Initial tests revealed Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, and if he can handle the pain, he would be able to play Dec. 13 at Tampa, a source close to the situation said.
In dozens of interviews across the NFL this week, The Associated Press found that players voiced nearly unanimous support for the league's latest moves on head injuries.
The struggling New York Giants continue to tinker with their defensive lineup, demoting longtime starting defensive end Osi Umenyiora and starting tackle Fred Robbins to the second unit during practice.
Redskins running back Clinton Portis continues to show symptoms from a concussion and will return to a specialist in Pittsburgh on Monday and Tuesday to evaluate his progress.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis.
Ben Roethlisberger was "hurt" by teammate Hines Ward's remarks questioning why a concussion kept him out of an important game against the Ravens. But the Steelers quarterback now agrees he shouldn't have played.
Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe are among the Minnesota Vikings listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona.
The Cleveland Browns have avoided a blackout for Sunday's game against San Diego by joining with a TV station and several local businesses to guarantee a sellout.
