NFC West Notebook: Lindley's social media ban; Harbaugh's possible Michigan offer
Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC West Notebook.
Arizona Cardinals
Social media ban in Lindley's house. Quarterback Ryan Lindley's wife banned social media in their house this week in anticipation of his start against the Seahawks on Sunday.
The Honey Badger expects to play Sunday. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks. The Honey Badger fractured and dislocated his thumb in November.
Stanton hoping to return before playoffs. Quarterbacks are dropping like flies in Arizona. One of those dropped flies, Drew Stanton, is hoping to return from his knee injury before the postseason.
Seattle Seahawks
Avril signs hefty extension. The Seahawks reportedly signed defensive end Cliff Avril to a four-year, $28.5-million contract extension.
“Cliff has been instrumental in what we’ve been building on the defensive side of the ball and we are excited that he’ll be with us for another four years," general manager John Schneider said in a statement. "He has been relentless in his approach to the game and his passion for winning is contagious. This is another great day for the Seahawks and the 12s.”
Wright locked up. Avril wasn't the only defensive stalwart who signed a nice extension, as linebacker K.J. Wright signed his own four-year, $27-million pact on Thursday.
Sherman's ridiculous stats. This handy little infographic shows how incredible Richard Sherman's career has been thus far.
San Francisco 49ers
Harbaugh's possible Michigan offer. Michigan may or may not have offered Jim Harbaugh a gigantic six-year, $48-million contract.
Hyde not expected to play Sunday. Running back Carlos Hyde, who's dealing with a nagging back injury, said it would take a miracle for him to suit up Saturday against the San Diego Chargers.
The 49ers' doomed second half. Second-half failings ultimately doomed the 49ers' playoff chances, according to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez.
St. Louis Rams
Bracing for Beckham. The Rams are readying themselves for rookie phenom Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants.
"(He's) really an outstanding athlete," Rams coach Jeff Fisher told ESPN. "As good a receiver out of frame as you’ll see, especially at a young age. They’re really on the same page. The run-after-catch ability is off the charts. They ran a reverse pass and he threw the ball 40, 50 yards. They tell us that he throws with either arm. He’s an outstanding athlete. He's having a great year."
Cook misspoke in frustration. Tight end Jared Cook said he misspoke last week when he said the Rams were out-coached following a loss to the Cardinals.
Donald's Pro Bowl infographic. The Rams made this detailed infographic espousing the skills of Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Aaron Donald in hopes of landing him a Pro Bowl selection.