JaMarcus Russell no longer is on the Omaha Nighthawks’ provisional roster.

The Colts are hopeful that they can add a veteran backup quarterback next week, according to a league source, and will try to build in roster flexibility to do so.

The Patriots have cut a quarterback for the second time in less than a week.

So far, so good for Patriots QB Tom Brady in his comeback from a knee injury. In his first game action since Week 1 of last season, Brady started and played nearly all of the first half in Thursday’s <a preseason opener against the Eagles.