Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward extended his apology to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to all of his teammates, saying he didn't mean to create an unnecessary distraction.
Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, in his first public comments since suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Redskins, tells ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that it was extremely unlikely he will play this Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Browns starting safety Brodney Pool's season could be over and his career is in jeopardy after sustaining another concussion in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati.
Matt Moore practiced with the first team -- albeit in a cramped indoor facility because of heavy rain -- while an idle Jake Delhomme had his throwing hand wrapped and his index and middle fingers taped together.
Cpach Jack Del Rio ruled Rashean Mathis out for Sunday's game against Houston, meaning the Jaguars (6-5) will have to defend All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson without their top defensive back.
Cedric Benson is expected back this weekend as the focal point of the Cincinnati Bengals' new run-based offense, one that's become quite adept at grinding down defenses.
