Buffalo Bills DT Marcell Dareus (hamstring) said he expects to play in the team’s Week 8 game.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he will continue to run between the tackles even though he suffered a concussion earlier in the season. He said his running ability makes defenses prepare for extra things. He said he understands that some of the hits he has taken are preventable.

Tennessee Titans WR Tajae Sharpe (knee) will participate in pregame warmups before the team’s Week 8 game, and it appears that he has a decent chance to play in the game.

Buffalo Bills WR Marquise Goodwin (concussion) is not participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

Cleveland Browns WR Corey Coleman (hand) is still not catching passes during practice Thursday, Oct. 27, and is limited to running routes.

Cleveland Browns QB Cody Kessler (concussion) is not participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is out of practice Thursday, Oct. 27.

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb) could have been done as the starting quarterback if QB Brian Hoyer (forearm) weren’t lost for the season because head coach John Fox allegedly told friends he was done with Cutler, according to two league sources. Cutler is in the final season of guaranteed money in his contract.

New York Jets C Nick Mangold (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot Thursday, Oct. 27.

Updating earlier reports, Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (knee) denied a report stating he has told people close to him that his season is over.