NFL Notes: Buccaneers, Cowboys, Falcons, Jets, & Titans

Buccaneers

• QB Josh McCown (sprained thumb) has yet to rule himself out for Week 4 and said that his thumb is actually improving. (Roy Cummings)

Cowboys

• LB Rolando McClain still hasn’t been cleared to practice this week. (David Moore)
• LB Justin Durant is hoping to play against the Saints this weekend. (David Moore)

Falcons

• OC Dirk Koetter told reporters on Tuesday that WR Devin Hester has “played his way into more plays” on offense. (Vaughn McClure)

Jets

• The Jets signed CB Brandon Smith to their practice squad following his tryout Tuesday. (Rich Cimini)

Titans

• An MRI on QB Jake Locker‘s wrist did not show any structural damage, just a strain. (Jim Wyatt)
• Locker is still sore and will be monitored throughout the week. (Jim Wyatt)