The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- An arbitrator denied Vikings running back Adrian Peterson‘s appeal, meaning he will remain suspended for the remainder of the season. Since the announcement, Peterson expressed that he has considered retirement.
- The Broncos signed cornerback Chris Harris to a five-year, $42.5MM extension, with initial reports citing a $24MM guarantee.
- Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton is expected to miss four weeks while dealing with knee injuries, meaning he could return at some point during the playoffs.
- The 2015 salary cap is expected to be in the neighborhood of $138.6MM.
- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a car accident, and suffered two transverse process fractures in his back. He isn’t playing against the Buccaneers today, and his timeline for return is unclear.
- NFL owners unanimously approved a new personal conduct policy.
Extended:
- Patriots – OL Marcus Cannon (two years, $9MM)
Signed:
- Cardinals – S Chris Clemons (link)
- Chargers – P Mat McBriar (link)
Major Injuries:
- 49ers – LB NaVorro Bowman and DL Glenn Dorsey (link)
- Broncos – RB Montee Ball (link)
- Cardinals – RB Andre Ellington (link)
- Dolphins – S Louis Delmas (link)
- Jaguars – RB Denard Robinson (link)
- Titans – T Michael Oher (link)
Draft Early Entrants: