NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 10/10

Bears

• LB Brian Urlacher admitted that he’s still not at 100 percent recovered from his knee injury.  (Chicago Sun-Times)
• OC Mike Tice mentioned that he’s considering adding more no-huddle to the Bears offense. (Chicago Sun-Times)
• The Bears brought in free agent TE Brody Eldridge for a workout on Tuesday. (Brad Biggs)

Browns

• WR’s Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin missed Wednesday’s practice.  (Nate Ulrich)
• WR Jordan Norwood is sporting a walking boot on his sprained foot. (Fox8.com)

Chiefs

• QB Matt Cassel hasn’t been medically cleared from the concussion that he suffered last weekend. (Adam Teicher)

Dolphins

• Dolphins added LB Josh Kaddu to their active roster.  (Aaron Wilson)
• RB Daniel Thomas did not practicing on Wednesday.  (Armando Salguero)

Eagles

• The Eagles will start LB Akeem Jordan over Jamar Chaney this weekend.  (Reuben Frank)

Giants

• WR Hakeem Nicks and TE Martellus Bennett missed Wednesday’s practice. (Jenny Vrentas)
• RB Andre Brown has not been medically cleared after suffering a concussion a few weeks ago.  (Ralph Vacchiano)

Jaguars

• Jaguars FS Dwight Lowery will be sidelined “several weeks” because of an ankle injury. (John Oehser)

Jets

• Jets owner Woody Johnson mentioned that they will keep QB Tim Tebow for the remainder of his contract. (CNBC.com)
• Jets signed DT Daniel Muir.
• Jets placed LB Josh Mauga on season-ending injured reserve.  (Rich Cimini)
• WR Stephen Hill and TE Dustin Keller were limited in Wednesday’s practice.  (Rich Cimini)

Lions

• Jim Schwartz mentioned that TE Brandon Pettigrew was given the day off on Tuesday.  (Detroit News)
• DT Corey Williams is not expected to play in Week 6. (Detroit Free Press)
• FS Louis Delmas is expected to play against the Eagles this weekend. (Detroit Free Press)
• WR Titus Young did not practice on Wednesday. (Anwar Richardson)

Packers

• WR Greg Jennings, DT B.J. Raji, TE Jermichael Finley and RB Cedric Benson all were held out of Wednesday’s practice. (Tom Silverstein)

Redskins

•  Mike Shanahan mentioned that he would like to see QB Robert Griffin III be smarter about running with the football. (USA Today)

Steelers

• Steelers have officially ruled OLB LaMarr Woodley and S Troy Polamalu for Week 6. (John Clayton)

Texans

• Gary Kubiak mentioned that they have to do a “better job of getting [Andre Johnson] involved” in their offense in the coming weeks. (HoustonTexans.com)
• Texans signed ILB Barrett Ruud and promoted G Cody White from the practice squad.
• Texans released KR Trindon Holliday.

Titans

• WR Kenny Britt was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, and is listed as probable for Thursday’s game.

Vikings

• RB Adrian Peterson did not practice on Wednesday. (Tom Pelissero)
• WR Jerome Simpson will not undergo surgery on his troublesome back as of now. (Tom Pelissero)
• The Vikings are still hopeful that WR Jerome Simpson can play against the Redskins. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)