NFL News & Rumors: Monday 9/23

49ers

• OLB Aldon Smith‘s leave of absence will be for “at least a few weeks,” according to Adam Schefter.
• HC Jim Harbaugh said there’s a chance they could activate WR Jon Baldwin Thursday. (Matt Barrows)

Bears

• DT Henry Melton is out for the season after it was determined that he has a torn left ACL. (NFLTR)
• HC Marc Trestman mentioned that Michael Bush will be the Bears’ goal-line back going forward. (Rich Campbell)

Bills

• HC Doug Marrone expects RB C.J. Spiller, OLB Mario Williams and DT Marcell Dareus to all be “fine” for Week 4. (Joe Buscaglia)
• RB C.J. Spiller mentioned that he expects to play against the Ravens in Week 4. (NFLTR)
• Spiller’s has a thigh injury and not a knee injury, which was initially reported. (NFLTR)

Browns

• Speculative Trade Options for WR Josh Gordon. (NFLTR)
• HC Rob Chudzinski declined to name his starting quarterback for Week 4 on Monday. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• The Dolphins have not contacted the Browns regarding a possible trade for LT Joe Thomas. (Miami Herald)
• HC Rob Chudzinski denied reports that they are shopping WR Josh Gordon. (NFLTR)

Buccaneers

• HC Greg Schiano said Josh Freeman will remain their starting quarterback Monday. (Rick Stroud)
• HC Greg Schiano told reporters that he never considered benching Josh Freeman during Sunday’s game. (Tampa Bay Times)
• WR Vincent Jackson‘s rib injury is “not considered serious,” and that he’s day to day. (Adam Schefter)
• Buccaneers placed TE Luke Stocker on season-ending injured reserve.
• Buccaneers activate RB Jeff Demps from the exempt list.
• Buccaneers brought in punters Jacob Schum and Tress Way and LS Patrick Scales for tryouts.

Cardinals

• FS Rashad Johnson underwent finger surgery Sunday night. (NFLTR)
• OLB Lorenzo Alexander has been placed on season-ending injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• OLB Sam Acho has been placed on season-ending injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• Cardinals signed OLB Dontay Moch off their practice squad. (Adam Caplan)

Chiefs

• Chiefs worked out free agent RB/KR Chris Rainey on Monday. (Pro Football Talk)

Cowboys

• WR Miles Austin‘s hamstring injury is not serious. (ESPN Dallas)
• Cowboys plan on signing DT Drake Nevis. (Clarence Hill)

Dolphins

• DE Cameron Wake has been diagnosed with a “mild” MCL sprain. (Jason La Canfora)
• The Dolphins the contract of GM Jeff Ireland through the 2014 season. (NFLTR)
• The Dolphins have not contacted the Browns regarding a possible trade for LT Joe Thomas. (Miami Herald)

Eagles

• Eagles released CB Brandon Hughes from the Injured Reserve list with an injury settlement.

Jaguars

• HC Gus Bradley announced that Blaine Gabbert will be their starter in Week 4.
• RB Maurice Jones-Drew said that his his ankle held up fine. (Florida Times Union)
• The Jaguars will consider scrapping their zone-blocking scheme. (ESPN.com)
• TE Marcedes Lewis is expected to return for Week 4. (Mark Long)
• FS Dwight Lowery has been diagnosed with a concussion. (Mark Long)
• Jaguars waived WR Jeremy Ebert and re-signed G Jacques McClendon. (Mark Long)

Lions

• RB Reggie Bush mentioned he will play against the Bears in Week 4. (Detroit Free Press)
• Lions placed DE Jason Jones on season-ending injured reserve with torn left patellar tendon. (NFLTR)
• Rookie CB Darius Slay has lost his starting job to veteran Rashean Mathis. (Detroit Free Press)
• Lions re-signed DT Andre Fluellen. (NFLTR)
• Lions brought in WR Lavelle Hawkins for a workout Monday. (Dave Birkett)
• Lions brought in QB John Parker Wilson for a workout Monday. (Dave Birkett)

Packers

• Packers waived WR/KR Jeremy Ross.

Panthers

• The Panthers will not fire HC Ron Rivera during the season. (NFLTR)
• Former Bears S Al Afalava is expected to work out for the Panthers Monday. (Sean Jensen)

Raiders

• The Raiders have rookie LB Sio Moore is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game after he suffered a concussion Sunday morning. (CSN Bay Area)
• Raiders promote G Lamar Mady to their active roster and placed TE David Ausberry placed on IR.

Rams

• Rams brought in P Brad Wing, TE Darren Fells and FB Brad Smelley for tryouts. (Aaron Wilson)

Ravens

• WR/KR Jacoby Jones reportedly suffered a head injury after he was struck in the head by a champagne bottle late Sunday. (TMZ.com)
• Ravens claim S Jeromy Miles off waivers from the Bengals. (Aaron Wilson)
• Ravens cut rookie S Brydnen Trawick. (Aaron Wilson)

Saints

• HC Sean Payton called the RB Mark Ingram trade rumors “completely false.” (NFLTR)

Seahawks

• Seahawks are re-signing DT Sealver Siliga after working out today in Kansas City. (Josina Anderson)

Texans

• WR Andre Johnson is considered day-to-day with a shin bruise.

Titans

• TE Delanie Walker was seen sporting a boot on his left foot Monday. (Jim Wyatt)

Vikings

• Vikings placed FB Zach Line on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury.