The Chicago Tribune reports that Bears QB Jay Cutler will have to move beyond ligament issues in his sprained ankle before he can return to the field.  He said Monday that he hopes to be ready for Week 13 but that the ligament trouble might keep him out past then.  We can't recommend clinging to Cutler unless you're in a particularly deep league or have a roster spot to play with.  There's no guarantee he gets back to full strength this season.

The Bears have ruled out QB Jay Cutler (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Rams.  He's still considered week-to-week with that high-ankle sprain.  QB Josh McCown's impressive play only makes it easier for Chicago to keep Cutler sidelined.  McCown has won both of his starts this season, completing 57% of his passes for 488 yards with 3 TDs and 0 INTs.  He'll only be a 2-QB league option for Week 12, but fantasy owners of WRs Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery can rest easy with McCown at the controls.

The forecast for today's Ravens-Bears game calls for a 70% chance of rain with 25-35 mph winds.  "Damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a tornado with some storms," the weather.com forecast says.  The passing games will definitely be impacted.  Expect a run-heavy game plan from both teams and shorts throws when they do take to the air.  We just adjusted our projections for this game.  Storms are also expected for the Jets-Bills, Lions-Steelers and Browns-Bengals games, but the conditions won't be bad enough to impact our rankings.  You can use the weather as a tiebreaker if you're deciding between 2 players.

Bears QB Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain.  HC Marc Trestman ruled Cutler out for Sunday's game against the Ravens and labeled him "week-to-week" beyond that.  It's an injury that usually keeps skill-position guys out 4-6 weeks.  A QB might be able to return sooner.  Note that Broncos QB Peyton Manning has been playing through a high-ankle sprain, although Cutler's sounds more severe.  And he's also still dealing with that groin injury.  QB Josh McCown's impressive play will make it easier for the Bears to hold Cutler out.  Hopefully he can get back for a stretch from Week 13-16 that features the Vikings, Cowboys, Browns and Eagles.

Bears QB Jay Cutler was pulled in favor of QB Josh McCown with about 2 minutes left in Sunday's game against the Lions.  Cutler was clearly operating at less than 100%.  He was unable to fully step into throws, and his mobility was compromised.  He finished 21 of 40 for 250 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT.  We're guessing Cutler will be able to play next weekend, but we'll continue to update his status as we learn more.

Bears QB Jay Cutler (groin) hopes to return for this weekend's game against the Lions.  But he's not going to rush back, mostly due to how well QB Josh McCown has played in relief.  "I think the way that Josh is playing, we feel good about that and we don't want to get into the situation where I'm out there and I get back a week too soon and I'm set back another four to six weeks," Cutler said. "So I'm just gonna be smart with it."  Cutler plans on testing the groin in practice this week and admits that the doctors and coaching staff will have the final say on his Week 10 status.  On 1 hand, Chicago should want its starting QB for a big game against a division rival.  On the other hand, McCown has played well enough for the Bears to feel confident without their starter.  Consider Cutler 50-50 for this Sunday.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Bears QB Jay Cutler is out "at least" 4 weeks with a torn groin.  Chicago gets a well-timed Week 8 bye, but Cutler will miss the following 3 games against the Packers, Lions and Ravens.  Josh McCown will step in as Chicago's starter.  He played well yesterday and will have 2 full weeks to prepare for Green Bay.  He won't be a recommended fantasy option, but he's capable of supporting fantasy studs Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte.

Bears QB Jay Cutler is dealing with a groin injury.  He walked gingerly off the field on Sunday and never returned to the game.  He's schedule for an MRI, and we should get an update tomorrow.  If Cutler misses time, Josh McCown will step in as Chicago's starting QB.  He was strong in relief on Sunday, completing 14 of 20 passes for 204 yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs.  Still, the loss of Cutler would be a definite downgrade for the Bears offense.

Bears QB Jay Cutler suffered a leg injury in the 2nd quarter of Sunday's game.  He was spotted walking gingerly back to the locker room with trainers.  QB Josh McCown has entered in Cutler's place.  We'll update this story as we learn more.

According to ESPN Chicago, Bears QB Josh McCown will start Sunday night's game against the Packers.  QB Caleb Hanie has been a disaster over the past 4 weeks, completing just 50% of his passes with 3 TDs and 9 INTs.  McCown can't be any worse, although it's tough to view him as much of an upgrade either.  In 48 career appearances, he's 35 TDs and 41 INTs while completing under 58% of his throws.  Chicago's passing game will remain hands-off in fantasy.

The Panthers got QB Josh McCown from Miami for a 7th-round pick. Matt Moore injured his ankle or leg (initial tests negative) so Carolina is protecting themselves in case Jake Delhomme's elbow doesn't hold up.

Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero says QB Josh McCown is "my early pick to be the Dolphins starting quarterback in the season-opener." The competition is John Beck and Chad Henne. "I don't feel like there's anything standing in my way that says, 'Hey, you can't be the starter,' " McCown told Salguero.  The 7th-year journeyman is a competitor who can zip the ball when protected.  But his pocket awareness is lacking and he always ends up getting smacked around. Our money's on Beck (last year's 2nd round pick) to win the job.  Time will tell...

Josh McCown has been splitting reps with John Beck this month in Dolphins OTAs. QB coach David Lee is working closely with Beck on his release point.  The 2007 2nd-round pick fumbled 7 times (losing 5) in 4 appearances last year. Their 2008 2nd-round pick Chad Henne is running the 3rd-team offense right now. Any of these three could come out on top, we've got a long way to go before September.

The Dolphins signed QB Josh McCown (Raiders) to a 2-year, $6.25 million deal.  He might start for Miami, pending John Beck's progress or the possible selection of Matt Ryan with the #1 pick. 

Raiders HC Lane Kiffin announced on Monday that QB Josh McCown will start on Sunday against Jacksonville. Rookie QB JaMarcus Russell will also see some action again.

Raiders QB Josh Mccown will start and Andrew Walter will back him up, not Russell or Culpepper.

Raiders HC Lane Kiffin said QB Josh McCown will make his 3rd straight start vs. Indianapolis. He also said JaMarcus Russell will play too.

Josh McCown should start this weekend against the Packers after going through a full practice today. Daunte Culpepper is still banged up and didn't practice.

Raiders QB Josh McCown took most of the Friday snaps while Daunte Culpepper (thigh) sat out. Culpepper might be a scratch. McCown dislocated his pinky finger Thursday but it's on the left non-throwing hand so he should be OK. He's expected to start but JaMarcus Russell could enter the game quickly. The San Francisco Chronicle adds: "McCown starting does not preclude Russell making his NFL debut. Kiffin has said all along his No. 1 overall draft pick will most likely come off the bench his first time out for preplanned number of plays or series in a home game. Sunday provides the perfect setting, with or without Culpepper as the starter."

ESPN.com reports: "[Josh] McCown says he feels the best he has in the four weeks since breaking his foot. He also expects to start when he comes back, he told the San Francisco Chronicle, 'I obviously want to start and expect to when I'm back.'" We get the feeling Lane Kiffin wants McCown in there too. Daunte Culpepper is not throwing with any rhythm and each of his dropbacks is like a wild adventure.