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According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Kevin O'Connell has been re-signed by the Jets.
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Of course, he'll head to injured reserve immediately with a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. He'll fight for a roster spot again next season, and he could earn one if Mark Brunell finally retires.

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Coach Mike Singletary said Brian Westbrook (hamstring) will be available week one, according to Phil Barber of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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A hamstring ailment cost Westbrook the preseason finale, and he's barely taken any reps in San Francisco's offense since signing August 16. Westbrook looks like a great change-of-pace back, but rookie Anthony Dixon has probably become the smarter handcuff for Frank Gore.

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Mike Williams will start at split end for the Seahawks in their opener this weekend, according to Mike Sando of ESPN.
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James Butler (sprained MCL) resumed practicing in team drills Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Craig Dahl looks like the starter at strong safety, at least early on. Butler's been working with the scout team, a sign that he's got a ways to go after missing nearly all of training camp.

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Donovan McNabb (ankle) practiced without limitations Wednesday, according to ESPN.
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The Texans reached an injury settlement with kicker Kris Brown, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
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Brown's been the only kicker in Texans history. He was on injured reserve with plantar fasciitis until the settlement was reached. He can now sign with any team.

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The Colts claimed offensive tackle Joe Reitz off waivers from Miami Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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They'll take anything they can get at this point. OT Tony Ugoh was waived today, and this move fills his spot. He's a developmental guy with some upside, but it's concerning that the Dolphins and Ravens passed on him so easily.

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Coach Tom Cable confirmed that Michael Bush (thumb) has a "real chance" to play week one, according to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Bush is practicing with limited restrictions, and the only other option would be Darren McFadden, so obviously the team is hopeful he can go Sunday. Unfortunately, the injury is on Bush's dominant left hand, so he'd be forced to carry the ball in his right.