NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Aug. 9

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

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INJURIES

WR Braylon Sanders didn’t suffer structural damage to his lower body after Tuesday’s injury, coach Mike McDaniel told reporters. Sanders should be back at practice next week.
WR Jaylen Waddle exited Wednesday’s practice early and walked into the locker room under his own power, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported. Waddle was holding his side after making a catch during team drills.

INJURIES

OT Duane Brown (shoulder; PUP list) will be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Robert Saleh. “No question,” Saleh said, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
DE Carl Lawson (back) won’t be practicing Wednesday, per Saleh.
CB Sauce Gardner has a quad injury and isn’t practicing today, per Saleh.

OTHER NEWS

QB Baker Mayfield will start Friday in Tampa Bay’s preseason opener against Pittsburgh, coach Todd Bowles confirmed to reporters.
QB Kyle Trask will start the Buccaneers’ second preseason game against the Jets, Bowles added.