The Facts: ongoing story. ...Peterson may be a future Hall of Fame running back, but right now he’s just a guy hoping to make a team. That’s why Peterson was willing to take the league minimum salary: According to Field Yates of ESPN, Peterson signed with Washington for one year and $1.05 million, which is the minimum for a player with his level of experience. Under NFL rules, a player making the veteran minimum costs just $630,000 against the salary cap. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Peterson won’t count anything against the salary cap if he doesn’t make the team. Nothing is guaranteed in Peterson’s contract, so he has to make the Week One roster to get paid anything. And that’s no guarantee either. Peterson will have to show in camp that he still has something left as a runner. Bottom line: This is a contract that allows Washington to move on when roster cuts come down on September 1. Peterson will only have a week and a half to convince the team to keep him.

The Facts: The Titans and Matthews have agreed to a one-year extension through 2019, league sources told ESPN's Field Yates. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: The extension is a team option with a base value of $7.75 million for 2019. The total package between 2018 and 2019 includes new money of close to $11 million available through roster bonuses, incentives and performance escalators. Matthews, who is currently on the PUP list, was set to become a free agent after this season. Matthews hasn't practiced at all during training camp but he's gotten some work on the field an hour before practice running routes. QBs coach Pat O'Hara was throwing him the ball while he was running the routes. When asked what is keeping Matthews off the field, HC Mike Vrabel said he simply isn't ready to practice.

The Facts: According to Philadelphia Inquirer staffer Jeff McLane, Jeffery was on the field with his helmet on Monday, the first time McLane has seen the wideout do this all summer. Reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer

Diehards Line: Jeffery, who underwent offseason shoulder surgery shortly after the Super Bowl, remains on PUP, but is working out on the side today, though. ... We'll continue to watch for more.

The Facts: The Redskins are signing Peterson, according to NFL Network. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: Peterson embarks on his 12th NFL season with his fourth team. Needs 37 rushing yards to pass Jim Brown and crack the top 10 all time. ... A more detailed version of this story is now available HERE.

The Facts: In the aftermath of rookie Derrius Guice's crushing season-ending ACL injury, HC Jay Gruden's initial response was to spurn the veteran free-agent market in favor of the younger tailbacks already on Washington's roster. After watching Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall both go down with ankle injuries in the second preseason game, Gruden no longer has that luxury in a suddenly shallow backfield. Among the running backs set to visit the Redskins are Peterson and -- as previously noted, Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: This is the first reported visit of the year for Peterson, who was released by the Cardinals in March. Now 33 years old, the seven-time All-Pro selection is fully healthy after his 2017 season was ended prematurely by a neck injury. Still, as NFL.com's Chris Wesseling suggests, no matter which back the Redskins opt to bring in for depth purposes, a slimmed-down Rob Kelley appears to be locked in as the Week 1 starter. ... Stay tuned.

The Facts: Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas missed Saturday's preseason game with a wrist injury. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: The injury does not appear to be a serious one, so fantasy owners don't need to panic. This is just something to keep an eye on as we get closer to the season. He is being drafted as a top 20 receiver in the 4th-5th rounds, which seems like a fair price, considering his upside. At this time, there is no need for this injury to keep you from taking Thomas in your drafts.

The Facts: Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz who is returning from a season ending knee injury, has participate in 11-on-11 team drills. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: This is a step in the right direction for Wentz, who is hoping to be ready for Week 1. Nick Foles will miss the remainder of the preseason with a shoulder injury, so the Eagles will look to get Wentz ready for the start of the season. We will keep you posted on Wentz as Week 1 approaches.

The Facts: Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is back with the Browns, after being absent in training camp and the start of the preseason. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: Gordon took time to deal with his "mental and physical health," but is now back with the team. He has not been cleared to practice according Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, so there are still concerns if you plan on drafting Gordon in your fantasy league. However, this is a step in the right direction.

The Facts: Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will not play in Friday night's preseason game against the Chiefs. Reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Diehards Line: This comes to no surprise as Jones sat the preseason opener out as well. Devonta Freeman will not play on Friday night either. Look for them to possible play in next week's dress rehersal game.

The Facts: Williams and RG Justin McCray exited Thursday's game against the Steelers in the second quarter with injuries. Reported by USA Today

Diehards Line: McCray limped off the field and was diagnosed with a calf injury, while Williams suffered an ankle injury. Williams is the expected starter at running back. He’s started both of the Packers’ preseason games and will, barring a long recovery, start in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.