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CJ Spiller held out of preseason finale
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.

Josh Freeman (thumb) throws before preseason finale
Josh Freeman (thumb) was spotted throwing passes prior to Tampa's preseason finale Thursday, according to the team's Twitter page.

Jahvid Best not playing in preseason finale
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.

Report: Seattle clearing room for Vincent Jackson
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.

Seattle shopping Houshmandzadeh
According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Seahawks are actively shopping veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

Johnson, Parker battling for roster spot
According to the Redskins' official website, one of Larry Johnson and Willie Parker will most likely be cut this weekend.

Raiders expected to release Colt Brennan
Colt Brennan will most likely get cut by the Raiders this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times.

Johnnie Lee Higgins may get cut
According to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this weekend.

Jay Cutler won't play Thursday
Jay Cutler will not play in the Bears' final preseason game on Thursday evening, according to the Chicago Tribune.

LeGarrette Blount may get cut
According to the Nashville Tennessean, rookie running back LeGarrette Blount is not guaranteed a roster spot.

Revis' grandma unloads on Jets
Searching for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, ESPN's Rich Cimini got lengthy comments from his grandmother about his contract situation. "Darrelle does what he does because he loves it," she began. "For this to be happening to him, it's almost like a slap in the face, because he's not appreciated. I know he wants to play, but Darrelle understands contract negotiations. Some players don't get it, but Darrelle can read a contract. I think he's comfortable with his decision (to hold out) because he knows what he was told by the Jets and he knows what he's worth." She finished, "people are trying to portray him as greedy, but he has outperformed his contract. For them to put him in this position is just unreal."

Whitehurst failing to impress
According to Pro Football Talk, "there's a sense in Seattle that (back-up quarterback Charlie Whitehurst) isn't as good as advertised."

Brian Leonard remains out indefinitely
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brian Leonard could miss the first few weeks of the season as he continues to recover from a left foot injury.

Raiders not interested in Leinart
According to the Denver Post, the Raiders have no interest in adding embattled Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.

Crayton's roster spot in grave danger
There is a good chance that receiver Patrick Crayton will be either released or traded by Saturday evening, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

Ginn in no danger of being cut
Ted Ginn will be a part of the 49ers' final 53-man roster this weekend, according to CSN's Matt Maiocco.

Nate Davis set to make 49ers
According to CSN's Matt Maiocco, quarterback Nate Davis is expected to survive the 49ers' final round of cuts this weekend.

Darby, Ogbonnaya on the bubble
Running backs Kenneth Darby, Chris Ogbonnaya and Keith Toston are all candidates for release this weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Daniel Fells on roster bubble
Tight end Daniel Fells is on the Rams' roster bubble, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Florence becomes NFL's latest unfortunate tweeter
According to Pro Football Talk, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence appeared to tweet that he had just finished smoking marijuana on Thursday morning. "Wake and bake great day to be great," was his exact tweet.

Cards ready to unload Leinart
According to the Arizona Republic, Matt Leinart could be traded or released by Saturday.

Devin Thomas on roster bubble
According to the Washington Examiner, "Redskins receiver Devin Thomas is definitely on the bubble."

Holmes can workout at Meadowlands
According to the New York Post, Santonio Holmes will be allowed to workout at the Jets' practice facility during his four-game suspension to begin the season.

Cromartie's hip injury not serious
According to the New York Post, Antonio Cromartie's right hip injury is not serious.

Colt McCoy won't be cut
Colt McCoy will not be among the Browns' final cuts this weekend, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Chargers looking for two picks for V-Jax
According to Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver, the Chargers are seeking both a second and third round pick in exchange for disgruntled wide receiver Vincent Jackson.

Haynesworth to play Thursday
According to the Washington Post, Albert Haynesworth will play in the Redskins' final preseason game on Thursday evening.

Crabtree frustrating 49ers
According to the San Jose Mercury-News, there is "team-wide frustration over Michael Crabtree's nearly invisible practice and exhibition-game presence" this summer.

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