#NFL News and Notes - September 18, 2010
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The Buffalo Bills' offense must account for Clay Matthews on Sunday.
New England Patriots linebacker Gary Guyton has accepted his pass-rushing role, writes Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is pleased with how the offense practiced this week.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline is tuning out his critics, writes Mike Berardino of the Sun-Sentinel.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Sergio Kindle is unlikely to play in 2010.
Former University of Texans offensive tackles Jonathan Scott and Tony Hills were reunited with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace has been "somewhat" told that he'll start on Sunday.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Jordan Shipley is catching on quickly, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell has been preaching gap discipline to his defense, reports Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans owners Bud Adams believes his team is Super Bowl-caliber.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard returned to practice on Friday.
Houston Texans defensive linemen Earl Mitchell and Jesse Nading could play larger roles in the defense on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie safeties Eric Berry and Kendrick Lewis are learning on the job.
Denver Broncos first-round wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is likely to make his NFL debut on Sunday.
Newest San Diego Chargers long-snapper Ryan Neill flew in from New Jersey on Friday.
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable isn't sure who'll start at center on Sunday.
Stacy Andrews and Tyler Polumbus are part of the juggling act the Seattle Seahawks are doing on the offensive line, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.
San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Westbrook is eager to play after 10 months on the sidelines.
Due to his fumbles, Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower is going to be a target for opposing defenses.
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Dominique Curry and linebacker Bryan Kehl are expected to play roles on special teams.
Green Bay Packers coaches want rookie safety Morgan Burnett to play more aggressively, reports Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin returned to practice on Friday.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz expects to see a fired-up crowd at Ford Field on Sunday.
Chicago Bears safety Chris Harris has taken Major Wright under his wing.
Despite being limited all week with an ankle injury, New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks expects to play on Sunday night against the Colts.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will make his first start since 2006.
Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett wants to keep the defensive line fresh throughout the season.
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant has more confidence now that the first-game jitters are behind him.
The New Orleans Saints special teams units have made improvements after some pre-season miscues.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has the athleticism and versatility to play every spot on the defensive line.
Atlanta Falcons first-round linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will be a little more amped for the home-opener.
Cornerback C.J. Wilson returned to the Carolina Panthers on Friday.
Today's NFL birthdays: Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (26) and practice squad safety Donye McCleskey (22), Jaguars safety Terrell Whitehead (22), Dolphins linebacker A.J. Edds (23), Patriots practice squad running back Javarris James (23), Raiders cornerback Jeremy Ware (24), Chargers linebacker Jyles Tucker (27), 49ers safety Dashon Goldson (26), retired Bills guard Brad Butler (27), free agent guard Ray Hisatake (24), and defensive tackle Justin Kershaw (25). The late Darryl Stingley would have turned 59 today.

