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Chicago Bears’ Devin Hester (23) reacts after running back a punt 64-yards for a touchdown during the second half an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Minneapolis. The return was Hester’s NFL-leading 14th career return for a touchdown. The game is being played at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium because of damage to the Metrodome roof.(AP Photo/Andy King)

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Undrafted Bills rookie WR Naaman Roosevelt has one NFL catch and counting.

Dolphins DT Paul Soliai figures to make a lot of money from someone this offseason.

The Patriots waived DL Louis Leonard, which could be an indication that some of their other defensive linemen are returning to health.

Little-used CB Marquice Cole played a big role on the final Jets defensive stand against the Steelers.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh joked about going old school to punish T Michael Oher for any future penalties.

The Cincinnati Enquirer revisits letters from former Bengals asking owner Mike Brown to hire a general manager.

The Browns promoted NT Travis Ivey from the practice squad and signed LB Steve Octavien.

T Trai Essex avoided questions about whether he’d start for the Steelers on Thursday night.

Slow starts have been a problem for the Texans all season.

Three members of the Colts will be making trips home when they play against the Raiders this Sunday.

Jaguars T Jordan Black won’t be getting over Sunday’s loss to the Colts any time soon.

Said Titans RB Chris Johnson, “If we win out and we so happen to get in the playoffs then that’s a good thing. But I feel like at 6-8 right now, we really can’t be around here talking about playoffs.”

Who might the Broncos be able to grab with their high draft pick come April?

The Chiefs have plenty of candidates for the team MVP award named after Derrick Thomas.

Former UFL P Danny Baugher was signed to the Raiders practice squad as insurance against Shane Lechler’s injury.

Chargers coach Norv Turner is drawing comparisons between Philip Rivers and Dan Fouts.

The Cowboys promoted WR Teddy Williams to the active roster to keep the Dolphins from signing him.

Giants WR Steve Smith had microfracture surgery on Tuesday, but didn’t have a mosaicplasty as initially expected.

Rookies have played an important role on the Eagles defense this season.

The Redskins have plenty of options if they want to cut salary this offseason.

Bears WR Devin Hester plans to add several more touchdowns to his kick return record.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz hasn’t ruled out QB Matthew Stafford for this weekend’s game.

Will the Packers put QB Matt Flynn on the trading block this offseason?

A return by Vikings RB Adrian Peterson won’t necessarily mean less work for RB Toby Gerhart.

The Falcons defense knows it will get a workout against Saints QB Drew Brees.

Panthers CB Chris Gamble is going to have an X-ray on the injured ankle that kept him out of Sunday’s game.

Blitzing Falcons QB Matt Ryan might not work out too well for the Saints.

The Buccaneers cut S Vince Anderson and signed S Dominique Harris off of the Bills’ practice squad.

The Cardinals’ linebacking corps could look a lot different and a lot younger in 2011.

The last three weeks hasn’t found the Rams at their best.

49ers RB Anthony Dixon expects to play on Sunday despite missing practice time with a sprained ankle.

The current Seahawks quarterback situation is a lot like the one they lived through in 1991.