Justin Tuck, who missed part of last season with a Lisfranc foot injury, has played well at left end in Strahan's absence. He had four tackles, a sack, and a pressure in the 20-12 loss to the Jets Saturday. The Giants will play their final preseason game tonight against the Patriots.
Bengals add Elling With Shayne Graham slowed by a bruised hip, the Bengals signed kicker Aaron Elling, giving them someone to kick in the final exhibition game against the Indianapolis Colts -- and beyond, if needed. Graham was injured while helping make a tackle on a kickoff during an exhibition game Monday night in Atlanta . . . Punter Scott Player, the Arizona Cardinals' longest-tenured veteran in both seasons and games played, was released by the team. The 37-year-old Player appeared in 140 games in nine seasons with the Cardinals. Player will be replaced by Mike Barr, picked up on a waiver claim Tuesday . . . The New York Jets hosted former Patriots safety Artrell Hawkins on a free agent visit. Hawkins, who played in 19 games for the Patriots over the last two seasons, was released by New England Aug. 18 . . . Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones, on the physically unable to perform list with a left foot injury, will get re-examined today to determine how close he is to returning. Jones, who has been held out of the preseason, remains hopeful he can play in the season opener Sept. 9 in Oakland.
