Randle Loses Job as Cowboys' Starter, NFL News

On the day he lost his job as the Dallas Cowboys' starting running back, Joseph Randle left the team's Valley Ranch facility, but sources say there is more going on than just a change in role.

Randle is expected to meet with the coaches Thursday, according to sources.

He did not practice Wednesday because of a strained oblique suffered after two carries in Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. Initially, Randle was called probable to return to the game; however, he later was downgraded to doubtful and never returned. He did go through rehab in full pads Wednesday.

NFL Fines Players For Violating Policies

The NFL has fined Pittsburgh Steelers DeAngelo Williams and William Gay for violating the league's uniform policy.

Williams was fined for honoring his late mother, who he lost to breast cancer, by writing a message in his eye black, while Gay wore purple cleats in honor of his mother who died as a result of domestic violence.

Greg Harder, Has He Changed?

Count New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall as one player who isn't a fan of how Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy carries himself on and off the field.

"When I look at Greg and how he's handled himself, on the field and in the locker room, I see a guy that is not aware," Marshall said during a discussion on Showtime's "Inside The NFL" that was broadcast Tuesday night. "He doesn't understand the magnitude of what happened last year, what he did and the atmosphere surrounding the NFL.

"I don't think that he gets it. I don't think that he learned his lesson. And he really needs to look himself in the mirror and ask himself, 'What type of person do I want to be?'"

Hardy missed the first four games of this season while suspended under the NFL's personal conduct policy. He was convicted last year of assault on a female and communicating threats in a case involving a former girlfriend. But he appealed the conviction, and the charges were dismissed in February after prosecutors said the accuser in the case couldn't be found.

After signing with Dallas, Hardy was suspended for 10 games by the NFL for conduct detrimental to the league, a penalty that was later reduced to four games.

Chicago Bears: As the Bears move one step closer to hosting Minnesota, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is preaching turnovers. The Bears are minus-1 in turnover ratio (tied for 20th) through seven weeks of the season, compared to the Vikings, who are plus-2 (tied for 12th). The Bears' secondary hasn't generated a single takeaway in six games. That is a major indictment on the entire group, but especially second-year cornerback Kyle Fuller, who led all NFL rookies in 2014 with four interceptions. Fuller also forced three fumbles last year. There could be a chance to make a play on Sunday. Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has tossed four interceptions in 181 passing attempts. -- Jeff Dickerson

St. Louis Rams: It might not sound like much, but the Rams have spent some time talking this week about the chance to get to 4-3. In their world, that's progress. The Rams haven't been over .500 in November since 2006, and a win against San Francisco on Sunday would get them there. It would also give them consecutive wins for the first time this season, which is why they are going out of their way this week to ensure that there's no letdown against the Niners. -- Nick Wagoner

Thursday, October 29 Schedule (Time Central)

Miami at New England, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, November 1 Schedule (All Times Central)

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:30 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, noon

Arizona at Cleveland, noon

San Francisco at St. Louis, noon

New York at New Orleans, noon

Minnesota at Chicago, noon

San Diego at Baltimore, noon

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, noon

Tennessee at Houston, noon

New York at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Seattle at Dallas, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Denver, 7:30 p.m.