NFL News & Rumors: Friday 11/22

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NFLTR

• Breakdown Of The 2011 Draft Class With Regards To Fifth-Year Options & Extensions

Bears

• NT Stephen Paea has been ruled out for Week 12.

Broncos

• WR Wes Welker cleared the necessary concussion protocol is probable for Week 12.
• TE Julius Thomas was able to participate in the Broncos’ Friday practice. (Lindsay Jones)
• CB Champ Bailey is listed as questionable for Week 12.
• TE Joel Dreessen is listed as probable for Week 12.

Cardinals

• WR Michael Floyd is listed as probable for Week 12.

Chiefs

• WR Kyle Williams has been placed on the injured/reserved list with a torn ACL. (Kyle Williams)
• DE  Mike DeVito has been ruled out for Week 12. (Randy Covitz)

Colts

• RB Trent Richardson is questionable for week 12 due to a calf injury. (Stephen Holder)
• WR Darrius Heyward-Bey is listed as probable for Week 12
• CB Greg Toler has been ruled out for Week 12.

Cowboys

• WR Miles Austin is listed as probable for Week 12.
• CB Morris Claiborne is expected to return to the starting lineup in Week 12. (ESPN Dallas)
• Titans claimed DB Micah Pellerin off waivers from the Cowboys.

Dolphins

• C Mike Pouncey is listed as doubtful for Week 12. (Barry Jackson)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick stated that QB Nick Foles has earned the starting quarterback job. (Reuben Frank)

Giants

• WR Hakeem Nicks is practicing on Friday after dealing with an abdomen injury. (Dan Graziano)
• RB Brandon Jacobs is listed as questionable for Week 12.

Jaguars

• WR Cecil Shorts is listed as probable for Week 12. (Florida Times Union)
• WR Mike Brown put in a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 12. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• WR Stephen Burton has been ruled out for Week 12.

Jets

• CB Antonio Cromartie stated that the secondary problems stem from technique. (Seth Walder)
• WR Santonio Holmes is listed as probable for Week 12.
• WR Jeremy Kerley is listed as doubtful for Week 12.

Lions

• WR Nate Burleson has been cleared to resume contact drills and is expected to be available for week 12. (Dave Birkett)
• WR Calvin Johnson practiced on Friday.
• RB Joique Bell practiced on Friday.
• TE Brandon Pettigrew is listed as probable for Week 12.

Packers

• HC Mike McCarthy wouldn’t offer a timetable for QB Aaron Rodgers‘ return. (Ty Dunne)
• TE Brandon Bostick may be the team’s future at tight end. (Tom Silverstein)

Patriots

• CB Aqib Talib is listed as questionable for Week 12.
• CB Kyle Arrington  is listed as questionable for Week 12.
• CB Alfonzo Dennard  is listed as questionable for Week 12.
• S Steve Gregory is listed as questionable for Week 12.

Raiders

• RB Darren McFadden did not practice on Friday and will is out for Week 12’s game.
• WR Denarius Moore is not expected to play in Week 12.

Ravens

• HC John Harbaugh seemed to indicate that NT Haloti Ngata will be a game-time decision this weekend. (Aaron Wilson)
• There is a chance that TE Dennis Pitta could play in Week 12, but it’s more likely he’ll miss Sunday’s game. (Aaron Wilson)
• WR Marlon Brown is listed as probable for Week 12.

Redskins

• NFL suspended umpire Roy Ellison one game for verbally abusing Redskins LT Trent Williams. (NFLTR)
• TE Jordan Reed did not practice on Friday and still hasn’t been cleared for Week 12. (Brian McNally)
• WR Leonard Hankerson‘s future is believed to be as a slot receiver. (John Keim)

Steelers

• OLB LaMarr Woodley is not expected to play in Week 12. (Gerry Dulac)

Texans

• CB Kareem Jackson has been ruled out for Week 12 due to a fractured rib.. (John McClain)

Titans

• WR Justin Hunter is listed as probable for Week 12.
• Titans claimed DB Micah Pellerin off waivers from the Cowboys.
• Titans waived S Corey Lynch.

Vikings

• DE Jared Allen seems certain that this will be his last year as a Viking. (Tom Pelissero)
• RB Adrian Peterson practiced on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 12. (Chip Scoggins)
• RB Adrian Peterson mentioned that he intends to play in Week 12. (Chris Tomasson)
• WR Greg Jennings is listed as questionable for Week 12. (Chris Tomasson)
• MLB Erin Henderson has been ruled out for Week 12. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
• C John Sullivan has been cleared to play in Week 12. (Chip Scoggins)