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Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Sep 5, 2018, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

“Tom vs Time” will have an epilogue – and it will air tomorrow - Pats Pulpit
Check out the trailer here!

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets Sign Former Giants QB Davis Webb to Practice Squad, Cut QB John Wolford - Gang Green Nation
The New York Jets have signed ex-Giants quarterback Davis Webb to the practice squad and released quarterback John Wolford to make room for Webb.

This appears to be a solid upgrade for the Jets....

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Nathan Peterman named Buffalo Bills starting quarterback, fending off rookie Josh Allen for now - Buffalo Rumblings
The second-year man beat out AJ McCarron and Josh Allen for the gig

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Report: Nine teams called the Ravens inquiring about Robert Griffin III - Baltimore Beatdown
It was an eventful weekend for the Baltimore Ravens as they had to trim their 90-man roster down to 53 players by Saturday at 4:00 pm ET.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III was not among those cuts as...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Steelers players think Le’Veon Bell will show Wednesday, no distraction - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be experiencing life without Le’Veon Bell, unless he shows on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

NFL news: Bengals signing QB Christian Hackenberg to practice squad - Cincy Jungle
Logan Woodside seems to be done with the Bengals.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns: Hue Jackson is officially out of excuses - Dawgs By Nature
Rebuilt team, front office, leaves head coach with no one left to blame if things go bad this season.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Red Zone Play: Are You Ready For Some Houston Texans Football? - Battle Red Blog
Rosterology and why Houston is going to its season opener against the Patriots.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans add QB Logan Woodside along with 3 others to round out practice squad - Music City Miracles
Another rookie quarterback is coming in and the Titans add Ricky Proehl’s son to the wide receiver reserves.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Week 4 Pro Football Focus insights: Running backs stand out vs. Buccaneers - Big Cat Country
Pro Football Focus is charting everything when it comes to the NFL in 2018 and that includes the preseason — where backups again excelled against their competition.

So who was the cream of the crop...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Grading Andrew Luck’s 49ers Game + Recapping his Preseason - Stampede Blue
Andrew Luck’s final performance of the preseason was his best one to date. Throughout the preseason, Luck threw 32 passes (roughly the equivalent to one normal NFL game) and had 5 rushing attempts....

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Denver Broncos: The Broncos’ best personnel move this offseason - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos brought in a lot of emerging talent to the roster in 2018. But which move was their best move?

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers general manager explains decision to place Hunter Henry on PUP List - Bolts From The Blue
The Los Angeles Chargers lost their star tight end Hunter Henry for the upcoming season thanks to an injury he suffered in the Spring. Or, at least, it seemed like he was lost for the season....

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Derek Carr had ‘planned the next 10-15 years of our life’ with Khalil Mack on Raiders, forced to say goodbye to his ‘brother’ - Silver And Black Pride
The loss of Mack has understandably been a tough one for the Raiders franchise quarterback.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

How Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes can make up for extra turnovers - Arrowhead Pride
Mahomes will probably turn the ball over more than Alex Smith. So how do the Chiefs continue to win?

NFC EAST:

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Grading the Redskins Roster by Position Group: Offense - Hogs Haven
The Redskins cut their roster down to the league mandated 53 players on Saturday afternoon. There were a few surprises, but the main-stays were a virtual certainty. There still could be some...

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers’ dissolving 2017 draft class is following a dangerously similar path as 2015 - Acme Packing Company
Short tenures and stunted developments have plagued two of Ted Thompson’s final three draft classes in Green Bay.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

2018 NFL preview: Predicting the Detroit Lions offensive player of the year - Pride Of Detroit
Our staff gives their predictions for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

From dwellers to contenders; a transformation of the Chicago Bears - Windy City Gridiron
It is loud and clear. The Monsters of the Midway are back.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Vikings Terence Newman starts new NFL career as Nickel/Defensive Backs Coach - Daily Norseman
Newman is excited to start coaching the "younger guys"

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Can Patrick Robinson Have a Marshon Lattimore-esque Impact on the Saints in 2018? - Canal Street Chronicles
Patrick Robinson is what the Saints need to strengthen thier secondary.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Stock up, stock down for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 against the Eagles - The Falcoholic
Who is looking good and who needs some help heading into the season opener?

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Carolina Panthers place Matt Kalil on injured reserve - Cat Scratch Reader
Panthers move their veteran left tackle to season-ending list.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

NFL roster cuts 2018: Tampa Bay Buccaneers claim Carl Nassib off waivers - Bucs Nation
Nassib provides added depth on an injured defensive line.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers film breakdown: Why Alfred Morris Will Save the Day - Niners Nation
It’s easy to see why Morris will be successful this season

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

A Penny Saved (Plus, Cards’ On-Line Banking) - Revenge of the Birds
I was convinced I had seen last of FB/RB/ST standout Elijhaa Penny when I wrote my "A Penny Wasted" column yesterday. Much to my relief and elation, I was wrong. The Cardinals re-signed Penny to...

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Enemy Reaction: The best of the 2017 Seahawks season - Field Gulls
A brand new NFL season is nearly upon us. For our Seattle Seahawks, the goal is to avoid missing the playoffs for a second straight year, and prove to the league that they are still a force to be...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Peter King predicts LA Rams Vs New England Patriots in Super Bowl 53 - Turf Show Times
How quickly times have changed; Peter King explains his logic.