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Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:23pm

Newly-signed running back Derrick Ward is getting a crash course in the Texans’ offense this week in the event that he might have to play on Sunday. “I think he could help us spot-wise pretty quick,” Kubiak said. “He’s done some of our stuff. We’ll give him a limited amount to work with, but Steve and Arian (Foster) look good. I’m comfortable. I’ll just have to know I’m calling what he feels good about.”

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:22pm

Things are looking up for tight end Owen Daniels (knee), who was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Kubiak said he’s “feeling good” that Daniels will be able to play 20-25 snaps against the Colts. Last week, Kubiak’s initial projection for Daniels was 15-20 snaps. “He’s going to play a quarter of the snaps I would say, or a third of the snaps,” Kubiak said. “If he tells me he feels good, then I may let him go. I’ll see how he’ll respond to this week’s work.”

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:21pm

Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Dez Bryant said he's ready to "unleash" his abilities in the regular-season Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

"It's crazy, that's all I can say," Bryant said following Cowboys' practice Wednesday. "I'm just ready to get back on the field and play, because it has been a long time. I just feel like I'm just ready to unleash."

Bryant said his ankle is 100 percent and he's cutting and pushing off it with no problems.

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:20pm

Browns WR Brian Robiskie is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Browns open the season Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Spiller snaps to be watched closely
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:04pm

Bills rookie RB C.J. Spiller will be starting on Sunday, but Buffalo’s coaching staff will be keeping a close eye on just how much work he gets this season.

“I think we have to be very smart about how we handle him, especially early in the year,” said head coach Chan Gailey. ”I think it’s incumbent upon us to make sure we don’t throw him out there and work him overly early in the season.

“Now that being said if everybody stays healthy and everything goes according to plan that should never be an issue with the backs that we have.”

Spiller was asked what he thought about being a 20-25 carry guy and those outside observers that think he can’t handle it over 16 games.

“That’s their opinion,” he said. ”Everyone has their own opinion. I know what I can do as a player. I know what I did in the offseason to get my body prepared for this type of season. I know what I’ve done through OTAs and training camp and now the season is here. I never get down or let anyone else talk about my game. I know what I’m capable of doing. That doesn’t hurt my confidence at all when they say I can’t carry the ball 25 times. I just go out there and show them wrong.”

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 1:01pm

Quarterback Jason Campbell practiced at full strength Wednesday and pronounced himself ready to play against the Tennessee Titans in Sunday's regular-season opener.

He suffered neck and wrist injuries against the 49ers on Aug. 28 and missed practice time. The neck injury knocked him from the 49ers game. However, Campbell said, only so many opportunities to play exist.

"During the year or a season, you'll never be 100 percent," Campbell said. "There will always be nagging injuries. But, at the same time, I'll be ready to go."

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 12:58pm

After being limited in Wednesday's practice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman is fully participating in Thursday's practice, which is being held this morning at Tropicana Field, which is the home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team in St. Petersburg. Freeman is throwing the ball and not wearing a splint.

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 12:58pm

Look for Rashad Jennings to spell Maurice Jones-Drew more than he did last year.

Tom Brady involved in car accident
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:33am

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was in a car accident this morning in Boston's Back Bay section, but he did not receive medical treatment and is on his way to work, sources told the Globe this morning.

A sedan and a passenger van collided at 6:34 a.m. at Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street, said Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald.

The driver of the sedan was able to get out and was walking around after the crash. A man was stuck in the back of the passenger van and had to be removed with the Jaws of Life, then transported to an area hospital, MacDonald said. He said the traffic light was hit during the accident and Boston police were investigating.