FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have released defensive lineman Marcus Forston and tight end D.J. Williams.

Forston had three tackles in three games for the Patriots last season. Williams had no catches in two games.

The Patriots originally signed Forston in May 2012 as an undrafted free agent from Miami. He played one game and spent most of that season on the team’s practice squad.

Williams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round in 2011 and had nine catches in 26 games for them over two seasons. He started last season with Jacksonville, where he played seven games before being cut and signed by New England.

Eagles-Steelers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles threw for 179 yards and a touchdown to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

Steelers running backs Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount both played one day after they were arrested for marijuana possession shortly before Pittsburgh (1-2) traveled to Philadelphia.

Eagles All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy left the game with a right thumb injury after a 22-yard TD catch gave Philadelphia (1-2) a 7-0 lead. X-rays on McCoy’s thumb were negative, but he didn’t return. McCoy showed no effects of a toe injury that forced him to miss one practice earlier in the week.

The Eagles’ first-team offense had only one touchdown on six drives in road losses to Chicago and New England. But this was more like last year’s offense that set several franchise records.

Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Chiefs linebacker Joe Mays will have surgery on his wrist after hurting it in a preseason game against Carolina and could miss the start of the season.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team had not disclosed the surgery, which is expected to take place later this week.

The Chiefs play the Vikings in their third preseason game Saturday night.

Mays signed a $6 million, two-year contract with the Chiefs in the offseason, and he was expected to start alongside Derrick Johnson at inside linebacker. Known for his ability to stuff the run, Mays had been having a productive training camp with the Chiefs.

Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A better offense could offset any problems that surface for what has been a stout defense in Arizona.

Quarterback Carson Palmer says he’s not sure you can fill the shoes of the three players the Cardinals lost up the middle on defense. Tackle Darnell Dockett was lost for the season with a knee injury in practice Monday. The team already was without both inside linebackers. Karlos Dansby left for Cleveland as a free agent and Daryl Washington is suspended for the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Palmer says the offense needs to become the backbone of the team, counted on to win at the end of games. The offense, Palmer says, must be ready to carry the load.

Chargers

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chargers might be among the few longing for Candlestick Park.

San Diego plays the San Francisco 49ers in a preseason game at their new Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. That’s the plan anyway.

There’s been concern regarding the Levi’s Stadium’s playing surface since Wednesday, after the 49ers cut short their practice on it. San Francisco replaced portions of the Levi’s Stadium loose turf on Thursday and said in a statement the field won’t be an issue for Sunday’s game.