La Crosse Tribune Sports News

BALTIMORE (AP) — New York Yankees rookie right-hander Chad Green has a sprained throwing elbow and is likely done for the season.

BUFFALO BILLS (8-8)

HOUSTON TEXANS (9-8)

ATLANTA FALCONS (8-8)

CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-13)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have let go of three of their eight draft picks, waiving guard Willie Beavers, wide receiver Moritz Bohringer and defensive end Stephen Weatherly in the process of setting the roster for the regular season.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Leroy Clark and Gelen Robinson's first-quarter interceptions helped Purdue build an early 21-0 lead, and the Boilermakers outlasted Football Championship Subdivision opponent Eastern Kentucky 45-24 in the season opener for both teams Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles traded Sam Bradford and released 21 players to reach the 53-man roster limit Saturday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowler Josh Sitton, making an unexpected change on their offensive line.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick survived San Francisco's roster cuts on Saturday when the 49ers determined that his ability as a quarterback more than offset any potential distraction over his refusal to stand during the national anthem.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have waived 18 players and terminated the contracts of linebacker Akeem Ayers and defensive tackle Cam Thomas.

CAROLINA PANTHERS (17-2)

DALLAS COWBOYS (4-12)

NEW YORK GIANTS (6-10)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-7)

CINCINNATI BENGALS (12-5)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have cut former Michigan standout Jake Rudock, choosing to keep only quarterback Dan Orlovsky behind starter Matthew Stafford.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Former Pro Bowl running back Justin Forsett and Navy star Keenan Reynolds have been released by the Baltimore Ravens.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed Darren McFadden on the non-football injury list to start the season, sidelining their leading rusher from last year for at least six games.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Mark Sanchez, Denver's biggest offseason acquisition, didn't make the roster, saving the Broncos $3.5 million and a seventh-round draft pick.