NFL Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Lions, Texans & Vikings

Broncos

• The “initial diagnosis” for MLB Nate Irving is that he has an MCL sprain which is not considered to be season-ending, but he has more tests scheduled. (Adam Schefter)

Chiefs

• HC Andy Reid said “there’s a chance” WR Donnie Avery returns to practice this week from a groin injury he sustained back in Week 4. (Terez A. Paylor)

Cowboys

• DT Tyrone Crawford suffered a sprained MCL during Week 9 and will have his status determined after more tests are completed. (Ian Rapoport)

Eagles

• HC Chip Kelly confirmed that LB DeMeco Ryans has an Achilles injury Monday.

Lions

• Lions released CB Danny Gorrer. (John Katzenstein)

Texans

• OLB Jadeveon Clowney told reporters that he will not practice this week, but said says that he could return following this week’s bye. (Tania Ganguli)

Vikings

• Vikings placed practice squad QB Chandler Harnish on the season-ending injured reserve. (VikingUpdate)
• Vikings released TE Ryan Otten from their practice squad. (VikingUpdate)
• Vikings signed QB Pat Devlin and TE Rashaun Allen to their practice squad. (VikingUpdate)