NFL Notes: Bills, Falcons, Lions, Packers, Panthers

Bills

• The Bills signed WR Travis Harvey to their practice squad on Friday.

Falcons

• WR Harry Douglas has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.

Lions

• HC Jim Caldwell said it would take a “miracle” for WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) to play Week 7 against the Saints. (Dave Birkett)

Packers

• CB Sam Shields will probably miss Sunday’s game against the Panthers due to knee injury. (Adam Schefter)
• CB Tramon Williams is expected to be a game-time decision with ankle injury. (Adam Schefter)

Panthers

• Rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday and appears likely to play in Week 7. (Joe Person)