NFL Notes: Bears, Dolphins, Jets, Ravens, Titans, & Vikings

Bears

• Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune wonders if free agent QB Kyle Orton could be an option for the Bears if current backups Jordan Palmer and Jimmy Clausen struggle.

Dolphins

• The Dolphins have reportedly moved Shelley Smith from guard to center. (Andrew Abramson)

Jets

• RB Chris Ivory returned to Jets practice on Friday after he tweaked his hamstring on Thursday. (Brian Costello)

Ravens

• CB Jimmy Smith doesn’t expect to sign a contract extension with the Ravens and plans on playing out the remainder of his current deal. (Jamison Hensley)

Titans

• New HC Ken Whisenhunt told reporters on Friday they are still in the process of determining second-round pick RB Bishop Sankey’s role. (Paul Kuharsky)

Vikings

• Vikings placed CB Captain Munnerlyn, TE Chase Ford and S Andrew Sendejo on the active/PUP list. (NFLTR PUP/NFI List Tracker)