Redskins practice update: The only player missing today is defensive end Chris Baker, whose wife gave birth to their first child late last night/early this morning.
Former Redskins great corner Pat Fischer watches the current group of defensive backs with former longtime trainer Bubba Tyer.
The number of head coaching vacancies in the NFL reached seven on Wednesday night when the Buccaneers surprisingly fired second-year head coach Lovie Smith.
Funny moment with Panthers GM Dave Gettleman came when he was asked if he was happy with the big contract he gave quarterback Cam Newton in June: "Is that a rhetorical question? Yes. He has fulfilled everything we thought he could be."
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wears the name of his new son Chosen Sebastian Newton on the back of his practice shirt.
Bill Belichick electing for another walkthrough practice today. More mental work, less physical work. Starts at 1 p.m. ET
For the crazy cold temps this weekend, Vikings will distribute hand warmers, offer free coffee outside the stadium
Dee Ford not only returned to Chiefs practice but was working with the starters. He missed the first two days of the practice week because of a concussion.
Quarterback Brock Osweiler was one of several players who were not on field during open period of Broncos practice on Thursday. Osweiler has been treated for elbow and shoulder injuries in recent weeks. Team was working without helmets or pads Thursday. DeMarcus Ware, Chris Harris Jr., T.J. Ward and Brandon Marshall also among the players who were not participating.
The view from Thursday afternoon's Patriots walkthrough practice, as Tom Brady arrived with Rob Gronkowski on a sunny 40-degree day. For the second day in a row, Bill Belichick elected for a walkthrough -- more mental work, less physical work.
Of his dancing abilities, J.J. Watt says, "I am just a big white guy trying to have some fun out there." His teammates aren't letting that fly, determined to improve his moves
Matthew Berry tells daily fantasy players to heap love on Aaron Rodgers this week, despite the Packers QB not being "Aaron Rodgers-like" of late. This is the playoffs, writes Berry, and he's still Aaron Rodgers.
Redskins running back Matt Jones was limited again because of a hip pointer. Coach Jay Gruden said they're still not sure if he'll be able to play Sunday.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden on Green Bay's success against tight ends: "They haven't seen a tight end like Jordan Reed in a couple weeks."
Panthers coach Ron Rivera was surprised Tampa Bay made the decision to fire Lovie Smith. He felt the Bucs were trending the right way.
Today is the birthday of Panthers coach Ron Rivera. "Other than the rookies singing badly" he says he hasn't gotten anything from the team - yet.
Matthew Berry hates Adrian Peterson for daily fantasy this week for one simple reason: He's facing Seattle's defense, which has allowed the fewest fantasy points to RBs this season.
The Steelers and Bengals are rivals on Saturday, but they won't be all year. That's not how it works. Cornerback William Gay says he's trained with Baltimore Ravens players in past offseasons. Players cross paths. Rivalries are mostly for the fans, Gay said.
DeAngelo Williams is making progress. He's walking without a limp on Thursday. Working to get right for Saturday night in Cincinnati
