Isaiah Pead was hit with a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, but St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher said the ban won't complicate the team's process at running back.

Isaiah Pead will not be available for the St. Louis Rams' season opener, as the second-year running back has been suspended for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

The St. Louis Rams showed faith in their young running backs by letting Steven Jackson leave in the offseason. Four players, led by 2012 second-round pick Isaiah Pead, will compete for time in 2013.

The New York Jets got an early start on their releases Friday. Two notable sons didn't make the cut.

It took four games, 37 possessions and 198 plays, but the New York Jets have finally scored a touchdown in the 2012 preseason. Greg McElroy, not Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow, provided the pass.

Another day, another two New York Jets fights at practice. Rex Ryan apparently has had enough and forced his team through an intense sprint session following Tuesday's second fracas.