Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips said QB T.J. Yates will not be an option to start Week 17.
Texans | T.J. Yates not a starting option

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he will use a combination of starters and reserves during the team’s Week 17 game because the game will not affect the team’s playoff status. The Chiefs are only expected to use the starters for a few series than will use the backups.
Chiefs | Will use starters, reserves

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (foot, groin) said he is not feeling as healthy as he would like but hopes to be able to play Week 17.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson will try to play

Chicago Bears QB Josh McCown said he is not sure if he will play next season because he wants to be with his family. McCown will be a free agent after the season.
Bears | Josh McCown uncertain about future

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Brian Sanford (Raiders) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Browns | Brian Sanford agrees to terms

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) said he would like to re-sign with the team this offseason but understands he may be playing his last game with the team.
Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders would like to return

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) said he hopes to be able to play Week 17. Sanders is getting treatment on his injured knee Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders hopes to play

The Chicago Bears worked out free-agent CB Terry Hawthorne (Steelers) Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Bears | Terry Hawthorne worked out

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jarvis Jones (illness) and WR Markus Wheaton (finger) were estimated to practice in full Wednesday, Dec. 25. OG David DeCastro (back) would have been limited.
Steelers | Two go, one limited