NFL Notes: Bengals, Browns, Lions, Panthers, Saints

Bengals

• HC Marvin Lewis mentioned that WR A.J. Green has “made a lot of progress,” but also added Green’s status is “up in the air.” (Coley Harvey)
• LB Rey Maualuga (hamstring) is not expected back for a few more weeks. (Coley Harvey)

Browns

• HC Mike Pettine mentioned that DL Ahtyba Rubin got another opinion on his injury ankle and as of now,all options are on the table. (Pat MacManamon)

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson said he’s moving around better, but still is not sure if he’ll play against the Falcons on Sunday. (Dave Birkett)

Panthers

• The NFL has reportedly informed Panthers HC Ron Rivera that LB Luke Kuechly should not have been ejected from Sunday’s game.. (Ed Werder)
• Kuechly will not be fined for the incident. (Ed Werder)

Saints

• RB Pierre Thomas will miss 2-3 weeks with a shoulder injury. (Ian Rapoport)