New England Patriots offensive tackles Matt Light and Sebastian Vollmer are tasked with keeping the Colts' pass-rushers away from Tom Brady.

Not everything he does shows up on the stat sheet, but Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner understands that he'll be judged by game-changing plays, writes Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.

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

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling is no longer facing aggravated battery charges in Broward County.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh would like to see more big plays in the passing game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change at kicker, signing Shaun Suisham and placing Jeff Reed on waivers.

With injuries at cornerback and in the return game, the Cleveland Browns signed reinforcements on Tuesday.

Rookie free agent kicker Aaron Pettrey signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed safety Chip Vaughn.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young has a chance to establish himself as the unquestioned starter, writes David Climer of The Tennessean.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have nearly 4,000 tickets to sell to avoid a blackout this weekend.

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle doesn't see the Houston Texans defense stopping the Jets' physical running game.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Jon Asamoah has faced adversity in his life, writes Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star.

The Denver Broncos offensive line is finally looking like its blueprint, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres won't make excuses or throw anyone under the bus for what's been a disastrous 2010 season.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha says he doesn't have to be 100% to play on Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback J.P. Losman is happy to be on an NFL roster.

The San Francisco 49ers cleared a roster spot for an extra kicker by waiving wide receiver Jason Hill.

Arizona Cardinals right tackle Brandon Keith was placed on injured reserve.

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is interested in seeing if the St. Louis Rams experience a hangover following their overtime loss in San Francisco.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester has provided a boost in the return game, writes Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune.

Continuity has helped improve the performance of the Green Bay Packers offensive line, writes Kareem Copeland of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams has no plans to retire.

The Detroit Lions will not rush Matthew Stafford's return from another shoulder injury.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News writes that the New York Giants have four days to figure out how to stop Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

All's quiet on the contract front between the Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth wants to get a "W" in his return trip to Tennessee.

Dallas Cowboys interim head coach Jason Garrett is doing all the right things, writes Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning News.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis says Reggie Bush and Pete Carroll are both stand-up guys in his book.

Historically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not played well in San Francisco.

The Atlanta Falcons have been penalized a league-low 35 times this season, writes Jeff Haws of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Signs are pointing to the Carolina Panthers defense wearing down, writes Darin Gantt of The Charlotte Observer.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bills cornerback Reggie Corner (27), Bears defensive end Israel Idonije (30), Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (32), cornerback Nathan Vasher (29 and tight end Richard Dickson (23), Texans offensive tackle Eric Winston (27), Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (32), Rams sixth-round tight end Fendi Onobun (24), Buccaneers seventh-round tight end Erik Lorig (24), Titans guard Ryan Durand (25), free agent wide receiver Adam Jennings (28), free agent quarterback Tyler Sheehan (23), and offensive tackle Tony Ugoh (27). Retired fullback Marc Edwards (36), running backs Howard Griffith (43) and Leonard Russell (41).