NFL News & Rumors: Monday 11/5

Bears

• DE Israel Idonije mentioned that his left leg injury isn’t anything major. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Bills

• QB Ryan Fitzpatrick said “we’ve got to get” C.J. Spiller more carries in the coming weeks. (BuffaloBills.com)
• WR Stevie Johnson has thigh a “bad” thigh contusion. (NFLTR)
• DE Mark Anderson suffered a setback regarding his injured knee and could require another surgery. Possibly out an additional 2-3 weeks.  (Mark Ludwiczak)
• CB Aaron Williams is expected to “miss a few weeks,” but should return at some point this season. (Bills)
• The Bills are rotating safeties George Wilson and Da’Norris Searcy.  (Buffalo News)

Broncos

• G Chris Kuper is out 2-4 weeks with a severe left ankle sprain. (Denver Post)

Cardinals

• QB Kevin Kolb should return “sooner rather than later.” (NFLTR)
• WR Michael Floyd should see an increased role in the team’s offense in the weeks to come. (Darren Urban)
• The Cardinals benched LT D’Anthony Batiste in favor of Nate Potter during Sunday’s loss to Green Bay. (Arizona Republic)
•  OLB O’Brien Schofield underwent an MRI on his ankle.  (Mike Jurecki)

Chiefs

• The Chiefs waived CB Stanford Routt. (NFLTR)
• The Chiefs promoted LBs coach Gary Gibbs to defensive coordinator. (NFLTR)
• QB Brady Quinn has not been cleared to resume practicing, but he hasn’t been ruled out for Week 10. (Adam Teicher)
• DE Glenn Dorsey may not be back with the Chiefs next season. (NFLTR)
• Chiefs signed DT Shaun Smith. (Adam Teicher)

Colts

• The Colts have already ruled out CB Vontae Davis and TE Coby Fleener for Week 10. (Mike Chappell)

Cowboys

• QB Tony Romo halted contract extension talks to “concentrate on the season.” (NFLTR)

Falcons

• DT Peria Jerry underwent an MRI on his knee which revealed no ligament damage. (Jay Adams)

Giants

• WR Hakeem Nicks mentioned that opposing defenses are adjusted to the team’s passing scheme in recent weeks.  (New York Daily News)

Jaguars

• RB Maurice Jones-Drew has been ruled out for Week 10. (NFLTR)
• Jaguars re-signed OL Steve Vallos.

Jets

• RB Joe McKnight was seen walking without a limp on Monday and has shot at being available in Week 10. (Manish Mehta)

Packers

• OLB Clay Matthews could be out for a “couple of weeks.” (NFLTR)
• WR Jordy Nelson should be “fine” following the team’s Week 10 bye. (Bill Huber)
• RT Bryan Bulaga suffered a hip pointer during Sunday’s win over Arizona. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
• Rookie OLB Nick Perry is seeking a second opinion on his injured left knee. (Rob Demovsky)

Panthers

• The Panthers claimed LB Jason Williams off waivers from the Eagles and waived CB Ron Parker. (Joe Person)
• WR David Gettis could be activated from the PUP list on tomorrow. (Joe Person)

Rams

• WR Danny Amendola “looks poised” to return in Week 10. (NFLTR)

Raiders

• RB’s Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson both suffered high-ankle sprains during Sunday’s loss. (NFLTR)

Redskins

• HC Mike Shanahan mentioned that he “really doesn’t know” what WR Pierre Garcon status will be moving forward. (Chris Russell)

Seahawks

• WR Braylon Edwards “should be back” for Week 10. (Curtis Crabtree)

Steelers

•  WR Antonio Brown is dealing with a “mild” high ankle sprain. (Ed Bouchette)

Texans

• HC Gary Kubiak mentioned RB Ben Tate is unlikely to play in Week 10. (Nick Scurfield)

Titans

• QB Jake Locker is reportedly “nearly healed.” (NFLTR)
• WR Kendall Wright expects to play in Week 10.  (Jim Wyatt)
• S Al Afalava is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a high-ankle sprain.  (Terry McCormick)
• G Leroy Harris suffered a partially torn ACL. (Jim Wyatt)
• LB Xavier Adibi has been diagnosed with stretched ligaments in his knee. (Terry McCormick)

Vikings

• The Vikings are not considering benching QB Christian Ponder. (NFLTR)
• TE John Carlson expects to return to practice on Wednesday.  (Tom Pelissero)
• WR Percy Harvin mentioned that he’s a “long shot” to play in Week 10, but said he’ll try. (NFLTR)