"I can't believe it took the league until the season's opening week to deal with wide receiver Braylon Edwards' status. But apparently he is in the clear from a 2010 drunken-driving charge, which the league said resulted in a $50,000 fine. CSN Bay Area first reported that Edwards will not be suspended as further penalty. (Update: 49ers confirm no suspension.) That should clear the way for him to start in Sunday's season opener against Seattle.

Here is the league's statement: "Braylon Edwards was fined $50,000 for violating the NFL policy on Substances of Abuse. The fine is for the DUI only. Any other matters will be addressed at the appropriate time.""