NY Giant 4.2.12
Bradshaw misses Giants final workout
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the Giants' practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play. He has dealt with the injury for months and usually only practices once a week for games. Besides Bradshaw, five others were listed probable with defensive end Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) and rookie safety Tyler Sash (foot) limited in practice. Receiver Hakeem Nicks (shoulder), CB Corey Webster (hamstring) and LB Jacquian Williams (foot) practiced fully.
New Engl. 3.2.12
Gronkowski returns to Patriots practice
Patriots' star tight end Rob Gronkowski participates Thursday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in the 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game January 22. The New England Patriots plan to continue to evaluate his progress. Gronkowski caught 17 touchdown passes during the regular season, the most by a tight end in NFL history.
New Engl. 28.1.12
Gronkowski miss practice again
Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle. The Patriots have not disclosed the extent of the injury. Gronkowski, whose 17 touchdown catches set an NFL single-season record for tight ends, was injured late in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 AFC championship victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
NY Giant 27.1.12
Nicks and Jacquian sit out practice
Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams were among seven New York Giants who missed the team's first practice for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots on February 5. Nicks hurt his shoulder in the Giants' win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game, while Williams is sidelined with a foot injury. Also out were center David Baas, linebacker Chase Blackburn, backup cornerback Will Blackmon, running back Ahmad Bradshaw and cornerback Corey Webster.
New Engl. 21.1.12
Brady off injury report
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was removed from Friday's injury report and was a full participant in practice for a second straight day. He sat out Wednesday's practice to rest a lingering left shoulder injury. Brady has been bothered by the injury since last month and has been a limited participant in practice in recent weeks to rest the shoulder.
Tight end Aaron Hernandez was limited in practice for a third straight day due to a concussion sustained in New England's divisional playoff win against Denver on Saturday. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Baltimore. The Patriots listed 13 other players as questionable for Sunday's game, including wide receivers Deion Branch (knee) and Wes Welker (knee), guard Logan Mankins (knee), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee), safety Patrick Chung (knee) and offensive tackles Nate Solder (concussion) and Sebastian Vollmer (back/foot).
NY Giant 21.1.12
Manning probable, Ballard questionable
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is listed as probable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against San Francisco after dealing with a stomach illness earlier in the week. Tight end Jake Ballard is questionable with a knee injury that kept him out of practice on Friday. Center David Baas also sat out Friday with what appears to be the same illness that limited Manning on Wednesday, but is considered probable for Sunday's game.
Baltimore 21.1.12
Ravens Ed Reed probable for Sunday
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is listed as probable for Sunday's AFC Championship at New England due to a left ankle injury. He was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited the last two days and was the lone member of the Ravens' injury report. Reed came down awkwardly on his left foot after jumping to knock down a Hail Mary pass in the end zone on the last play of Baltimore's 20-13 win over Houston on Sunday.
San Fran. 21.1.12
Ginn, Goldson and Willis questionable
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn, safety Dashon Goldson and linebacker Patrick Willis are listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants. Ginn has not practiced all week after being knocked out in the second quarter of Saturday's divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints with a right knee injury. Goldson left in the third quarter of Saturday's game with an ankle injury. He did not practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday. Willis did not practice on Thursday and was a limited participant on Friday with a knee injury.
Denver 9.1.12
Decker to miss Patriots game
Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker was knocked out of the AFC wild-card game after being hit in the left knee by Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison on Sunday. Decker, the team's leading receiver, was helped off the field and went straight to the locker room. The knee injury was not as severe as it initially appeared, but he will not play against the Patriots on Saturday at New England.
New Orl. 7.1.12
Saints WR Moore ruled out
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC wild card matchup with the Detroit Lions. Moore (hamstring) caught 52 passes for 627 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games this season. Linebacker Jonathan Casillas (knee) and tight end John Gilmore (toe) have also been ruled out. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee), safeties Malcom Jenkins (neck) and Jonathan Amaya (shoulder) and wide receiver Robert Meachem (knee) are listed as probable.
Detroit 6.1.12
Johnson returns to practice
Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson has returned to practice. Johnson joined his teammates on the field Thursday for the first time this week ahead of Saturday's playoff game at New Orleans. Johnson has said he was resting an Achilles tendon, declining to say which one was holding him out of workouts.
Pittsburgh 5.1.12
Roethlisberger still limited by ankle
Ben Roethlisberger practiced Thursday but remains bothered by a sprained left ankle heading into Sunday's wild card game at Denver. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said the Steelers quarterback was "moving around OK, not as good as he was." Roethlisberger originally sprained the ankle in a win over Cleveland on December 8 then aggravated the injury in last weekend's win over the Browns. Center Maurkice Pouncey did not practice after his sprained left ankle developed additional soreness. Arians said he's concerned Pouncey may not be able to play.