NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 12/5

Free Agents

• WR Chad Johnson mentioned that his arrest for domestic battery and obsession with self-promotion spelled the end for his NFL career.

49ers

• QB Alex Smith could be a trade option in the offseason. (NFLTR)
• WR Mario Manningham did not practice today due to a shoulder injury. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• WR Earl Bennett unlikely to play week 14 due to a concussion. (Sean Jensen)
• WR Brandon Marshall was limited in practice today due to a shoulder injury. (Sean Jensen)

Bengals

• RB Cedric Peerman remained in a walking boot today. (Geoff Hobson)
• WR Marvin Jones did not practice today due to a knee injury. (Joe Reedy)

Bills

• DL Chris Kelsay could be a candidate for injured/reserved list due to a neck injury. (Chris Brown)
• DL Chris Kelsay has been placed on the injured/reserved list. (Tim Graham)
• DB T.J. Heath has been signed off the practice squad to the active roster. (Tim Graham)
• OL Keith Williams has been signed off the practice squad to the active roster. (Tim Graham)
• WR Stevie Johnson did not practice today after dealing with a hamstring injury. (Joe Buscaglia)
• WR Donald Jones practiced today after dealing with a calf injury.

Broncos

• WR Brandon Stokley is unlikely to play Thursday for the team’s week 14 game. (Mike Klis)

Buccaneers

• DB Anthony Gaitor has been activated of the injured/reserved designated to return list after dealing with a hamstring injury. (Buccaneers)
• WR Vincent Jackson was limited in today’s practice due to a calf injury. (Stephen Holder)

Cardinals

• QB John Skelton will start week 14. (NFLTR)
• QB Kevin Kolb has “hit a wall” in his rehab for his rib injury. (Darren Urban)

Chargers

• DL Antwan Barnes has been placed on the injured/reserved list due to a hamstring injury. (Chargers)

Colts

• RB Donald Brown is out for week 14. (NFLTR)

Cowboys

• OL Phil Costa has been placed on injured/reserved list due to an ankle injury. (Josh Alper)
• RB DeMarco Murray did not practice today due to a foot injury but is expected to return for practice on Thursday. (Calvin Watkins)

Dolphins

• OL Jake Long is a “top priority” for the team to sign to a long-term deal. (Ben Volin)

Eagles

• Free agent DL Everette Brown was worked out by the team. (Adam Caplan)
• RB LeSean McCoy still showing symptoms of a concussion. (NFLTR)
• QB Michael Vick has not been cleared to practice still. (NFLTR)
• OL Danny Watkins will not start despite being healthy enough to play. OL Jake Scott will start in place of him. (Jeff McLane)
• DB Colt Anderson will start in place of DB Kurt Coleman due to an injury to his ribs. (Geoff Mosher)

Falcons

• RB Michael Turner was limited in practice today due to an elbow injury. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)

Jaguars

• RB Montell Owens looks like he will start week 14 at runningback. (Vito Stellino)
• RB Will Ta’ufo’ou has been signed off the practice squad to the active roster. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• WR Cecil Shorts has not been medically cleared for practice due to a concussion. (Mark Long)
• RB Rashad Jennings has not passed his concussion test as of yet. (Mark Long)
• RB Maurice Jones-Drew will not practice today. (Jessica Blaylock)

Jets

• QB Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback week 14. (NFLTR)
• QB Tim Tebow was not considered an option to replace QB Mark Sanchez in week 13. (Manish Mehta)
• QB Tim Tebow will backup QB Mark Sanchez for week 14. (NFLTR)
• TE Dustin Keller was not present at practice today due to an ankle injury. (Conor Orr)

Lions

• WR Lance Long has been signed.
• WR Titus Young will undergo knee surgery. (Anwar Richardson)
• WR Nate Burleson is no longer on crutches and expects to be ready for football activities in February after dealing with a broken leg. (Dave Birkett)
• DL Lawrence Jackson did not practice today due to a concussion. (Tim Twentyman)

Packers

• RB Ryan Grant agree to terms with the team. (Jason Wilde)
• RB James Starks is out for “multiple weeks” due to a knee injury. (Tyler Dunne)
• WR Jordy Nelson did not practice today due to a hamstring injury. (Packers)
• LB Clay Matthews did not practice today due to a hamstring injury. (Packers)
• RB Johnny White has been placed on the injured/reserved list due to a concussion

Panthers

• OL Jeremy Bridges has been waived. (Joseph Person)

Patriots

• WR Brandon Lloyd will likely be more of a part of the offense in the coming weeks due to WR Julian Edelman‘s injury. (Greg A Ballard)
• TE Rob Gronkowski has yet to practice following his broken forearm in week 11.

Raiders

• RB Darren McFadden practiced in full after dealing with an ankle injury and is probable for week 14. (NFLTR)
• RB Marcel Reece was limited in practice today due to a hamstring and quadriceps injury but is still listed as probable for Thursday’s week 14 game.
• RB Mike Goodson is listed as probable for Thursday’s week 14 game after dealing with an ankle injury.
• TE Brandon Myers practiced in full today after dealing with a shoulder injury but is listed as probable for Thursday’s week 14 game.

Rams

• WR Danny Amendola did not practice today due to a heel injury. (Joe Buscaglia)
• RB Steven Jackson did not practice today due to a foot injury. (Jim Thomas)

Ravens

• LB Terrell Suggs‘ second opinion confirmed he has a torn biceps. (Aaron Wilson)
• LB Ray Lewis is practicing today after dealing with a triceps injury but cannot return until week 15 or afterward. (Aaron Wilson)
• LB Terrell Suggs could be a game-time decision for week 14 despite a torn biceps. (Jeff Zrebiec)
• TE Ed Dickson has not began practicing after suffering a knee injury. (Jeff Zrebiec)

Redskins

• WR Pierre Garcon practiced today in full after previously dealing with a foot injury. (Aaron Wilson)

Seahawks

• DB Brandon Browner dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension and will miss the regular season. (NFLTR)
• DB Ron Parker and DeShawn Shead have been signed.
• WR Sidney Rice was limited in practice due to a concussion but is medically cleared for the team’s week 14 game. (Seahawks)

Steelers

• QB Ben Roethlisberger‘s status for the week 14 game could be determined during today’s practice. (Mike Bires)
• WR Emmanuel Sanders could be limited in practice because of a shoulder injury suffered week 13. (Mike Bires)
• QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to start week 14 after dealing with rib and should injuries. (Mark Kaboly)
• WR Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, and Mike Wallace did not practice today. (Ken Laird)

Titans

• OL Mitch Petrus has been claimed off of waivers from the Patriots. (Jim Wyatt)

Vikings

• WR Percy Harvin could have another issue with his ankle. (Tom Pelissero)
• WR Percy Harvin‘s season could be over due to his ankle injury. (NFLTR)
• TE Kyle Rudolph was limited in practice today due to a shoulder injury. (Tom Pelissero)