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Harvey flooding forces Texans to play at Dallas

FRISCO, Texas — Due to the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, Thursday’s preseason game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, originally scheduled to be played at NRG Stadium, has been moved to AT&T Stadium.

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The Texans have been in the Dallas area since early Sunday morning. The team played a preseason game in New Orleans on Saturday and could not return to Houston because of the inclement weather caused by Hurricane Harvey, now classified as a Tropical Storm.

The Texans practiced at the Cowboys’ facility on Monday and are scheduled to do so on Tuesday as well.

Earlier Monday, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said that if a game was going to be played this week, it should involve fundraising to help Houston residents affected by the flooding. On Saturday, Watt started an online fundraiser to raise money for flood relief efforts. As of Monday evening, it had raised nearly $750,000.

The Texans and owner Bob McNair also donated $1 million to the United Way of Greater Houston Flood Relief Fund. The NFL Foundation said it would match the $1 million donation.

In a release, the NFL said it will work with the Texans to “continue to closely monitor the situation in Houston and adjust the team’s plans as necessary.”

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Meredith carted off; Bears suspect ACL injury
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago Bears suspect wide receiver Cameron Meredith injured his left ACL during the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game at Tennessee, according to coach John Fox.

Meredith was carted off the field after being tackled low by safety Johnathan Cyprien at the end of a 16-yard reception. Meredith’s left leg twisted upon contact as he braced for the hit.

He was writhing in pain for a few minutes before being helped onto a cart with an air cast supporting his left leg.

“You feel bad, obviously,” Fox said. “He’s disappointed. He’ll bounce back.”

Fox said the team will know more about Meredith’s status following an MRI.

The Bears quickly ruled Meredith out for the game, which they won 19-7.

The Bears’ leading receiver last season, Cameron Meredith was carted off with a left knee injury during Sunday’s preseason game. AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

Meredith — a former undrafted free agent — led the Bears with 66 receptions for 888 yards and four touchdowns last year.

He had missed a portion of the Bears’ offseason program after tearing ligaments in his thumb, but the 6-foot-3 receiver returned for training camp and appeared to develop strong chemistry with starting quarterback Mike Glennon.

Losing Meredith for any extended period of time would be devastating for the Bears, who allowed receiver Alshon Jeffery to leave via free agency in the offseason. Chicago is also without veteran receiver Markus Wheaton, who is recovering from left finger surgery.

Bears long-snapper Patrick Scales also left Sunday’s game with a knee injury, which the team believes is serious, according to Fox.

Cornerback Prince Amukamara played one series before leaving with an injured ankle. He was on crutches after the game, as was Scales.

ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson and The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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Bills' Taylor ruled out early after concussion

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been ruled out of Saturday night’s preseason game in Baltimore with a concussion.

Taylor had entered the concussion protocol after being taken to the locker room during the first quarter.

The QB appeared to fall hard on the back of his head on a third-down sack by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon. Taylor remained on the ground for several moments before coming to his feet and being met by trainers on the field.

Rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman replaced Taylor on the next possession, the Bills’ third of the game. Peterman was a fifth-round pick of the Bills in April.

Taylor, the Bills’ starting quarterback since 2015, completed 1 of 3 passes for 1 yard before leaving.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker also was placed in the concussion protocol before being cleared to return.

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Pats' Edelman carted off early with knee injury

DETROIT — New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman left Friday night’s game against the Lions on the first drive with a knee injury.

He is questionable to return.

The injury occurred less than two minutes into the game. Edelman was running an in-breaking route, beat linebacker Jarrad Davis and caught the ball at Detroit’s 29-yard line. Edelman then turned up the field and planted his right foot into the turf at the 17 to avoid safety Tavon Wilson and lunged forward. He immediately reached to the back of his right knee.

Julian Edelman left Friday night’s game against the Lions on the first drive with a knee injury. Raj Mehta/USA TODAY Sports

After a few minutes of being looked at in a makeshift tent, Edelman was taken by cart to the locker room.

Edelman had three catches for 52 yards before the injury. The Patriots used Brandin Cooks, Chris Hogan and Danny Amendola with Edelman out of the game.

Any loss of Edelman would be significant for New England.

He has 436 receptions (including playoffs) since 2013 — the season after Wes Welker left for the Denver Broncos. That’s 187 more than any other Patriots player in that span (Rob Gronkowski, 249).

ESPN’s Mike Reiss contributed to this report.

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