Atlanta Falcons RB Tevin Coleman (hamstring) won’t practice Wednesday, Oct. 26, and his Week 8 status is uncertain, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

Seattle Seahawks DT Quinton Jefferson (thumb, knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 25. In a corresponding move, the team signed DL Malliciah Goodman.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick will remain the team’s starter in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Chip Kelly. The team is off this week.

Updating previous reports, New York Jets QB Geno Smith (knee) did suffer a torn MCL, according to head coach Todd Bowles, and will not play again this season. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will start in Week 8.

The New England Patriots worked out LBs Jasper Brinkley (Giants), Randell Johnson (Bills) and Trevor Bates (Colts) Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Updating previous reports, Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to head coach Bill O’Brien. Newton injured the knee in Week 7, and the full extent of the injury has not been disclosed.

The Green Bay Packers worked out WRs Mario Alford (Bengals), Harvey Binford, Da’Ron Brown (Patriots), Marcus Johnson (Eagles) and Wendall Williams (Jets) Monday, Oct. 25.

Free-agent RB Brandon Burks worked out for the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Oct. 25.

The Detroit Lions re-signed free-agent LB Josh Bynes Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Dallas Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar (knee) participated in individual drills Monday, Oct. 24, and indicated he felt ‘pretty good’ afterwards. Dunbar has missed the team’s last two games due to tendinitis in his right knee. His status for Week 8 remains unknown.