NFL Notes: Dolphins, Falcons, Giants, Raiders, Rams, & Saints

Dolphins

• RB Knowshon Moreno (elbow) was able to practiced on a limited basis Monday and is hoping to to return for Week 6’s game against the Packers. (Armando Salguero)

Falcons

• HC Mike Smith said RB Antone Smith has “earned more touches” in the coming weeks. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)

Giants

• RB Rashad Jennings has brace on his left knee, but an MRI confirmed that he won’t need surgery. (Kimberly Jones)
• Jennings did not, however, offer a timetable for his return. (Jordan Raanan)
• Mike Garafolo speculates that Jennings could sit out the next two games before the Giants bye.
• CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is dealing with ankle and hip injuries, but believes he’ll be able to play through them. (Ralph Vacchiano)

Raiders

• QB Derek Carr (knee, ankle) practiced on Monday. (Scott Bair)

Rams

• RB Zac Stacy has a strained calf, but is expected to be good to go for Week 6. (Ian Rapoport)

Saints

• Mike Triplett of ESPN writes that there is “reason for optimism” that TE Jimmy Graham and RB Mark Ingram could back in time for the Saints Week 7 match up.