NFL-National Football League roundup

Oct 27 (The Sports Xchange) - Veteran quarterback Jay Cutler's immediate future will be under center when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. As for after this season, the Chicago Tribune cited two independent sources as saying that head coach John Fox told friends that he's "done" with the 33-year-old Cutler. - - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took part in a practice for the first time this season. Romo was only a limited participant in the workout, but it suggests he is getting closer to being ready to return. He participated in some scout-team activities, but did not take part in 11-on-11 drills. Romo is recovering from a compression fracture in his back suffered on Aug. 25. - - Right knee surgery will send Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to injured reserve. The Broncos said earlier in the day that Anderson had avoided damage to the ACL in his right knee, but arthroscopic surgery determined damage to the meniscus. The Broncos did not announce the severity of the damage; a complete meniscus tear would end Anderson's season. - - New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis returned to practice, marking the first time he has done so since opening the regular season on the physically unable to perform list. Lewis' return to practice begins a three-week clock that the Patriots have to activate the electric passing back to the 53-man roster. - - Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews once again is dealing with an ailing hamstring, coach Mike McCarthy said. Matthews initially sustained a hamstring injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, prompting the six-time Pro Bowl selection to be sidelined for the next game versus the Detroit Lions. - - Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has applied for reinstatement from the NFL with his one-year suspension set to end on Nov. 17. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie told the San Francisco Chronicle that Smith has submitted his application to return to the club. - - Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy missed his second straight day of practice, raising concerns about his availability for Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots. McCoy, who is nursing an ailing hamstring, was limited in last Friday's practice and didn't fare well two days later in a 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins. - - Marcell Dareus is primed for his 2016 season debut with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Dareus returned from a four-game suspension with a strained hamstring and has not played during the Bills' 4-3 start, which included allowing 214 rushing yards to Jay Ajayi of the Miami Dolphins last week.