NFL News & Rumors: Monday 10/21

49ers

• HC Jim Harbaugh mentioned that OLB Aldon Smith could return in the next “couple of weeks.” (NFLTR)

Bears

• QB Jay Cutler will miss “at least” four weeks with a groin tear. (NFLTR)
• LB Lance Briggs is out 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury. (NFLTR)
• Bears released TE Steve Maneri. (Rich Campbell)

Bills

• RB Fred Jackson mentioned that he aggravated his sprained MCL on Sunday. (ESPN.com)

Browns

• The Browns have not decided on their starting quarterback for Week 8. (NFLTR)
• Browns claimed CB Jordan Poyer off waivers from the Eagles. (Tim McManus)
• Browns waive DB Julian Posey.

Broncos

• CB Champ Bailey is not expected to play in Week 8 after re-injuring his left foot Sunday night. (ESPN.com)

Buccaneers

• RB Doug Martin has a labrum tear in his shoulder and could out for the season. (NFLTR)
• HC Greg Schiano told reporters that they hope to have RB Doug Martin back later this year. (NFLTR)
• FS Dashon Goldson will undergo an MRI on his knee Monday. (Adam Schefter)
• Buccaneers claimed RB Bobby Rainey off waivers from the Browns.

Cardinals

• Cardinals signed CB Teddy Williams. (Ian Rapoport)
• Cardinals waived LB Kenny Demens.

Chiefs

• Chiefs are bringing in TE Jake Ballard among those working out for the Chiefs

Colts

• WR Reggie Wayne suffered a torn ACL and meniscus and is done for the season. (NFLTR)

Cowboys

• The Cowboys could “shut down” WR Miles Austin to allow his hamstring injury to heal. (NFLTR)
• Cowboys signed DT Marvin Austin. (NFLTR)

Dolphins

• Dolphins trade for Ravens OT Bryant McKinnie. (NFLTR)
• Dolphins are expected to move Jonathan Martin back to right tackle. (Miami Herald)
• The Dolphins are expected to either bench, trade, or release RT Tyson Clabo. (NFLTR)
• Dolphins waive LB Josh Kaddu. (Aaron Wilson)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick will likely play in Week 8 even at less than 100 percent. (NFLTR)
• The Eagles officially diagnosed QB Nick Foles with a concussion. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Eagles re-signed LB Emmanuel Acho.

Falcons

• HC Mike Smith told reporters on Monday that RB Steven Jackson is expected to return to practice on Wednesday.

Giants

• RB Brandon Jacobs is doubtful to play in Monday night’s game. (NFLTR)
• Peyton Hillis is expected to be the Giants’ “primary ball carrier” Monday night. (NFLTR)

Jaguars

• WR Cecil Shorts told reporters that he came out of Sunday’s game without further injury to his clavicle. (Florida Times Union)

Jets

• Jets activated QB David Garrard from the exempt list. (NFLTR)
• Jets released QB Brady Quinn. (NFLTR)

Lions

• CB Chris Houston was benched during Sunday’s loss to the Bengals. (Dave Birkett)
• RT Corey Hilliard will undergo an MRI on his knee Monday. (Detroit Free Press)
• Lions re-signed RB Steven Miller to their practice squad.

Packers

• HC Mike McCarthy referred to TE Jermichael Finley‘s neck injury as “significant,” and added that there’s no timetable for his return. (NFLTR)
• HC Mike McCarthy is hoping to have WR James Jones back for Week 8, but Jones  has a 2-3 week timetable. (Tyler Dunne)

Panthers

• HC Ron Rivera told reporters that RB Jonathan Stewart will return to practice this week. (Joe Person)
• Panthers claimed WR Tavarres King off waivers from the Broncos. (Adam Schefter)
• Panthers released CB D.J. Moore. (Jonathan Jones)

Patriots

• WR Danny Amendola is “doing well,” following a concussion he suffered two weeks ago, but there is no timetable for his return. (Tom Curran)
• Patriots released DT Andre Neblett. (Field Yates)

Rams

• QB Tim Tebow “is not coming to St. Louis.” (NFLTR)
• Rams will start Kellen Clemens at quarterback in Week 8. (NFLTR)
• Rams bringing in David Carr, John Skelton, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn and Tyler Thigpen for tryouts on Tuesday. (NFLTR)
• Rams released WR C.J. Akins from injured reserve

Redskins

• The Redskins are reportedly “trying to trade” TE Fred Davis. (NFLTR)
• HC Mike Shanahan mentioned that TE Jordan Reed suffered a hip pointer, but he “should be OK.” (Chris Russell)
• NFL will suspend Redskins S Brandon Meriweather for either one or two games. (NFLTR)
• DE Stephen Bowen suffered a torn PCL on Sunday. (Chris Russell)

Saints

• LB Jonathan Vilma returned to practice on Monday. (Adam Schefter)

Seahawks

• WR Percy Harvin returned to practice on Monday. (Adam Schefter)
• Free agent FB Michael Robinson is taking a physical for Seattle on Monday. (Seattle Times)

Steelers

• Steelers released RB Isaac Redman. (NFLTR)
• Steelers re-signed LB Kion Wilson.

Texans

• HC Gary Kubiak referred to Matt Schaub as his “starting quarterback,” but added that they will “evaluate (the) position” this week. (Tania Ganguli)
• ILB Brian Cushing is out for the season after tearing his LCL and breaking his leg. (NFLTR)
• HC Gary Kubiak referred to RB Arian Foster as being “day to day.” (Tania Ganguli)
• RB Ben Tate played through a rib injury on Sunday. (Houston Chronicle)
• Texans waived RB Cierre Wood, DE Sam Montgomery, and OLB Willie Jefferson for violating team rules. (NFLTR)
• Texans are bringing in WR Mike Thomas for a workout. (Tania Ganguli)

Titans

• Titans owner Bud Adams has passed away on Monday. (Houston Chronicle)
• Titans released KR Darius Reynaud. (Jim Wyatt)