NFL report: Ryan Tannehill avoids knee surgery

Ryan Tannehill’s left knee injury is not as serious as first feared and no surgery is expected, but it’s uncertain whether he’ll play again this season.

The Miami Dolphins quarterback’s injury was diagnosed as a sprained ACL and MCL, coach Adam Gase said Monday.

When Tannehill was hurt Sunday against Arizona, the Dolphins (8-5) feared he had torn his ACL, which would have meant surgery and a long rehabilitation.

Despite the surprising news, Matt Moore is expected to make his first start since 2011 on Saturday against the New York Jets.

Floyd arrested

Arizona receiver Michael Floyd was arrested early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer. Police said Floyd was found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle with the motor running at a Scottsdale, Ariz., intersection shortly before 3 a.m. MST, and was booked and released from jail at 4:58 a.m.

Coach Bruce Arians said he was gathering as much information as he can to determine “what our options are going forward.”

He said that league rules probably prohibit any suspension until the legal situation is resolved.

Floyd had three alcohol-related brushes with the law at Notre Dame, including a DUI in his final season. Floyd said at the time that he was undergoing counseling and had changed the people around him.

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The NFL suspended San Diego nose tackle Tenny Palepoi without pay for the Chargers’ next four games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances. In the likely event the Chargers (5-8) miss the playoffs, Palepoi will miss the 2017 season opener. . . . Chargers running back Melvin Gordon’s hip and knee injuries aren’t as serious as initially feared and he was listed as day to day, as was defensive end Joey Bosa, who is in concussion protocol. Gordon is three yards shy of 1,000 for the season.

Washington linebacker Su’a Cravens, a rookie from USC, has a moderate elbow flexor injury and could miss Monday’s game against Carolina. Also questionable is Redskins linebacker Will Compton, who has a knee sprain. . . .

Indianapolis put starting guard Jack Mewhort and starting safety Clayton Geathers on injured reserve because of knee and neck injuries, respectively.

Alshon Jeffery, Chicago’s top receiver, rejoined the Bears after serving a four-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy. ...

The league announced that Pro Bowl week will feature a skills competition, including a game of dodgeball between players.