New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker was caught off guard by the Randy Moss trade.

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix promises that the franchise turnaround is coming.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan may stick with Drew Coleman playing ahead of rookie Kyle Wilson in base or nickel packages.

The Miami Dolphins' bye week has arrived at the perfect time, writes Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald.

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is among the NFL's elite, writes Don Markus for the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is pleased by Ben Roethlisberger's progress during their week of practices.

The Cleveland Browns' offense now centers around Peyton Hillis, writes Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Through four games, the Cincinnati Bengals defense has an NFL-low three quarterback sacks.

Wherever the Indianapolis Colts offense starts a drive, they intend to score.

John Glennon of The Tennessean wonders what the Tennessee Titans' new-found reputation will have on NFL officials.

In his fourth season on the job, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks coach Mike Shula talked to the media for the first time.

During his four-game suspension, Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing found support in his family.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is showing signs of maturing, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is on pace to break the NFL's passing yardage record.

San Diego Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill is anxious to get back on the field.

The Oakland Raiders have dropped 13 straight to the Chargers.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch may return to his original team before the October 19 trade deadline.

Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young feels his former team needs to take more chances on offense.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Max Hall has moved into a starting role faster than any undrafted quarterback since 1987.

Diminutive wide receiver Danny Amendola has come up big for the St. Louis Rams, writes Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers rookie linebacker Maurice Simpkins is ecstatic after being added to the 53-man roster on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss met with the media for the first time since his arrival on Wednesday.

Stopping Rams running back Steven Jackson is the focus of the Detroit Lions' defense, writes Chris McCoskey of the Detroit News.

Chicago Bears quarterback Todd Collins will make his 21st start in a 16-year NFL career.

One week after posting double-digit quarterback sacks, the New York Giants defense is gearing up to stop the run.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg says the offense won't be limited if running back Mike Bell has to play for LeSean McCoy.

Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo's sack totals are down, but he's drawing holding penalties, writes Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Dallas Cowboys first-round wide receiver Dez Bryant addressed his $55,000 dinner check.

New Orleans Saints first-round cornerback Patrick Robinson is gaining the coaching staff's trust, reports Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense line wants to put pressure on Carson Palmer this Sunday.

To counter the Browns' blitzes, the Atlanta Falcons will use their balanced offensive attack, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers third-round wide receiver Armanti Edwards is preparing for his NFL debut on Sunday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons fifth-round cornerback Dominique Franks (23), Bears defensive tackle Matt Toeania (28), Cowboys offensive tackle Marc Colombo (32), Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett (31), Dolphins practice squad defensive lineman Chris Baker (23), Vikings linebacker Kenny Onatolu (28), Patriots third-round wide receiver Taylor Price (23), Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (26), Steelers cornerback Anthony Madison (29), Chargers punter Mike Scifres (30), free agent wide receiver Greg Carr (25), running back Clifton Dawson (27), cornerbacks Dustin Fox (28) and Jacques Reeves (28), defensive end Rudolph Hardie (25), safety Nate Lyles (25), and tight end Chad Mustard (33); Former NFL defensive backs Donnie Abraham (37), Johnnie Johnson (54), and Martin Mayhew (45), quarterback Tony Eason (51), and running backs Rashaan Salaam (36) and Amos Zereoue (34).