NFL News & Rumors: Friday 10/25

49ers

• The 49ers have no intention of trading RB LaMichael James. (NFLTR)
• CB Nnamdi Asomugha could be on the chopping block. (NFLTR)
• WR Mario Manningham will not play week 8. (Cam Inman)
• The 49ers will meet with LB Aldon Smith to discuss when he will return to the team. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• WR Kamar Aiken worked out for Bears on Friday. (Michael C. Wright)

Bills

• RB C.J. Spiller did not practice on Friday and is doubtful to play in Week 8. (Joe Buscaglia)
• RB Fred Jackson is probable for week 8 after dealing with a knee injury. (Joe Buscaglia)
• CB Brandon Burton has been waived.
• RB Ronnie Wingo has been promoted from the practice squad.
• LB Manny Lawson are listed as doubtful for Week 8.
• Jeff Tuel will be the team’s backup quarterback agains the Saints.

Broncos

• QB Peyton Manning put in a full practice on Friday. (Lindsay Jones)
• CB Champ Bailey has officially been ruled out of Week 8. (Joan Niesen)
• RB Ronnie Hillman will not dress for Sunday’s game. (Mike Klis)

Browns

• RB Willis McGahee is listed as probable for Week 8.

Buccaneers

• RB Doug Martin could be out anywhere from two weeks to two months. (Alex Marvez)
• The Buccaneers are reportedly concerned about WR Mike Williams‘ hamstring injury and whether he can continue playing. (Rick Stroud)

Cardinals

• The Cardinals are not considering benching QB Carson Palmer. (Bob McManaman)
• RB Rashard Mendenhall is doubtful to play in Week 8. (AzCardinals.com)
• Cardinals are likely to start Andre Ellington at running back in Week 8. (AzCardinals.com)
• Stepfan Taylor figures to be Ellington’s backup. (AzCardinals.com)

Chiefs

• WR Dwayne Bowe missed practice on Friday.

Colts

• WR Reggie Wayne underwent surgery on his torn ACL Friday.

Cowboys

• It might make sense for the Cowboys to listen to offers for WR Miles Austin. (NFLTR)
• WR Miles Austin put in a limited practice Friday. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• RB DeMarco Murray put in a limited practice Friday. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick is probable and expected to start Week’s game.
• QB Nick Foles has been ruled out for Week 8.
• WR Jeremy Maclin is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn ACL. (Jeff McLane)

Falcons

• WR Roddy White has been ruled out for week 8. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)
• RB Steven Jackson is listed as probable for Week 8.
• RB Jason Snelling did not practice on Friday due to an ankle injury.

Giants

• RB Peyton Hillis is ready for a larger workload. (Kevin Patra)
• RB Brandon Jacobs is listed as doubtful for Week 8.

Jaguars

• WR Justin Blackmon is probable for Week 8 after dealing with a hamstring injury. (John Oehser)
• WR Cecil Shorts is probable for Week 8 after dealing with a clavical injury. (John Oehser)

Jets

• WR Santonio Holmes might be out until after the Week 10 bye. (Seth Walder)

Lions

• RB Reggie Bush did not practice on Friday. (Tim Twentyman)
• WR Nate Burleson is listed as out for Week 8.

Packers

• WR James Jones did not practice on Friday due to a knee injury. (Rob Demovsky)
• LB Nick Perry took a few snaps during Friday’s practice after suffering a broken foot a few weeks ago. (Bob McGinn)
• RB James Starks is listed as probable for Week 8.

Panthers

• An MRI came back negative regarding DE Charles Johnson‘s groin injury.

Patriots

• WR Danny Amendola was limited in practice on Friday. (Field Yates)
• WR Danny Amendola passed his concussion tests to return to the field. (ESPN Boston)
• CB Aqib Talib is fully practicing on Friday. (Mike Reiss)
• Patriots released G Tyronne Green from injured reserve.

Redskins

• WR Leonard Hankerson is listed as questionable for Week 8.

Texans

• RB Ben Tate may not be healthy again this season due to four broken ribs. (John McClain)

Vikings

• The Vikings will start QB Christian Ponder this weekend.
• QB Josh Freeman is out for Week 8.