Recent NFL News

Hines Ward (WR)  PIT

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

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB)  BUF

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.

Peyton Manning (QB)  IND

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

Justin Griffith (FB)

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

Mark Ingram (RB)  NO

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

Deion Branch (WR)  NE

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

Wes Welker (WR)  NE

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

Ahmad Bradshaw (RB)  NYG

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