The headlines from the past week the PFR:
Key News:
- The NFL suspended Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for the remainder of the 2014 season; Peterson subsequently appealed the ban. Additionally, arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the league is allowed to keep Peterson on the commissioner’s exempt list.
- The Vikings claimed running back Ben Tate off waivers from the Browns.
- The Patriots signed running back LeGarrette Blount after he was cut by the Steelers.
- After being released by the Panthers, veteran receiver Jason Avant was signed by the Chiefs.
Signed:
- Bills – S Bacarri Rambo (link)
- Browns – LB Zac Diles (link)
- Colts – WR/KR Josh Cribbs (link)
- Falcons – LB James Anderson (link)
- Saints – WR Jalen Saunders (link)
Waived:
- Giants – T Charles Brown (link)
Major Injuries:
- 49ers – DT Ian Williams (link)
- Colts – RB Ahmad Bradshaw (link)
- Panthers – T Nate Chandler (link)
- Saints – WR Brandin Cooks (link)