Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard could be a bigger part of the passing game Week 17 if TEs Tyler Eifert (neck) and Jermaine Gresham (hamstring) are not able to play.
Bengals | Giovani Bernard could be involved on passing game

The Houston Texans are expected to give San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt strong consideration for their head coaching position.
Texans | Ken Whisenhunt expected to be HC candidate

New England Patriots SS Kanorris Davis is expected to receive playing time on special teams during the team’s Week 17 game.
Patriots | Kanorris Davis expected to see time on special teams

The Buffalo Bills have placed FS Aaron Williams (ribs) on Injured Reserve. The team also signed practice squad WR Cordell Roberson to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Bills | Aaron Williams placed on IR

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) is expected to be able to participate in offseason workouts.
Cowboys | Tony Romo expected to be ready for workouts

Dallas Cowboys DT Tyrone Crawford (Achilles’) is participating in on-field rehab drills and should be able to participate in offseason workouts.
Cowboys | Tyrone Crawford should be ready for workoutses

Dallas Cowboys DE Ben Bass’ (shoulder) shoulder injury is nearly healed, and he should be ready for next season.
Cowboys | Ben Bass expected to be ready for 2014

Updating a previous report, New York Jets linebackers coach Brian VanGorder is expected to leave the team to become the new defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.
Jets | Brian VanGorder expected to leave