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Lions ink LB Plamer to two-year extension

Lions signed LB Ashlee Palmer to a two-year contract extension.

Palmer will earn a base salary of $1 million in 2013, and then $1.25 million in 2014. The 26-year-old backup outside linebacker appeared in all 16 games this past season and recorded 24 tackles, mainly as a special teams contributor. Both of Detroit's starting outside 'backers, DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant, are scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Jan 3 - 11:56 PM

McCown hangs 5 TDs on Cowboys in MNF rout

Josh McCown completed 27-of-36 passes for 348 yards and four touchdowns in Chicago's 45-28, Week 14 demolition of the Cowboys on Monday night.

McCown added 16 yards and a fifth touchdown on the ground and posted a ridiculous 141.9 quarterback rating against a Dallas defense that couldn't make a stop all night. Not counting their final possession with six seconds left on the game clock, the Bears scored all eight times they had the ball on offense. McCown's night could have been worse; he should have been picked off at least three times. But that doesn't count, obviously. His touchdowns went to Earl Bennett, Alshon Jeffery, Michael Bush, and Matt Forte. Jeffery's catch was insane. He reeled in a 25-yard score in the back right corner of the end zone just before halftime. It's a play you need to see. McCown's lowest quarterback rating this season has been 90.7. His TD:INT ratio is now 13:1. Jay Cutler may just get himself another week to rest up. The Bears travel to Cleveland next Sunday.

Dec 9 - 11:38 PM

Report: Adrian Peterson doesn't need surgery

ESPN's Vikings blogger Ben Goessling reports Adrian Peterson (foot) will not need surgery, but he is not expected to play in Week 15 against the Eagles.

Peterson is in a walking boot after suffering what the Vikings are calling a "mid-foot sprain" Sunday against the Ravens. The news that he doesn't need surgery is great for the long term, but we still need to consider Peterson questionable at best for the remainder of the 2013 season. The Vikings are 3-9-1. They'll be in full-blown evaluation mode for the final three weeks. Risking the franchise player's health may not be worth it. For however long Peterson is sidelined, Toby Gerhart will handle lead-back duties. He needs to be owned in all formats.

Source: Ben Goessling on Twitter

Dec 9 - 9:37 PM

Rashad Jennings passes his concussion test

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Rashad Jennings has passed his concussion test.

That's all beat writer Vic Tafur tweeted regarding Jennings. It's positive news, though, after Jennings was unable to suit up Sunday. He traveled with the Raiders to New York to face the Jets, but Jennings couldn't progress quickly enough through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to play. Jennings should practice in full this week and be ready to start against the Chiefs next Sunday at home. He'll be a mid-to-low RB2 and put Marcel Reece's volume back in question.

Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter

Dec 9 - 6:24 PM

Keenan Allen fully expected to play Week 15

The Union-Tribune San Diego fully expects Keenan Allen (shoulder) to be ready for Week 15.

Chargers coach Mike McCoy said "we're very healthy right now" in Monday's presser, and emphasized that the team escaped Sunday's win without any serious issues. Allen played through the issue against the G-Men, and said he was prepared to do so for the rest of the season. He'll remain a high-end WR2 for Week 15 against the Broncos.

Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter

Dec 9 - 4:55 PM

Gronkowski officially sent to injured reserve

Patriots placed TE Rob Gronkowski on injured reserve with a torn right ACL and MCL, ending his season.

TE D.J. Williams has been re-signed in a corresponding roster move. Gronk also suffered a concussion on the hit that tore up his knee, sending him into the offseason in exceedingly rough shape. The serious injury is just the latest for a player who's undergone five surgeries in the past 13 months, and missed his entire junior year of college after undergoing a back operation. Gronk is still only 24, but it's fair to wonder if he can overcome yet another major injury to remain the historically dominant tight end he's been through the first four years of his career. You can compensate for only so many ailments. Gronk should be considered highly questionable for Week 1 2014. His $3.75 million base salary is fully guaranteed.

Dec 9 - 4:46 PM

Antonio Cromartie diagnosed with concussion

Antonio Cromartie has been officially diagnosed with a concussion.

Cromartie played 67-of-70 snaps in Sunday's win, so he either concealed his injury or didn't realize he was hurt. He should be considered 50-50 for Week 15 against the Panthers. Were Cromartie unable to go, the Jets would be left with Dee Milliner and Darrin Walls as their top two cornerbacks. Even if Cromartie plays, it's a dream matchup for Cam Newton.

Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter

Dec 9 - 4:41 PM

Report: Texans have no interest in Shanahan

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain reports the Texans won't consider Mike Shanahan for their head-coaching vacancy if/when he's fired by the Redskins.

Shanahan has gone full George Costanza as he attempts to force his way out of Washington, but it apparently won't be to Houston. McClain has his finger on the pulse of the Texans like no one else in the media. According to McClain, candidates the Texans will consider are Lovie Smith, Stanford's David Shaw, Penn State's Bill O'Brien and Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt. Shanahan's sour act — and perpetual losing — could mean his days as an NFL head man are through.

Source: John McClain on Twitter

Dec 9 - 4:33 PM

McCarthy: 'Too early to tell' for Eddie Lacy

Speaking Monday, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said it was "too early to tell" on Eddie Lacy's (ankle) Week 15 status.

Lacy played through the injury in Sunday's loss, but was ineffective, admitting afterward that he wasn't himself. The fact that Lacy retook the field against the Falcons is a strong sign he's avoided a high-ankle sprain, but it sounds like he'll be 50-50 for Week 15. James Starks would get the start against the Cowboys if Lacy can't go. Lacy's status will be updated no later than Wednesday.

Source: Packers on Twitter

Dec 9 - 4:14 PM

Aaron Rodgers to be re-evaluated Wednesday

Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) has yet to be medically cleared, and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.

Rodgers will work out on Tuesday. According to coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers is "progressing," and felt better on Friday than he did on Wednesday. Rodgers got in his first padded practice last Thursday. Per McCarthy, the "biggest thing (for Rodgers) is strength and comfort." Sunday's win over the Falcons has ramped up speculation that Rodgers will finally return for Week 15, but the Pack appear intent on avoiding a rash decision. For now, McCarthy is "planning" for Matt Flynn to start, but it's obviously a plan that could change. What Rodgers is able to do on Wednesday will be critical to his status.

Source: Packers on Twitter

Dec 9 - 4:07 PM

Mort: Welker 'very unlikely' to play Thursday

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on NFL Insiders that Wes Welker (concussion) is "very unlikely" to play Thursday night against the Chargers.

This is Welker's second concussion of the season, and the Broncos are now playing on a short week. "They're not ruling Welker out, but it's very unlikely he'll play," said Mort. Look for Jacob Tamme to stand in as Denver's primary slot receiver, although he won't be a great fantasy option unless you're desperate. Look for more work for Julius Thomas between the numbers, and Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker to dominate San Diego's weak corners outside.

Dec 9 - 3:30 PM

Shanahan noncommittal on RG3's starting job

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was noncommittal Monday when asked whether Robert Griffin III will start in Week 15 against the Falcons.

Shanahan said his priority is making sure Griffin is healthy entering the offseason, not necessarily winning Washington's next game. "If he did get injured, I’d be very disappointed if he wasn’t there in the offseason," Shanahan said. It's now possible Kirk Cousins will start after Griffin was benched in Sunday's blowout loss to Kansas City. Shanahan also refused to answer when asked by reporters Monday whether he wants to coach the Redskins in 2014.

Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter

Dec 9 - 3:11 PM