CBSSports.com narrows in on the recent rumors and gossip surrounding players, coaches and teams.
| Team by Team |
| The Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as the starting quarterback, according to the Arizona Republic. The decision comes in the wake of Matt Leinart's preseason game against the Raiders. Leinart was 4 of 12 for 24 yards and threw three interceptions. |
| According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals are shopping Rudi Johnson in the hopes of landing a wide receiver in return. Johnson, who missed five games last season with hamstring problems, has been slowed again this preseason by the other hamstring. |
| According to the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland were busy working the phones during Tuesday's practice, in the hopes of adding players before Thursday's preseason game at New Orleans. Because of their 1-15 record, the Dolphins have first dibs on all players waived who have less than four years of experience. |
| While Patriots quarterback Tom Brady vowed to be ready for the season opener, the infamous walking cast he wore the week before the Super Bowl made an appearance at the foot of his locker, according to the Boston Herald. It is believed that Brady has a deep bone bruise, but will be fine for the season opener on Sept. 7 against Kansas City. |
| Shawne Merriman was in New York to see a specialist and was pondering seeing another doctor, as he and his advisers attempt to gather enough information to decide when and if he will play this season, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
| The Bucs have been fielding calls from other teams interested in trading for Michael Clayton, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The team will entertain trades, but it is unlikely that Clayton leaves Tampa Bay. Coach Jon Gruden likes what he saw in camp. Clayton made a great catch on an inside route for a first down away from his body. |
| According to the Washington Post, the Redskins could start the season without Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Taylor, but coach Jim Zorn is considering the risky move of playing starters in the final preseason game. Zorn must balance his desire for a strong performance from the top players against the potential for injury in another meaningless preseason game. |
