NFC North Notes: Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears

• Bears HC Matt Nagy said that G Kyle Long will not practice on Wednesday but there’s a “possibility” he will be on the field later this week. (Brad Biggs)
• The Bears worked out four players. (NFLTR)

Lions

• The Detroit Lions tried out WRs Brian Brown and Jordan Smallwood on Tuesday. (Howard Balzer)
• Lions placed RB Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• Lions activated CB Jamal Agnew from injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• Lions signed RB Justin Stockton to their practice squad.
• Lions released G Salesi Uhatafe from their practice squad.

Packers

• A report surfaced on Tuesday that the Packers were expected to place NT Kenny Clark on injured reserve.
• However, Clark told reporters Wednesday that the talk of him being placed on injured reserve was a “miscommunication.” (Rob Demovsky)
• Philbin said Packers WR Randall Cobb is still in the concussion protocol. (Jim Owczarski)

Vikings

• Vikings LB Anthony Barr, who is playing out his fifth-year option this season, said of his long-term future in Minnesota: “I really don’t know. I have no answer for that. I like it here, but a lot of things have to happen for that to come together. Been saying I’m not totally concerned about it. I know that’s approaching but it’ll take care of itself.” (Courtney Cronin)