NFL Notes: Bears, Cardinals, Dolphins, Panthers, Seahawks & Titans

Bears

• CB Tim Jennings has played exclusively as the nickel corner during team practices. (Michael C. Wright)
• RT Jordan Mills could miss Thursday’s preseason game as he has not yet recovered from surgery he had in January to repair a fractured metatarsal in his left foot. (Michael C. Wright)
• WR Chris Williams, OG Eben Britton, RT Jordan Mills, WR Marquess Wilson, CB Isaiah Frey and TE Dante Rosario did not practice. CB Charles Tillman and DT Jeremiah Ratliff had the day off. (Michael C. Wright)

Cardinals

• HC Bruce Arians said that FS Tyrann Mathieu and DT Alameda Ta’amu could return from the PUP list as soon as next week. (Darren Urban)

Dolphins

• CB Cortland Finnegan returned to practice after missing two days for an undisclosed reason that could be related to family matters. (James Walker)
• Miami’s defense accounted for three sacks and one fumble during Tuesday’s practice. (James Walker)

Panthers

• DE Frank Alexander has been HC Ron Rivera’s “unofficial camp MVP” this training camp. (David Newton)
• Undrafted WR Philly Brown has drawn praise as a return man from Rivera and GM Dave Gettleman and could crack the 53-man roster. (David Newton)

Seahawks

• The Seahawks have issued a statement saying the assault and property damage charges against RB Marshawn Lynch are “bogus“. (Tom Pelissero)
• HC Pete Carroll said that WR Percy Harvin is “okay” after leaving Tuesday’s practice due to his foot being stepped on. (Liz Mathews)

Titans

• LB Colin McCarthy will require shoulder surgery and could miss the entire 2014 season. (Jim Wyatt)