The New England Patriots will sign kicker Shayne Graham to replace an injured Stephen Gostkowski.

Through eight games, Buffalo Bills first-round running back C.J. Spiller hasn't put up the numbers he was expected to, writes Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.

Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger takes a second look at the New York Jets' 23-20 overtime win over Detroit.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling is expected to be added to the 53-man roster this week.

The Baltimore Ravens offense has struggled in the red zone, writes Edward Lee of The Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison appealed his $95,000 in fines to the NFL on Tuesday.

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is eager to face his twin brother this Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is not a happy camper, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai still has pain in his left shoulder.

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Thornton is ready for any role when he comes off the PUP list, writes John Glennon of The Tennessean.

The Jacksonville Jaguars shuffled their roster on Tuesday.

At 4-4 with four divisional games on the schedule, the Houston Texans are still in the AFC South race, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

The Kansas City Chiefs hope Sunday's letdown against Oakland was an aberration.

Denver Broncos right tackle Ryan Harris will return to a starting role this week.

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner expects everyone on the roster will be ready to practice when they return from their bye next week.

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has insisted that Jason Campbell start at quarterback.

Eric Williams of the The News Tribune grades the Seattle Seahawks at the midway point of the season.

San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson has been slowed by a variety of injuries this season.

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Max Komar might not tell his grandkids about his first NFL reception.

Former Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson wants the jersey that current St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson owes him.

The Green Bay Packers activated sixth-round running back James Starks from the PUP list on Tuesday.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian expects to receive a FedEx envelope for wearing yellow shoes on Sunday.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is likely out for the remainder of the season.

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith commands respect from his players, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune.

Dallas Cowboys interim head coach Jason Garrett plans to send a message of change to his team today.

New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara's Lisfranc sprain is healing more slowly than expected, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed safety Colt Anderson off the Vikings' practice squad.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis had swelling in his groin after his full-speed workout on Monday.

Carolina Panthers placed right tackle Jeff Otah was placed on injured reserve on Monday.

Atlanta Falcons blitz packages have been burned for long touchdowns in recent weeks, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

To reach the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers likely need to get to 10 or 11 wins, Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times writes.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has mixed feelings about the placement of the team's bye week.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens wide receiver Donte Stallworth (30), Bengals tight end Chase Coffman (24), Lions practice squad center Dan Gerberry (25), Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty (28), Steelers running back Isaac Redman (26), Seahawks seventh-round linebacker/defensive end Dexter Davis (24), Titans third-round linebacker Rennie Curran (22), free agent wide receiver Dallas Baker (28), linebackers Harry Coleman (25) and Dan Howell (25), defensive end Will Johnson (25), offensive tackle Bill Noethlich (24), and retired wide receiver Isaac Bruce (38).