Buffalo Bills:
Marshawn Lynch’s three-game suspension has been upheld. Lynch won’t be able to play until Week 4 and Fred Jackson will start in his place. (Buffalo News)
Atlanta Falcons:
Holdout receiver Roddy White apparently wants more money than Packers’ receiver Greg Jennings got. Jennings’ contract was for three-years and $16 million. The Falcons aren’t likely to go much more above that, but they need White in their offense if they’re going to make another postseason run this season. (NFL.com)
Carolina Panthers:
The Panthers received a huge blow on Monday when defensive tackle Ma’ake Kemoeatu tore his Achilles’ tendon and will likely miss the entire 2009 season. Kemoeatu’s backup is undrafted free agent Marlon Favorite, so one would think that Carolina would add a street free agent to beef up its thin line. But don’t forget that Julius Peppers is soaking up a ton of cap space thanks to his one-year franchise tag. (Panthers Insider)
Cincinnati Bengals:
Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly ruptured his Achilles’ tendon (what’s with players going down with Achilles’ tendon injures?) and is likely to miss all of the 2009 season. Kelly isn’t much of a pass-receiving tight end, but he’s a fantastic run blocker and will certainly be missed. (Bengals.com)
Philadelphia Eagles:
Eagles will lose middle linebacker Stewart Bradley for the entire season after tearing his ACL in practice on Sunday. Bradley was emerging as a good young linebacker and this is a big blow to Philly’s defense. Omar Gaither will likely to start in the middle now. (Philadelphia Inquirer)