Kansas City Chiefs running back Jackie Battle has been placed on injured reserve with a foot injury, the team announced on Saturday night.
With Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve since Week 3, Battle has emerged as the Chiefs' leading rushing with 597 yards and two touchdowns. Battle had been ruled "Out" for tomorrow's game against the Denver Broncos and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
To replace Battle, the Chiefs have promoted running back Shaun Draughn from the practice squad.
In other Chiefs news, inside linebacker Brandon Siler has been signed to a one-year extension, David Canter, Siler's agent, announced on Twitter.
A 2007 seventh-round pick out of Florida by the San Diego Chargers, the 6-foot-2, 239-pound Siler totaled 161 tackles, three quarterback sacks and two interceptions in 58 games over the previous four seasons, but spent 2011 on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles' tendon during training camp.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Patriots Promote CB Malcolm Williams To Active Roster
To fill their open roster spot, the New England Patriots have promoted cornerback Malcolm Williams from the practice squad.
A 2011 seventh-round pick out of TCU, Williams has spent much of the season shuttling between the Patriots' 53-man roster and practice squad, appearing in one game, a Week 14 win over the Washington Redskins.
The Patriots also re-signed defensive end Alex Silvestro to the practice squad.
A 2011 seventh-round pick out of TCU, Williams has spent much of the season shuttling between the Patriots' 53-man roster and practice squad, appearing in one game, a Week 14 win over the Washington Redskins.
The Patriots also re-signed defensive end Alex Silvestro to the practice squad.
Cowboys Place P Mat McBriar On Injured Reserve
The Dallas Cowboys announced that punter Mat McBriar has been placed on injured reserve with a left foot injury.
McBriar finishes 2011 with a net average of 36.1 yards on 58 punts, a five-yard decline over his Pro Bowl season of 2010.
Punter Chris Jones has been promoted from the practice squad to replace McBriar, who struggled since injuring his plant leg on October 30 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones punted for McBriar the following week against the Seattle Seahawks, averaging 43 yards on four punts with two punts placed inside the 20-yard line.
The Cowboys also promoted quarterback Chris Greisen from the practice squad to serve as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Tony Romo and top backup Stephen McGee. Veteran guard Daniel Loper was released to add Greisen to the 53-man roster.
McBriar finishes 2011 with a net average of 36.1 yards on 58 punts, a five-yard decline over his Pro Bowl season of 2010.
Punter Chris Jones has been promoted from the practice squad to replace McBriar, who struggled since injuring his plant leg on October 30 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones punted for McBriar the following week against the Seattle Seahawks, averaging 43 yards on four punts with two punts placed inside the 20-yard line.
The Cowboys also promoted quarterback Chris Greisen from the practice squad to serve as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Tony Romo and top backup Stephen McGee. Veteran guard Daniel Loper was released to add Greisen to the 53-man roster.
Cardinals Place OT Brandon Keith On Injured Reserve
The Arizona Cardinals announced that right tackle Brandon Keith has been placed on injured reserve.
Keith, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, had already been ruled out for Sunday's regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury. Veteran Jeremy Bridges is expected to start at right tackle on Sunday.
Taking Keith's place on the active roster is practice squad cornerback Marshay Green, who provides insurance for rookie Patrick Peterson, who is questionable with an Achilles' injury.
Keith, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, had already been ruled out for Sunday's regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury. Veteran Jeremy Bridges is expected to start at right tackle on Sunday.
Taking Keith's place on the active roster is practice squad cornerback Marshay Green, who provides insurance for rookie Patrick Peterson, who is questionable with an Achilles' injury.
49ers Sign WR Joe Hastings Off Practice Squad
As expected, the San Francisco 49ers have promoted wide receiver Joe Hastings from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Hastings' agent, David Canter, tweeted the news this afternoon.
Undrafted out of Washburn, where he caught 87 passes for 1,546 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2010, Hasting signed with the 49ers after the lockout. Though he did not catch a pass during the preseason, Hastings was signed to the practice squad at the start of the season and his work ethic has impressed the 49ers' coaching staff.
With injuries expected to limit or keep Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams out for the regular season finale, Hastings could make his NFL debut on Sunday. Hastings takes the roster spot that was created with the release of wide receiver Braylon Edwards earlier in the week.
Hastings' agent, David Canter, tweeted the news this afternoon.
Undrafted out of Washburn, where he caught 87 passes for 1,546 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2010, Hasting signed with the 49ers after the lockout. Though he did not catch a pass during the preseason, Hastings was signed to the practice squad at the start of the season and his work ethic has impressed the 49ers' coaching staff.
With injuries expected to limit or keep Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams out for the regular season finale, Hastings could make his NFL debut on Sunday. Hastings takes the roster spot that was created with the release of wide receiver Braylon Edwards earlier in the week.
Eagles Promote WR Ronald Johnson To Active Roster
To fill the open spot on their 53-man roster, the Philadelphia Eagles have promoted wide receiver Ronald Johnson from the practice squad.
A 2011 sixth-round pick out of USC by the San Francisco 49ers, the 5-foot-11, 199-pound Johnson caught one pass for eight yards and had a 23-yard punt return for the 49ers during the preseason, but was waived at the end of training camp. Johnson has been on the Eagles' practice squad since the start of the season.
The Eagles had an open spot on their roster after placing safety Kurt Coleman on injured reserve earlier this week.
A 2011 sixth-round pick out of USC by the San Francisco 49ers, the 5-foot-11, 199-pound Johnson caught one pass for eight yards and had a 23-yard punt return for the 49ers during the preseason, but was waived at the end of training camp. Johnson has been on the Eagles' practice squad since the start of the season.
The Eagles had an open spot on their roster after placing safety Kurt Coleman on injured reserve earlier this week.
Jets NT Sione Pouha Changes Agents
According to NFLPA records, New York Jets nose tackle Sione Pouha has recently changed representation.
Previously represented by San Francisco-based Kenneth Vierra, Pouha has hired Brian Mackler and Jim Ivler of SPORTSTARS, Inc., who are based in New York City.
A third-round pick (88th overall) out of Utah by the Jets in 2005, the 6-foot-3, 325-pound Pouha appeared in 14 games as a rookie before missing the 2006 season with a knee injury. A full-time starter the last three seasons, Pouha has 159 tackles, three quarterback sacks and tackled Kansas City Chiefs running back Jackie Battle for a safety in a Week 14 win over his last 47 games.
Signed to a three-year, $6.8 million extension in 2008, Pouha is earning $1.28 million in base salary this season and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March, one month after his 33rd birthday.
In addition to Pouha, Mackler represents Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas and both he and Ivler represent Jets inside linebacker David Harris, who signed a four-year, $36 million contract off a franchise tender in August.
Previously represented by San Francisco-based Kenneth Vierra, Pouha has hired Brian Mackler and Jim Ivler of SPORTSTARS, Inc., who are based in New York City.
A third-round pick (88th overall) out of Utah by the Jets in 2005, the 6-foot-3, 325-pound Pouha appeared in 14 games as a rookie before missing the 2006 season with a knee injury. A full-time starter the last three seasons, Pouha has 159 tackles, three quarterback sacks and tackled Kansas City Chiefs running back Jackie Battle for a safety in a Week 14 win over his last 47 games.
Signed to a three-year, $6.8 million extension in 2008, Pouha is earning $1.28 million in base salary this season and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March, one month after his 33rd birthday.
In addition to Pouha, Mackler represents Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas and both he and Ivler represent Jets inside linebacker David Harris, who signed a four-year, $36 million contract off a franchise tender in August.
Panthers DE Charles Johnson Says He's Not Playing On Sunday
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson is listed as "Doubtful" with a back injury on the team's injury report, but told his followers on Twitter that he won't be playing in the regular season finale against the New Orleans Saints on Snuday.
"Sorry #panthernation I want be playing Sunday. Season over for me. But we still gonna kick some ass," Johnson wrote on Saturday morning.
Coming off a breakout 2010 season, where he set a career-high with 11.5 quarterback sacks, Johnson was signed to a six-year, $76 million contract extension that included a $30 million signing bonus when the lockout ended in July.
In 15 games in 2011, Johnson had 41 tackles and a team-high nine quarterback sacks.
Johnson's absence is good news for Drew Brees and the Saints, who have already clinched the NFC South, but have a shot at a first-round bye with a win coupled with a loss or tie by the San Francisco 49ers, who will be playing the St. Louis Rams at the same time the Saints and Panthers are playing in New Orleans.
"Sorry #panthernation I want be playing Sunday. Season over for me. But we still gonna kick some ass," Johnson wrote on Saturday morning.
Coming off a breakout 2010 season, where he set a career-high with 11.5 quarterback sacks, Johnson was signed to a six-year, $76 million contract extension that included a $30 million signing bonus when the lockout ended in July.
In 15 games in 2011, Johnson had 41 tackles and a team-high nine quarterback sacks.
Johnson's absence is good news for Drew Brees and the Saints, who have already clinched the NFC South, but have a shot at a first-round bye with a win coupled with a loss or tie by the San Francisco 49ers, who will be playing the St. Louis Rams at the same time the Saints and Panthers are playing in New Orleans.
Jets QB Mark Brunell Plans To Continue Playing Career
New York Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell hopes to return to the team 2012, but would pursue opportunities elsewhere, Conor Orr of The Star-Ledger reports.
"I'd love to continue being a Jet for another year, and if that didn't happen, I would certainly welcome another opportunity," said Brunell. "I'd love to keep playing, I love it, I absolutely love it."
A fifth-round pick out of the University of Washington by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft, Brunell turned 41 in September. Brunell earning the league minimum ($910,000) and will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Brunell has been active for all 15 games this season, serving as the team's holder on field goals and extra points. Brunell did fill in for Mark Sanchez at the end of a 45-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on December 18, completing one of his three pass attempts for 27 yards to running back Joe McKnight, who had celebrated his fifth birthday 10 days before Brunell was picked by the Packers.
"I'd love to continue being a Jet for another year, and if that didn't happen, I would certainly welcome another opportunity," said Brunell. "I'd love to keep playing, I love it, I absolutely love it."
A fifth-round pick out of the University of Washington by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft, Brunell turned 41 in September. Brunell earning the league minimum ($910,000) and will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Brunell has been active for all 15 games this season, serving as the team's holder on field goals and extra points. Brunell did fill in for Mark Sanchez at the end of a 45-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on December 18, completing one of his three pass attempts for 27 yards to running back Joe McKnight, who had celebrated his fifth birthday 10 days before Brunell was picked by the Packers.
Browns QB Seneca Wallace Wants To Prove He's A Starter
Cleveland Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace has spent much of his nine seasons in the NFL as a backup quarterback. First to Matt Hasselbeck with the Seattle Seahawks from 2003-09 and then Jake Delhomme and Colt McCoy with the Cleveland Browns the last two seasons.
With McCoy shut down for the season due to a concussion, Wallace is out to show that he's capable of being a starting quarterback in the National Football League, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
"At the end of the day, I can control what I can control," he said. "Yeah, I get frustrated that, hey, I feel like I deserve a shot or I want a shot. But at the end of the day, it's just a matter of making sure I lead my teammates in the right direction. The rest will take care of itself."
Wallace, 31, started 14 games during his seven seasons with the Seahawks, with most of those coming during the 2008 season. Wallace has started six games over his two seasons with the Browns. In the last two games, Wallace has completed 37-of-64 pass attempts for 373 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in a pair of road losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens.
Wallace is signed through the 2013 season.
With McCoy shut down for the season due to a concussion, Wallace is out to show that he's capable of being a starting quarterback in the National Football League, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
"At the end of the day, I can control what I can control," he said. "Yeah, I get frustrated that, hey, I feel like I deserve a shot or I want a shot. But at the end of the day, it's just a matter of making sure I lead my teammates in the right direction. The rest will take care of itself."
Wallace, 31, started 14 games during his seven seasons with the Seahawks, with most of those coming during the 2008 season. Wallace has started six games over his two seasons with the Browns. In the last two games, Wallace has completed 37-of-64 pass attempts for 373 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in a pair of road losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens.
Wallace is signed through the 2013 season.
Vikings CB Benny Sapp Cited For Fifth-Degree Assault
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp was cited for a pair of misdemeanors stemming from an altercation with security personnel at Children's Hospital of Minneapolis on Friday morning, Dan Weiderer of the Star Tribune reports.
According to the report, Sapp and his 11-year-old son were attempting to enter the hospital, where his wife is a patient, through an entrance that was closed. Further attempts to enter through that entrance were made by Sapp, and denied by security, resulting in an altercation.
Sapp was cited for fifth-degree assault and reckless driving charge.
The Vikings are aware of the incident, which is not expected to affect Sapp's status for the regular season finale against the Chicago Bears. Sapp played for the Vikings from 2008-09 before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Sapp re-joined the team midway through the 2011 season, starting three of six games and totaling 23 tackles with three passes defensed.
Sapp, 30, will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
According to the report, Sapp and his 11-year-old son were attempting to enter the hospital, where his wife is a patient, through an entrance that was closed. Further attempts to enter through that entrance were made by Sapp, and denied by security, resulting in an altercation.
Sapp was cited for fifth-degree assault and reckless driving charge.
The Vikings are aware of the incident, which is not expected to affect Sapp's status for the regular season finale against the Chicago Bears. Sapp played for the Vikings from 2008-09 before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Sapp re-joined the team midway through the 2011 season, starting three of six games and totaling 23 tackles with three passes defensed.
Sapp, 30, will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
NFL News and Notes - December 31, 2011
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller was the NFL's FedEx Ground Player of the Week.
New England Patriots guard Donald Thomas' role will increase with Logan Mankins out with a sprained MCL.
New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller has developed chemistry with quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush's top season will be cut short by a knee injury.
The Baltimore Ravens kick coverage unit needs to correct their mistakes, writes Edward Lee of The Baltimore Sun.
Issues in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary have disappeared this season, writes Dan Gigler of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Scott Paxson's hit on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is still being felt.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson has played well against the Ravens.
A simple plan has worked for interim Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Mike Murphy, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas' goal is to have a perfect season.
Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Eugene Monroe is questionable for the regular season finale after having his ankle stepped on during practice.
In order to get some playing-time before the playoffs, wide receiver Andre Johnson will start for the Houston Texans on Sunday.
An inability to score in the red zone has plagued the Kansas City Chiefs, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
Following a tough month, Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker feels he has his confidence back.
Playoffs and more are on the line for the Oakland Raiders, writes Monte Poole of the Bay Area News Group.
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd's injury hurt the San Diego Chargers this season, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Under first-year coordinator Ray Horton, the Arizona Cardinals defense has improved and grown more complex since the start of the season.
The San Francisco 49ers may elevate wide receiver Joe Hastings from the practice squad.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deon Butler is looking to make an impression in the regular season finale.
St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reflects on a tough season.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson underwent successful knee surgery on Friday.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may sit out the regular season finale.
The Chicago Bears will need to add reinforcements to an aging defense this offseason, writes Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Though he's returned to practice, Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas will not play against the Packers on Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has toned down his rhetoric.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has no doubt he'll play against the Cowboys, against whom he had a season-high 163 yards on December 11.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is proud of teammate DeSean Jackson.
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan began scouting college quarterbacks midway through the season.
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson may miss the regular season finale with a back injury.
The Atlanta Falcons are looking to build some momentum as they head into the playoffs, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas was fined $12,500 for a pair of violations on Monday night.
Grateful for a second chance, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson is disappointed by how the season has played out and vows to work hard in the offseason.
Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals tight end Jim Dray (25), Panthers defensive end Antwan Applewhite (26), Dolphins defensive end Jared Odrick (24), Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (30), Seahawks linebacker Heath Farwell (30), free agent cornerback Fred Bennett (28) and wide receiver Darnell Jenkins (29).
Hall of Famer running back Hugh McElhenny turns 83.
Former NFL offensive linemen Rich Baldinger (52) and Jerry Sturm (75), kicker Brad Daluiso (44), defensive end/linebacker Al Harris (55), fullback Patrick Pass (34), wide receiver Golden Richards (61), and quarterback Heath Shuler (40).
New England Patriots guard Donald Thomas' role will increase with Logan Mankins out with a sprained MCL.
New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller has developed chemistry with quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush's top season will be cut short by a knee injury.
The Baltimore Ravens kick coverage unit needs to correct their mistakes, writes Edward Lee of The Baltimore Sun.
Issues in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary have disappeared this season, writes Dan Gigler of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Scott Paxson's hit on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is still being felt.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson has played well against the Ravens.
A simple plan has worked for interim Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Mike Murphy, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas' goal is to have a perfect season.
Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Eugene Monroe is questionable for the regular season finale after having his ankle stepped on during practice.
In order to get some playing-time before the playoffs, wide receiver Andre Johnson will start for the Houston Texans on Sunday.
An inability to score in the red zone has plagued the Kansas City Chiefs, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
Following a tough month, Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker feels he has his confidence back.
Playoffs and more are on the line for the Oakland Raiders, writes Monte Poole of the Bay Area News Group.
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd's injury hurt the San Diego Chargers this season, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Under first-year coordinator Ray Horton, the Arizona Cardinals defense has improved and grown more complex since the start of the season.
The San Francisco 49ers may elevate wide receiver Joe Hastings from the practice squad.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deon Butler is looking to make an impression in the regular season finale.
St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reflects on a tough season.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson underwent successful knee surgery on Friday.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may sit out the regular season finale.
The Chicago Bears will need to add reinforcements to an aging defense this offseason, writes Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Though he's returned to practice, Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas will not play against the Packers on Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has toned down his rhetoric.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has no doubt he'll play against the Cowboys, against whom he had a season-high 163 yards on December 11.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is proud of teammate DeSean Jackson.
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan began scouting college quarterbacks midway through the season.
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson may miss the regular season finale with a back injury.
The Atlanta Falcons are looking to build some momentum as they head into the playoffs, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas was fined $12,500 for a pair of violations on Monday night.
Grateful for a second chance, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson is disappointed by how the season has played out and vows to work hard in the offseason.
Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals tight end Jim Dray (25), Panthers defensive end Antwan Applewhite (26), Dolphins defensive end Jared Odrick (24), Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (30), Seahawks linebacker Heath Farwell (30), free agent cornerback Fred Bennett (28) and wide receiver Darnell Jenkins (29).
Hall of Famer running back Hugh McElhenny turns 83.
Former NFL offensive linemen Rich Baldinger (52) and Jerry Sturm (75), kicker Brad Daluiso (44), defensive end/linebacker Al Harris (55), fullback Patrick Pass (34), wide receiver Golden Richards (61), and quarterback Heath Shuler (40).
Friday, December 30, 2011
Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett Fined $30,000
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett was fined $30,000 for a pair of infractions in last Saturday's 23-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN's Mike Sando reports.
Dockett was flagged for roughing the passer in the second quarter when he had a low hit on Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. In the fourth quarter, Dockett was penalized for a horse collar tackle on Bengals running back Bernard Scott, who had been dropped for a five-yard loss on the play.
The 30-year-old Dockett is earning $200,000 per week before taxes on his $3.4 million base salary this season.
Dockett was flagged for roughing the passer in the second quarter when he had a low hit on Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. In the fourth quarter, Dockett was penalized for a horse collar tackle on Bengals running back Bernard Scott, who had been dropped for a five-yard loss on the play.
The 30-year-old Dockett is earning $200,000 per week before taxes on his $3.4 million base salary this season.
Chiefs Sign K Ryan Succop To Five-Year Extension
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed kicker Ryan Succop to a five-year contract extension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
According to Schefter, the extension is worth $14 million.
The last player picked in the 2009 NFL Draft, Succop is 69-of-84 (82.1 percent) on field goal attempts over the last 47 games and has never missed an extra point attempt. After recording 15 touchbacks his first two seasons, Succop has benefited from the new kickoff rules and has 30 touchbacks in 2011.
Succop was in the final year of his three-year, $1.21 million rookie contract that included a $25,250 signing bonus. Succop was not eligible to be an unrestricted free agent until 2013.
Teams have until 4pm ET on Saturday to sign players to contract extensions and use 2011 as part of the signing bonus proration.
According to Schefter, the extension is worth $14 million.
The last player picked in the 2009 NFL Draft, Succop is 69-of-84 (82.1 percent) on field goal attempts over the last 47 games and has never missed an extra point attempt. After recording 15 touchbacks his first two seasons, Succop has benefited from the new kickoff rules and has 30 touchbacks in 2011.
Succop was in the final year of his three-year, $1.21 million rookie contract that included a $25,250 signing bonus. Succop was not eligible to be an unrestricted free agent until 2013.
Teams have until 4pm ET on Saturday to sign players to contract extensions and use 2011 as part of the signing bonus proration.
Vikings Announce Adrian Peterson's Surgery Was Successful
Six days after Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee, the perennial Pro Bowler underwent successful surgery, the club announced on Friday.
"We’ve received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably," the club announced in a statement. "Adrian is in our thoughts, we wish him a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him when he returns to Minnesota."
Peterson is facing a recovery time of at least six-to-nine months, which threatens his availability for the start of the 2012 regular season.
"We’ve received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably," the club announced in a statement. "Adrian is in our thoughts, we wish him a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him when he returns to Minnesota."
Peterson is facing a recovery time of at least six-to-nine months, which threatens his availability for the start of the 2012 regular season.
NFL Injury Report - 2011 Week 17 (Friday)
Below are the final injury reports of the 2011 regular season.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Doubtful: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee)
Questionable: DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), S Amari Spievey (knee), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Probable: DE Cliff Avril (back), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), S John Wendling (illness)
Green Bay
Out: WR Randall Cobb (groin), WR Greg Jennings (knee), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Doubtful: T Bryan Bulaga (knee)
Questionable: LB Clay Matthews (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Probable: T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Doubtful: DT Jason Jones (ankle)
Questionable: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle), DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Houston
Out: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle)
Probable: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Shaun Cody (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), RB Arian Foster (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Derek Newton (knee), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), QB Peyton Manning (neck), G Joe Reitz (ankle)
Questionable: TE Dallas Clark (neck), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness)
Jacksonville
Out: WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring)
Doubtful: CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), TE Zach Potter (calf)
Questionable: T Eugene Monroe (ankle)
Probable: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), S Dawan Landry (illness), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Kevin Rutland (calf), T Guy Whimper (knee)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Questionable: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Probable: CB Marquice Cole (knee), CB Antonio Cromartie (hamstring), DE Mike DeVito (knee), T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), G Brandon Moore (hip), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand),S Eric Smith (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Miami
Out: RB Reggie Bush (knee)
Doubtful: CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Questionable: WR Edmond Gates (groin)
Probable: T Marc Colombo (ankle), CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), WR Brandon Marshall (knee), RB Daniel Thomas (knee)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Doubtful: RB Marion Barber (calf)
Questionable: LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Probable: LB Lance Briggs (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (illness), WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Doubtful: TE Mickey Shuler (ankle)
Probable: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), G Anthony Herrera (lower back), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Out: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Probable: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring), RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Out: G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Questionable: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Probable: QB Tom Brady (left shoulder)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Out: DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head)
Doubtful: DE Charles Johnson (back)
Probable: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder), G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
New Orleans
Out: TE John Gilmore (toe), RB Mark Ingram (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
Questionable: S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Probable: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Questionable: T Jammal Brown (hip), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee)
Probable: DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Saverio Rocca (left ankle), WR Donte' Stallworth (ankle)
Philadelphia
Out: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Questionable: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle)
Probable: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Out: TE Delanie Walker (jaw)
Questionable: CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring)
St. Louis
Doubtful: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb)
Questionable: DE Chris Long (ankle)
Probable: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), RB Jerious Norwood (illness), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Questionable: T Breno Giacomini (abdominal), DE Anthony Hargrove (calf)
Probable: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB David Hawthorne (knee), S Jeron Johnson (illness), WR Ben Obomanu (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Out: T Brandon Keith (ankle)
Questionable: S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), CB Patrick Peterson (Achilles), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Probable: CB Michael Adams (shoulder), S Sean Considine (foot)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Out: T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion)
Questionable: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DT Brian Price (ankle)
Probable: DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Doubtful: WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Questionable: DE Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee), QB Chris Redman (illness)
Probable: DE John Abraham (not injury related), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), WR Julio Jones (ankle), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), CB Christopher Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee), T Will Svitek (groin), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Doubtful: WR Anquan Boldin (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Questionable: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Cincinnati
Doubtful: S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Questionable: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring)
Probable: T Anthony Collins (not injury related), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Brandon Ghee (toe), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Out: G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Doubtful: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Questionable: LB Chris Carter (hamstring)
Probable: LB James Harrison (neck), S Troy Polamalu (knee), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), WR Mike Wallace (ankle)
Cleveland
Out: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness)
Questionable: LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf)
Probable: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Out: RB Jackie Battle (foot)
Doubtful: S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Probable: WR Jeremy Horne (illness)
Denver
Doubtful: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Probable: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Quinton Carter (hip), S Chris Harris (neck), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Out: LB Travis LaBoy (knee)
Questionable: RB Ryan Mathews (calf)
Probable: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle), TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), , RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring), LB Shaun Phillips (back)
Oakland
Out: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot)
Questionable: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring)
Probable: WR Louis Murphy (groin), DT Richard Seymour (illness), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Questionable: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee)
Probable: CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), P Mat McBriar (left foot),NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)QB Tony Romo (right hand), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
NY Giants
Out: TE Jake Ballard (knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle)
Questionable: DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Probable: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), WR Mario Manningham (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Doubtful: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee)
Questionable: DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), S Amari Spievey (knee), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Probable: DE Cliff Avril (back), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), S John Wendling (illness)
Green Bay
Out: WR Randall Cobb (groin), WR Greg Jennings (knee), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Doubtful: T Bryan Bulaga (knee)
Questionable: LB Clay Matthews (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Probable: T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Doubtful: DT Jason Jones (ankle)
Questionable: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle), DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Houston
Out: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle)
Probable: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Shaun Cody (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), RB Arian Foster (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Derek Newton (knee), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), QB Peyton Manning (neck), G Joe Reitz (ankle)
Questionable: TE Dallas Clark (neck), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness)
Jacksonville
Out: WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring)
Doubtful: CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), TE Zach Potter (calf)
Questionable: T Eugene Monroe (ankle)
Probable: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), S Dawan Landry (illness), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Kevin Rutland (calf), T Guy Whimper (knee)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Questionable: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Probable: CB Marquice Cole (knee), CB Antonio Cromartie (hamstring), DE Mike DeVito (knee), T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), G Brandon Moore (hip), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand),S Eric Smith (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Miami
Out: RB Reggie Bush (knee)
Doubtful: CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Questionable: WR Edmond Gates (groin)
Probable: T Marc Colombo (ankle), CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), WR Brandon Marshall (knee), RB Daniel Thomas (knee)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Doubtful: RB Marion Barber (calf)
Questionable: LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Probable: LB Lance Briggs (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (illness), WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Doubtful: TE Mickey Shuler (ankle)
Probable: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), G Anthony Herrera (lower back), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Out: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Probable: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring), RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Out: G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Questionable: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Probable: QB Tom Brady (left shoulder)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Out: DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head)
Doubtful: DE Charles Johnson (back)
Probable: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder), G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
New Orleans
Out: TE John Gilmore (toe), RB Mark Ingram (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
Questionable: S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Probable: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Questionable: T Jammal Brown (hip), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee)
Probable: DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Saverio Rocca (left ankle), WR Donte' Stallworth (ankle)
Philadelphia
Out: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Questionable: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle)
Probable: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Out: TE Delanie Walker (jaw)
Questionable: CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring)
St. Louis
Doubtful: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb)
Questionable: DE Chris Long (ankle)
Probable: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), RB Jerious Norwood (illness), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Questionable: T Breno Giacomini (abdominal), DE Anthony Hargrove (calf)
Probable: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB David Hawthorne (knee), S Jeron Johnson (illness), WR Ben Obomanu (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Out: T Brandon Keith (ankle)
Questionable: S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), CB Patrick Peterson (Achilles), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Probable: CB Michael Adams (shoulder), S Sean Considine (foot)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Out: T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion)
Questionable: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DT Brian Price (ankle)
Probable: DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Doubtful: WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Questionable: DE Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee), QB Chris Redman (illness)
Probable: DE John Abraham (not injury related), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), WR Julio Jones (ankle), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), CB Christopher Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee), T Will Svitek (groin), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Doubtful: WR Anquan Boldin (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Questionable: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Cincinnati
Doubtful: S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Questionable: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring)
Probable: T Anthony Collins (not injury related), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Brandon Ghee (toe), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Out: G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Doubtful: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Questionable: LB Chris Carter (hamstring)
Probable: LB James Harrison (neck), S Troy Polamalu (knee), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), WR Mike Wallace (ankle)
Cleveland
Out: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness)
Questionable: LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf)
Probable: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Out: RB Jackie Battle (foot)
Doubtful: S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Probable: WR Jeremy Horne (illness)
Denver
Doubtful: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Probable: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Quinton Carter (hip), S Chris Harris (neck), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Out: LB Travis LaBoy (knee)
Questionable: RB Ryan Mathews (calf)
Probable: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle), TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), , RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring), LB Shaun Phillips (back)
Oakland
Out: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot)
Questionable: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring)
Probable: WR Louis Murphy (groin), DT Richard Seymour (illness), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Questionable: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee)
Probable: CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), P Mat McBriar (left foot),NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)QB Tony Romo (right hand), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
NY Giants
Out: TE Jake Ballard (knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle)
Questionable: DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Probable: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), WR Mario Manningham (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch Fined $10,000 For Second Uniform Violation
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been fined $10,000 for a second violation of the the NFL's uniform policy, a league spokesman confirmed on Friday.
Specifically, Lynch's cleats were adorned with a Skittles pattern for last Saturday's 19-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Earlier this month, Lynch was fined $5,000 for wearing lime-green socks in a Monday Night Football game win over the St. Louis Rams.
Before taxes, Lynch's $2.14 million base salary in 2011 is comprised of weekly game checks worth $125,882 apiece. Barring a contract extension or being designated with the franchise tag by the Seahawks, the 25-year-old Lynch will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
Lynch ranks seventh in the NFL with 1,118 yards and is tied for third with 12 rushing touchdowns this season.
In addition to Lynch's uniform violation, Seahawks fifth-round cornerback Richard Sherman was fined $15,000 for his horse collar tackle on 49ers running back Frank Gore. As part of his four-year, $2.222 million rookie contract, Sherman is earning $375,000 in base salary this season, which is comprised of 17 game checks worth $22,059.
Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson was not fined after he was flagged for a fourth quarter unnecessary roughness penalty, but linebacker Adrian Moten was fined $7,500 for his hit on that same play. Robinson and Moten unnecessarily hit 49ers kick returner Kyle Williams, who had slipped and was deemed to have given himself up on the play. Williams sustained a concussion on the hit and is unlikely to play in the regular season finale against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Like Sherman, Moten is earning $22,059 per week as part of his $375,000 base salary.
Photo by Dean Rutz of The Seattle Times
Specifically, Lynch's cleats were adorned with a Skittles pattern for last Saturday's 19-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Earlier this month, Lynch was fined $5,000 for wearing lime-green socks in a Monday Night Football game win over the St. Louis Rams.
Before taxes, Lynch's $2.14 million base salary in 2011 is comprised of weekly game checks worth $125,882 apiece. Barring a contract extension or being designated with the franchise tag by the Seahawks, the 25-year-old Lynch will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
Lynch ranks seventh in the NFL with 1,118 yards and is tied for third with 12 rushing touchdowns this season.
In addition to Lynch's uniform violation, Seahawks fifth-round cornerback Richard Sherman was fined $15,000 for his horse collar tackle on 49ers running back Frank Gore. As part of his four-year, $2.222 million rookie contract, Sherman is earning $375,000 in base salary this season, which is comprised of 17 game checks worth $22,059.
Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson was not fined after he was flagged for a fourth quarter unnecessary roughness penalty, but linebacker Adrian Moten was fined $7,500 for his hit on that same play. Robinson and Moten unnecessarily hit 49ers kick returner Kyle Williams, who had slipped and was deemed to have given himself up on the play. Williams sustained a concussion on the hit and is unlikely to play in the regular season finale against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Like Sherman, Moten is earning $22,059 per week as part of his $375,000 base salary.
Photo by Dean Rutz of The Seattle Times
Jaguars Avoid Blackout
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they have sold enough tickets for Sunday's regular season finale against the Indianapolis Colts to avoid a local television blackout.
For the Jaguars, it will be their 17th consecutive sellout, an impressive streak for a franchise that is frequently listed as a relocation candidate.
The Jaguars are planning to honor outgoing owners Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver at halftime.
For the Jaguars, it will be their 17th consecutive sellout, an impressive streak for a franchise that is frequently listed as a relocation candidate.
The Jaguars are planning to honor outgoing owners Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver at halftime.
Panthers Place WR Legedu Naanee On Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers will place wide receiver Legedu Naanee on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Practice squad defensive tackle DeMario Pressley will replace Naanee on the 53-man roster.
Signed to a one-year, $735,000 contract on August 5, Naanee started 10 of 15 games for the Panthers this season, catching 44 passes for 467 yards and one touchdown. A 2007 fifth-round pick out of Boise State by the San Diego Chargers, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Naanee has 107 receptions for 1,213 yards and four touchdowns during his 69-game career.
Naanee will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
Practice squad defensive tackle DeMario Pressley will replace Naanee on the 53-man roster.
Signed to a one-year, $735,000 contract on August 5, Naanee started 10 of 15 games for the Panthers this season, catching 44 passes for 467 yards and one touchdown. A 2007 fifth-round pick out of Boise State by the San Diego Chargers, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Naanee has 107 receptions for 1,213 yards and four touchdowns during his 69-game career.
Naanee will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
Rams Buy Up Tickets To Avoid Blackout
The St. Louis Rams have purchased the remaining unsold tickets for Sunday's regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers.
"While this game was a challenge to find a way to get on television, we thought it was important to our fans to make sure that those who can't get to the stadium on Sunday would be able to watch the Rams in our final game of the year," Rams CEO Kevin Demoff said on Friday.
The 2-13 Rams are in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and will finish in last place in the NFC West for the fourth time in the last five seasons, but will avoid having any of their games blacked out on local television.
"While this game was a challenge to find a way to get on television, we thought it was important to our fans to make sure that those who can't get to the stadium on Sunday would be able to watch the Rams in our final game of the year," Rams CEO Kevin Demoff said on Friday.
The 2-13 Rams are in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and will finish in last place in the NFC West for the fourth time in the last five seasons, but will avoid having any of their games blacked out on local television.
Texans DE J.J. Watt To Appeal Fine
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt plans to appeal his fine he received for a roughing the passer penalty in last Thursday night's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Watt was flagged for two roughing the passer penalties, neither of which appeared to be warranted. In the second quarter, Watt cleanly sacked Colts quarterback Dan Orlovsky, but referee Jerome Boger, who was behind the play, threw a flag citing helmet-to-helmet contact. Orlovsky had ducked his head, which resulted in slight contact between Watt's helmet and the edge of Orlovsky's face mask.
The play Watt was fined for occurred with 40 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Watt appeared to have been pushed from behind, sending him low into the back of Orlovsky's legs after an incomplete first-down pass. In the NFL Network replay, Boger is spotted looking through the bodies to see the result of the play before throwing the flag.
Selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Watt signed a four-year contract that is worth a fully guaranteed $11.238 million and included a $6.673 million signing bonus and $375,000 base salary in 2011. In 15 starts, Watt has 55 tackles and 5.5 quarterback sacks.
Robertson adds that the fine amount is believed to be $10,000, but a first offense fine for roughing the passer involves a $15,000 fine. Either way, it's a significant chunk of Watt's weekly $22,059 game checks.
Watt was flagged for two roughing the passer penalties, neither of which appeared to be warranted. In the second quarter, Watt cleanly sacked Colts quarterback Dan Orlovsky, but referee Jerome Boger, who was behind the play, threw a flag citing helmet-to-helmet contact. Orlovsky had ducked his head, which resulted in slight contact between Watt's helmet and the edge of Orlovsky's face mask.
The play Watt was fined for occurred with 40 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Watt appeared to have been pushed from behind, sending him low into the back of Orlovsky's legs after an incomplete first-down pass. In the NFL Network replay, Boger is spotted looking through the bodies to see the result of the play before throwing the flag.
Selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Watt signed a four-year contract that is worth a fully guaranteed $11.238 million and included a $6.673 million signing bonus and $375,000 base salary in 2011. In 15 starts, Watt has 55 tackles and 5.5 quarterback sacks.
Robertson adds that the fine amount is believed to be $10,000, but a first offense fine for roughing the passer involves a $15,000 fine. Either way, it's a significant chunk of Watt's weekly $22,059 game checks.
Jets OC Brian Schottenheimer Keeping Calm
As his team clings to its hopes of entering the AFC Playoffs, which will be necessary to back up the preseason guarantees made by his boss, New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is keeping calm ahead of Sunday's must-win finale against the Miami Dolphins, The Star-Ledger reports.
"I am not worried about that at all," Schottenheimer said of his job security. "I want to play well, we need to play well, because there is certainly a chance for us to still make the playoffs...But again, I don’t worry about that."
The Jets defense ranks 7th in total defense, 15th against the run, 5th against the pass, and are 2nd in the NFL on third down. Yet, the Jets find themselves in need of a win and some help to make the playoffs. A lot of the reason for that falls on Schottenheimer's offense, which is 27th in total offense, 30th in rushing yards per play and 22nd on third down.
Schottenheimer received a two-year extension this season, but as the son of an NFL coach, understands the pitfalls that come with the job.
"I’ve been fired before," Schottenheimer said. "If you get in this profession, you’re going to get fired. And the guys that sit there and worry about it are the guys that generally end up getting fired, because they are sitting there worried about it."
"I am not worried about that at all," Schottenheimer said of his job security. "I want to play well, we need to play well, because there is certainly a chance for us to still make the playoffs...But again, I don’t worry about that."
The Jets defense ranks 7th in total defense, 15th against the run, 5th against the pass, and are 2nd in the NFL on third down. Yet, the Jets find themselves in need of a win and some help to make the playoffs. A lot of the reason for that falls on Schottenheimer's offense, which is 27th in total offense, 30th in rushing yards per play and 22nd on third down.
Schottenheimer received a two-year extension this season, but as the son of an NFL coach, understands the pitfalls that come with the job.
"I’ve been fired before," Schottenheimer said. "If you get in this profession, you’re going to get fired. And the guys that sit there and worry about it are the guys that generally end up getting fired, because they are sitting there worried about it."
NFL News and Notes - December 30, 2011
Flanker receivers have been dormant in the Buffalo Bills offense, writes Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News.
A left shoulder-themed soap opera ended with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on the practice field.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan believes his team will get in the playoffs.
The Miami Dolphins are looking to spoil the Jets' plans on Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens second-round wide receiver Torrey Smith is catching on sooner than expected.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on track to start against the Browns.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy spoke publicly for the first time since his concussion on December 8.
Cincinnati Bengals second-round quarterback Andy Dalton is eager for another shot at the Ravens defense.
Several Indianapolis Colts might not be back next season, writes Mike Chappell and Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans fifth-round defensive tackle Karl Klug has eaten up opposing quarterbacks.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth and linebacker Clint Session are still experiencing concussion symptoms.
The Houston Texans are looking to improve their third down offense, writes Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson's Pro Bowl selection shows how much he's turned his career around, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.
Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton has connections to two Heisman Trophy winners.
Though it does not include running back Darren McFadden, the Oakland Raiders are getting healthier, writes Paul Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area.
A lengthy list of San Diego Chargers are set to become free agents after the season.
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has fought through a right knee injury to top 1,000 yards this season.
If it were up to San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, linebacker Patrick Willis would play on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson received an endorsement for 2012 from head coach Pete Carroll.
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd will go where Josh McDaniels goes, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Green Bay Packers left tackle Chad Clifton should be active and playing in a limited role on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier is not concerned about his job security.
A Pro Bowl-caliber player on special teams, Chicago Bears defensive back Corey Graham is eager to play on defense.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows he'll be judged by how he plays in the post-season, writes Mike O'Hara of The Detroit News.
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora practiced again on Thursday and could play on Sunday night.
Three free agent additions did not work out for the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan expects to add some play-makers on offense this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is closer to being ready to face the Giants on Sunday night.
The Carolina Panthers can play the role of spoiler against the Saints on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith believes Matt Ryan is among the elite quarterbacks.
Despite regressing this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe quarterback Josh Freeman has a bright future, writes Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times.
New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles and punter Thomas Morstead are closing in on NFL records.
Today's NFL birthdays: Lions center Dominic Raiola (33), Colts quarterback Kerry Collins (39), Jaguars safety Dawan Landry (29) and defensive end Aaron Morgan (23), Dolphins wide receiver Julius Pruitt (26) and nose tackle Paul Soliai (28), Giants rookie fullback Henry Hynoski (23), Chargers wide receiver Richard Goodman (24), free agent quarterback Hunter Cantwell (26), safety Keith Davis (33), fullback Kyle Eckel (30), wide receiver Nate Jones (26) and Malcolm Kelly (25), and running back Jalen Parmele (26).
Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Renfro turns 70.
Former NFL fullback and current NFL Network analyst Heath Evans (33), defensive ends Patrick Kerney (35), Jim Marshall (74) and Bob Pollard (63). The late Jim Nance was born 69 years ago today.
A left shoulder-themed soap opera ended with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on the practice field.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan believes his team will get in the playoffs.
The Miami Dolphins are looking to spoil the Jets' plans on Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens second-round wide receiver Torrey Smith is catching on sooner than expected.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on track to start against the Browns.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy spoke publicly for the first time since his concussion on December 8.
Cincinnati Bengals second-round quarterback Andy Dalton is eager for another shot at the Ravens defense.
Several Indianapolis Colts might not be back next season, writes Mike Chappell and Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans fifth-round defensive tackle Karl Klug has eaten up opposing quarterbacks.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth and linebacker Clint Session are still experiencing concussion symptoms.
The Houston Texans are looking to improve their third down offense, writes Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson's Pro Bowl selection shows how much he's turned his career around, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.
Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton has connections to two Heisman Trophy winners.
Though it does not include running back Darren McFadden, the Oakland Raiders are getting healthier, writes Paul Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area.
A lengthy list of San Diego Chargers are set to become free agents after the season.
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has fought through a right knee injury to top 1,000 yards this season.
If it were up to San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, linebacker Patrick Willis would play on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson received an endorsement for 2012 from head coach Pete Carroll.
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd will go where Josh McDaniels goes, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Green Bay Packers left tackle Chad Clifton should be active and playing in a limited role on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier is not concerned about his job security.
A Pro Bowl-caliber player on special teams, Chicago Bears defensive back Corey Graham is eager to play on defense.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows he'll be judged by how he plays in the post-season, writes Mike O'Hara of The Detroit News.
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora practiced again on Thursday and could play on Sunday night.
Three free agent additions did not work out for the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan expects to add some play-makers on offense this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is closer to being ready to face the Giants on Sunday night.
The Carolina Panthers can play the role of spoiler against the Saints on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith believes Matt Ryan is among the elite quarterbacks.
Despite regressing this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe quarterback Josh Freeman has a bright future, writes Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times.
New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles and punter Thomas Morstead are closing in on NFL records.
Today's NFL birthdays: Lions center Dominic Raiola (33), Colts quarterback Kerry Collins (39), Jaguars safety Dawan Landry (29) and defensive end Aaron Morgan (23), Dolphins wide receiver Julius Pruitt (26) and nose tackle Paul Soliai (28), Giants rookie fullback Henry Hynoski (23), Chargers wide receiver Richard Goodman (24), free agent quarterback Hunter Cantwell (26), safety Keith Davis (33), fullback Kyle Eckel (30), wide receiver Nate Jones (26) and Malcolm Kelly (25), and running back Jalen Parmele (26).
Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Renfro turns 70.
Former NFL fullback and current NFL Network analyst Heath Evans (33), defensive ends Patrick Kerney (35), Jim Marshall (74) and Bob Pollard (63). The late Jim Nance was born 69 years ago today.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Patriots Waive DE Alex Silvestro
The New England Patriots have placed rookie defensive end Alex Silvestro on waivers, Shalise Manza Young of The Boston Globe reports.
Silvestro had been signed off the Patriots' practice squad on Saturday and was active for the team's 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The Patriots have not immediately filled Silvestro's roster spot.
Silvestro had been signed off the Patriots' practice squad on Saturday and was active for the team's 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The Patriots have not immediately filled Silvestro's roster spot.
Jaguars Claim OT Will Robinson Off Waivers
The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed offensive tackle Will Robinson off waivers from the New Orleans Saints, a league source confirmed on Thursday.
Originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State in 2008, Robinson spent his rookie season on injured reserve before spending most of the 2009 and 2010 seasons on the Washington Redskins practice squad, appearing in his one NFL regular season game in 2009.
Robinson was signed off the Redskins' practice squad by the Seahawks last November, but did not appear in a game and was waived by Seattle in September. Robinson had been on the Saints' practice squad since the start of the season and was activated in Week 11, but did not appear in a game before he was waived on Wednesday when the Saints re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey.
Robinson is signed through the end of this season, but is not eligible for unrestricted free agency in the offseason.
To make room for Robinson, the Jaguars waived cornerback Robert McClain.
Originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State in 2008, Robinson spent his rookie season on injured reserve before spending most of the 2009 and 2010 seasons on the Washington Redskins practice squad, appearing in his one NFL regular season game in 2009.
Robinson was signed off the Redskins' practice squad by the Seahawks last November, but did not appear in a game and was waived by Seattle in September. Robinson had been on the Saints' practice squad since the start of the season and was activated in Week 11, but did not appear in a game before he was waived on Wednesday when the Saints re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey.
Robinson is signed through the end of this season, but is not eligible for unrestricted free agency in the offseason.
To make room for Robinson, the Jaguars waived cornerback Robert McClain.
NFL Injury Report - 2011 Week 17 (Thursday)
Below are the injury and practice participation reports for Thursday, December 29, 2011:
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Did not participate: S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), DT Corey Williams (hip)
Limited participation: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), S Amari Spievey (knee), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Full participation: DE Cliff Avril (back), RB Kevin Smith (ankle)
Green Bay
Out: WR Greg Jennings (knee)
Did not participate: WR Randall Cobb (groin), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Limited participation: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Did not participate: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), DT Jason Jones (ankle)
Limited participation: DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Full participation: LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle)
Houston
Did not participate: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Johnathan Joseph (not injury related), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle)
Limited participation: TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring)
Full participation: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Shaun Cody (knee), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Derek Newton (knee), S Glover Quin (not injury related), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck)
Did not participate: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), G Joe Reitz (ankle)
Full participation: TE Dallas Clark (neck), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness), QB Dan Orlovsky (not injury related)
Jacksonville
Did not participate: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), S Dawan Landry (illness), WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring)
Limited participation: CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), T Eugene Monroe (ankle), TE Zach Potter (calf), T Guy Whimper (knee)
Full participation: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Kevin Rutland (calf)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Did not participate: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Limited participation: CB Marquice Cole (knee), DE Mike DeVito (knee), G Brandon Moore (hip), S Eric Smith (knee), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Full participation: T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps)
Miami
Did not participate: RB Reggie Bush (knee), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Limited participation: T Marc Colombo (ankle), WR Edmond Gates (groin), WR Brandon Marshall (knee)
Full participation: CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), RB Daniel Thomas (knee)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Did not participate: RB Marion Barber (calf), TE Kellen Davis (illness), LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Limited participation: LB Lance Briggs (ankle)
Full participation: WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Limited participation: G Anthony Herrera (lower back), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder)
Full participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Did not participate: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Full participation: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring), RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Did not participate: G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Limited participation: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), QB Tom Brady (not injury related), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Did not participate: DE Charles Johnson (back), WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head)
Limited participation: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder)
Full participation: G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
New Orleans
Did not participate: TE John Gilmore (toe), RB Mark Ingram (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
Limited participation: S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Full participation: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Limited participation: T Jammal Brown (hip), DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee), WR Donte Stallworth (ankle)
Full participation: S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (left ankle)
Philadelphia
Did not participate: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Limited participation: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle)
Full participation: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee), LB Brian Rolle (ankle), DE Darryl Tapp (ribs)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Did not participate: TE Delanie Walker (jaw), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion)
Limited participation: LB Patrick Willis (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
St. Louis
Did not participate: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb), RB Jerious Norwood (illness)
Limited participation: DE Chris Long (ankle)
Full participation: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Did not participate: T Breno Giacomini (abdominal), DE Anthony Hargrove (calf), LB David Hawthorne (knee), WR Ben Obomanu (knee)
Limited participation: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Did not participate: T Brandon Keith (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (achilles)
Limited participation: S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Full participation: CB Michael Adams (shoulder), S Sean Considine (foot)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Did not participate: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), DT Brian Price (ankle), T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion), TE Kellen Winslow (not injury related)
Full participation: LB Geno Hayes (finger), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Did not participate: DE Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Limited participation: WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), CB Brent Grimes (knee), TE Reggie Kelly (back), TE Michael Palmer (knee), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Full participation: DE John Abraham (not injury related), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), WR Julio Jones (ankle), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), CB Christopher Owens (hand), T Will Svitek (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Out: WR Anquan Boldin (knee)
Did not participate: LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), S Bernard Pollard (illness), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Limited participation: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Full participation: DT Arthur Jones (illness)
Cincinnati
Did not participate: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Limited participation: S Chris Crocker (knee), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Did not participate: G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Limited participation: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), LB James Harrison (neck), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), WR Mike Wallace (ankle)
Cleveland
Did not participate: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness)
Limited participation: RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Full participation: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Did not participate: RB Jackie Battle (foot), WR Jeremy Horne (illness), S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Denver
Did not participate: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Limited participation: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Chris Harris (neck)
Full participation: S Quinton Carter (hip), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Did not participate: TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Travis LaBoy (knee), RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring)
Limited participation: RB Ryan Mathews (calf), LB Shaun Phillips (back)
Full participation: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle)
Oakland
Did not participate: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot)
Limited participation: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), DT Richard Seymour (illness)
Full participation: WR Louis Murphy (groin), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Did not participate: LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle)
Limited participation: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), QB Tony Romo (right hand), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
Full participation: P Mat McBriar (left foot), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)
NY Giants
Did not participate: TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Mario Manningham (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Did not participate: S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), DT Corey Williams (hip)
Limited participation: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), S Amari Spievey (knee), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Full participation: DE Cliff Avril (back), RB Kevin Smith (ankle)
Green Bay
Out: WR Greg Jennings (knee)
Did not participate: WR Randall Cobb (groin), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Limited participation: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Did not participate: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), DT Jason Jones (ankle)
Limited participation: DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Full participation: LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle)
Houston
Did not participate: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Johnathan Joseph (not injury related), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle)
Limited participation: TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring)
Full participation: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Shaun Cody (knee), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Derek Newton (knee), S Glover Quin (not injury related), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck)
Did not participate: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), G Joe Reitz (ankle)
Full participation: TE Dallas Clark (neck), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness), QB Dan Orlovsky (not injury related)
Jacksonville
Did not participate: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), S Dawan Landry (illness), WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring)
Limited participation: CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), T Eugene Monroe (ankle), TE Zach Potter (calf), T Guy Whimper (knee)
Full participation: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Kevin Rutland (calf)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Did not participate: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Limited participation: CB Marquice Cole (knee), DE Mike DeVito (knee), G Brandon Moore (hip), S Eric Smith (knee), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Full participation: T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps)
Miami
Did not participate: RB Reggie Bush (knee), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Limited participation: T Marc Colombo (ankle), WR Edmond Gates (groin), WR Brandon Marshall (knee)
Full participation: CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), RB Daniel Thomas (knee)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Did not participate: RB Marion Barber (calf), TE Kellen Davis (illness), LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Limited participation: LB Lance Briggs (ankle)
Full participation: WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Limited participation: G Anthony Herrera (lower back), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder)
Full participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Did not participate: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Full participation: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring), RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Did not participate: G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Limited participation: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), QB Tom Brady (not injury related), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Did not participate: DE Charles Johnson (back), WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head)
Limited participation: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder)
Full participation: G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
New Orleans
Did not participate: TE John Gilmore (toe), RB Mark Ingram (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
Limited participation: S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Full participation: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Limited participation: T Jammal Brown (hip), DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee), WR Donte Stallworth (ankle)
Full participation: S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (left ankle)
Philadelphia
Did not participate: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Limited participation: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle)
Full participation: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee), LB Brian Rolle (ankle), DE Darryl Tapp (ribs)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Did not participate: TE Delanie Walker (jaw), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion)
Limited participation: LB Patrick Willis (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
St. Louis
Did not participate: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb), RB Jerious Norwood (illness)
Limited participation: DE Chris Long (ankle)
Full participation: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Did not participate: T Breno Giacomini (abdominal), DE Anthony Hargrove (calf), LB David Hawthorne (knee), WR Ben Obomanu (knee)
Limited participation: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Did not participate: T Brandon Keith (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (achilles)
Limited participation: S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Full participation: CB Michael Adams (shoulder), S Sean Considine (foot)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Did not participate: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), DT Brian Price (ankle), T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion), TE Kellen Winslow (not injury related)
Full participation: LB Geno Hayes (finger), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Did not participate: DE Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Limited participation: WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), CB Brent Grimes (knee), TE Reggie Kelly (back), TE Michael Palmer (knee), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Full participation: DE John Abraham (not injury related), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), WR Julio Jones (ankle), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), CB Christopher Owens (hand), T Will Svitek (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Out: WR Anquan Boldin (knee)
Did not participate: LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), S Bernard Pollard (illness), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Limited participation: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Full participation: DT Arthur Jones (illness)
Cincinnati
Did not participate: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Limited participation: S Chris Crocker (knee), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Did not participate: G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Limited participation: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), LB James Harrison (neck), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), WR Mike Wallace (ankle)
Cleveland
Did not participate: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness)
Limited participation: RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Full participation: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Did not participate: RB Jackie Battle (foot), WR Jeremy Horne (illness), S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Denver
Did not participate: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Limited participation: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Chris Harris (neck)
Full participation: S Quinton Carter (hip), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Did not participate: TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Travis LaBoy (knee), RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring)
Limited participation: RB Ryan Mathews (calf), LB Shaun Phillips (back)
Full participation: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle)
Oakland
Did not participate: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot)
Limited participation: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), DT Richard Seymour (illness)
Full participation: WR Louis Murphy (groin), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Did not participate: LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle)
Limited participation: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), QB Tony Romo (right hand), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
Full participation: P Mat McBriar (left foot), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)
NY Giants
Did not participate: TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Mario Manningham (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Lions WR Calvin Johnson Misses Second Day Of Practice
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson missed a second consecutive day of practice with an injured Achilles tendon, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Johnson hopes to be able to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
"I had some things bothering me at the end of the game there so just trying to be as fresh as possible going into the game," Johnson said on Wednesday.
Johnson is headed back to the Pro Bowl after catching 85 passes for 1,437 yards and 15 touchdowns. Johnson is second behind New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker in receiving yardage and is tied with Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski for the NFL lead in receiving touchdowns.
Johnson hopes to be able to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
"I had some things bothering me at the end of the game there so just trying to be as fresh as possible going into the game," Johnson said on Wednesday.
Johnson is headed back to the Pro Bowl after catching 85 passes for 1,437 yards and 15 touchdowns. Johnson is second behind New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker in receiving yardage and is tied with Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski for the NFL lead in receiving touchdowns.
Patriots QB Tom Brady To Miss Practice With Left Shoulder Injury
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will miss today's practice with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The Patriots listed Brady as "Did Not Participate" on Wednesday's injury report, but cited "Not-Injury Related" as the reason.
Brady is expected to start against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Patriots have already clinched the AFC East and a first-round bye, but can secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win or tie against the Bills.
The Patriots listed Brady as "Did Not Participate" on Wednesday's injury report, but cited "Not-Injury Related" as the reason.
Brady is expected to start against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Patriots have already clinched the AFC East and a first-round bye, but can secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win or tie against the Bills.
Concussion Likely To Keep Kevin Kolb Out Of Finale
Concussion symptoms will likely keep Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb out of the 2011 regular season finale, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.
Kolb sustained a concussion early in a December 11 win over the San Francisco 49ers, keeping him out of the last two games. With the Cardinals eliminated from the post-season, there's little incentive to rush Kolb back from a head injury.
The concussion symptoms are "nothing serious, but it's something I can't play with," Kolb said.
Acquired in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round pick, Kolb signed a five-year, $63 million contract extension. In nine games, Kolb completed 146-of-253 pass attempts for 1,955 yards with nine touchdowns and eight interceptions.
2010 fifth-round pick John Skelton has filled in for Kolb, passing for 1,642 yards with 10 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. With Skelton under center, the Cardinals stopped a lengthy losing streak and clawed back into contention in the NFC Playoffs as Skelton often balanced out his poor starts by stepping up his game in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Kolb will earn $8.5 million in total compensation and has a $10.5 million cap number, while Skelton will earn the league minimum base salary of $540,000.
Kolb sustained a concussion early in a December 11 win over the San Francisco 49ers, keeping him out of the last two games. With the Cardinals eliminated from the post-season, there's little incentive to rush Kolb back from a head injury.
The concussion symptoms are "nothing serious, but it's something I can't play with," Kolb said.
Acquired in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round pick, Kolb signed a five-year, $63 million contract extension. In nine games, Kolb completed 146-of-253 pass attempts for 1,955 yards with nine touchdowns and eight interceptions.
2010 fifth-round pick John Skelton has filled in for Kolb, passing for 1,642 yards with 10 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. With Skelton under center, the Cardinals stopped a lengthy losing streak and clawed back into contention in the NFC Playoffs as Skelton often balanced out his poor starts by stepping up his game in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Kolb will earn $8.5 million in total compensation and has a $10.5 million cap number, while Skelton will earn the league minimum base salary of $540,000.
Chargers C Nick Hardwick Contemplating Retirement
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick is contemplating retirement, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
"I love football," Hardwick said on Wendnesday. "It’s a hard decision. There is a lot that goes into it. It’s heavy. So I’m not willing to think about it right now."
A third-round pick out of Purdue in 2004, Hardwick has started 102 games over the last eight seasons, earning one trip to the Pro Bowl (2006) and missed most of one season (2009) with a broken foot. Hardwick, 30, became a father during this season and will be a free agent in the offseason.
"We’ll weigh the options, see where we’re at, see how I feel when we’re done," said Hardwick. "We’ve got time to make decisions and figure it out."
"I love football," Hardwick said on Wendnesday. "It’s a hard decision. There is a lot that goes into it. It’s heavy. So I’m not willing to think about it right now."
A third-round pick out of Purdue in 2004, Hardwick has started 102 games over the last eight seasons, earning one trip to the Pro Bowl (2006) and missed most of one season (2009) with a broken foot. Hardwick, 30, became a father during this season and will be a free agent in the offseason.
"We’ll weigh the options, see where we’re at, see how I feel when we’re done," said Hardwick. "We’ve got time to make decisions and figure it out."
NFL News and Notes - December 29, 2011
Safety George Wilson was named the Buffalo Bills' recipient of the 2011 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was held out of Wednesday's practice for non-injury reasons, Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.
Heading into the Dolphins game, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are on the hot seat, writes Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall claims Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis benefits from "Jordan rules".
Baltimore Ravens guard Andre Gurode says the move from center is tougher than it looks.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on target to start on Sunday against the Browns.
The Cleveland Browns are not seeking revenge against Steelers linebacker James Harrison, writes Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
For only the second time this season, the Cincinnati Bengals have sold out Paul Brown Stadium.
Free agent defensive ends Jamaal Anderson and Tyler Brayton were solid pick-ups by the Indianapolis Colts, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak has no interest in the Penn State coaching job.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a decision to make on Tyson Alualu's right knee, writes Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.
With a current two-game losing streak, the Houston Texans view Sunday's game against the Titans as a must-win game.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton has a chance to prove the Broncos wrong.
A special teams standout, Denver Broncos safety David Bruton is eager to contribute on defense.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford could play on Sunday against the Chargers.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers won't turn down the opportunity to play in the Pro Bowl.
Concussion symptoms will likely keep Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb out of the regular season finale against the Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers undrafted rookie wide receiver Joe Hastings will likely replace Braylon Edwards on the 53-man roster.
While he was playing in Canada, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner never gave up on his NFL dream, writes Danny O'Neil of The Seattle Times.
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford's left ankle sprain is not making much progress, reports Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy seemed miffed about Jermichael Finley's absence from practice on Wednesday.
Concussed on Sunday, Minnesota Vikings first-round quarterback Christian Ponder returned to practice and is on track to start the regular season finale.
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith was annoyed with more questions about Mike Martz's future with the team.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford handled his Pro Bowl snub like a professional, writes Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora returned to practice on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Eagles players stand behind head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher was not surprised by his Pro Bowl snub.
With the swelling down in his hand, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had a good day throwing at Wednesday's practice.
New Orleans Saints starters will not get a day off against the Panthers on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber will set the franchise record for games played.
To replace Kelvin Hayden and Mike Peterson, the Atlanta Falcons added wide receiver Kevin Cone and linebacker Robert James off the practice squad.
Several guns were stolen out of Carolina Panthers linebacker Kion Wilson's truck.
Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons running back Jason Snelling (28) and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (24), Colts linebacker Kevin Bentley (32), Chiefs safety Eric Berry (23), Saints head coach Sean Payton (48), Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham (30), Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch (27), free agent safety Chris Horton (26), guard Nevin McCaskill (28), linebacker Brandon Renkart (27) and wide receiver Darius Reynaud (26).
Late Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke was born 75 years ago.
Former NFL wide receiver Laveranues Coles (34) and quarterback Jay Fiedler (40).
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was held out of Wednesday's practice for non-injury reasons, Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.
Heading into the Dolphins game, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are on the hot seat, writes Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall claims Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis benefits from "Jordan rules".
Baltimore Ravens guard Andre Gurode says the move from center is tougher than it looks.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on target to start on Sunday against the Browns.
The Cleveland Browns are not seeking revenge against Steelers linebacker James Harrison, writes Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
For only the second time this season, the Cincinnati Bengals have sold out Paul Brown Stadium.
Free agent defensive ends Jamaal Anderson and Tyler Brayton were solid pick-ups by the Indianapolis Colts, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak has no interest in the Penn State coaching job.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a decision to make on Tyson Alualu's right knee, writes Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.
With a current two-game losing streak, the Houston Texans view Sunday's game against the Titans as a must-win game.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton has a chance to prove the Broncos wrong.
A special teams standout, Denver Broncos safety David Bruton is eager to contribute on defense.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford could play on Sunday against the Chargers.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers won't turn down the opportunity to play in the Pro Bowl.
Concussion symptoms will likely keep Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb out of the regular season finale against the Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers undrafted rookie wide receiver Joe Hastings will likely replace Braylon Edwards on the 53-man roster.
While he was playing in Canada, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner never gave up on his NFL dream, writes Danny O'Neil of The Seattle Times.
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford's left ankle sprain is not making much progress, reports Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy seemed miffed about Jermichael Finley's absence from practice on Wednesday.
Concussed on Sunday, Minnesota Vikings first-round quarterback Christian Ponder returned to practice and is on track to start the regular season finale.
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith was annoyed with more questions about Mike Martz's future with the team.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford handled his Pro Bowl snub like a professional, writes Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora returned to practice on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Eagles players stand behind head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher was not surprised by his Pro Bowl snub.
With the swelling down in his hand, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had a good day throwing at Wednesday's practice.
New Orleans Saints starters will not get a day off against the Panthers on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber will set the franchise record for games played.
To replace Kelvin Hayden and Mike Peterson, the Atlanta Falcons added wide receiver Kevin Cone and linebacker Robert James off the practice squad.
Several guns were stolen out of Carolina Panthers linebacker Kion Wilson's truck.
Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons running back Jason Snelling (28) and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (24), Colts linebacker Kevin Bentley (32), Chiefs safety Eric Berry (23), Saints head coach Sean Payton (48), Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham (30), Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch (27), free agent safety Chris Horton (26), guard Nevin McCaskill (28), linebacker Brandon Renkart (27) and wide receiver Darius Reynaud (26).
Late Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke was born 75 years ago.
Former NFL wide receiver Laveranues Coles (34) and quarterback Jay Fiedler (40).
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Colts Claim Quan Cosby Off Waivers
According to a league source, the Indianapolis Colts have claimed wide receiver Quan Cosby off waivers from the Denver Broncos.
Originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Texas, Cosby caught six passes for 71 yards and averaged 9.9 yards on 70 punt returns in 32 games over the 2009 and 2010 seasons before he was waived at the start of the 2011 season. After workouts with the Houston Texans and Broncos, Cosby signed with Denver in Week 3 and averaged 26.9 yards on 17 kick returns and 10.0 yards on 27 punt returns in 10 games.
Cosby is signed through the 2012 season.
To make room for Cosby, the Colts placed linebacker Philip Wheeler on injured reserve with a foot injury that has kept him out of the last two games. The fourth-year linebacker out of Georgia Tech had 84 tackles and a quarterback sack in 13 games, including 11 starts this season.
In 61 games for the Colts over the last four seasons, Wheeler has 220 tackles and two quarterback sacks and he'll be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Texas, Cosby caught six passes for 71 yards and averaged 9.9 yards on 70 punt returns in 32 games over the 2009 and 2010 seasons before he was waived at the start of the 2011 season. After workouts with the Houston Texans and Broncos, Cosby signed with Denver in Week 3 and averaged 26.9 yards on 17 kick returns and 10.0 yards on 27 punt returns in 10 games.
Cosby is signed through the 2012 season.
To make room for Cosby, the Colts placed linebacker Philip Wheeler on injured reserve with a foot injury that has kept him out of the last two games. The fourth-year linebacker out of Georgia Tech had 84 tackles and a quarterback sack in 13 games, including 11 starts this season.
In 61 games for the Colts over the last four seasons, Wheeler has 220 tackles and two quarterback sacks and he'll be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Saints Re-Sign TE Tory Humphrey
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced the re-signing of tight end Tory Humphrey.
Undrafted out of Central Michigan in 2005, Humphrey was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Green Bay Packers. Humphrey has 13 receptions for 181 yards in 31 games with the Packers (2005-08) and Saints (2009-10).
Offensive tackle Will Robinson has been placed on waivers.
Undrafted out of Central Michigan in 2005, Humphrey was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Green Bay Packers. Humphrey has 13 receptions for 181 yards in 31 games with the Packers (2005-08) and Saints (2009-10).
Offensive tackle Will Robinson has been placed on waivers.
NFL Injury Report - 2011 Week 17 (Wednesday)
Below are the injury and practice participation reports for Wednesday, December 28, 2011:
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Did not participate: S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Limited participation: DE Cliff Avril (back), CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), DT Nick Fairley (foot)
Full participation: RB Kevin Smith (ankle), S Amari Spievey (knee)
Green Bay
Out: WR Greg Jennings (knee)
Did not participate: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), WR Randall Cobb (groin), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Limited participation: T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), LB Clay Matthews (ankle), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Did not participate: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), DT Jason Jones (ankle), DE Derrick Morgan (not injury related), DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Full participation: LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle)
Houston
Did not participate: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle), S Glover Quin (not injury related)
Limited participation: DT Shaun Cody (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring)
Full participation: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck)
Did not participate: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness), QB Dan Orlovsky (not injury related), G Joe Reitz (ankle), LB Philip Wheeler (foot)
Full participation: TE Dallas Clark (neck)
Jacksonville
Did not participate: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle)
Limited participation: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring), T Guy Whimper (knee)
Full participation: CB Kevin Rutland (calf)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Did not participate: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Limited participation: CB Marquice Cole (knee), DE Mike DeVito (knee), G Brandon Moore (hip), S Eric Smith (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Full participation: T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand)
Miami
Did not participate: RB Reggie Bush (knee), T Marc Colombo (ankle), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Edmond Gates (groin), WR Brandon Marshall (knee)
Full participation: CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Did not participate: RB Marion Barber (calf), TE Kellen Davis (illness), DE Julius Peppers (not injury related), LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Limited participation: WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Did not participate: G Anthony Herrera (lower back)
Limited participation: S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder)
Full participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Did not participate: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Limited participation: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring)
Full participation: RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Did not participate: QB Tom Brady (not injury related), G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Limited participation: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Did not participate: DE Charles Johnson (back), WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head), G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
Limited participation: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder)
New Orleans
Did not participate: TE John Gilmore (toe), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), WR Lance Moore (hamstring), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Limited participation: RB Mark Ingram (toe)
Full participation: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Limited participation: T Jammal Brown (hip), DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee), WR Donte Stallworth (ankle)
Full participation: S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (left ankle)
Philadelphia
Did not participate: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Full participation: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee), LB Brian Rolle (ankle), DE Darryl Tapp (ribs)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Did not participate: TE Delanie Walker (jaw), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion)
Limited participation: LB Patrick Willis (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
St. Louis
Did not participate: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Limited participation: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), DE Chris Long (ankle)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Did not participate: LB David Hawthorne (knee), WR Ben Obomanu (knee)
Full participation: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Did not participate: T Brandon Keith (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (achilles), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle)
Limited participation: S Sean Considine (foot), S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Full participation: CB Michael Adams (shoulder)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Did not participate: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), DT Brian Price (ankle), T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion)
Limited participation: DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger)
Full participation: LB Adam Hayward (foot), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Did not participate: DE Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Limited participation: DE John Abraham (not injury related), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), CB Brent Grimes (knee), WR Julio Jones (ankle), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Full participation: CB Christopher Owens (hand), T Will Svitek (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Out: WR Anquan Boldin (knee)
Did not participate: LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), DT Arthur Jones (illness), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Limited participation: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Cincinnati
Did not participate: S Chris Crocker (knee), S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Limited participation: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Did not participate: LB James Harrison (neck), G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Limited participation: WR Mike Wallace (ankle), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot)
Cleveland
Did not participate: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Limited participation: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf)
Full participation: G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Did not participate: RB Jackie Battle (foot)
Limited participation: S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Denver
Did not participate: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Limited participation: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Chris Harris (neck)
Full participation: S Quinton Carter (hip), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Did not participate: WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Travis LaBoy (knee), RB Ryan Mathews (calf), RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle)
Oakland
Did not participate: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot), DT Richard Seymour (illness)
Limited participation: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), WR Louis Murphy (groin)
Full participation: CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Did not participate: LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle), NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
Limited participation: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), QB Tony Romo (right hand)
Full participation: P Mat McBriar (left foot), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)
NY Giants
Did not participate: TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Mario Manningham (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Did not participate: S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Limited participation: DE Cliff Avril (back), CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), DT Nick Fairley (foot)
Full participation: RB Kevin Smith (ankle), S Amari Spievey (knee)
Green Bay
Out: WR Greg Jennings (knee)
Did not participate: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), WR Randall Cobb (groin), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), RB James Starks (knee, ankle)
Limited participation: T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), LB Clay Matthews (ankle), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion), CB Charles Woodson (knee)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Tennessee
Did not participate: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), DT Jason Jones (ankle), DE Derrick Morgan (not injury related), DT Shaun Smith (knee)
Full participation: LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle)
Houston
Did not participate: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle), S Glover Quin (not injury related)
Limited participation: DT Shaun Cody (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring)
Full participation: CB Jason Allen (thumb), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck)
Did not participate: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness), QB Dan Orlovsky (not injury related), G Joe Reitz (ankle), LB Philip Wheeler (foot)
Full participation: TE Dallas Clark (neck)
Jacksonville
Did not participate: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle)
Limited participation: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Dwight Lowery (shoulder), WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring), T Guy Whimper (knee)
Full participation: CB Kevin Rutland (calf)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
NY Jets
Did not participate: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
Limited participation: CB Marquice Cole (knee), DE Mike DeVito (knee), G Brandon Moore (hip), S Eric Smith (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DE Muhammed Wilkerson (knee)
Full participation: T D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib, shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (elbow, shoulder), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand)
Miami
Did not participate: RB Reggie Bush (knee), T Marc Colombo (ankle), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Edmond Gates (groin), WR Brandon Marshall (knee)
Full participation: CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
Did not participate: RB Marion Barber (calf), TE Kellen Davis (illness), DE Julius Peppers (not injury related), LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
Limited participation: WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), G Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion)
Minnesota
Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related)
Did not participate: G Anthony Herrera (lower back)
Limited participation: S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder)
Full participation: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Buffalo
Did not participate: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), OL Kraig Urbik (knee)
Limited participation: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring)
Full participation: RB Johnny White (concussion)
New England
Did not participate: QB Tom Brady (not injury related), G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot)
Limited participation: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rov Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Carolina
Did not participate: DE Charles Johnson (back), WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head), G Travelle Wharton (not injury related)
Limited participation: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder)
New Orleans
Did not participate: TE John Gilmore (toe), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), WR Lance Moore (hamstring), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Limited participation: RB Mark Ingram (toe)
Full participation: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Limited participation: T Jammal Brown (hip), DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee), WR Donte Stallworth (ankle)
Full participation: S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (left ankle)
Philadelphia
Did not participate: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
Full participation: OL Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee), LB Brian Rolle (ankle), DE Darryl Tapp (ribs)
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams
San Francisco
Did not participate: TE Delanie Walker (jaw), WR Ted Ginn (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion)
Limited participation: LB Patrick Willis (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
St. Louis
Did not participate: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
Limited participation: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), DE Chris Long (ankle)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle
Did not participate: LB David Hawthorne (knee), WR Ben Obomanu (knee)
Full participation: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion)
Arizona
Did not participate: T Brandon Keith (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (achilles), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle)
Limited participation: S Sean Considine (foot), S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Chris Wells (knee)
Full participation: CB Michael Adams (shoulder)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay
Did not participate: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), DT Brian Price (ankle), T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion)
Limited participation: DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger)
Full participation: LB Adam Hayward (foot), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
Atlanta
Did not participate: DE Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)
Limited participation: DE John Abraham (not injury related), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), CB Brent Grimes (knee), WR Julio Jones (ankle), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), RB Michael Turner (groin)
Full participation: CB Christopher Owens (hand), T Will Svitek (groin)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore
Out: WR Anquan Boldin (knee)
Did not participate: LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), DT Arthur Jones (illness), G Marshal Yanda (chest)
Limited participation: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams (head)
Cincinnati
Did not participate: S Chris Crocker (knee), S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness)
Limited participation: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh
Did not participate: LB James Harrison (neck), G Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), S Troy Polamalu (knee)
Limited participation: WR Mike Wallace (ankle), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot)
Cleveland
Did not participate: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness), LB Quinton Spears (head)
Limited participation: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), DL Scott Paxson (head, calf)
Full participation: G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
Kansas City
Did not participate: RB Jackie Battle (foot)
Limited participation: S Jon McGraw (ankle)
Denver
Did not participate: S Brian Dawkins (neck)
Limited participation: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Chris Harris (neck)
Full participation: S Quinton Carter (hip), LB Von Miller (thumb)
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
San Diego
Did not participate: WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Travis LaBoy (knee), RB Ryan Mathews (calf), RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring)
Full participation: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle)
Oakland
Did not participate: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot), DT Richard Seymour (illness)
Limited participation: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), WR Louis Murphy (groin)
Full participation: CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Dallas
Did not participate: LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle), NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck)
Limited participation: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), QB Tony Romo (right hand)
Full participation: P Mat McBriar (left foot), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)
NY Giants
Did not participate: TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring)
Limited participation: WR Mario Manningham (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee)
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