NFL Notes: Bears, Browns, Jets, Patriots, & Steelers

Bears

• Ian Rapoport reports that Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) will play in Thursday night’s game against the Cowboys.

Browns

• HC Mike Pettine left the door open for the possibility that both Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel could play this weekend. (Pat McManamon)
• Pettine said that he’s “cautiously optimistic” that TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) can play this weekend. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• Pettine added that TE Gary Barnidge likely to miss Sunday’s game with a rib injury. (Mary Kay Cabot)

Jets

• DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) is not expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Vikings. (Jane McManus)
• HC Rex Ryan mentioned that K Nick Folk (hip) was able to kick some field goals on Thursday and is expected to play in Week 14. (Rich Cimini)

Patriots

• WR Julian Edelman mentioned that he aggravated his thigh injury ;ast weekend, but he is likely to play in Week 14. (Jeff Howe)

Steelers

• QB Ben Roethlisberger mentioned that there is “absolutely nothing wrong with my wrist.” (Ed Bouchette)