NFL News & Rumors: Monday 11/12

49ers

• TE Vernon Davis could be unhappy with his role in the offense. (Matt Maiocco)
• QB Alex Smith appears to be doing better after experiencing blurred vision after sustaining a concussion. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• QB Jay Cutler‘s concussion symptoms began to subside after he was pulled out of the game at halftime. (Tracey Myers)
• QB Josh McCown is expected to be re-signed by the Bears if QB Jay Cutler is unable to play week 11.
• QB Jay Cutler‘s concussion situation was evaluated by the NFL and was deemed that the situation was properly handled. (Sean Jensen)
• Head coach Lovie Smith refused to comment on QB Jay Cutler‘s status for week 11. (Vaughn McClure)

Bills

• RB Fred Jackson was not feeling well on the plane following his week 10 game which he sustained a concussion. (Bills)
• RB C.J. Spiller could become a star on Thursday if RB Fred Jackson is unable to play. (Joe Buscaglia)
• QB Ryan Fitzpatrick mentioned again that the Bills need to get RB C.J. Spiller more involved on offense. (Chris Brown)
• RB Fred Jackson has been ruled out for week 11 due to a concussion. (Chris Brown)
• DL Mark Anderson underwent another knee procedure and is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks. (Bills)

Broncos

• DL Elvis Dumervil suffered a shoulder injury in week 10 but the MRI test revealed no significant damage. (Mike Klis)

Browns

• DB Dimitri Patterson is still out indefinitely due to a torn ligament and high ankle sprain. (Nate Ulrich)
• President Mike Holmgren denied interest in coaching for the Cowboys. (Mary Kay Cabot)

Buccaneers

• DB Eric Wright was knocked out of the teams’ week 10 game due to his lingering Achilles injury. (Buccaneers)
• LB Quincy Black is having “complications” with his left arm but is expected to be “okay overall“. (Buccaneers)

Cardinals

• WR Early Doucet could be the “odd man out” due to the development of WR Michael Floyd. (Darren Urban)

Chargers

• DL Aubrayo Franklin is likely out for a couple of weeks due to a knee injury. (Michael Gehlken)
• QB Philip Rivers got a vote of confidence from Head coach Norv Turner. (Michael Gehlken)

Chiefs

• DB Eric Berry feels like he’s playing his rookie year all over again after tearing his ACL in 2011. (Brad Gagnon)

Colts

• DB Jerraud Powers has been placed on the injured/reserved list due to a toe injury. (Adam Caplan)
• DL Drake Nevis has been placed on the injured/reserved list due to a hand injury. (Colts)
• TE Kyle Miller has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. (Mike Chappell)

Cowboys

• QB Tony Romo praised WR Dez Bryant‘s ability to win one-on-one matchups. (Zach Berman)
• DL Kenyon Coleman tore his triceps week 10 and will miss the rest of the season. (Nick Eatmon)

Eagles

• DB Nnamdi Asomugha could have a “slim” chance to return in 2013. (Jeff McLane)
• WR Jeremy Maclin‘s status for week 11 is up in the air due to a lower back strain. (Jeff McLane)
• WR Jason Avant is not expected to suit up for week 11 due to a hamstring injury. (Geoff Mosher)
• Head coach Andy Reid is “excited” to see QB Nick Foles play in the teams’ week 11 game. (Ian Rapoport)
• QB Michael Vick could be rested for the rest of the season. (Jason Cole)

Giants

• WR Victor Cruz has not been frustrated by his lack of opportunity as of late. (Jenny Vrentas)
• DL Markus Kuhn likely tore his ACL in week 10. (Mike Garafolo)

Jaguars

• LB Greg Jones has been signed. (Adam Caplan)
• WR Anthony Armstrong has been waived. (Adam Caplan)
• RB Maurice Jones-Drew has been ruled out for week 11 due to a foot injury. (Eugene Frenette)

Jets

• TE Dustin Keller mentioned he played the worst game of his career in week 10. (Mark Cannizzaro)

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson stated that he felt “no worse” than he felt prior to his week 10 game. (Chris McCoskey)

Packers

• WR Jordy Nelson practiced on Monday after dealing with ankle and hamstring injuries. (Tyler Dunne)
• WR Greg Jennings remained sidelined on Monday and is still recovering from surgery. (Bill Huber)
• Head coach Mike McCarthy refused to comment on LB Clay Mathews status for week 11. (Packer Report)
• WR Greg Jennings thinks he could return sooner than expected.

Patriots

• LB Jeff Tarpinian has been waived. (Patriots)

Raiders

• LB Travis Goethel sustained a significant knee injury week 10. (Paul Gutierrez)
• DB Matt Giordano suffered a concussion week 10. (Paul Gutierrez)
• RB Darren McFadden is “expected” to return to action in week 11 after dealing with an ankle injury. (Jason Cole)
• LB Travis Goethel has been placed on the injured/reserved list due to a torn ACL. (Paul Gutierrez)
• RB Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson are still in walking boots. (Steve Corkran)

Rams

• WR Chris Givens along with DB Janoris Jenkins were deactivated for violating the Rams curfew policy. (Mike Florio)

Ravens

• DB Ed Reed sustained a “minor stinger” but played through it in week 10. (Aaron Wilson)

Redskins

• WR Pierre Garcon is still dealing with pain in his injured foot following the Redskins week 10 bye. (Rich Campbell)
• DB Brandon Meriweather practiced on Monday and expected to play in week 11 after dealing with a knee injury. (Chris Russell)
• WR Santana Moss practiced on Monday after dealing with a concussion. (John Keim)

Steelers

• The partially broken rib RB Chris Rainey sustained will take several weeks to heal. (Mike Bires)
• QB Ben Roethlisberger mentioned that he will miss game action to be with his wife for the birth of his child. (Mike Bires)
• DT Alameda Ta’amu has been waived. (Adam Caplan)
• WR David Gilreath has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. (Adam Caplan)

Texans

• Both TE Owen Daniels and RB Ben Tate could play in week 11. Daniels has been dealing with a hip injury, while Tate has had a hamstring issue. (Nick Scurfield)

Titans

• QB Jake Locker‘s shoulder is fine after his week 10 game. (Terry McCormick)

Vikings

• RB Adrian Peterson mentioned that he is still recovering from knee surgery. (Peter King)