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An era came to an end Tuesday, and a new one began, as Carson Palmer, who spent the first eight years of his career with the Bengals, was traded to the Raiders in exchange for a 2012 first-round pick and 2013 conditional second-rounder.

On the day after 11 games filled the NFL preseason schedule, here’s a look at what stories are on the radar.

I love the Eagles acquisition of Ernie Sims. They have been seeking an upgrade to anchor the linebacker position for them, and Sims makes a lot of sense.

The Cleveland Browns have traded LB Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders for draft picks, according to a league source. The draft pick compensation involved in the trade wasn’t immediately known.

The Steelers listed key components of their offense and defense as questionable for Thursday night’s game against the Browns.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week WR Hines Ward was “very questionable” for the upcoming game against the Browns, and on Tuesday the team’s leading receiver was held out of practice.

My view from the booth at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday provided me a unique vantage point for an interesting performance by San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers.

The injury-ravaged Browns received some good news Sunday, when LB Kamerion Wimbley (knee) and CB Eric Wright (hamstring) were deemed healthy enough to be active against the Chargers.

The Chargers listed S Eric Weddle (knee) as out and LB Shawne Merriman (foot), DE Luis Castillo (ankle) and C Nick Hardwick (ankle) as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Steelers RB Willie Parker and SS Troy Polamalu are active against the Browns in Week 6, as expected. Parker has missed two games with a toe injury. Polamalu was injured in the Steelers’ win over the Titans in Week 1.