New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is expected to be fine after initially injuring his hand during the team’s final preseason game, per a published report on Friday.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Edelman is expected to be no worse for wear after landing awkwardly on his left hand following a 20-yard reception early in Thursday’s preseason 31-29 loss versus the New York Giants.
Edelman was seen consulting with trainers while sitting out the remainder of the game.

Oakland sign Hudson
Oakland signed centre Rodney Hudson to a multiyear contract extension. And while the team didn’t announce terms, a published report said the deal will make him the NFL’s highest-paid centre.
NFL Network reported that Hudson agreed to a three-year, $33.75 mn contract extension, with $24.4mn in guaranteed money.

Tennessee agree extension with Jones
Tennessee agreed to terms on a contract extension with centre Ben Jones, who has started 80 consecutive games in the past five seasons.
The extension is for two years and $13.5mn, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Jones, 31, has played in all possible 112 games in his seven-year career, tied for the longest active streak with Kansas City’s Mitchell Schwartz among offensive linemen. Jones was a fourth-round pick of the Houston Texans, spending four seasons with the franchise before signing as a free agent with the Titans in 2016.
Rookie Anderson tears ACL?
Cincinnati rookie running back Rodney Anderson is believed to have torn his right ACL on Thursday night in the Bengals’ final preseason game, according to multiple reports.
The reports added he likely will miss the season. He left the game, a 13-6 loss to Indianapolis, in the first quarter after a four-yard run.

NFL reinstate McClain
The NFL conditionally reinstated linebacker Rolando McClain, a former No. 8 overall pick who hasn’t played in three seasons, according to multiple reports.
Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2010, McClain was suspended indefinitely in 2016 after he repeatedly failed drug tests. He last played in 2015 with the Dallas Cowboys, who hold his rights.

LA’s Okung out of opener
Los Angeles left tackle Russell Okung will not play in the season opener against Indianapolis.
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced the Week 1 status of Okung on Thursday, per ESPN.