NFL News & Rumors: Monday 12/17

49ers

• DL Justin Smith will undergo an MRI following an injury to his elbow. (Matt Maiocco)

Bills

• LB Arthur Moats suffered an ankle injury during the team’s week 15 game and is out for the season. (Bills)

Browns

• Head coach Pat Shurmur will likely be replaced after the season. (NFLTR)
• Head coach Pat Shurmur did not consider benching rookie QB Brandon Weeden during the team’s week 15 game. (Tony Grossi)
• Browns waived CB Dimitri Patterson.

Cardinals

• LB Quentin Groves was seen in a walking boot after the team’s week 15 game. (Kent Somers)
• DB Kerry Rhodes agent and the Cardinals are discussing a two-year contract extension. (NFLTR)
• Cardinals re-sign OL Mike Gibson and released DT Ricky Lumpkinper. (Darren Urban)

Chargers

• RB Ronnie Brown could be available for the team’s week 16 game after dealing with a hamstring injury. (Michael Gehlken)

Chiefs

• DB Brandon Flowers suffered a chest injury during the team’s week 15 game.
• WR Steve Breaston does not know why head coach Romeo Crennel refuses to play him. (Adam Teicher)
• QB Brady Quinn is being checked for a rib injury. (Reid Ferrin)

Cowboys

• WR Dez Bryant‘s fractured finger feels “fine” following the team’s week 15 game. (Tim MacMahon)
• DB Morris Claiborne expects to be available for the team’s week 16 game after passing all the concussion tests. (Clarence E. Hill)

Dolphins

• RB Daniel Thomas sustained a knee injury during the teams’ week 15 game. (Adam H Beasley)

Eagles

• RB Bryce Brown will not be punished in wake of his streak of fumbles. (Les Bowen)
• TE Brent Celek practiced today after dealing with a concussion. (Geoff Hosher)
• QB Michael Vick mentions that he doesn’t know whether he will be with the team in 2013. (NFLTR)

Giants

• RB Ahmad Bradshaw expects to play week 16 after dealing with a knee injury. (NFLTR)

Jaguars

• RB Maurice Jones-Drew has not been ruled out for week 16 by head coach Mike Mularkey. (NFLTR)
• OL Brad Meester is interested in playing a 13th season. (Vito Stellino)

Jets

• WR Braylon Edwards may start for the Jets for today’s week 15 game.

Lions

• DB Jacob Lacey sustained what could be a significant knee injury during the teams’ week 15 game. (Dave Birkett)
• Head coach Jim Schwartz did not consider benching QB Matthew Stafford during the team’s week 15 game. (Dave Birkett)

Packers

• PK Mason Crosby got a vote of confidence from head coach Mike McCarthy.
• TE Jermichael Finley expressed that he “wants to be a Packer for life.” (Kevin Seifert)
• QB Aaron Rodgers suffered a tweak in his ankle during the team’s week 15 game. (Tyler Dunne)

Raiders

• QB Terrell Pryor played one series during the teams week 15 game. (Jerry McDonald)

Rams

• WR Danny Amendola did not suffer any setbacks with his foot or heel injuries during the teams week 15 game. (Jim Thomas)

Ravens

• WR Torrey Smith suffered what seems to be a mild concussion. (Aaron Wilson)
• LB Terrell Suggs had to leave the teams’ week 15 game due to his torn biceps. (Aaron Wilson)
• LB Jameel McClain suffered a spinal contusion and is done for the season. (Aaron Wilson)

Redskins

• OL Jordan Black has been suspended for four-games due to a violation in the leagues policy on performance-enhancing drugs. (Redskins)

Steelers

• DB Keenan Lewis suffered a setback with his hip injury during the team’s week 15 game. (Ralph N Paulk)
• RB Rashard Mendenhall returned with the team following his one-game suspension imposed by the team. (Ed Bouchette)

Texans

• WR DeVier Posey rotated in as the No. 2 receiver. (Texans)
• LB Tim Dobbins sustained a thumb injury during the team’s week 15 game. (Nick Scurfield)

Vikings

• PK Blair Walsh tied an NFL record by going 8 for 8 on field goals of 50+ yards. (Tom Pelissero)
• The team is hoping DB Chris Cook will be available for week 16 after dealing with a broken arm. (Tom Pelissero)