Igor

Olshansky

The only other injury for the Chargers in the game was to G Kris Dielman, who pulled a hamstring. Neither injuries are considered serious and both players expected to be ready for Week 2.

Busted as part of a sting involving 279 other people arrested, Olshansky was waived on Wednesday and had the weed on Thursday. Olshansky’s career looks to be flaming out at age 29. He definitely won’t be claimed off waivers.

Olshansky was starting to rock the boat in Miami, so he gets the ax. He was inactive last week and reportedly unhappy with his playing time. In eight appearances this year, Olshansky has eight tackles and no sacks.

The Cowboys released Olshansky at final cuts rather than pay him $3.34 million as a backup. He’ll likely make closer to the veteran minimum in Miami while providing depth with Tony McDaniel (hand) out. According to Pro Football Focus, Olshansky graded out as a fine run defender in Dallas last season.

We’ll update his status throughout the week.

The 6'6/310-pound behemoth isn’t expected back with the Bolts in 2009. Igor will be motivated to cash in next offseason. San Diego doesn’t have an obvious successor in place, though, aside from utilityman Jacques Cesaire.

Olshansky was a major part of the improved run defense, dominating the trenches in his first year as a Cowboy. At a bargain price, he and Stephen Bowen more than made up for the loss of Chris Canty.

Olshansky was upset after Nalen threw an apparent cut block his way while Jake Plummer was spiking the ball. The ejection and corresponding penalty cost the Broncos 15 yards that could have led to a game-tying touchdown.

Olshansky has never been as productive as Canty, but he should come at half the price. Green Bay needs competition for projected LE Johnny Jolly Jr.