The Chicago Bears have not had any contract extension talks with QB Jay Cutler this season and no talks are scheduled at this time. Cutler is willing to have contract discussions during the season but will not push the issue. The Bears could place the franchise tag on Cutler in the offseason if the two sides can’t agree to a new deal.
Bears | No contract talks with Jay Cutler
The Oakland Raiders have decided against starting QB Terrelle Pryor (concussion) Week 4 because he showed some concussion symptoms Saturday, Sept. 28.
Raiders | Terrelle Pryor showed symptoms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman would be willing to sign a short-term contract extension with a new team if that makes a trade easier to execute.
Buccaneers | Josh Freeman open to extension with a new team
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be willing to accept a fifth-round draft choice in a trade involving QB Josh Freeman.
Buccaneers | Not looking for much in a Josh Freeman trade
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (shin) is active for the team’s Week 4 game.
Texans | Andre Johnson active
No. 25 Fresno State had its way with Hawaii for 2 1/2 quarters, then had to hold off the Rainbow Warriors’ bid for a big comeback, beating Hawaii 42-37 Saturday night.
No. 25 Fresno State nearly blows 39-point lead
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman is inactive for Week 4 in part because he missed more than one team meeting this week.
Buccaneers | Josh Freeman missed meetings
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will stay with the team through the end of the season. Del Rio has been a rumored candidate for the vacant head coach position at the University of Southern California.
Footballguys View: Good for Del Rio and the Broncos to have the commitment to see this season through. There is still a great chance that Del Rio will coach the Trojans next year.
Broncos | Jack Del Rio will stay through season
Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice (hip) is active for the team’s Week 4 game.
Footballguys View: Rice could be limited as the game goes on if the Ravens can open up a lead, or if his hip bothers him. He is a high floor/low ceiling RB2 today.
Ravens | Ray Rice will play Week 4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Williams (hamstring) is active for the team’s Week 4 game.
Footballguys View: The entire Bucs offense is an unknown today, and you’re better off staying away from it, with the exception of Doug Martin.
Buccaneers | Mike Williams active