NFL Notes: Bucs, Cardinals, Jaguars, Panthers & Redskins

Buccaneers

• Pat Yasinskas of ESPN believes Tampa Bay will keep Lovie Smith in place as their head coach next season, despite the poor record.

Cardinals

• HC Bruce Arians said LT Jared Veldheer sustained a sprained ankle on Sunday, but is “hopeful” he will be available for Week 14. (Kent Somers)

Jaguars

• RT Austin Pasztor tore his hamstring in Week 13 and will likely miss the rest of the season. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• QB Blake Bortles is experiencing shoulder inflammation in addition to sustaining a left-ankle sprain during Week 13, but he will be able to practice and play in Week 14. (John Oehser)

Panthers

• HC Ron Rivera revealed on Monday that RB DeAngelo Williams sustained a fracture on the middle finger of his right hand, and is considered to be day-to-day. (Joe Person)

Redskins

• Redskins are working out CB Keith Lewis on Tuesday. (Aaron Wilson)