Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (groin) could be close to returning, according to head coach Bill O’Brien.

Chicago Bears DE Jared Allen was traded to the Carolina Panthers Monday, Sept. 28. It is not known what the Bears will receive in return.

New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis reminds running backs coach Ivan Fears of former Patriots RB Kevin Faulk. ‘He’s very similar to Kevin. The only limitation that these guys have had is the size factor,’ Fears said. ‘Everybody just knocked them because of it. But believe me, they’ve proven a lot of people wrong.’ Fears did also say that Lewis still has a lot of work to do.

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (calf) should be able to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 even though he suffered a calf injury in Week 3.

Minnesota Vikings WR Charles Johnson’s (ribs) status for the Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos is uncertain at this point.

Indianapolis Colts OGs Todd Herremans and Lance Louis were benched in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. OT Jack Mewhort and OG Hugh Thornton replaced them and OG Joe Reitz started at right tackle. ‘We just felt like we needed a change,’ Pagano said. ‘We need to get a spark. I felt like we need to get some guys in there and give them an opportunity.’

Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes (concussion) has already passed one of his concussion tests and has a chance to play in the Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

New York Jets RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps) should be good to go against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Ivory will rest a couple days this week.

Footballguys View: Watch for him to practice fully later in the week before trusting him in your lineup as a RB3/flex play. The Jets go up against the Dolphins in London on Sunday morning bright and early.

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell has not been the running back he was in the past, but head coach Jim Caldwell said he believes he will able to return to that level of play. Bell is averaging only 1.1 yards per carry during the first three games of the season.

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Josh McCown (hand, finger) said he feels fine despite a swollen right hand and a wrapped ring finger. McCown also said he won’t miss practice.

Footballguys View: McCown doesn’t want to miss any time because that could open the door for Johnny Manziel to be the starter again. Sounds like he’s good to go for the team’s Week 4 game against the Chargers.