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Teams cut several players before deadline

Associated Press

The Houston Texans released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day before NFL teams must set their 53-man rosters.

The Texans signed Colvin in June after he was released by New England.

The Patriots released four players a day after wrapping up their first winless preseason since 1990 with a 19-14 loss to the New York Giants.

The cuts of tackle Steve Fifita, offensive lineman Jimmy Martin, cornerback Jeff Shoate and tight end Jonathan Stupar leave New England with 71 players before today’s deadline.

The New Orleans Saints placed receiver Adrian Arrington, a seventh-round draft pick, on season-ending injured reserve and released seven players. Arrington severely sprained his toe during the preseason opener against Arizona. The Saints terminated the contract of recently acquired veteran safety Lance Schulters.

The St. Louis Rams released 10: receiver Marques Hagans, safety Jerome Carter, receiver Matt Caddell, tight end Nick Cleaver, cornerback Tanard Davis, cornerback Cortney Grixby, linebacker Marcus Riley, center Donovan Raiola, defensive tackle Henry Smith and defensive tackle Willie Williams.

The Philadelphia Eagles released running back Ryan Moats and seven others, trimming their roster to 67.

Around the league

Peyton Manning expects to be in the starting lineup when Indianapolis opens the season against the Chicago Bears. He underwent knee surgery in July. … Carolina acquired veteran quarterback Josh McCown from Miami for a 2009 late-round draft pick. … Dallas’ Sam Hurd, the No. 3 receiver behind Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton, has a high left ankle sprain and won’t play until Sept. 7 at Cleveland. … Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco. Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker – a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 Cincinnati Bengals jersey. … The NFL suspended Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Preseason games

At San Francisco, Eldra Buckley caught a 2-yard touchdown pass with 29 seconds left in the San Diego Chargers’ 20-17 victory over the 49ers. … At Glendale, Ariz., Anthony Aldridge gained 110 yards on 23 carries lead the Denver Broncos to a 28-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals.