NFL Notes: 49ers, Bengals, Panthers, Redskins, Saints

49ers

• DC Vic Fangio mentioned that OLB Ahmad Brooks is on track to re-gain his starting spot. (Matt Barrows)

Bengals

• RB Giovani Bernard told reporters on Thursday that the Bengals will be starting RB Jeremy Hill in Week 15’s game against the Browns. (Geoff Hobson)

Panthers

• HC Ron Rivera said that they are unsure when QB Cam Newton will be able to return to practice. (Steve Reed)
• Cam Newton was asked when he’ll be back: “As far as when I’m coming back, who cares? I’m just thankful for have breath in my lungs.” (Steve Reed)

Redskins

• Redskins promoted RB Chris Thompson from their practice squad.
• Redskins signed OT Edawn Coughman to their practice squad.

Saints

• HC Sean Payton said the report of S Kenny Vaccaro being benched is “very inaccurate.” (Evan Woodbery)
• Saints signed WR Willie Snead and FB Toben Opurun to their practice squad. (Deuce Windham)