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With veteran Matt Schaub dealing with elbow tendinitis, Raiders coaches believe rookie Derek Carr is ready to start if needed, reports NFL Network. Carr did not play in the third preseason game after sustaining a concussion in the second game.

Vikings players were informed Monday morning that Matt Cassel will start at quarterback in the season opener at St. Louis, reports Fox Sports. Cassel put together a solid preseason to hold off rookie Teddy Bridgewater.

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton racked up 150-plus yards during Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals.

Dalton completed 13 passes, 10 of which were split between A.J. Green and Mohamed Sanu. He compiled 157 yards through the air while completing 13 of 21 passes. He is 24 of 34 for 373 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions this preseason.

The Broncos released the following players on Sunday: Linebacker Jamar Chaney, running back Brennan Clay, wide receiver Greg Hardin, linebacker Jerrell Harris, offensive tackle Winston Justice, safety Charles Mitchell, defensive tackle Will Pericak, quarterback Bryn Renner, defensive end Chase Vaughn, running back Jerodis Williams and wide receiver Greg Wilson.

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher confirmed that quarterback Sam Bradford tore his left ACL again Saturday and is out for the season, according to the team's official website.

Bradford left in the first quarter against the Browns Saturday, suffering the same injury that cost him the second half of last season. The team will go with Shaun Hill as their Week 1 starter against the Vikings.

Texans coach Bill O'Brien said rookie quarterback Tom Savage has "closed the gap" with No. 2 quarterback Case Keenum. Savage hit 5 of 6 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos on Saturday, while Keenum went 11 of 18 for 74 yards.

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford tore his left ACL again Saturday and is out for the season, reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Bradford suffered the injury in the first quarter against the Browns. It's the same injury that cost him the second half of last season.

Despite initial reports indicating Sam Bradford's ACL is intact, there is "real concern" the Rams quarterback tore the ligament again, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bradford reinjured his left knee in Saturday's preseason game against the Browns and was scheduled to get an MRI on Sunday.

He missed the final nine games last season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was asked following Saturday night's game in Kansas City if he was ready to name a starting quarterback, and Zimmer said, "No." But Zimmer praised Matt Cassel, who hit 9 of 17 throws for 152 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Minnesota is fully expected to name Cassel the starter over rookie Teddy Bridgewater. Cassel played into the third quarter Saturday.

Vikings rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater entered in the third quarter Saturday and threw a pair of touchdowns in Minnesota's 30-12 win in Kansas City. Bridgewater hit 4 of 7 throws for 40 yards, including both scores to tight end Allen Reisner.

In three preseason games, Bridgewater is 26 of 40 for 266 yards and four scores with no interceptions. To get a chance at starting, he'll need Matt Cassel to falter.