NFL Notes: Bears, Browns, Chargers, Redskins, Texans

49ers

• RB Carlos Hyde (ankle/back) has been ruled out for Week 16.
• WR Stevie Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Week 16.

Bears

• The Bears held kicker tryouts on Friday, but Jay Feely is expected to play in Week 16. (Alex Marvez)

Browns

• Impending free agent NT Ahtyba Rubin said he wants to be a member of the Browns for life. (Nate Ulrich)

Chargers

• RB Ryan Mathews (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game.
• WR Keenan Allen (ankle, collarbone) has officially been ruled out for Saturday’s game.

Redskins

• Redskins placed S Brandon Meriweather on season-ending injured reserve.
• Redskins signed LB Steve Beauharnais from their practice squad.

Texans

• QB Ryan Mallett said he would like to return to Texans next year, but admitted that it’s early in process. (Brian T. Smith)