NFL Notes: Bears, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Eagles, Ravens, & Vikings

Bears

• Bears re-signed CB Demontre Hurst to their 53-man roster.

Buccaneers

• RB Doug Martin is “unlikely” to play in Thursday night’s game against the Falcons die to a knee injury, but he will test out before the game. (Ian Rapoport)
• DT Gerald McCoy (broken hand) is not expected to play in Thursday night’s game. (Ian Rapoport)
• DE Da’Quan Bowers is expected to replace to McCoy. (Ian Rapoport)

Cardinals

• RB Stepfan Taylor is likely to see an increased workload now that Jonathan Dwyer has been deactivated. (Josh Weinfuss)

Eagles

• HC Chip Kelly said ILB Mychal Kendricks (calf) is “very doubtful” for Sunday’s game. (Jeff McLane)

Ravens

• QB Joe Flacco (illness) returned to practice on Thursday.

Vikings

• Vikings suspended WR Jerome Simpson was arrested back on July 7 for violating limited drivers license, marijuana possession and an open bottle. (Tom Pelissero)
• All three charges are misdeameanors and Simpson’s arraignment will be on November 3. (Tom Pelissero)