And had we beat NE in the playoff-game we would have regained the home-field advantage with the Ravens for the AFC championship after the Broncos lost their playoff-game to them in Denver.

Texans traded Maehl to Philly for OL Nate Menkins.

I'm guessing Wade Smith's injury is more serious than is what is being told.

They tried to sneak Menkins thru waivers last year to put on PS, and didn't work out. Glad to see they got him back without costing them anything. Maehl wasn't going to make this roster.

Thought I saw comment where 1st, 2nd and 3rd string OL did good against Vikings.

Maybe Maehl will have a better chance to make team in Philly.

And picked up free agent OLB Elliot Coffey to replace injured frierson on 90 man roster.

So Wade Smith had orthoscopic surgery on knee today, not sure when return but could be around start of season.

Three interesting things out of training camp to see what happens

1. DeVier Posey likely back to practice off PUP next week. Good.

2. JJ Watt wants to play on goal line offense. Big target.

3. Keenum may play after Schaub against Miami. Even out plays.

the fact that posey is back this quick is really amazing. wonder if he will be close to the same player this year as he was at the end of the season last year?

The Posey news is awesome. I have to admit I was not excited about Keyshawn Martin's play in the first preseason game. Granted, it was one game and it was the preseason, but a healthy Posey to go with Angre Dre and Hopkins sounds pretty awesome.

Re: Watt on offense... could he have success? Sure. He has decent hands to even catch a pass. But at what risk? Save it for the Super Bowl when we're already up 37-3.

Still lots of guys starting to come back from injuries. Missing this preseason game however.

Arian Foster is big coming off PUP now, but working toward Sept 9, not likely to play in pre-season.

DeVier Posey apparently in full practice, not clear if he will play yet in preseason.

DeAndre Hopkins still recovering from a concussion, so he likely out till season opener. On what play did he get that concussion anyways?

Wade Smith apparently recovering well on hip surgery, likely not starting till first or second game of season.

Whitney Mercilus likely to start practicing next week, so hope he is ready for season opener.

Tim Dobins is back at practice for ILB position helps depth and special teams.

Ed Reed is seeing his surgeon and expects to be cleared to start workouts this next week maybe.

Probably several more I missed , but this does mean missing several starters against N.O. but they should all be returning fairly soon. And this lets the depth show their capabilities a little more to get that best group of 53.

Seems DeAndre Hoptkins has cleared 5 stages of concussion protocol which is good news.

Not clear if he plays a few plays against Cowboys? I'm thinking not.

I'm hoping not......