NFL Notes: Bears, Colts, Packers, Titans, & Vikings

Bears

• HC Marc Trestman told reporters on Thursday that LT Jermon Bushrod suffered a knee injury during Wednesday’s practice. (Rich Campbell)
• LB Shea McClellin (hand) has been ruled out for Week 5. (Jeff Dickerson)

Colts

According to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, the real reason the Colts signed OLB Robert Mathis to a contract extension was to give themselves some flexibility next year in regards to Mathis’ salary. After all, he’s comes off a a very serious Achilles tendon tear.

• Holder mentions that this will allow the Colts to evaluate Mathis’ medical situation next year and ultimately decide if he’s worth keeping at his current salary.
• Holder adds that “no one anticipates Mathis not being around a year from now.” However, there is a chance that Mathis could return to form, in which cause it would be worth keeping him for the 2015 season.

Packers

• The Packers are promoting DL Luther Robinson from the practice squad to their active roster for Thursday night’s game. (Ian Rapoport)

Titans

• TE Delanie Walker told reporters on Thursday that his shoulder injury could bother him for the rest of the season. (John Glennon)

Vikings

• Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press mentions that “signs seem to be pointing toward Teddy Bridgewater playing.“