Gruden expects Petitgout next week

Coach Jon Gruden downplayed Luke Petitigout's absence from Tuesday morning's walk-through and afternoon practice. Asked if the free-agent left tackle was sent to a specialist about his chronic back, Gruden replied: "I wouldn't say a speciialist. Luke is doing fine, I'm told." Gruden said he expects Petitgout to return to practice at the beginning of next week and to play in the team's second preseason game.