NFL Notes: Bears, Browns, Cardinals, Jets, Steelers

Bears

• Bears signed DE Jamil Merrell to a reserve/futures contract.

Browns

• Browns sign kickers Travis Coons and Carey Spear to reserve contracts. (Aaron Wilson)

Cardinals

• HC Bruce Arians told reports that QB Drew Stanton would need at least one day of practice to play in their Wildcard game. (Darren Urban)
• Urban mentions that this means Stanton has to practice either today or tomorrow because Friday will be walkthrough.

Jets

• Manish Mehta reports that the Jets will interview assistant head coach/RBs coach Anthony Lynn for their head-coaching vacancy.

Steelers

• Steelers signed WR Tim Benford to their practice squad. (Aaron Wilson)
• Steelers released DB Jordan Sullen from their practice squad. (Aaron Wilson)