Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice was uncharacteristically quiet on Wednesday.

New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty is glad to be playing left tackle.

The Philadelphia Eagles plan to reward wide receiver DeSean Jackson, Rueben Frank and Andy Schwartz of CSNPhilly.com report.

The Washington Redskins are on pace for their worst rushing performance since 1994.

Carolina Panthers defensive back Sherrod Martin was fined $40,000 for his hit on Browns tight end Evan Moore.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner is closing in on a second 1,000-yard season of his career.

Three Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the mix to replace Cody Grimm at safety, Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times writes.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas says his ankle is at 90% and hopes to play on Sunday.

The Arizona Cardinals defense is looking to rediscover its swagger, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

San Francisco 49ers sixth-round running back Anthony Dixon will be the thunder to Brian Westbrook's lightning.

Retired Seattle Seahawks left tackle Walter Jones will have his #71 jersey retired on Sunday.

St. Louis Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford enjoys working out of the no-huddle offense.

Injuries have forced the Green Bay Packers to use newcomers at linebacker, writes Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre continues to say "wolf" when asked about 2011.

Detroit Lions quarterback Drew Stanton is looking forward to his opportunity to show he belongs in the NFL, writes John Niyo of The Detroit News.

Down-field plays in the passing game are missing from the Chicago Bears offense.

Playing with a lead has helped the Kansas City Chiefs offense remain balanced.

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels is focusing on this week's opponent.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski is confident that he'll play again this season, reports Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune.

San Diego Chargers legal counsel Mark Fabiani denied a PFT report that Philip Anschutz of AEG could control and relocate the team.

Houston Texans cornerback Glover Quin was named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jacob Tamme has filled in well for the injured Dallas Clark, Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan says he's miscast as a villain.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Vince Manuwai may be the secret ingredient to the team's running success, writes Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne found confidence during his recent demotion, Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald writes.

New York Jets safety Eric Smith's intelligence is helping him on the field.

The New England Patriots will honor former linebacker Tedy Bruschi on Monday night.

Injuries have created several holes on the Buffalo Bills' defense.

Even with the defending Super Bowl champs coming to town, the Cincinnati Bengals are headed towards another blackout.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme knows he needs to avoid interceptions.

Hobbled by a foot injury, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger vows to play against Baltimore on Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin's history as a quarterback keeps him from whining for more passes.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals safety Matt Ware (28), Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (27), Texans practice squad wide receiver Paul Williams (27), Chiefs practice squad linebacker Eric Bakhtiari (26), Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder (27), Patriots practice squad defensive end Lorenzo Washington (24), Saints center Jonathan Goodwin (32), Giants practice squad Jake Ballard (23), Rams fourth-round wide receiver Mardy Gilyard (24). Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown (70). Retired fullback Zack Crockett (38), offensive linemen Brian Habib (46) and Bryan Millard (50), and wide receiver O.J. McDuffie (41).