Multiple players have workouts and tryouts around the league on Wednesday.

The Giants auditioned T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Wednesday, but the veteran wideout will not be signed, according to a league source.

Steve Smith South is going to be an interesting dilemma going forward, because QB Jimmy Clausen has nearly killed his fantasy value. So you have to appreciate it when the receiver is just ruled out for an upcoming game. Who needs this kind of trouble.

Jets CB Lito Sheppard and WR Brad Smith will not be active against the Dolphins. Sheppard and Smith are both battling quadriceps injuries.

NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora reports that Jets WRs Jerricho Cotchery and David Clowney, along with DE Shaun Ellis and LB Bart Scott, are expected to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. CB Lito Sheppard remains very doubtful.

Redskins RB Clinton Portis has returned from an injured ankle.

Taking a look at some of my little known gems from Week 1 of the preason, including rookies Aaron Brown and Ellis Lankster.

Laveranues Coles has signed with the Bengals, but don’t get too excited fantasy footballers. Coles has just one 1,000 yard season since 2004. He will be a decent No. 3 fantasy wideout in larger formats.

Jets receiver David Clowney and Bills quarterback Gibran Hamdan have taken interesting roads to get to Sunday’s game. Both players hope to make their season debuts today.