NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 9/13

Bears

• CB Charles Tillman is expected to play in tonight’s game despite a shin injury that he’s currently dealing with. (Adam Schefter)

Bengals

• Bernard Scott was limited during Thursday’s practice and looks to be questionable for Week 2. (Bengals.com)
• The Bengals have Armon Binns starting over Brandon Tate on their most recent depth chart. (Joe Reedy)

Bills

• WR Stevie Johnson mentioned that his groin injury isn’t causing him any trouble following Sunday’s game. “I’m not even thinking about that no more,” said Johnson. (Buffalo News)

Broncos

• The days of Willis McGahee getting 20-25 carries per game are “over.” (Andrew Mason)

Buccaneers

• RB LeGarrette Blount was able to return to practice on Thursday. (Buccaneers)

Cardinals

• John Skelton did not practice on Thursday. (Darren Urban)

Chargers

• Chargers rookie CB Shareece Wright was sporting both crutches and a boot following an ankle injury that he suffered. (North County Times)

Colts

• The Colts held DE Dwight Freeney out of practice again on Thursday. (Mike Chappell)
• WR Donnie Avery may be limited to playing three-wide sets this weekend. (Indianapolis Star)

Cowboys

• Jason Witten mentioned that he feels close to 100 percent. (Dallas Morning News)
• Cowboys agreed to a three-year contract extension with DE Sean Lissemore. (Todd Archer)

Dolphins

• Daniel Thomas is expected to be held of out Sunday’s game against the Raiders while he recovers from a concussion. (Miami Herald)

Eagles

• WR Riley Cooper mentioned that he’s “way ahead of schedule” in regards to his return from a broken collarbone.

Jaguars

• Rashad Jennings missed another practice on Thursday. He’s dealing with a knee injury. (John Oehser)

Jets

• Jets WR Stephen Hill was limited during today’s practice.
• Rex Ryan mentioned that he expects WR Jeremy Kerley to be able to play on Sunday, despite a back injury. (Manish Mehta)

Lions

• CB Chris Houston is on track to play against the 49ers, despite an ankle injury that he has been dealing with. (Detroit Free Press)

Packers

• Packers intend to utilize WR Randall Cobb as an “omnipresent mismatch” for their offense. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Panthers

• Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart was able to take “his normal reps” during Wednesday’s practice and appears to have a good shot of playing this weekend. (Panthers.com)

Raiders

• WR Denarius Moore “looks to be a lock” to play this weekend against the Dolphins.  (Contra Costa Times)

Rams

• Rams re-sign QB Kellen Clemens. (USA Today)

Saints

• WR Joseph Morgan figures to get the start as the Saints’ No. 3 wideout this weekend. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Seahawks

• The Seahawks are expected to start Golden Tate over Braylon Edwards once he is able to practice without any setbacks. (Tacoma News Tribune)

Titans

• Kenny Britt was limited in Thursday’s practice. (Nashville Tennessean)
• Head coach Mike Munchak said they plan on keeping things simple for Kenny Britt in his return to game action this weekend. 15-25 snaps seems like the target. (Nashville Tennessean)

Vikings

• Adrian Peterson mentioned that his surgically-repaired knee is “95 percent” healthy. (Tom Pelissero)