Chicago Bears WR Cordarrelle Patterson has worked with the running backs throughout training camp, but he doesn’t consider himself a full-time running back. ‘I’m a full-time whatever-coach-needs-me-to-be,’ Patterson said Monday, Aug. 31. ‘Anytime I’m out there on the field, I’m a full-time whatever. I don’t limit myself on the football field.’

Chicago Bears WR/KR Ted Ginn Jr. is prepared to play a significant role in the offense, but is also enjoying being a mentor to some of team’s younger players.

Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson has been impressive head coach Matt Nagy during practice, and the man in charge feels the rookie is prepared to step onto the field in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. ‘I feel like he’s ready,’ Nagy said Monday, Aug. 31. ‘You can see the confidence he has. You have short-term memory in this league. He’s got extreme confidence.’

Chicago Bears QBs Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky continue to battle for the starting quarterback job, and head coach Matt Nagy said Monday, Aug. 31 that he will announce his starter sometime next week, likely Monday, Sept. 6 or Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery, but his status for Week 1 is uncertain.

Carolina Panthers QBs Will Grier and P.J. Walker have been competing for the backup quarterback job during training camp, but head coach Matt Rhule said the competition may continue on a weekly basis during the regular season if both quarterbacks make the final roster.

New York Giants WR Golden Tate (leg) left practice early Monday, Aug. 31, after suffering an apparent lower leg injury.

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Ventell Bryant (knee) has been diagnosed with a mild posterior cruciate ligament strain, according to a source.

Dallas Cowboys WR Amari Cooper (undisclosed) was limited during practice Monday, Aug. 31. Head coach Mike McCarthy said he is not worried about Cooper’s readiness for the start of the regular season.

Free-agent S Jahleel Addae (Texans) is receiving interest from the Los Angeles Chargers.