Bills S Donte Whitner and T Jonathan Scott both missed practice on Thursday.
Dolphins CB Sean Smith is looking forward to challenging Saints WR Marques Colston on passes down the field.
Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich has played in London before and says the turf could pose a problem.
The Jets are planning to use a committee approach to replacing NT Kris Jenkins.
DE Dwan Edwards has responded well to increased playing time with the Ravens.
The Bengals have allowed a league-worst 25 plays of 20 yards or more.
K Phil Dawson might be back in the lineup for the Browns on Sunday.
Said Steelers RB Willie Parker of his injured toe, :I’m starting to plant, cut and do all that stuff because it’s starting to heal up. It’s still swollen, but it’s getting a lot better. This week is the best that it’s been.”
Texans S Bernard Pollard went home early with “flu-like” symptoms.
Joseph Addai said he’s cool with splitting Colts running back duties with Donald Brown.
Jaguars rookie DT Terrence Knighton earned the nickname “Pot Roast” on the team’s trip to Seattle.
Said Titans FB Ahmard Hall, “We’re last in the league at controlling the clock, so getting a rhythm and converting on third down is a must when you’re talking about winning games.”
The Broncos know that they’re going to be seeing better offenses when they resume their season.
The trade of Tank Tyler leaves Ron Edwards as the Chiefs’ only true nose tackle.
Raiders DE Richard Seymour expects that the Jets will simplify their offense by running the football more often.
Chargers K Nate Kaeding doesn’t see much significance in a record that would make him the NFL’s most accurate kicker.
Said Cowboys WR Roy Williams, “You hope you don’t have to do it, but sometimes you have to dial 911, and I’m waiting on 911 to be dialed up. Nine-11 refers to [Tony] Romo and myself, not the emergency situation.”
Giants DE Osi Umenyiora said that his knee isn’t the reason he’s been less productive this season.
The Eagles expect to have G Todd Herremans in the lineup this weekend.
Rick Maese of the Washington Post spoke to some of Sherman Lewis’s peers who say he could spark the Redskins offense.
Bears DT Tommie Harris sat out Thursday’s practice with a knee injury, but he hasn’t been ruled out of Sunday’s game.
The Lions placed DE Copeland Bryan on injured reserve and signed LB Vinny Ciurciu.
Packers LB A.J. Hawk said he wants to stay with the team beyond this season regardless of his role.
The Vikings could use either Karl Paymah or Benny Sapp as a replacement starter for CB Antoine Winfield.
The Falcons aren’t concerned that LB Keith Brooking passed along any secrets to the Cowboys.
The Panthers signed Keith Lewis to take Dante Wesley’s place on special teams this weekend.
The Saints are trying to tighten up their kick coverage after a poor week against the Giants.
Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward isn’t talking to the media.
Cardinals RB Tim Hightower practices kicking field goals once a week in case of emergency during a game.
Rams QB Kyle Boller has been impersonating Colts QB Peyton Manning at practice this week.
49ers QB Alex Smith gave Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford advice about shoulder surgery.
The Seahawks signed G Mike Gibson off of the Eagles practice squad to take the roster spot of T Kyle Williams, who they re-signed to their practice squad.