If T Demetrius Bell can’t play, the Bills will shift Jonathan Scott to left tackle and start Kirk Chambers on the right side.
Two of Dolphins DT Paul Soliai’s family members died in this week’s tsunami in American Samoa and 10 more are missing.
LB Prescott Burgess, released earlier this week, was re-signed to the Patriots’ practice squad.
Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine praised DE Vernon Gholston’s ability to set up his teammates’ pass rush but said he isn’t a guy who will show “a lot of flash.”
Ravens LB Ray Lewis is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Patriots RB Fred Taylor.
Bengals WR Andre Caldwell’s offseason workouts with QB Carson Palmer are starting to pay off.
Browns DT Shaun Rogers described his play as “very unsatisfactory.”
Said Steelers WR Limas Sweed of his key drop against the Bengals, “No excuses -- gotta make the play. This isn’t rocket science.”
Texans CB Jacques Reeves had surgery to repair a dislocated pinky and will miss Sunday’s game.
According to Colts K Adam Vinatieri, he’s totally to blame for two missed field goals in the first three weeks.
Jaguars T Tra Thomas, who may start at right tackle this week, said he’s over his disappointment at losing the left tackle job to Eugene Monroe.
David Climer of the Tennessean thinks the Titans are doing the right thing by sticking with QB Kerry Collins despite an 0-3 start.
Broncos linebackers coach Don Martindale said he’s happy with the progress of rookie LB Robert Ayers.
RB Larry Johnson thinks that all of the roster shuffling shows that the Chiefs are serious about building a winning team.
Could QB Jeff Garcia actually be returning to Oakland?
Said Chargers WR Vincent Jackson of keeping up his strong production, “Part of our offense is taking advantage of mismatches. Teams can’t double-team me and [TE Antonio] Gates. There are going to be opportunities. As long as I keep taking advantage of those.”
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips is making his first trip back to Denver as a head coach since the Broncos fired him in 1994.
Neither K Lawrence Tynes nor the Giants coaching staff is happy that he’s missed a pair of field goals this season.
Matt Mosley of ESPN.com wonders if he overrated the Eagles before the season.
Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache said he has to be more of a gambler.
The Bears hope that LB Jamar Williams is up to the task of starting at strongside linebacker this weekend.
Lions DT Chuck Darby, signed on Wednesday, said he’s happy to be back playing football after three weeks of fishing in Florida.
Said Packers DT Ryan Pickett of the Vikings offense, “You stop [RB Adrian] Peterson, and that’s their offense. Brett [Favre] is a great player, but they ride Adrian’s back.”
Vikings WR Greg Lewis still isn’t sure if he’ll be active for Monday night’s game.
Falcons WR Roddy White is off to a slow start after missing nine days of training camp as a holdout.
The Panthers released DT Sunny Harris to make room for DT Hollis Thomas.
Saints K John Carney knows that this will probably be his final week as a member of the team.
Buccaneers linebackers coach Joe Barry is riding a personal 20-game losing streak.
Matt Sohn of Yahoo! Sports calls Cardinals RB Beanie Wells the league’s most disappointing rookie.
Said Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo of RB Steven Jackson, “I’ve seen nothing but great things. I’m going to tell you what, his greatness in that regard -- in the leadership regard -- is shining right now when it’s not the best of times and the results haven’t been what we want.”
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee writes that the 49ers offense runs the risk of being too conservative to be effective.
Seahawks RB Edgerrin James said he isn’t feeling nostalgic in advance of his return to Indianapolis.
