Wednesday morning one-liners

The Bills waived six players Tuesday and then signed TE Tyson DeVree to bring their roster to 75 players.

Dolphins safeties Yeremiah Bell and Gibril Wilson are raising concerns about their abilities in pass coverage.

Patriots QB Andrew Walter talked about the need to learn a lot about the team and its offense in a short amount of time.

QB Mark Sanchez will play one series in the Jets’ preseason finale.

Ravens LB Terrell Suggs is planning to play on Thursday so that he can test his injured heel.

Rey Maualuga is closing in on Rashad Jeanty for a spot in the Bengals’ starting lineup.

Browns LB David Bowens returned to practice on a limited basis after missing the first three preseason games with an undisclosed injury.

Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons missed practice Tuesday with an ankle injury; he will miss the preseason finale and might miss the season opener.

QB Matt Schaub, WR Kevin Walter, and S Eugene Wilson are all “day-to-day” for the Texans in Week One.

The Colts waived S Marcus Paschal to get down to the 75-man roster limit.

Three Jaguars rookie wide receivers appear to be battling for two spots on the team’s final roster.

Titans S Tuff Harris got his nickname as a result of a battle with pneumonia as an infant living on the Crow Reservation in Montana.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said that he’ll prize versatility when making determinations on the final roster.  [Editor's note:  Brandon Marshall's punting skills apparently will win him a job.]

The Chiefs will start Brodie Croyle at quarterback on Thursday night against the Rams.

David White of the San Francisco Chronicle takes a look at all the things the Raiders have done to build their team around QB JaMarcus Russell.

Chargers DT Travis Johnson said that he’s finally healthy after years of playing at “60 or 70 percent.”

Cowboys rookie LB Stephen Hodge’s knee injury may keep the sixth-round pick from making the team.

Giants DL Chris Canty did some individual work during Tuesday’s practice for the first time in nearly a month.

Said Eagles QB A.J. Feeley of trade rumors, “Right now they’re rumors.  As I’ve said before, my
loyalty is here. I ‘m an Eagle and until then that’s how I approach it.”

Even though they may wind up replacing him, Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El is trying to mentor Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas.

Bears QB Jay Cutler thinks the team will be fine at receiver no matter how the final group shakes out following final cuts.

Lions K Jason Hanson worked out and is neither 100 percent nor feeling much pain.

DE Jarius Wynn may have already won himself a spot on the Packers roster thanks to his pass rushing abilities.

The Vikings cut K Taylor Mehlhaff, CB Derrick Roberson, RB Antoine Smith, and OL Nick Urban before Tuesday’s deadline to get to 75 players.

The Falcons are down to 73 players after releasing TE Ben Hartsock, CB Von Hutchins, and DE Willie Evans.

Panthers S Nate Salley is headed to injured reserve for the second time in three years.

Jermon Bushrod’s play in place of Jamaal Brown has given the Saints a backup tackle they can count on during the season.               

The Buccaneers claimed C Jonathan Compas off waivers from the Raiders, re-signed DE Jarrett Buie and waived CB Marshall McDuffie and G Ryan Schmidt.

TIm Hightower is still expected to be the Cardinals starting running back, but coach Ken Whisenhunt won’t rule out RB Beanie Wells taking over the job at some point.

Cleaning up the messes of past regimes shows that Steve Spagnuolo isn’t messing around as Rams coach, according to Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye is shooting for a 60-40 run/pass ratio during the season.

The Seahawks waived WR Michael Bumpus, who caught five passes and a touchdown for them last season.  [Editor's note:  That's what he gets for letting his hounds eat Randy and Ralphie's Christmas turkey.]