NFL News & Rumors: Monday 11/18

We’ll have more updates throughout the day so be sure to check back for more news.

NFL

• NBC will keep the Giants at Redskins game in place for Sunday Night Football in Week 13.
• LB Thomas Howard was killed in a high-speed car accident. (NFLTR)

49ers

• HC Jim Harbaugh wouldn’t commit to WR Michael Crabtree being available for Week 12. (Matt Barrows)
• 49ers signed CB Dax Swanson to their practice squad.

Bears

• HC Marc Trestman ruled out QB Jay Cutler for Week 12. (NFLTR)
• HC Marc Trestman ruled out LB Lance Briggs for Week 12.
• NT Stephen Paea is “week to week.” (Brad Biggs)

Broncos

• WR Wes Welker has been diagnosed with a concussion and could miss Week 12’s game against the Patriots. (NFLTR)
• Interim HC Jack Del Rio referred to TE Julius Thomas as “day to day.” (Lindsay Jones)
• FS Rahim Moore is expected to miss several weeks with a “serious lower leg injury.” (Denver Post)
• Broncos tried out P Daniel Power. (Aaron Wilson)

Buccaneers

• The NFL has suspended Buccaneers S Dashon Goldson for another illegal hit. (NFLTR)

Chargers

• The “early sense” is that rookie WR Keenan Allen sustained a hyperextended knee on Sunday. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
• Chargers signed OT Willie Smith. (Michael Gehlken)
• Chargers waived OT Kenny Wiggins. (Michael Gehlken)

Colts

• OLB Erik Walden has been suspended one game for his head butting Titans TE Delanie Walker on Thursday. (Jay Glazer)
• CB Greg Toler will return from his groin injury in Week 12. (Mike Chappell)

Dolphins

• OC Mike Sherman mentioned that they have to get QB Ryan Tannehill and WR Mike Wallace on the same page regarding deep passes. (Barry Jackson)

Eagles

• HC Chip Kelly told reporters that QB Michael Vick “probably” could have played in Week 11. (Jeff McLane)
• RB LeSean McCoy mentioned that the injury he sustained on Sunday may have only been a cramp. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Falcons

• Falcons owner Arthur Blank is not considering changes at GM or head coach. (NFLTR)
• Former second-round OL Peter Konz was benched during Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. (ESPN.com)

Jaguars

• HC Gus Bradley told reporters on Monday that Chad Henne will remain their starting quarterback. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• MLB Paul Posluszny has been cleared to practice. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• WR Mike Brown has an AC sprain and is questionable for Week 12. (John Oesher)

Jets

• HC Rex Ryan told reporters on Monday that they are considering removing WR Stephen Hill from the starting lineup. (Manish Mehta)

Lions

• WR Nate Burleson could be back in time for Week 12’s game. (Detroit News)
• Rookie DE Ziggy Ansah is expected to return for Week 12. (Detroit News)
• HC Jim Schwartz told reporters that RB Reggie Bush was not benched for fumbling. (Dave Birkett)
• HC Jim Schwartz mentioned that RB Joique Bell avoided a long-term injury. (Tim Twentyman)
• Free agent TE D.J. Williams is working out for the Lions Monday. (Aaron Wilson)

Packers

• HC Mike McCarthy told reporters on Monday that Scott Tolzien will remain their starting quarterback for Week 12’s game against the Vikings. (NFLTR)
• Former first-round OT Derek Sherrod was active Sunday for the first time since his 2011. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Patriots

• RB Shane Vereen will be active for Monday Night’s game and will be eased into their offense. (Adam Schefter)

Raiders

• HC Dennis Allen mentioned that RB Darren McFadden will be a part of a timeshare upon returning. (Contra Costa Times)
• WR Denarius Moore underwent an MRI on his shoulder Monday. (Scott Bair)

Ravens

• GM Ozzie Newsome flew back to Baltimore Monday morning and is “feeling fine” after spending the night in a Chicago hospital. (NFLTR)
• WR Marlon Brown said he will play in Week 12. (Baltimore Sun)

Redskins

• WR Leonard Hankerson may require surgery to repair his LCL injury. (Chris Russell)
• WR Josh Morgan expressed some frustration after being benched. “Coach said I can’t talk. Coach said I can’t play football and I can’t talk.” (Washington Post)

Saints

• HC Sean Payton mentioned that CB Jabari Greer‘s knee injury is “serious.” (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll mentioned that he wanted to cap WR Percy Harvin‘s snaps to less than 20. (Bob Condotta)
• Seahawks worked out CB Perrish Cox and S Michael Huff late last week. (Adam Caplan)

Texans

• HC Gary Kubiak told reporters on Monday that Case Keenum will be the team’s starting quarterback in Week 12. (NFLTR)
• Rookie WR DeAndre Hopkins was benched during Sunday’s game due to a lot of mistakes. (Houston Chronicle)

Titans

• QB Jake Locker will undergo foot surgery on Wednesday. (Paul Kuharsky)
• Titans signed QB John Skelton. (NFLTR)
• Titans placed CB Tommie Campbell on season-ending injured reserve.

Vikings

• RB Adrian Peterson mentioned his groin injury was bothering him “a lot.” (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
• HC Leslie Frazier told reporters that CB Josh Robinson broke his sternum and could be out for the year. (Paul Allen)
• C John Sullivan suffered a concussion during Sunday’s game. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)