NFL-wide headlines John Franklin-Myers Jersey , Preseason Week 4 Jacksonville Jaguars WR Marqise Lee to missgs’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.TE Julius Thomas retiresThe former Pro-Bowl tight end is moving on from his football career to pursue a PHD in psychology and study the effects of brain trauma. Thomas explained his rationale in a letter to the Players’ Tribune, “It fills me with a sense of purpose. It’s a way to help while growing intellectually that I had been searching for. I know I have so much to learn, but that’s what I’m most looking forward to.”WR Eric Decker retiresAfter an eight-year career with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets and most recently the Tennessee Titans, Decker is hanging them up.WR Josh Gordon returning to action with the Cleveland BrownsGordon has been cleared to return to all activities with the Browns. Having missed two full seasons due to substance abuse violations, he sat out Saturday with a light hamstring issue. Browns HC Hue Jackson said that Gordon would not start in their regular season opener, though that may just be cosmetic if he plays the majority of snaps.Baltimore Ravens TE Hayden Hurst injures footHurst, the 25th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, will miss the beginning of the season after suffering a stress fracture in his foot. TE Nick Boyle is currently slated to start at tight end for Baltimore.Browns CB E.J. Gaines escapes injury scareThe former Ram will be sidelined for a few weeks following a sprain in his knee. The diagnosis is far less serious than originally feared. Gaines, a solid player when healthy, also suffered a couple season-shortening injuries during his time in St. Louis and Los Angeles.Arizona Cardinals re-up C A.Q. Shipley despite being on IRShipley will miss this season with a torn ACL, but Shipley got a bit of good news when the Cardinals gave him a one-year contract extension. Shipley was set to become a free agent after this season.Oakland Raiders waive Obi Melifonwu, sign Dominique Rodgers-CromartieThe Raiders waived Melifonwu Brian Allen Jersey , a second-round selection from the 2017 NFL Draft, and signed a former Pro-Bowler in Rodgers-Cromartie who played in five games for the New York Giants last season. Could he play as early as Week 1 in the Monday Night Football season opener against the Rams?Raiders trading WR Ryan Switzer to Pittsburgh SteelersSounds like there’s one Raid we won’t see in Week 1.Washington signs RB Adrian PetersonFollowing a slew of backfield injuries, including a season-ending ACL tear for 2018 second-round selection Derrius Guice; Washington has signed the 33-year old superstar. The future Hall Of Famer hasn’t had a productive season since 2015, and spent the end of last season on injured-reserve for the Cardinals. Browns QB Tyrod Taylor suffers finger injuryTaylor suffered a dislocated pinky, but the injury is not thought to be serious. Taylor should be able to hold his starting quarterback position, as 2018 #1 overall pick QB Baker Mayfield continues to develop. Giants and WR Odell Beckham, Jr., continue to make contract negotiations progressThe two sides sound like they are making progress. After plenty of trade rumors earlier this year, it seems that Beckham and new Head Coach Pat Shurmur have hit it off and there is a momentum to get a deal done that would make Beckham the highest-paid receiver in the league. San Francisco 49ers trade SAM linebacker Eli Harold to Detroit LionsThe Niners sent Harold to Motown in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020. Harold, a 2015 third-round pick, was set to possibly change positions in San Francisco’s increasingly crowded linebacker corps this season, prior to the trade. The 49ers will only receive Detroit’s pick if Harold remains on the Lions roster for at least four weeks. Dallas Cowboys offensive line unsettled for Week 1The Cowboys’ vaunted offensive line has been taking hits lately. Pro Bowl C Travis Fredrick’s immediate future is in question after being diagnosed with the auto-immune disease known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Also, guard Zack Martin hyperextended his knee and La’el Collins was seen limping around camp. We’ll see if any these issue creep into the regular season.The regular season is now 13 days away Joseph Noteboom Jersey , hopefully everyone can get right and be ready to roll. FOOTBALL!Random Ramsdom 9/20: Roster tweakin’ Greg Zuerlein out 3-6 weeks with groin injury | Los Angeles Rams WireThe dreaded news that we assumed was going to be announced sooner or later... K Greg Zuerlein is going to miss some time due to his groin injury. This absence was felt last season when he suffered a back injury, so this is clearly going to be an obstacle for the Rams to overcome. Plain name, flashy hair — John Johnson III stands out in defense filled with stars | ESPNIn two games, the defensive players that are leading the Rams in tackles? You guessed it, LB Cory Littleton and S John Johnson III. This piece spends way too much time marveling over the idea that Johnson bleaches his hair, but it’s still attention that Johnson deserves. He’s good. Despite circumstances, Sam Ficken is excited to be back with the Rams | Rams’ official siteK Sam Ficken has been training in the area with other free agents, so this signing was ratherconvenient for everyone involved. Every time I hear his name, I also think he’s a Harry Potter character and not a football player. That’s probably on me, though. Rams tight ends are starting to catch up with the rest of the offense | LA TimesGary Klein brings up the point that even though Head Coach Sean McVay considers himself a fan of pass-catching tight ends, both TE Tyler Higbee and TE Gerald Everett failed to get any targets in the opening week one game vs. the Oakland Raiders. However, things looks to be shifting if you paid closed attention to last Sunday’s home opener. But seriously, Gary. You wrote an article because Higbee caught a 3-yard pass? I know it was a TD Jack Youngblood Jersey , but c’mon Gary. Rams sign recently cut QB Brandon Allen to practice squad | Rams WireThe Los Angeles Rams needed to shore up some room on their roster for OL Jamon Brown and third-string QB Brandon Allen was one to go. But today, once he cleared waivers, they decided to keep him on the practice squad in case an injury befalls QB Sean Mannion or the mighty Goff. Rams sign WR KhaDarel Hodge off practice squad | Rams’ official siteGetting a promotion to the 53-man roster after WR Mike Thomas was put on the IR, the Rams have decided to give preseason superstar WR KhaDarel Hodge a chance on the team. It appears that he will play special teams if he plays at all. The Rams also signed DE Marcus Martin to the practice squad. Rams cut Isaiah Johnson and add OT Darrell Williams Jr. to practice squad | Rams WireThis is not the Darrell Williams from the preseason, this is the Darrell Williams who previously played with the San Francisco 49ers and was an undrafted free agent coming out of Western Kentucky. This story is very not exciting, but I thought you guys needed to know about it in case you missed it yesterday while you were living your best life (you are living your best life, right? OK, good. Carry on, then).