NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 10/23

NFLTR

• Remaining Strength of Schedule Rankings

NFL

• Free agent DT Jay Ratliff is hoping to play again this season and reportedly six teams interested in him. (NFLTR)

49ers

• RB Frank Gore put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Cam Inman)

Bengals

• WR Marvin Jones did not practice on Wednesday. (Geoff Hobson)
• WR Andrew Hawkins returned to practice on Wednesday.
• Bengals signed RB Jamaine Cook and DB Julian Posey to their practice squad.

Bills

• RB C.J. Spiller did not practice on Wednesday. (Mike Rodak)
• RB Fred Jackson did not practice on Wednesday. (Mike Rodak)

Broncos

• QB Peyton Manning did not practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury. (Mike Klis)

Browns

• A Josh Gordon trade is “possible” but not “probable.” (NFLTR)
• Browns announced that Jason Campbell will start Sunday’s Week 8 game against the Chiefs. (NFLTR)
• Veteran QB Jeff Garcia reached out to the Browns about returning to the NFL. (ESPN.com)

Buccaneers

• RB Doug Martin has officially been ruled out for Week 8.
• RB Doug Martin doesn’t believe his shoulder injury is season-ending and said he’s taking it “day by day.” (Tampa Tribune)
• Buccaneers released QB Jordan Rodgers from their practice squad.

Chiefs

• Chiefs waived TE Tony Moeaki with an injury settlement. (NFLTR)

Colts

• WR T.Y. Hilton is expected to see an increased role with Reggie Wayne out for the season. (Indianapolis Star)

Cowboys

• WR Dez Bryant put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• WR Miles Austin put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• RB DeMarco Murray put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Todd Archer)
• RB Lance Dunbar practiced on Wednesday. (Todd Archer)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick put in a full practice on Wednesday. (Jeff McLane)
• QB Nick Foles is still sidelined with a concussion. (Tim McManus)
• Eagles signed Marcus Burley to their practice squad.

Falcons

• WR Roddy White did not practice on Wednesday. (Vaughn McClure)
• RB Steven Jackson “plans on playing” against the Cardinals this weekend. (NFLTR)

Giants

• Giants placed C David Baas on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury.
• Giants signed LB Darin Drakeford to their practice squad.

Jaguars

• The Jaguars will start QB Chad Henne against the 49ers. (Hays Carlyon)
• WR Cecil Shorts told reporters that he will play against the 49ers this weekend. (Hays Carlyon)
• QB Blaine Gabbert has been cleared to resume practicing in full. (Hays Carlyon)
• Rookie WR Ace Sanders returned to practice.

Jets

• WR Santonio Holmes is not expected to play in Week 8. (Brian Costello)
• Jets signed CB Ras-I Dowling to their practice squad. (NFLTR)
• TE Jeff Cumberland did not practice on Wednesday. (Dennis Waszak)

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson did not practice on Wednesday. (Tim Twentyman)

Packers

• Packers officially declared TE Jermichael Finley OUT for Sunday’s game.
• WR James Jones did not practice on Wednesday. (Tom Silverstein)
• RB James Starks returned to practice on Wednesday. (Mike Vandermause)
• HC Mike McCarthy said that he expects CB Casey Hayward to play in against the Vikings. (Jason Wilde)
• S Sean Richardson has been cleared to resume his playing career following a serious neck injury. (Tom Silverstein)

Panthers

• RB DeAngelo Williams is expected to remain the starting RB even after Jonathan Stewart is ready to play. (Charlotte Observer)
• TE Greg Olsen is listed as probable for Thursday night’s Week 8 game.
• CB Josh Thomas was benched during Sunday’s game for poor performance. (Charlotte Observer)

Patriots

• WR Danny Amendola returned to practice on Wednesday. (Jeff Howe)
• CB Aqib Talib practiced on Wednesday. (Jeff Howe)
• HC Bill Belichick mentioned that RB Shane Vereen isn’t “too far off” from returning to practice. (Jeff Howe)
• Patriots signed DT Sealver Siliga.
• Patriots released DB Travis Howard from their practice squad.

Raiders

• Raiders claimed LB Martez Wilson off of waivers from the Saints. (NFLTR)
• Raiders released DE Christo Bilukidi.

Ravens

• Ravens worked out free agent RB Beanie Wells. (NFLTR)
• G Kelechi Osemele expects to undergo offseason back surgery. (Baltimore Sun)

Redskins

• The NFL reduced Redskins S Brandon Meriweather’s two-game suspension to one game. (NFLTR)
• TE Jordan Reed put in a full practice on Wednesday. (Mike Jones)
• WR Leonard Hankerson did not practice on Wednesday. (Mike Jones)
• HC Mike Shanahan mentioned that they want to get WR Aldrick Robinson more involved. (Washington Post)
• Redskins re-signed S Jordan Pugh. (Mike Jones)

Saints

• TE Jimmy Graham did not practice on Wednesday. (Buffalo News)
• RB Mark Ingram did not practice on Wednesday. (Larry Holder)
• WR Lance Moore returned to practice on Wednesday. (Mike Triplett)
• Raiders claimed LB Martez Wilson off of waivers from the Saints. (NFLTR)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll mentioned that FB Derrick Coleman could be out 4-6 weeks. (Tacoma News Tribune)

Steelers

• ILB Lawrence Timmons suffered a broken hand during Sunday’s game, but expects to play this weekend. (Steelers.com)

Vikings

• Vikings are expected to start Christian Ponder against the Packers this weekend. (NFLTR)
• QB Josh Freeman has been diagnosed with a concussion. (NFLTR)