Matt Cassel is hurt. The offensive coordinator has been dismissed. The wide receiver corps is in shambles. No wonder there’s not one member of the Chiefs not named Dwayne Bowe that I’d want on my fantasy team.

Bengals rookie OT Andre Smith is expected to miss two weeks with a stress fracture in his left foot, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The Lions claimed QB Kevin O’Connell on waivers today and signed free agent Brooks Bollinger.

Amani Toomer‘s stay with the Chiefs didn’t last long. The team announced today that it has released Toomer, who came to Kansas City on Aug. 4 after signing a one-year free-agent contract.

Veteran WR Amani Toomer has not been used much lately since signing with Kansas City, and a source close to the player believes there is a strong probability he could among the Chiefs’ cuts today.

Houston Texans starting QB Matt Schaub is all but certain to be ready to go for Week 1, but Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton faces a much more murky scenario.

Eagles coach Andy Reid began his Tuesday news conference by announcing his quarterback rotation for Thursday’s preseason finale against the Jets, and it doesn’t appear to be a showcase for Michael Vick.

Brett Favre was plenty solid in his first extended action since last season. If Favre can stay healthy and stick to the Vikings’ template, they will be a scary team.

Defensive tackle Leonard Louis was traded to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick, Browns coach Eric Mangini revealed at his Tuesday morning press conference.

The Baltimore Ravens released QB Cleo Lemon, according to a source.