NFL News & Rumors: Monday 9/9

We’ll have more updates throughout the day, so check back.

49ers

• DL Demarcus Dobbs reinstated from reserve/suspended list today. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• The concerns regarding WR Brandon Marshall’s hip were “overblown.” (ESPN Chicago)
• Bears re-signed OT Jonathan Scott.
• Bears signed QB Jerrod Johnson to their practice squad.

Bengals

• LT Andrew Whitworth “has a chance” to return in Week 2. (Geoff Hobson)
• Bengals are working out free agent OLB Michael Boley. (Adam Schefter)

Bills

• S Jairus Byrd said he won’t play until his plantar fasciitis injury is 100 percent. (ESPN.com)
• WR Marquise Goodwin is having hand surgery for a fracture and will be out indefinitely. (Chris Brown)
• CB Ron Brooks will undergo surgery and miss “some time.” (Bills)

Cardinals

•  TE Rob Housler is expected to remain sidelined for the Cardinals Week 2 matchup against the Lions. (Darren Urban)

Colts

• TE Dwayne Allen mentioned that his previous injured hip came out of Sunday’s game fine. (Indianapolis Star)

Cowboys

• X-rays on Tony Romo’s ribs came back negative on Monday. (NFLTR)
• CB Morris Claiborne is expected to wear a harness to stabilize his dislocated shoulder. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• WR Dwayne Harris has been playing as the team’s fourth receiver. (ESPN Dallas)

Dolphins

• CB Devin Smith announced that he signed with the Miami Dolphins today.

Falcons

• WR Roddy White admitted that he is dealing with a high ankle sprain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Giants

• Giants will bring in veteran RBs Brandon Jacobs, Joe McKnight and Willis McGahee for workouts on Tuesday. (NFLTR)
• The Giants reportedly don’t believe seventh-round pick RB Michael Cox is ready to contribute. (New York Daily News)
• Giants waived DE Adewale Ojomo.

Jaguars

• QB Blaine Gabbert needed 15 stitches to close a cut on his throwing hand. (Florida Times Union)
• Rookie CB Dwayne Gratz was seen sporting a walking boot after Sunday’s game. (Florida Times Union)
• G Will Rackley left Sunday’s game due to a knee injury and did not return. (Florida Times Union)

Jets

• HC Rex Ryan confirmed that Geno Smith will start Thursday’s game against the Patriots.
• Jets re-signed QB Brady Quinn. (NFLTR)

Lions

• DT Ndamukong Suh is facing discipline from the NFL for diving at the knees of Vikings C John Sullivan. (ESPN.com)
• HC Jim Schwartz told reporters that WR Ryan Broyles is “ahead of schedule,” even though he didn’t play against in Week 1. (Tim Twentyman)

Panthers

• HC Coach Ron Rivera mentioned that their passing game plan was too conservative. (Joe Person)
• G Amini Silatolu mentioned that G Garry Williams has a torn ACL and MCL. (Joe Person)
• RB Mike Tolbert saw a limited number of snaps in Week 1 because of his nagging hamstring issue. (Charlotte Observer)

Patriots

• RB Shane Vereen will undergoing wrist surgery on Monday and is expected to miss “a few weeks.” (NFLTR)
• TE Zach Sudfeld pulled a hamstring in Sunday’s win over the Bills. (Ben Volin)
• OC Josh McDaniels told reporters that no decisions have been made regarding their starting running back for Thursday’s game against the Jets. (Boston Globe)

Ravens

• Veteran TE Matthew Mulligan worked out for the Ravens on Monday. (Doug Kyed)
• Ravens re-signed WR Tandon Doss. (NFLTR)
• Ravens waived LB Robert James.

Saints

• CB Patrick Robinson’s foot injury isn’t believed to be serious. (Ian Rapoport)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll mentioned the believe DE Cliff Avril has a “great chance” of playing against the 49ers. (John Boyle)

Steelers

• Steelers have reached an agreement with former Titans C/G Fernando Velasco. (NFLTR)
• Steelers re-sign RB Jonathan Dwyer. (NFLTR)
• Steelers placed LB Larry Foote, C Maurkice Pouncey and RB La’Rod Stephens-Howling on injured reserve.
• Steelers signed K Shayne Graham.

Texans

• FS Ed Reed made the trip to San Diego with the Texans, but is expected to be inactive for Monday night’s game. (Ian Rapoport)

Titans

• HC Mike Munchak confirmed that RB Shonn Greene’s knee injury isn’t serious, and is hopeful he can play next week. (Jim Wyatt)

Vikings

• LB Desmond Bishop didn’t play a single snap against the Lions. (Chip Scoggins)