St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said Monday, Dec. 23, that OT Jake Long (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament and torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, and injury which will require surgery. ‘With respect to the fact that also the MCL is included, surgery will probably be delayed four to six weeks,’ Fisher said. ‘He takes very good care of himself. He knows and understands what’s ahead. Obviously he is shocked right now but he’s indicated to use that he’ll be back and good to go.’
Rams | Jake Long set for surgery

The Dallas Cowboys will work out free-agent QB Tyler Thigpen (Chiefs) with QB Tony Romo (back) unlikely to play in Week 17.
Cowboys | Tyler Thigpen to work out

Free-agent QB John Skelton (Titans) will work out for the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Cowboys | To look at John Skelton

The Dallas Cowboys will host free-agent QB David Carr (Giants) for a workout Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Cowboys | David Carr to visit

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans CB Johnathan Joseph (toe) will undergo surgery on the torn ligament in his toe.
Texans | Johnathan Joseph to undergo surgery

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring) aggravated his hamstring injury during the team’s Week 16 game.
Vikings | Toby Gerhart aggravates injury

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team will monitor RB Adrian Peterson (groin, foot) during practice this week to determine if he will be able to play Week 17.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson’s status uncertain

Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and TE E. Alex Smith (concussion) will participate in the concussion protocol this week.
Bengals | Two undergoing concussion protocol

The Washington Redskins will sign practice squad LB Will Compton to their active roster.
Redskins | Will Compton will be added to roster