NFL Notes: Bears, Jaguars, Packers, Steelers, Titans, & Vikings

 

Bears

• The competition between Jimmy Clausen and Jordan Palmer for the backup job “might go to the wire.” (Michael C. Wright)
• Former first-round pick Shea McClellin continues to struggle at shedding blocks and making tackles in space. (Michael C. Wright)

Jaguars

• The Jaguars are reportedly high on undrafted rookie WR Allen Hurns. (Chris Mortensen)

Packers

• The Packers could end up keeping five receivers following Jared Abbrederis season-ending knee injury. (Bob McGinn)
• TE Andrew Quarless “probably has the most drops in camp,” and may still have work to do to make the team. (Bob McGinn)
• Undrafted rookies NT Mike Pennel, DE Luther Robinson, and DE Luther Gray have all performed at or above the level of third-round pick Khyri Thornton. (Bob McGinn)
• Fourth-round pick Carl Bradford has been the “least impressive” of the Packers nine outside linebackers in camp. (Bob McGinn)

Steelers

• HC Mike Tomlin mentioned that RBs Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount could end up splitting carries to some degree this season. (Ray Fittipaldo)

Titans

• LB Colin McCarthy announced via his Twitter account that he’s undergoing shoulder surgery Friday. (Jim Wyatt)

Vikings

• Veterans on the Vikings “seem certain” that Matt Cassel will be the starting quarterback this season. (Tom Pelissero)