The 2010 New England Patriots got worse on Wednesday, writes Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe.

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix hasn't spoken to the media since the beginning of training camp.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis may not be matched up against Randy Moss on Monday night, reports Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long sat out Wednesday's practice with a left knee injury.

The Baltimore Ravens #1-ranked pass defense faces the NFL's leader in passing yards on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's return should improve the passing offense, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns second-round safety T.J. Ward was fined $15,000 for his hit on Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is not happy with the Buccaneers' front office.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell is mulling his options in the back-end of the secondary.

Big plays the last two weeks have hurt the Tennessee Titans defense, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Tiquan Underwood could become more of a factor in the offense, writes Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.

After sitting out the first four weeks, Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is ready to return to the field.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Shaun Smith will appeal his $10,000 fine.

A surprisingly vocal Denver Broncos offensive line isn't making any excuses for it's struggles this season, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman remains on the trading block, and could be cut, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller is on pace for a Pro Bowl-caliber season.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck spent twenty minutes after practice working with Marshawn Lynch, reports Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary admitted to demonstrating poor sportsmanship after Sunday's loss.

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Max Hall was named the starter for this week's game against the defending Super Bowl champions.

St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Fred Robbins has been instrumental in the defense's improvement, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett may be lost for the remainder of the season, reports Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping that Randy Moss can save the day, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is eager to get back on the field after injuring his ankle in Week 2.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was limited in Wednesday's practice, 72 hours after sustaining a concussion against the Giants.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips wants to get Felix Jones more involved in the offense, reports Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Injuries are forcing the New York Giants to shuffle their offensive line.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb took all the reps during Wednesday's practice.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis may miss up to six weeks with a groin injury.

Newly signed Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Clowney hopes to run different routes than he was asked to do in New York.

The Atlanta Falcons will face a familiar foe on Sunday, writes Jeff Haw of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight ends Jerramy Stevens and John Gilmore could be more involved in the offense.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter's knee injury was clarified on Wednesday, but his timetable for return remains the same.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens linebacker Tavares Gooden (26), Bills safety Jairus Byrd (24), Broncos guard Russ Hochstein (33), Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (34), Patriots safety Bret Lockett (24), Saints quarterback Chase Daniel (24), Jets practice squad defensive lineman Martin Tevaseu (23), Seahawks first-round offensive tackle Russell Okung (23), free agent wide receivers Larry Beavers (25) and Mark Bradford (26), defensive tackles Ryan Boschetti (29) and Louis Ellis (25), tight end Nate Lawrie (29), linebacker Jake Lewko (23), and offensive tackle Shane Olivea (29).