NFL News and Notes

The news out of Denver is that linebacker Louis Green has been released from the hospital after being carted off the field during the Broncos pre-season game against the Texans. After a serious collision with teammate DJ Williams in the first quarter, Green hit the ground and lay motionless while being tended to by medical personnel. The Broncos official statement is that he suffered a neck injury and a concussion but will be traveling with the team back to Denver. • Falcons first round draft pick Matt Ryan made a decent effort in Atlanta's 20-17 win over the Jaguars. He completed 9 of 15 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown pass to Roddy White. Yeah, you remember Roddy " Free Mike Vick" White. But with 37 QB choices and the starting position up for grabs, who will actually get the job is still up in the air. • Dallas went down in a 31-17 loss to the Chargers. Adam "Not Pacman" Jones made his return the the NFL for the Cowboys and Phillip Rivers is showing no ill effects from his off-season knee surgery. No word yet on whether Jessica Simpson was in attendance. Also no word on when we can stop calling Dallas "America's Team". • Other scores of the day: Redskins over Bills (17-14), Titans over Rams (34-13), Panthers over Colts (23-20), Buccaneers over Dolphins (17-6)