NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 10/16

Bengals

• Bengals brought in free agent RB John Clay for a workout on Monday. (Joe Reedy)
• RB Brian Leonard‘s X-Rays came back negative in regards to his rib injury. (Bengals.com)

Chargers

• HC Norv Turner mentioned that WR Vincent Brown is not ready to return to practice yet. (Union-Tribune San Diego)

Chiefs

• HC Romeo Crennel mentioned that he’s hoping to have RB Peyton Hillis and DE Glenn Dorsey available for Week 8’s game against the Raiders. (Kansas City Star)

Cowboys

• CB Morris Claiborne is expected to play against the Panthers this weekend, despite his recent knee injury. (Dallas Morning News)

Dolphins

• The Dolphins will focus on fixing their struggling running game during the bye week. (Miami Herald)
• RB Daniel Thomas mentioned that he has been cleared for contact on Tuesday. (Benjamin Volin)
• CB Richard Marshall expects to play in Week 8’s game. (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

Lions

• RB Kevin Smith isn’t too optimistic about his playing time moving forward.  (MLive.com)

Ravens

• LB’s Dannell Ellerbe and Jameel McClain will take over for injured middle linebacker Ray Lewis. (ESPN.com)
• RB Bobby Rainey has been promoted to their active roster.  (Aaron Wilson)

Steelers

• RB Rashard Mendenhall is day to day with an Achilles injury. (Ed Bouchette)
• OLB LaMarr Woodley will be back for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. (Gerry Dulac)
• RB Isaac Redman is “hopeful” that he’ll have a chance to play in Week 7.  (Beaver County Times)
• RT Marcus Gilbert was seen wearing a walking boot on Monday and seems unlikely to play in Week 7. (Beaver County Times)
• Steelers have suspended rookie NT Alameda Ta’amu two weeks without pay. (Mark Kaboly)
• Steelers have offically ruled out S Troy Polamalu for Week 7. (Ed Bouchette)
• HC Mike Tomlin mentioned that rookie G David DeCastro is making progress and has a shot to be available for Week 9’s game.  (Scout.com)

Texans

• Texans sign DE David Hunter off their practice squad. (John McClain)

Titans

• Titans do not have any plans to place RB Javon Ringer on injured reserve despite tearing his MCL. (Nashville Tennessean)
•  CB Tommie Campbell is expected to miss 1-2 weeks because of an ankle injury. (Nashville Tennessean)