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Danny Amendola starting for Rams in preseason finale
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Danny Amendola will start for the Rams in their preseason finale Thursday, according to the team's Twitter page.
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Amendola was bumped up to the No. 2 receiver role after starter Donnie Avery was lost for the season with a knee injury. Still, this doesn't guarantee that he'll hold onto the job. Brandon Gibson and rookie Mardy Gilyard both have a shot to wrest the job away before the regular season kicks off.
CJ Spiller held out of preseason finale
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The Bills will hold rookie running back C.J. Spiller out of the team's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, according to the Buffalo News.
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Josh Freeman (thumb) throws before preseason finale
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Josh Freeman (thumb) was spotted throwing passes prior to Tampa's preseason finale Thursday, according to the team's Twitter page.
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Freeman won't play tonight, but he reportedly looked good throwing the ball, and that's a great sign for his week one status. The Bucs offense could surprise if sleeper running back Cadillac Williams and rookie receiver Mike Williams come through. Mike's been very impressive throughout the preseason.
Jahvid Best not playing in preseason finale
The News
The Lions are keeping rookie Jahvid Best out of the final preseason game as a precaution, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
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Best averaged an awesome 8.6 yards on 15 carries in his preseason work. He had some "tightness" in the third exhibition game, but it won't affect his week one status, and he still looks like the man in Detroit's backfield.
Report: Seattle clearing room for Vincent Jackson
The News
According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Seahawks are apparently looking to trade TJ Houshmandzadeh in order to clear salary space for Vincent Jackson.
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Hawks sign Etan Thomas
The News
The Hawks have signed free agent big man Etan Thomas, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo.
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He'll be a backup center at best. The Hawks are still exploring any and all options to help the team slow down Dwight Howard.
Seattle shopping Houshmandzadeh
The News
According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Seahawks are actively shopping veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
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Due to make over $7 million this season, however, his market should be extremely limited. Look for him to either remain in Seattle, or to get released.
Johnson, Parker battling for roster spot
The News
According to the Redskins' official website, one of Larry Johnson and Willie Parker will most likely be cut this weekend.
Our View
It could come down to who performs better in Washington's final preseason game on Thursday evening. Further removed from his former greatness, Johnson is the more likely of the two to get cut.
Raiders expected to release Colt Brennan
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Colt Brennan will most likely get cut by the Raiders this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Our View
The brash University of Hawaii record setter simply does not have a strong enough arm to stick in the NFL. This could be the end for him.
Johnnie Lee Higgins may get cut
The News
According to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this weekend.
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The owner of just 41 receptions the past two seasons, it's not as if he has a great pedigree to fall back on. Even with Chaz Schilens in injury limbo, Higgins seems likely to get cut.
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