Brady aggravated the left (non-throwing) shoulder sprain that he sustained earlier in the season in the third quarter of this past Sunday's Super Bowl, Boston Herald reports.

There is speculation that the Redskins could pursue Manning (neck) if the Colts release him, the Washington Post reports.

McFadden was released by the Steelers Wednesday, the Pittsurgh Post-Gazette reports.

Battle was released by the Steelers Wednesday, the Pittsurgh Post-Gazette reports.

Tuck had three tackles, two sacks and forced a safety in Super Bowl 46 Sunday.

Cruz had four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl 46 Sunday.

Nicks had 10 catches for 109 yards in Super Bowl 46 Sunday.

Manningham had five catches for 73 yards Sunday, including a crucial 38-yard grab on the sidelines on the game-winning drive.

Jacobs had nine carries for 37 yards Sunday.

Bradshaw had 17 carries for 72 yards and an accidental touchdown in Super Bowl 46. He also caught two passes for 19 yards.

Manning completed 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl 46. He took three sacks and did not throw a pick.

The Cardinals have hired Frank Reich, Manning's (neck) former QB coach, as their wide receivers coach, the ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Holmes's contract is now guaranteed through 2013 after Tuesday's roster deadline passed, ESPN New York reports.

Ballard suffered a torn ACL in the Super Bowl, Giants.com reports.

The Patriots signed Underwood to a futures contract Tuesday, Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport reports.

Williams informed the Ravens on Tuesday that he is retiring, Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports.

Lindell signed a contract extension with the Bills on Monday, the team's official Twitter page reports.

Saunders will be suspended for the first four games next season, Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times reports.

Moreno (knee) was arrested last week on drunken driving charges, according to the Denver Post.

Miller was named the NFL's defensive rookie of the year, the Denver Post reports.

Gostkowski made his only field goal attempt (from 29 yards) en route to a five-point effort in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

In 16 games, Collins gained a mere four yards on four carries. As a receiver, he had a bit more success, recording eleven catches for 50 yards. Most importantly (or frustratingly depending on how many Saints players you owned), Collins scored four total touchdowns, all from short range.

Kasay finished the year 28-of-34 on field goal attempts and a perfect 63-of-63 on extra points.

Rogers, who in 2008 managed 76 tackles, continued his decline with the Saints, recording on 22 stops and no sacks in 16 games.

Coming over from San Francisco this offseason, Franklin was a huge disappointment for the Saints, contributing a mere 17 tackles and no sacks in 16 games.

In 16 games, Shanle recorded 69 tackles, one sack and one interception in 2011.

Dunbar was a pleasant surprise for the Saints in 2011, recording 79 tackles and one sack in 16 games.

After missing all of 2010 with a foot injury, Casillas recorded 43 tackles and three sacks in 13 games in 2011.

Ellis finished 2011 with 29 tackles and only half a sack in 15 games.

Vereen was inactive for Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Ridley did not record a carry in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Woodhead carried seven times for 18 yards and caught four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Green-Ellis carried 10 times for 44 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Ochocinco caught one pass for 21 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Branch caught three passes for 45 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Manning (neck) is open to structuring his contract so that he would be paid little money up front and would earn the bulk of his salary based on performance bonuses, ESPN reports.

Welker caught seven passes for 60 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants. He also rushed the ball twice for 21 yards.

Brady completed 27-of-41 passes for 276 yards with two touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Hernandez caught eight passes for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Gronkowski, who was dealing with a high ankle sprain, caught two passes for 26 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Poppinga registered 51 tackles (37 solo), including three for loss, two passes defensed, and forced one fumble in 2011.

Pettis had 256 yards on 27 receptions in his rookie season of 2011.

Norwood averaged 25.5 yards on the 24 kickoffs he returned for the Rams in 2011.

Nixon registered six tackles and two forced fumbles in four games for the Rams in 2011.

Murphy spent the entire 2011 season on the IR after fracturing his ankle in practice before Week 1.

Miller had one reception for eight yards during the 2011 season.

Miller ran for 14 yards on five carries and also caught three passes for 41 yards during the 2011 season.

Beckham exited the Super Bowl during the second quarter and is out with a torn right ACL, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bradshaw (foot) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots.

Nicks (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots.

Ridley is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants.

Branch (knee) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Welker (knee) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Ochocinco is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Gronkowski (ankle) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) did not appear to be limping Saturday, the Boston Herald reports.

The Saturday release of fellow wideout Tiquan Underwood virtually assures that Ochocinco will be active for Sunday's Super Bowl, the Boston Herald reports.

The Patriots have released Underwood, the Boston Herald reports.

Bills wide receiver David Nelson has confirmed that Fizpatrick cracked a few ribs during the Redskins game In Week 8 and played through the injury for the remainder of the season, The Buffalo News reports.

Ward recently underwent surgery to remove bone fragments from his right ankle, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Griffith has retired from football after seven seasons in the NFL with the Texans and Falcons, according to The Oakland Tribune.

Ingram (turf toe surgery) said on his personal Twitter account that he is no longer using crutches after having surgery in early January.

Branch (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Welker (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.

Bradshaw (foot) did not practice Friday but is probable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots, NFL Network's Albert Breer reports.

Nicks (shoulder) is probable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots, NFL Network's Albert Breer reports.

Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants after a limited practice Friday, Newsday's Tom Rock reports.

The Jets will take on an extra $15 million of future salary commitment to Holmes if he's still on the roster through Feb. 7, ESPN New York reports.

Williams, who underwent surgery in December to repair a broken ankle, said he likely will not be ready for OTAs and minicamps in April, ESPN 710 Seattle reports.

Manning, contrary to earlier reports, has not been cleared for football activity, according to Colts owner Jim Irsay.

Dareus appears set to play on the inside in Buffalo's new 4-3 defensive scheme, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Forte said that being placed with the franchise tag would be OK with him, as long as it led to a long-term contract, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Troup, who had surgery in December to repair a minor fracture in his spine as well as another pre-existing condition, has been cleared to do some exercises, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Bradshaw (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Nicks (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Manning (neck) has been cleared for football activities, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.

Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) practiced Thursday, Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport reports.

Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) could be a limited participant in practice Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Nicks (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, but is feeling better and expects to play at full capacity Sunday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. "It feels a lot better this week," Nicks said on Tuesday of his sprained shoulder. "I'm just trying to go out there and play and have a good week of practice. There should be no setbacks. It's not sore or anything."

Bradshaw (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips said that the team will not let Forte reach free agency this offseason, ESPNChicago.com reports.

Bradshaw (foot) will not practice Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

Manning says he plans to return to playing football and is encouraged by his recovery from neck surgery. He said he expects to be eventually cleared by doctors in order to play. "I really feel good. I continue to make progress every day. Everything that the doctors have told me has been on point, which is encouraging to me," he told ESPN.

Patterson is doing "pretty good" after recently undergoing brain surgery to repair a tangle of blood vessels, Philadelphia Inquirer writer Jonathan Tamari reports.

Gronkowski (ankle) said Tuesday that he has taken his walking boot off for good, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Palmer will be the Raiders' starting quarterback next season, new coach Dennis Allen confirmed Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Manning's neck injury doesn't appear to be progressing at enough of a rate to indicate that he will play again, two sources with knowledge of Manning's rehabilitation told Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. While the vertebrae in his neck that were fused have healed, the nerves in his arm are not healing and he hasn't shown improvement in velocity while throwing the ball, the report adds.

The Browns have expressed interest in bringing Hillis back for the 2012 season, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Bills plan on switching to more of a 4-3 defense next season, and Kelsay, who might be in line to start at one of the defensive end spots, seems happy with the plan. "Myself personally I'm more comfortable in a 4-3, that's what I played for seven years and at the beginning of my career as well as college and high school," Kelsay told Sirius/XM NFL Radio earlier this month. "That's where I'd feel like I'd be the most productive. I had fun in the 3-4, but with being limited based on personnel and all the injuries that piled up at the end of the season we played a little more four-man front."

Marshall was named MVP of the Pro Bowl on Sunday with six catches for 176 yards and four touchdowns.

Gronkowski (ankle) did not practice Monday, Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport reports.

Barnett will start at outside linebacker in the 4-3 formation in 2012, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Sheppard will start at the middle linebacker spot in the 4-3 formation in 2012, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Rice reportedly underwent surgery on both shoulders in early January, according to Tom Pelissero of ESPN 1500 Twin Cities.

Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) was still in a walking boot when getting off the team's plane Sunday, the Boston Globe reports.

Roosevelt finished the 2011 season, his second in the NFL, with 16 catches for 257 yards and a score over 10 games.

Colts owner Jim Irsay denied a report from NFL Network's Jason La Canfora that the Colts decided to move on from Manning (neck) weeks ago. "No he hasn't been released nor was a decision reached weeks ago," Irsay said via his Twitter account.

Wilson finished the 2011 season with 106 tackles -- good for second on the team -- to go with six passes defensed, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

The Kansas City coaching staff will reevaluate how many touches to give McCluster in the offseason, the Kansas City Star reports.

Smith was arrested on DUI charges in Miami Beach, Fla. on Friday, KTVU.com reports.

Jackson's assessment of his free agency value is "night-and-day different" from Philadelphia's assessment, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Wells (knee) described his knee surgery as a routine clean-up procedure, the Arizona Republic reports.

Williams was wearing a walking boot that ran up to his knee on his right leg, for what he termed a "sprain" of his foot, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Williams said that while team doctors have assured him that nothing is broken, wearing the boot is more of a precautionary measure. "Right now, I'm just resting for a couple of days," Williams said Friday. "But I'll be running on it and just seeing what I can do the next couple of days."

Hampton (knee) will have surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Welker (knee) was a limited practice participant all week, ESPN reports.

The Patriots listed Gronkowski (ankle) as questionable on Friday's injury report, according to ESPN.com.

Mikell collected 91 tackles, two interceptions, forced five fumbles, three pass deflections, and one sack in 2011.

Mattison finished the 2011 season as the Rams' starting right guard.

Long registered a career-high 13 sacks to go along with 37 tackles (three for loss), two pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 2011.

Lloyd led the Rams with 683 yards receiving on 51 receptions and also had a team-high five receiving touchdowns in 2011.

Gronkowski's father said Rob has a high ankle sprain, the Boston Herald reports.

Laurinaitis finished the 2011 season as the Rams' leading tackler with 142 (105 solo).

King registered 58 tackles, one interception, one sack, and four pass deflections in 12 games in 2011.

Kendricks finished the 2011 season having caught 28 passes for 352 yards.

Nicks (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

Bradshaw (foot) returned to practice Friday, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.

New Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees expects Reed to be back next season, Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times reports.

Manning (neck) and Colts owner Jim Irsay had a war of words in the media Wednesday with Irsay saying Manning acted like a "politician" in giving an interview where he talked about his discomfort with the team's recent moves. Manning later responded by saying he wasn't trying to cast the Colts in a negative way, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Byrd finished the 2011 season with 98 tackles -- third on the team -- to go with three interceptions, a sack, three forced fumbles and one touchdown.

Bell is not expected back with Miami next season, according to the Florida South Sun-Sentinel.

Soliai is not expected back with Miami next season, according to the Florida South Sun-Sentinel.

Bradshaw (foot) did not practice Thursday, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Nicks (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Gronkowski (ankle) did not practice Thursday, ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss reports.

In his rookie season, Jordan made 31 tackles and recorded one sack starting opposite Will Smith for much of the year.

Robinson finished 2011 with 47 tackles and a team-high four interceptions.

In 14 games in 2011, Porter made 52 tackles and intercepted one pass.

Appearing in all 16 games for the first time in four seasons, Greer made 72 tackles but picked off only one pass in 2011.

Vilma struggled with nagging injuries all season long and appeared in only 11 games, recording a mere 54 tackles in 2011.

Smith tallied 35 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2011 in 14 games.

Jenkins finished 2011 with 77 tackles and one sack but did not intercept a single pass in 15 games.

Wells underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, the Cardinals' official site reports.

Barnett finished the 2011 season first on the Bills with 130 tackles to go along with five passes defensed, three interceptions, one forced fumble and one touchdown.

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland let it be known once again Tuesday that the team's first priority this off-season will be finding a starting quarterback, according to the Florida South Sun-Sentinel.

Manning (neck) says he hasn't decided to retire and doesn't know which direction the Colts will go at quarterback next season. "One thing he [new Colts GM Ryan Grigson] kind-of, sort-of told me, without really wanting to tell me, was that [Colts owner Jim] Irsay will be the guy I'm going to sit down and talk with," Manning told the Indianapolis Star. "That's going to happen at some point, but we haven't had that conversation yet because we really don't need to have that conversation yet."

Jenkins will need 4-6 months of recovery time undergoing surgery on his right shoulder, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Abdullah was cleared by medical specialists to continue playing football, even after suffering four concussions in the past two seasons, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. His 2011 season ended in late November after two concussions in less than a month.

Harper finished the year with 95 tackles and 7.5 sacks (just half a sack shy of the NFL single-season record for a defensive back), but was not invited to participate in the NFL Pro Bowl.

Ginn finished the year with just 19 catches for 220 yards and no touchdowns.

Walker (jaw) returned to action Sunday, catching two passes for 36 yards.

Akers made a 25-yard field goal and both his extra-point attempts during the 49ers' loss Sunday.

Hunter gained 31 yards on four carries during the 49ers' loss to the Giants during the NFC Championship game Sunday.

Dixon had two carries for three yards in the 49ers' loss Sunday.

Gore ran for 74 yards on 16 carries (4.6 YPC) and added 45 receiving yards on six catches during the 49ers' loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Smith completed 12-of-26 passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions during the 49ers' loss Sunday.

Tynes made both of his field-goal attempts Sunday, the last of which sent the Giants to the Super Bowl.

Beckum had four catches for 16 yards Sunday.

Manningham had just one catch for 17 yards Sunday, but it was for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Cruz had 10 catches for 142 yards Sunday.

Bradshaw had 20 carries for 74 yards and six catches for 52 yards against the 49ers on Sunday.

Manning completed 32 of 58 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns. He did not throw an interception, but he took six sacks and fumbled once, though it was recovered by a teammate.

Florence finished the 2011 season with 50 tackles, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, one forced fumble, and one touchdown.

Landry will not have surgery on his problematic Achilles' tendon, CSN Washington's Ryan O'Halloran reports.

Gilmore, who was unable to go in either of the Saints' playoff games, finished the year with three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown.

Henderson finished 2011 with 32 catches for 503 yards and two touchdowns.

Gronkowski's injured left ankle will not prevent him from playing in Super Bowl XLVI, the Boston Herald reports.

Moore, who was unable to play in either of the Saints' playoff games, finished the year with 52 catches for 627 yards and eight touchdowns.

Arrington, in very limited playing time, caught only two passes for 31 yards in 2011 for the Saints.

Nicks (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game against San Francisco and finished with five catches for 55 yards on 12 targets.

Ochocinco, who was inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship win over the Ravens, attended his father's funeral services late in the week, according to the CBS game broadcast.

Nicks was seen limping off the field during the first quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship game against San Francisco.

Gronkowski (ankle) returned to the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, the Boston Herald reports.

Ginn (knee) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Giants, the 49ers' official site reports.

Walker (jaw) is active for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Giants, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.

Gronkowski limped to the locker room with an ankle injury towards the end of the third quarter of Sunday's game, the Boston Herald reports.

Arrington left Sunday's game with an eye injury, the Patriots official site reports.

The Dolphins are very interested in Manning (neck) should he become a free agent, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Omar Kelly.

Carr is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, the Boston Globe reports.

Ochocinco (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens, the Patriots' official site reports.

Vereen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens, the Patriots' official site reports.

Ridley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game, the Patriots' official site reports.

Kolb says he's symptom-free after suffering a concussion toward the end of the 2011 season, Mike Jurecki of XTRA 910 reports.

Williams, the Bills' second-round pick last season, showed a physical style early and often enough throughout his rookie season to make him a favorite for a starting position next season, according to The Buffalo News.

Ballard (knee) is listed as questionable after undergoing what coach Tom Coughlin termed a "procedure" on Thursday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Coughlin wouldn't say what was done to Ballard except to clarify it wasn't surgery. It's likely he received a shot or had fluid drained. Ballard said the procedure took only a few minutes.

Lofton racked up a career best 147 tackles in 2011.

Edwards finished the season with 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Douglas had 39 receptions for 498 yards and one touchdown in 2011.

Walker (jaw) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Goldson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Dent tallied 20 total tackles in his first season in the league.

Ginn (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Willis (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Sacramento Bee reports.

DeCoud finished 2011 with 86 tackles and four interceptions

Bryant connected to 27-of-29 field goal attempts this season.

Abraham finished the season with 35 tackles, 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and one funble recovered.

Hernandez (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Chung (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Branch (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Brady (left shoulder) was removed from the injury report Friday.

Welker (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Reed (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against New England, ESPN's Jamison Hensley reports.

The Steelers signed Smith on Friday, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Ballard missed practice Friday due to undergoing a knee procedure, though the team wouldn't classify it as a surgery or specify what the procedure was, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Umenyiora (ankle/knee) is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Tuck (shoulder) is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Manning (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Bradshaw (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Nicks (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Newark Star-Ledger writer Mike Garafolo reports.

Bradshaw (foot) returned to practice Friday, The Star-Ledger reports.