NFL News & Notes
- Todd Collins – QB, Chicago Bears
Bears QB Todd Collins reportedly suffered a “significant” shoulder injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. - Carson Palmer – QB, Cincinnati Bengals
According to SI’s Tony Pauline, “word” at the Senior Bowl is the Seahawks may enter the bidding for Carson Palmer. Fantasy Factor: This has to be a rumor. Hasselbeck fills the veteran leader at quaterback, adding Palmer just makes a crowd.NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi predicts that the 49ers will “at least make a phone call” to the Bengals about Carson Palmer. - Tyson Jackson – DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Appearing on the NFL Network set at the Senior Bowl, Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said he believes former No. 3 overall pick Tyson Jackson has “fit in well” with Kansas City through two seasons. Fantasy Factor: Jackson started only 3 games this season and has never had more than 40 tackles in his 2 NFL Seasons. He has also only registered one sack while playing for the Chiefs. - Chad Ochocinco – WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis took another shot at Chad Ochocinco at the Senior Bowl Monday when asked about Ocho’s alleged desire to play for the Patriots. Fantasy Factor: 85 may talk his way out of Cincinnati, but that doesn’t mean any other team wants to deal with him. - Pierre Thomas – RB, New Orleans Saints
Saints coach Sean Payton revealed Monday that free agent Pierre Thomas recently underwent surgery on his left ankle. - Braylon Edwards – WR, New York Jets
Coach Rex Ryan admitted Monday that he “doesn’t know if it’s feasible” for the Jets to re-sign both of their free agent wide receivers. - Chad Clifton – T, Green Bay Packers
Following Sunday’s win over the Bears, Packers LT Chad Clifton (stinger) admitted he was still really sore. - Maurkice Pouncey – C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (high ankle sprain) said that plans on playing in Super Bowl XLV.’ - LaDainian Tomlinson – RB, New York Jets
Following Sunday’s loss to the Steelers, LaDainian Tomlinson said he hopes he can honor the final year of his contract.
