NFL Player News

The Dolphins officially finalized their 53-man roster Saturday by terminating the contract of linebacker Antwan Applewhite. Miami also placed tackle Jeff Adams and quarterback Aaron Corp on the Reserve/Suspended List by the NFL.

In addition, the Dolphins waived the following 19 players from the roster: guard Chris Barker, center Sam Brenner, wide receiver Chad Bumphis, wide receiver Keenan Davis, defensive tackle A.J. Francis, running back Jonas Gray, safety Keelan Johnson, safety Jordan Kovacs, tackle Andrew McDonald, wide receiver Marvin McNutt, tight end Kyle Miller, defensive end Tristan Okpalaugo, cornerback Julian Posey, cornerback De'Andre Presley, defensive tackle Kheeston Randall defensive tackle Tracy Robertson, linebacker Lee Robinson, linebacker Austin Spitler and wide receiver Brian Tyms.

The Seahawks officially finalized their 53-man roster Saturday by terminating the contracts of defensive tackle Clinton McDonald, fullback Michael Robinson, quarterback Brady Quinn and cornerback Antoine Winfield.

In addition, Seattle waived the following 18 players from the roster: wide receiver Phil Bates, defensive tackle Michael Brooks, defensive tackle Dewayne Cherrington, wide receiver Arceto Clark, tight end Darren Fells, defensive back Winston Guy, wide receiver Chris Harper, tight end Cooper Helfet, defensive tackle Jaye Howard, guard Rishaw Johnson, tight end Sean McGrath, defensive back Ron Parker, linebacker Ty Powell, guard Ryan Seymour, defensive back DeShawn Shead, defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, guard Jared Smith and wide receiver Bryan Walters.

Tight end Tony Moeaki couldn't stay on the field. And because of it, he won't be on the field for the Chiefs, who have cut him, according to the Kansas City Star.

Moeaki, who fractured his shoulder against Pittsburgh last week and missed the 2011 season with a torn ACL, tweeted his departure.

"Well chiefs kingdom, it's been a pleasure," he wrote. "Best fans. Was starting to feel back to form. Bad time for an inj."

Moeaki shined as a rookie in 2010 with 47 catches for 556 yards and three touchdowns. He returned from his injury in 2012 to snag 33 more passes, but was behind Anthony Fasano and Travis Kelce on the depth chart this year.

Eagles tight end James Casey left Thursday's preseason finale with a hamstring injury. Casey suffered the injury in the first half of the game and did not return. The Eagles will travel to Washington for Week 1 on Sept. 9.

Among the injured Jaguars not playing Thursday night are linebacker Russell Allen (ankle), quarterback Blaine Gabbert (thumb), tight end Marcedes Lewis (calf), defensive back Chris Prosinski (concussion) and running back Justin Forsett (toe).

Lions tight end Joseph Fauria, an undrafted rookie out of UCLA, has a terrific shot to make the team, according to the team's website. The 6-7, 255-pounder caught 12 touchdown passes for the Bruins last season and has shown he might be a red-zone weapon for Detroit.

Fauria had three catches for 44 yards in last week's win over the Patriots, including a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He said going undrafted might have been the best thing for him.

"I used what happened as fuel and I’m never going to lose that ever for the rest of my career," he said. "It made me work harder. It might have been a blessing in disguise."

The Cardinals released two players Tuesday. They were tight end Mickey Shuler and safety Javon Harris.

Colts tight ends Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen, who both missed the third preseason game, should be fine for the regular-season opener against Oakland, coach Chuck Pagano said. Fleener sprained his knee in the second preseason game, while Allen dealt with a foot injury earlier in camp.

Rams tight end Cory Harkey, who is listed as third on the depth chart, has a slight fracture in his lower leg and is expected to miss a month of action, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Harkey suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos.

Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki fractured his shoulder in Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers, coach Andy Reid said. Moeaki, who caught 80 balls over the past two seasons, could be placed on injured reserve.