NFL Insider Peter Schrager reports. Manuel was injured in 3rd quarter vs Browns on Thursday. (9:28 a.m. ET)
ā¢Browns RB Chris Ogbonnaya to have further tests Friday after suffering a concussion Thursday night against Bills, a source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Alex Marvez. (8:30 a.m. ET)
Thursday (Oct. 3)
ā¢The Giants are close to acquiring linebacker Jon Beason from the Panthers in exchange for a late-round pick, source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer.
ā¢Free-agent WR Austin Collie sign with Patriots, source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Collie played his first four years in the league with the Colts.
Wednesday (Oct. 2)
ā¢Steelers have acquired Cardinals LT Levi Brown via trade. Cardinals will receive a conditional draft pick.
ā¢Titans plan to promote QB Rusty Smith from practice squad later this week as Ryan Fitzpatrick's backup, source tells FOX Sports Insider Alex Marvez. Titans starting QB Jake Locker (hip/knee) out at least next few weeks.
Tuesday (Oct. 1)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Chargers DE Dwight Freeney will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn quadriceps muscle suffered in Week 4.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports that Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman was told by the team to not attend a team meeting today and to remain in the training room Tuesday. There is suspicion among players that Freeman was told to stay in the training room to create speculation that he blew off another meeting.
⢠Titans quarterback Jake Locker will not require surgery for hip injury suffered against Jets in Week 4, but expected "to miss a few weeks," according to the team. Ryan Fitzpatrick will start in Locker's place.
⢠Buccaneers calling teams in effort to trade QB Josh Freeman. "They don't have much to sell," rival GM tells FOX Sports Insider Alex Marvez
Monday (Sept. 30)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo reports Titans QB Jake Locker will miss at least four weeks with hip injury suffered in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Jets. The team is considering placing Locker, who was released from the hospital Monday following overnight stay, on IR with designation to return.
⢠Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson will not be fined for his hit on Cardinals WR Jaron Brown in Sunday's game, an NFL spokesman tells FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo. The league is, however, reviewing the hit for a possible fine.
⢠FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo confirms Chargers LB Dwight Freeney suffered a tear in his quadriceps in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. A second opinion will determine the severity of the injury and whether Freeney will be lost for the remainder of the season.
Sunday (Sept. 29)
⢠FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer reports Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski targeting Week 6 return from offseason back, forearm surgery. Sources say Gronkowski primarily concerned with back, not forearm.
⢠Tampa Bay Bucs QB Josh Freeman inactive Sunday against Cardinals; asked to watch game from suite, not sideline, source tells FOX Sports Insider Mike Garafolo.
⢠FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reports that Oakland Raiders players were actually informed last night that QB Matt Flynn is starting after QB Terrelle Pryor exhibited concussion-like symtoms last night. Pryor sustained concussion in last week's game. (9:14 a.m. ET)