Roundup: Harbaugh antecipa Griffin Week 1 retorno

There’s potentially good news on the backup quarterback front for theBaltimore Ravens.

Coach John Harbaugh said he’s hopefulRobert Griffin III(thumb) will return by the first week of the regular season.

“He won’t be able to do anything until that fracture heals, which is a time frame,” Harbaugh said at Saturday’s press conference. “I think it was three-four weeks before it even heals and we’ll work from there. We anticipate the first week of the season, if all goes well.”

Griffin injured his thumb in July during practice.

Former safety/cornerbackLardarius Webbis retiring a Baltimore Raven, the team announced Saturday. Webb played for the entirety of his nine-year career with theRavensand won aSuper Bowlring in 2013, prior to his release in March 2018. He finishes his NFL tenure with 480 tackles, 15 interceptions, 1 defensive TD, 91 pass deflections, 17 tackles for a loss, nine QB hits and five sacks.

TheRavensalso made a roster move, signing DTElijah Qualls.

Other news we’re monitoring around the league:

1.Trey Flowersis one step closer to a return.

TheDetroit Lionsactivated the defensive end from the active/physically unable to perform list on Saturday, the team announced.

Flowers, who signed afive-year, $90 million contractin March, opened training camp on the PUP list after undergoing a procedure on his shoulder this offseason.

In his four seasons with theNew England Patriots, Flowers contributed 164 tackles, 21 sacks, five forced fumbles and six pass deflections in 46 appearances (37 starts). He also won twoSuper Bowlrings during that stint with the first coming under the watch of Matt Patricia.

TheLionsalso placed wide receiverJermaine Kearse, whobroke his leg in Thursday’s preseason game, and defensive tackleDarius Kilgoon injured reserve Saturday.

Patricia also confirmed during his press conference that veteran quarterbackTom Savageis in concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday’s preseason game. Earlier in the day, the teamresponded to Savage’s expected absenceby signing QBJosh Johnsonand running backJustin Stocktonwhile parting ways with cornerbackTarvarus McFadden.

2.Green Bay PackerslinebackerOren Burksis believed to have suffered a torn pectoral, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Burks will seek a second opinion on Monday to see if he can play through it or it will be season-ending. As a rookie in 2018, Burks played in 14 games with four starts and 24 tackles.

On Saturday, thePackersalso announced they had released wide receiverJawill Davis.

3. TheJacksonville Jaguarsannounced the addition of rookie tight endCarson Meierto their 90-man roster.

TheJaguarsalso welcomed the return of CBA.J. Bouyeand RBThomas Rawls, according toThe Athletic’s Phillip Heilman. Both had been out of camp since July 27.

4. TheIndianapolis Coltssigned guardNate Theakerand released guardIan Silberman(non-football illness). Silberman was dealing with the same issue when he was released by thePantherson July 24.

5. QuarterbackNate Sudfeld(wrist), tackleLane Johnson(knee) and TEDallas Goedert(calf) are among the latest names added to thePhiladelphia Eagles‘ injury list, perNJ.com’s Mike Kaye. All three are expected to miss the remainder of camp and preseason.

6. TheTennessee Titansmadeseveral roster changesincluding activatingPro Bowldefensive linemanJurrell Caseyfrom the PUP list. The team also added RBAkeem Hunt, DEEric Cotton, WRDeAngelo Yanceyand linebackerUkeme Eligwe, waived WRJalen Tolliver, injured LBRiley Bulloughand offensive linemanCody Conwayand moved LBD’Andre Walkerto injured reserve.

7. TheCleveland Brownsannounced via Twitter that they have added third-year fullbackJoe Kerridge.

8. TheSeattle Seahawkshave signed QBJ.T. Barrettand LBJuwon Young. The team also waived safetyMarwin Evansand LBChris Worley. Barrett, one of college football’s brightest during his four years at Ohio State, spent all of last season on theSaintspractice squad after going undrafted. He signed a reserve/future contract in January but was waived on August 1.

9.Los Angeles Chargerscoach Anthony Lynn told reporters TEAndrew Vollerttore his ACL and is out for the season. After going undrafted in 2018, Vollert spent time on theCardinalsandBengalspractice squads before being claimed off waivers by theChargersin May.

10. TheSan Francisco 49ersannounced a pair of moves, adding RBBrandon Wildsand releasing STyree Robinson. Wilds was most recently a member of theCardinalspractice squad but was waived in May after signing a reserves contract last December. The Niners will be Wilds’ sixth team since entering the league in 2016.

11. TheNew York Jetshave re-signed TENick Truesdelland waived CBDerrick Jones, who the team drafted in the sixth round in 2017. Truesdell originally signed with theJetson August 4 but was waived two days later.

12. TheNew Orleans Saintshave terminated the contract of receiverRishard Matthews, who was signed on June 13, coach Sean Payton told the media on Saturday. Matthews In addition, Payton announced the team placed offensive linemanUlrick Johnon injured reserve and waived tight endJake Powell.

13. TheBuffalo Billsare signing cornerbackCaptain Munnerlyn, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported via sources. Munnerly previously played for thePantherswhen currentBillscoach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane were with the franchise. The team later announced the signing along with the additions of defensive tackleRoderick Youngand offensive linemanDemetrius Rhaney. CornerbackEJ Gainesand defensive tackleRobert Thomaswere placed on injured reserve and offensive linemanNico Siragusawas released.

14.Oakland RaiderscornerbackIsiah Johnsonwas helped off the field Saturday against theRamswith a possible head injury after taking a knee to the helmet.

15.BengalssafetyClayton Fejedelemwas carted off the field during Saturday’s game with theChiefswith an ankle injury and did not return and tight endCethan Carteralso left the game with a neck strain. Defensive tackleChristian Ringosustained a right thumb injury and his return was doubtful. Running backTrayveon Williamswas declared out of the game after sustaining a bruised rib.

16.San Francisco 49ersstarting quarterbackJimmy Garoppolocould make his return to the field in Week 2 of the preseason. Following Saturday’s game, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo “should be ready to go” against theBroncos. If Garoppolo were to play, he would start and be followed byC.J. Beathardand thenNick Mullens. Beathard sustained a thumb injury Saturday, but it did not appear serious.

Niners offensive tackleShon Colemanwas carted off the field Saturday with his lower leg in an air cast. Running backRaheem Mostertalso left the game and did not return as he sustained a concussion. Defensive linemanD.J. Jonesleft with a knee injury. GuardNajee Toranleft the game with a hand injury. Defensive backAdrian Colbertwas ejected from the game after an illegal hit to a defenseless player.

Wide receiverTrent Taylorhad surgery on his small toe to repair a fracture (a screw was inserted), NFL Network’s MJ Acosta reported per the team. Shanahan said it’s a Jones fracture, but because it was fixed before it was completely broken, it’s likely a recovery period of four-six weeks.

17.Dallas CowboysWRCedric Wilsonwas helped off the field after sustaining the illegal hit fromAdrian Colbert, and was disqualified from returning as a precaution.Luke Giffordleft the game in the first half with an ankle injury, not long after the linebacker had an interception.

18.Kansas City Chiefstight endJohn Lovettleft Saturday’s game with a shoulder injury. Coach Andy Reid said Lovett suffered a separated shoulder.