NFL News & Rumors: Monday 10/15

49ers

• OT Joe Staley is questionable for week 7 due to a concussion. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• WR Earl Bennett has “no doubt” about his week 7 availability. (Adam L. Jahns)
• RB Kahlil Bell has been waived. (Vaughn McClure)
• TE Brody Eldridge has been signed. (Adam Caplan)

Bills

• RB Fred Jackson says that his improved movement contributed to not wearing a knee brace. (Chris Brown)
• Head Coach Chan Gailey said he is not concerned getting RB C.J. Spiller or RB Fred Jackson more touches. (Chris Brown)
• DE Shawne Merriman has been signed. (Jay Glazer)
• DL Jay Ross and OL David Snow have been waived

Browns

• WR Josh Gordon has “come a long way” in the first six games, says QB Brandon Weeden. (Marla Ridenour)

Buccaneers

• DE Da’Quan Bowers will resume practicing after dealing with an Achilles injury which landed him on the PUP list. (Stephen Holder)

Cardinals

• QB Kevin Kolb‘s availability for week 7 is in doubt after injuring his ribs in week 6.

Chargers

• WR Eddie Royal is likely to be limited if he is active at all for the Chargers week 6 game tonight. (Michael Gehlken)

Chiefs

• It’s unsure whether QB Brady Quinn or Matt Cassel will be the starting quarterback for week 8 according to Adam Teicher

Colts

• LB Jerrell Freeman possibly suffered a concussion in the Colts week 6 game. (Phil Richards)
• OT Winston Justice says he’s “fine” after not being able to return to the Colts week 6 game. (Phil Richards)

Cowboys

• DB Mike Jenkins will undergo an MRI on his shoulder after injuring it again in week 6 . (Adam Schefter)
• DL Sean Lissemore suffered a high ankle sprain in the Cowboys week 6 game and will not play week 7. (Calvin Watkins)
• RB DeMarco Murray is doubtful to play week 7 after he suffered a foot injury in the Cowboys week 6 game.

Eagles

• Head Coach Andy Reid says DB Nate Allen will be healthy for week 8. (Reuben Frank)
• OT Jason Peters still is not close to return. (Reuben Frank)
• Head Coach Andy Reid says that he is committed to QB Michael Vick as the starter, “today“. (Tim McManus)
• There are trade rumors surrounding RB Dion Lewis following being inactive for five of the first six games. (Sheil Kapadia)

Falcons

• WR Harry Douglas injured his ankle in the Falcons week 6 game but should be “OK”. (Jay Adams)
• DT Corey Peters is not in game shape and remains on the PUP list. (Jay Adams)

Giants

• DL Chris Canty has resumed practicing after having knee surgery which landed him on the PUP list. (Giants)

Jaguars

• DB Chris Harris has been signed
• WR Laurent Robinson has not been cleared to practice yet. (John Oehser)
• LB Daryl Smith has resumed practicing after dealing with a groin injury. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Jets

• DB Darrelle Revis will have ACL surgery tomorrow. (Manish Mehta)

Lions

• DB Bill Bentley injured his shoulder in the week 6 game for the Lions. (Dave Birkett)

Packers

• RB Brandon Saine‘s knee injury is believed to be “significant“. (Associated Press)

Panthers

• WR David Gettis has resumed practicing after dealing with a hamstring injury which put him on the PUP list. (Joe Person)

Raiders

• OL Mike Brisiel likely suffered a concussion in the Raiders week 6 game. (Jerry McDonald)

Ravens

• Some believe that the Ravens will be better without LB Ray Lewis, believing that he has lost a step in speed. (Jason Cole)

Redskins

• WR Pierre Garcon still is having problems with his foot injury suffered in week 1. (Mike Jones)
• WR Pierre Garcon has “an inflamed capsule underneath the second toe on his right foot“. (Rich Campbell)

Saints

• LB Jonathan Vilma expects to make his NFL debut in week 7. (Adam Schefter)

Steelers

• OL Maurice Pouncey is “highly, highly unlikely” to play week 7 for the Steelers due to a knee injury. (Mark Kaboly)

Texans

• DE Tim Jamison is out for the season after tearing his Achilles tendon. (Nick Scurfield)
• DB Johnathan Joseph suffered a groin injury in week 6 and is expected to play week 7 for the Texans. (Nick Scurfield)

Vikings

• WR Percy Harvin said that he is “fine” after some injury concerns rose following their week 6 game. (Tom Powers)
• WR Jerome Simpson expects to play in the Vikings week 7 game. (Tom Pelissero)