Hasselbeck returns to Seahawks, but Whitehurst in line to start

Hasselbeck returns to Seahawks, but Whitehurst in line to start: "Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was limited in practice Friday in his first work of the week, leaving open the possibility that he could play Sunday night against the St. Louis Rams."

Thomas lands on Saints' injury report after tweaking ankle

Thomas lands on Saints' injury report after tweaking ankle: "Pierre Thomas can't seem to shake the ankle problems that have wreaked havoc on his 2010 season."

O'Hara, Nicks, Tollefson all out for Giants' finale vs. Redskins

O'Hara, Nicks, Tollefson all out for Giants' finale vs. Redskins: "New York Giants Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and backup defensive lineman Dave Tollefson will not play in Sunday's game against the Redskins
in Washington."

Kolb takes all the reps in practice, in line to start for Eagles

Kolb takes all the reps in practice, in line to start for Eagles: "Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid wouldn't confirm Kevin Kolb as the starter in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cowboys, but the quarterback handled all the reps in practice Friday as Michael Vick continued to rest his injured leg."

Polamalu practices for first time in three weeks; status uncertain

Polamalu practices for first time in three weeks; status uncertain: "Steelers safety Troy Polamalu practiced Friday for the first time in three weeks, but it remains unclear if the All-Pro will return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns."

Concussed Favre joins Vikes practice but doesn't participate

Concussed Favre joins Vikes practice but doesn't participate: "Brett Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings on the field for practice Friday, though he still didn't participate in drills."

Panthers coach Fox full of fond memories, ready for next chapter

Panthers coach Fox full of fond memories, ready for next chapter: "In a light atmosphere full of smiles and laughs, the Panthers held their final full practice under John Fox on Friday, with the coach insisting he's been preparing for the end
of his run in Carolina for about two years."

Jaguars RB Jones-Drew out vs. Texans; LB Bowen promoted

Jaguars RB Jones-Drew out vs. Texans; LB Bowen promoted: "Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew missed Friday's practice and has been ruled out for the Jaguars' finale against the Houston Texans, the team announced."

Bills QB Fitzpatrick questionable vs. Jets with knee injury

Bills QB Fitzpatrick questionable vs. Jets with knee injury: "Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is questionable for Sunday's season finale against the New York Jets because of a right knee injury."

Lions WR Johnson, CB Houston miss Friday's practice

Lions WR Johnson, CB Houston miss Friday's practice: "Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson didn't practice Friday because of an ankle injury, but he will try to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to The Detroit News."

Cowboys sign kicker Brown, leaving Buehler's role in question

Cowboys sign kicker Brown, leaving Buehler's role in question: "David Buehler might not kick extra points and field goals for the Dallas Cowboys any more."

Mangini on coaching fate: 'The future will come quick enough'

Mangini on coaching fate: 'The future will come quick enough': "Amid a peppering of questions about his fate with the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini told reporters Friday that bulldozing running back Peyton Hillis again missed practice again with a rib injury and would be closely monitored entering Sunday's season finale."

Rams rookie TE Hoomanawanui practices on injured ankle

Rams rookie TE Hoomanawanui practices on injured ankle: "St. Louis Rams rookie tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, who's battling a high right ankle sprain, returned to practice Thursday and is one step closer to playing in Sunday's NFC West title-deciding showdown against the Seattle Seahawks."

Texans coach Kubiak feels WR Johnson unlikely to play vs. Jags

Texans coach Kubiak feels WR Johnson unlikely to play vs. Jags: "Houston Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson, who didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a high right ankle sprain, is unlikely to start against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, according to the Houston Chronicle on Thursday night."