NFL Notes: Bengals, Chargers, Patriots, Steelers, Texans & Vikings

Bengals

• LB Vontaze Burfict has yet to be cleared to return from a concussion that he sustained in Week 2. (Ben Volin)

Chargers

• OLB Dwight Freeney was limited in Wednesday’s practice due to knee issues. (Eric D. Williams)

Patriots

• DE Chandler Jones was limited in a Wednesday walkthrough due to a shoulder injury. (Phil Perry)

Steelers

• WR Markus Wheaton was limited in Wednesday’s practice due to a groin injury.

Texans

• Texans signed DB Charles James and CB Kendall James to their practice squad. (Pat D. Stat)

Vikings

• RB Jerick McKinnon is listed as probable for Thursday night’s game after being limited in practice throughout the week with an ankle injury.