NFL News & Rumors: Monday 10/7

NFL

• Six cities put in applications to host Super Bowl 52 including: Miami, New Orleans, Dallas, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay. (Albert Breer)
• Bid cities will be selected this week. (Albert Breer)

49ers

• The Browns and 49ers have reportedly “discussed” a trade involving Josh Gordon, but a deal is “unlikely.” (NFLTR)
• WR Michael Crabtree could be “game ready” by mid-to-late November. (NFLTR)
• HC Jim Harbaugh mentioned that there’s a “good chance” WR Mario Manningham will return to practice in Week 7. (NFLTR)
• CB Tramaine Brock has supplanted veteran Nnamdi Asomugha as the team’s nickel back. (CSN Bay Area)
• DE Ray McDonald will have an MRI on his biceps Monday. (CSN Bay Area)

Bears

• DT Nate Collins has a torn left ACL, and is done for the season. (NFLTR)

Bills

• HC Doug Marrone mentioned that WR Stevie Johnson remains day to day.
• Bills signed QB Thaddeus Lewis to their active roster. (NFLTR)
• Bills claimed G Antoine McClain off waivers from the Raiders. (Adam Caplan)
• Bills placed rookie K Dustin Hopkins on season-ending injured reserve with a groin injury.
• Bills waived OT Sam Young. (Pro Football Talk)

Broncos

• OLB Wesley Woodyard suffered a neck and shoulder injuries on Sunday. (Denver Post)

Browns

• The Browns and 49ers have reportedly “discussed” a trade involving Josh Gordon, but a deal is “unlikely.” (NFLTR)
• The Browns will start Brandon Weeden at quarterback in Week 6. (Mary Kay Cabot)

Buccaneers

• TE Tom Crabtree practiced on Monday and is hoping to play on Sunday. (Rick Stroud)

Colts

• Colts added WR LaVon Brazill to their active roster.
• Colts waived DE Lawrence Guy.

Cowboys

• RB Lance Dunbar suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday. (ESPN Dallas)

Eagles

• The Eagles will start Nick Foles against the Buccaneers in Week 6. (NFLTR)
• Nick Foles could win the starting job with a great showing in Week 6. (NFLTR)
• QB Michael Vick could miss multiple weeks with his injured hamstring. (NFLTR)

Giants

• RB David Wilson is dealing with “some kind of a tingling,” and is uncertain for Thursday’s game against Chicago. (Ralph Vacchiano)
• The Giants re-signed RB Da’Rel Scott. (Mike Garafolo)

Jaguars

• QB Blaine Gabbert reportedly “heard his hamstring pop” on Sunday and could be sidelined an “extended period of time.” (NFLTR)
• Rookie LT Luke Joeckel mentioned that his fractured ankle is not a “career-ending or career-threatening thing.” (NFLTR)
• Jaguars claimed WR Stephen Williams off waivers from the Seahawks. (Adam Schefter)
• TE Allen Reisner is expected to miss six weeks with a sprained MCL. (Gene Frenette)
• Jaguars waived WR Jeremy Ebert. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Packers

• HC Mike McCarthy is “hopeful” that OLB Clay Matthews‘ broken thumb isn’t season-ending. (Tom Silverstein)
• Packers added CB James Nixon to their active roster. (Tom Silverstein)
• Packers placed LB Robert Francois on season-ending injured reserve with a torn Achilles’ tendon. (Tom Silverstein)
• Packers worked out CB Jumal Rolle. (Bob McGinn)

Panthers

• G Amini Silatolu is out for the season after it was revealed that he has a torn right ACL. (Bill Voth)
• TE Greg Olsen was seen waring a protective boot on his left foot Monday, but “appeared to be fine.” (Steve Reed)
• Panthers waive LB Ben Jacobs.

Patriots

• Patriots waived LB Ja’Gared Davis and DB Kanorris Davis. (Field Yates)
• Patriots re-signed DB Marquice Cole. (Field Yates)

Raiders

• The Raiders released QB Matt Flynn. (NFLTR)
• Free agent QB Pat White is scheduled to work out for the Raiders Tuesday. (NFLTR)
• Raiders activated WR Andre Holmes from the reserve/suspended list.
• Raiders waived OL Jack Cornell.

Rams

• HC Jeff Fisher mentioned that rookie RB Zac Stacy will remain the team’s starting running back next week.

Ravens

• Ravens re-signed WR Brandon Stokley. (NFLTR)

Seahawks

• WR Percy Harvin resumed running last week. (Liz Mathews)

Steelers

• WR Markus Wheaton has already been ruled out for Week 6. (Ed Bouchette)

Texans

• HC Gary Kubiak told reporters that Matt Schaub will remain the starting quarterback. (ESPN.com)
• The Texans are reportedly performing tests on Owen Daniels‘ fibula Monday. (Tania Ganguli)

Titans

• HC Mike Munchak mentioned WR Kenny Britt‘s playing time will be reduced going forward. (NFLTR)

Vikings

• HC Leslie Frazier told reporters that QB Josh Freeman will not start in Week 6. (NFLTR)
• HC Leslie Frazier mentioned that QB Christian Ponder still has a “bright future” with the Vikings. (Chip Scoggins)