Weekly update of news from around the division.
ATLANTA FALCONS- {@ Detroit Saturday 4pm}
8/8:Agree to contract extension with WR Roddy White
CAROLINA PANTHERS-{kick of Monday Night Football Aug 17th 8pm @ New York Giants}
8/8 Still unsure of the fate of DT
Maake Kemoeatu after rupturing his achillies tendon. He may or may not be lost for the year.
8/13: WR Steve Smith may be ready for the season opener, after injuring his shoulder during practice and a one on one drill. Xrays were negative, meaning nothing was broken in the Panthers star receiver.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-{kickoff before everyone else in division; Tonight vs Cincinnati}
8/8 Wrap up week with 'Black & Gold' scrimmage.
8/12 Bad weather forces Saints indoors for several days.