Nick Foles, who exited the regular-season finale with a rib injury, has been cleared and will start an NFC wild-card game against the Bears, coach Doug Pederson said.
The NFL is investigating why Tony Romo has not been on the Dallas Cowboys' injury report with a rib injury the quarterback claimed he has played with for nearly two months, league spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to ESPN.
Quarterback Cam Newton won't put himself or the Carolina Panthers at risk if the fractured ribs suffered two weeks ago prevent him from playing his accustomed style, but he remains confident he'll be ready for Sunday's opener at Tampa Bay.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins left in the first quarter of Thursday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions after apparently re-injuring his ribs.
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins left Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a rib injury.
