NFL Notes: 49ers, Bears, Bengals, Buccaneers, & Giants

49ers

• HC Jim Harbaugh said it remains uncertain whether G Alex Boone will play this weekend. (Steve Corkran)

Bears

• HC Marc Trestman told reporters that rookie RB Ka’Deem Carey is Matt Forte‘s backup, not Shaun Draughn. (Rich Campbell)

Bengals

• Bengals signed WR Tevin Reese to their practice squad Wednesday. (Practice Squad Tracker)

Buccaneers

• HC Lovie Smith clarified that OC Jeff Tedford has not been ruled out for Week 1’s game against the Panthers. (Greg Auman)

Giants

• The Giants released LB Justin Anderson with an injury settlement on Wednesday. (Aaron Wilson)