Bills decide to keep Merriman; 'he’ll make plays for us,' GM says

Bills decide to keep Merriman; 'he’ll make plays for us,' GM says: "The Buffalo Bills re-signed linebacker Shawne Merriman, ensuring the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker will be a part of the team's defense next season, general manager Buddy Nix confirmed Saturday."

Report: Jones-Drew set for scope on knee hurt during preseason

Report: Jones-Drew set for scope on knee hurt during preseason: "Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a right meniscus injury suffered during the preseason, The Florida Times-Union reported Saturday, citing a team source."

Report: Patriots DE Brace likely to go on IR with elbow injury

Report: Patriots DE Brace likely to go on IR with elbow injury: "The New England Patriots likely will place defensive end Ron Brace on season-ending injured reserve, the Boston Herald reported Saturday, citing a source."

Vikings WR Berrian questionable for finale with injury

Vikings WR Berrian questionable for finale with injury: "The Minnesota Vikings added wide receiver Bernard Berrian to the injury report Saturday, listing him as questionable for the game at Detroit with a quadriceps problem."

Bush on tenure running Texans' defense: 'It just didn't work out'

Bush on tenure running Texans' defense: 'It just didn't work out': "Frank Bush isn't under any illusions entering Sunday's season finale. He knows he'll most likely lose his job as the Houston Texans' defensive coordinator after the game."

Report: Falcons coach Smith will be rewarded with new deal

Report: Falcons coach Smith will be rewarded with new deal: "The Atlanta Falcons are seeking the NFC's best record and their first Super Bowl title, but they already know their top offseason priority: keeping coach Mike Smith."

Report: Vikings in serious contract discussions with Frazier

Report: Vikings in serious contract discussions with Frazier: "The Minnesota Vikings are in serious discussions with Frazier to make him their full-time coach, the Star Tribune reported Friday night, citing league sources."

Fox Era In Carolina Officially To End Sunday

Fox Era In Carolina Officially To End Sunday: "As John Fox left the practice field Friday, he insisted he's known about his impending departure for about two years. A few hours later, the Carolina Panthers formally announced the end of his nine-year run in which he led the franchise to its only Super Bowl."

Giants OT Andrews isn't ready to quit, even with back problems

Giants OT Andrews isn't ready to quit, even with back problems: "One of the first things that Shawn Andrews will do before Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins is take pain medication."

Vikes QB Webb among players fined by NFL for Week 16 actions

Vikes QB Webb among players fined by NFL for Week 16 actions: "The NFL fined Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Joe Webb $5,000 for a "major" facemask penalty he committed during a run in Tuesday night's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles."