The Cleveland Browns are preparing to start Johnny Manziel at quarterback against the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals while one of the blockers that provides protection nearly was traded Tuesday.

BEREA, Ohio -- The NFL trading deadline of 4 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday passed without the Cleveland Browns completing a rumored deal that would have shipped All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas to the Denver Broncos.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is usually one of those players who stays on an even keel despite a win or a loss.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Graham Gano knew to focus on what might be coming up rather than dwell on the past.

If recent scores hadn't indicated they'd already done so, the San Francisco 49ers formally hoisted the white flag on Monday.

HOUSTON -- Veteran free safety Rahim Moore was the only starter benched following the Hosuton Texans' debacle against the Miami Dolphins.

After knocking off the Green Bay Packers, the Denver Broncos are making moves for a postseason run.

DENVER -- After plodding along for much of the season and having a stout defense carry the team, the Denver Broncos offense found its footing and roared to life.

CHICAGO -- Jimmy Butler traded his white Bulls uniform for an orange Denver Broncos jersey within minutes of Chicago's 92-87 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

NFL injury report for Sunday's games

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It was hardly surprising when sources told The Sports Xchange Wednesday that Hall of Fame defensive lineman Charles Haley met with Dallas Cowboys perpetual tantrum, Greg Hardy.

It has taken the Jets just seven weeks to get the whole Brandon Marshall experience.

The New York Jets released punter Steve Weatherford on Wednesday after a four-day stint when he was signed as an emergency replacement last week.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- For only the second and possibly the last time, two of the league's premier quarterbacks of their generation will be playing on the same field Sunday night.