NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 11/6

NFLTR

• Remaining 2013 NFL Strength of Schedule rankings

NFL

• CB Nnamdi Asomugha passed through waivers unclaimed.

49ers

• 49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton is no longer sporting a walking boot. (Matt Barrows)

Bears

• QB Jay Cutler mentioned he expects to be cautious with his groin injury now that Josh McCown has proved to be more than an adequate replacement. (ESPN Chicago)
• Bears officially signed DT Jay Ratliff.
• Bears agreed to terms with LS Jeremy Cain.

Bengals

• Rookie RB Giovani Bernard rib injury isn’t believed to be anything major. (ESPN.com)
• RB Giovani Bernard practiced on Wednesday. (Joe Reedy)

Bills

• Rookie QB E.J. Manuel is expected to start Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
• WRs Robert Woods and Marquise Goodwin did not practice on Wednesday. (Mark Gaughan)
• QB Thad Lewis put in a full practice on Wednesday. (Joe Buscaglia)

Broncos

• WR Wes Welker did not practice Wednesday.
• TE Julius Thomas practiced on Wednesday. (Andrew Mason)
• TE Joel Dreessen put in a limited practice on Wednesday.

Buccaneers

• RB Doug Martin did not practice on Wednesday. (Rick Stroud)
• Buccaneers placed RB Jeff Demps on season-ending injured reserve. (Adam Caplan)
• Buccaneers claimed S Bradley McDougald off waivers from the Chiefs. (Adam Caplan)
• Buccaneers worked out RBs Brandon Jackson, Delone Carter and Darius Reynaud. (Adam Caplan)
• Buccaneers worked out QBs Mike Kafka and Graham Harrell. (Adam Caplan)
• Buccaneers worked out WR Jordan Norwood. (Adam Caplan)

Cardinals

• RB Rashard Mendenhall put in a limited practice on Wednesday.

Chargers

• Chargers worked out WR Quincy McDuffie. (Aaron Wilson)

Chiefs

• Chiefs worked out P Brad Wing. (Adam Caplan)

Colts

• RB Trent Richardson did not practice Wednesday. (Stephen Holder)
• G Hugh Thornton did not practice on Wednesday and is sporting a walking boot on his foot. (Mike Chappell)
• WR Darrius Heyward-Bey practiced on Wednesday. (Mike Chappell)
• Colts worked out CB D.J. Moore and LB Adrian Robinson. (Adam Caplan)

Cowboys

• WR Dez Bryant did not practice Wednesday. (Calvin Watkins)
• WR Miles Austin is not practicing Wednesday. (Todd Archer)
• RB DeMarco Murray is practicing in full this week.
• Cowboys signed DT Everett Dawkins off Vikings’ practice squad.

Dolphins

• OT Jonathan Martin checked himself into a South Florida hospital to be treated for emotional distress. (ESPN.com)

Eagles

• QB Michael Vick put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Philly Mag: Birds 24/7)
• WR Riley Cooper returned to practice on Wednesday following a recent illness. (Tim McManus)

Falcons

• LB Sean Weatherspoon returned to practice Wednesday.

Giants

• WR Victor Cruz did not practice on Wednesday. (Jordan Raanan)
• RB Peyton Hillis is expected to be the Giants “primary option” on Sunday. (NJ.com)
• G Chris Snee will undergo elbow surgery next Monday. (Dan Graziano)
• RB Brandon Jacobs was limited in Wednesday’s practice. (Paul Schwartz)

Jaguars

• WR Cecil Shorts did not practice on Wednesday.
• RB Denard Robinson put in a limited practice on Wednesday.

Lions

• WR Calvin Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday. (Dave Birkett)
• WR Nate Burleson said he’s “not going to sit here and pull an RGIII” and return to before he’s close to 100 percent. (Detroit Free Press)

Packers

• The Packers reportedly have a 4-6 week timetable for QB Aaron Rodgers. (NFLTR)
• Packers signed QB Scott Tolzien to their active roster.
• Packers signed WR Alex Gillett to their practice squad.
• Packers worked out LB Jarvis Reed. (Aaron Wilson)

Panthers

• The Panthers DT Sione Fua are moving to the offensive line. (Joe Person)

Patriots

• Patriots worked out TE Brian Jennings, LS Jeremy Cain, P Robert Malone, P Jose Carlos Maltos, OL R.J. Mattes and P Shawn Powell. (Aaron Wilson)

Raiders

• QB Terrelle Pryor practiced on Wednesday. (Vic Tafur)
• RB Darren McFadden did not practice on Wednesday. (Vic Tafur)
• WR Juron Criner has been diagnosed with an AC sprain in his right shoulder. (Paul Gutierrez)

Rams

• RB Zac Stacy did not practice Wednesday. (Nick Wagoner)

Ravens

• Rookie DE Kapron Lewis-Moore returned to practice on Wednesday. (Baltimore Sun)

Saints

• RB Darren Sproles status for Week 10 remains unclear. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
• RB Darren Sproles practiced on Wednesday.
• WR Marques Colston put in a limited practice on Wednesday. (Mike Triplett)
• Saints place LB Jonathan Vilma on season-ending injured reserve.

Seahawks

• WR Percy Harvin did not practice on Wednesday. (Liz Mathews)
• The Seahawks worked out WRs Ramses Barden, Mike Thomas and Danny Coale. (Adam Caplan)
• The Seahawks worked out QB B.J. Coleman. (Adam Caplan)

Steelers

• Steelers placed LB Sean Spence on season-ending injured reserve.
• Rookie WR Markus Wheaton put in a full practice on Wednesday. (Bob Labriola)

Texans

• Texans announced that defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will be their interim head coach.
• RB Arian Foster missed practice Wednesday in order to meet with doctors. (ESPN.com)
• The Texans are sticking with K Randy Bullock, despite bringing in some kickers for tryouts this week. (MyFoxHouston.com)
• RB Ben Tate put in a limited practice on Wednesday.

Titans

• Titans signed WR Devon Wylie to their practice squad.

Vikings

• Vikings have ruled out RT Phil Loadholt Thursday night’s game.
• Vikings worked out NTs Jerrell Powe and David Carter. (Aaron Wilson)
• Cowboys signed DT Everett Dawkins off Vikings’ practice squad.