NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 10/2

49ers

• RB LaMichael James is frustrated with his role. (Associated Press)

Bears

• WR Brandon Marshall did not practice Wednesday. (Rich Campbell)

Bills

• RB C.J. Spiller is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game.
• WR Marquise Goodwin practiced on Tuesday. (Mike Rodak)
• S Jairus Byrd is questionable for Week 5. (Mark Gaughan)
• S Aaron Williams will play on Thursday for the team’s week 5 game. (Mike Rodak)
• PK Dustin Hopkins will not play on Thursday for the team’s week 5 game. (Mike Rodak)

Broncos

• MRI results on LB Danny Trevathan knee came back negative. (Mike Klis)
• LB Danny Trevathan was carted off the practice field with a knee injury Wednesday. (Jay Glazer)

Buccaneers

• Buccaneers claim S Kelcie McCray off of waivers from the Dolphins.

Cardinals

• Cardinals traded LT Levi Brown to the Steelers for draft compensation. (NFLTR)
• HC Bruce Arians confirmed that ILB Daryl Washington will start Week 5’s game against the Panthers. (ESPN.com)
• Bradley Sowell is expected to be the Cardinals’ new left tackle. (AzCardinals.com)
• Cardinals signed OLB Marcus Benard and placed LB Vic So’oto on injured reserve. (Darren Urban)

Chiefs

• RB Jamaal Charles did not practice Wednesday.
• Free agent CB Kevin Rutland tried out for the Chiefs. (Howard Balzer)
  

Colts

• RB Ahmad Bradshaw is doubtful for Sunday’s game against Seattle. (Adam Schefter)

Cowboys

• WR Miles Austin did not practice on Wednesday. (Calvin Watkins)

Eagles

• The struggles OT Lane Johnson has been experiencing are typical of a rookie. (Reuban Frank)

Falcons

• OT Jeremy Trueblood will be the team’s starting right tackle. (Jay Adams)

Giants

• HC Tom Coughlin mentioned that RB Brandon Jacobs will be used in short-yardage and goal-line situations in the coming weeks. (Dan Graziano)
• Free agent OT Jason Smith tried out for the Giants. (Howard Balzer) 
  

Jaguars 

• WR Cecil Shorts left Wednesday’s practice with a minor groin injury. (John Oehser)
• HC Gus Bradley mentioned that Austin Pasztor will be their starting right tackle following the recent Eugene Monroe trade. (Gene Frenette)
• Jaguars signed former Vikings OT DeMarcus Love to their practice squad. (Adam Caplan)

Jets

• RB Chris Ivory returned to practice on Wednesday. (Rich Cimini)
• CB Dee Milliner did not practice on Wednesday. (Brian Costello)
• WR Stephen Hill’s Week 5 status remains “up in the air.” (Brian Costello)
• WRs Jeremy Kerley and Clyde Gates are likely to be the starters for week 5. (Rich Cimini)
• OG Vladimir Ducasse will backup newly named starter OG Brian Winters. (Brian Costello)

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson did not practice on Wednesday. (Chris McCosky)
• WR Nate Burleson is ahead of schedule for his recovery of a broken arm. (Dave Birkett)
• WR Pat Edwards returned to practice Wednesday. (Chris McCosky)
• Lions are signing WR Kevin Ogletree. (NFLTR)
• Lions waived DT D’Anthony Smith.

Packers

• OLB Clay Matthews was a limited in Wednesday’s practice. (Rob Demovsky)
• TE Jermichael Finley has been cleared to practice following his recent concussion. (Rob Demovsky)
• RB Eddie Lacy practiced on Wednesday. (Mike Vandermause)
• RB James Starks has been ruled out for Week 5. (Tyler Dunne)
• CB Casey Hayward has been ruled out for Week 5.
• FB John Kuhn returned to practice Wednesday. (Rob Demovsky)

Patriots

• WR Danny Amendola practiced on Wednesday. (ESPN Boston)
• WR Aaron Dobson returned to practice on Wednesday. (Mike Reiss)
• RB Stevan Ridley missed practice with a knee injury. (Jeff Howe)

Raiders

• Rookie OT Menelik Watson returned to practice Wednesday. (Vic Tafur)
• Free Agent WR Joe Adams worked out for the team on Tuesday. (Aaron Wilson)
• Raiders signed RB George Winn to their practice squad.

Rams

• RB Daryl Richardson mentioned via his Twitter account that he will not be starting Week 5 game. (NFLTR)
• RB Isaiah Pead confirmed it was the coach’s decision to sit him in Week 4. (St Louis Post-Dispatch)

Ravens

• OT Eugene Monroe has been acquired via trade with the Jaguars. (NFLTR)
• OT Bryant McKinnie has his $1 million contract fully guaranteed. (Aaron Wilson)
• WR Jacoby Jones returned to practice Wednesday. (Aaron Wilson)

Redskins

• WR Mohamed Massaquoi worked out for the team on Tuesday. (Mike Jones)

Saints

• RB Mark Ingram did not practice Wednesday.

Seahawks

• Seahawks waive LB John Lotulelei.
• Seahawks sign WR Arceto Clark to their practice squad.

Steelers

• Cardinals traded LT Levi Brown to the Steelers for draft compensation. (NFLTR)
• Rookie WR Markus Wheaton underwent surgery to repair his broken finger. (Dale Lolley)

Titans

• QB Jake Locker is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks with his hip injury. (Ed Werder)
• WR Kenny Britt practiced on Wednesday. (Jim Wyatt)
• QB Rusty Smith has been signed off the practice squad to the active roster. (John Glennon)