NFL Notes: Bears, Cowboys, Giants, & Ravens

Bears

• Bears signed DB Demontre Hurst to their practice squad.

Cowboys

• Cowboys HC Jason Garrett told reporters on Wednesday that WR Dez Bryant won’t practice today, and will work on the side. (Charean Williams)
• Both Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo interpret this as a clear sign that Bryant is unlikely to play in Week 7.

Giants

• Giants HC Tom Coughlin said of DE Jason Pierre-Paul meeting with the team this week: “I wish I knew.” (Mike Garafolo)
• Couglin was asked if JPP is coming in today, to which he responded: “Not that I know of.” (Mike Garafolo)
• Ian Rapoport reports that Giants WR Victor Cruz is not expected to play against the Cowboys on Sunday.
• Although, Cruz is reportedly feeling better and getting an MRI taken on his injured calf today.
• Coughlin said OT Will Beatty (PUP) will begin practicing on Wednesday.
• Ralph Vacchiano notes that Giants have three weeks from now to activate Beatty or place him on season-ending injured reserve.

Ravens

• Ravens HC John Harbaugh said that TE Dennis Pitta (hip) will practice for the first time on Wednesday. (Ian Rapoport)
• Harbaugh cautioned to not make too much of Pitta practicing, as he’ll see how things feel before making more decisions about his future. (Jeff Zrebiec)
• Harbaugh said its up to Pitta to reveal what doctors have told him regarding his return. (Jeff Zrebiec)