Madison Bumgarner, who suffered injuries in a dirt bike accident on April 20, is ready to rejoin the Giants' rotation after recording eight strikeouts in his final rehab start.
Missouri defensive lineman Harold Brantley has improved to good condition after undergoing surgery for a fractured left leg following a car accident on Sunday.
The NFL is investigating why Tony Romo has not been on the Dallas Cowboys' injury report with a rib injury the quarterback claimed he has played with for nearly two months, league spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to ESPN.
Quarterback Cam Newton won't put himself or the Carolina Panthers at risk if the fractured ribs suffered two weeks ago prevent him from playing his accustomed style, but he remains confident he'll be ready for Sunday's opener at Tampa Bay.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins left in the first quarter of Thursday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions after apparently re-injuring his ribs.
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins left Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a rib injury.
