New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) has been playing with a cracked bone in his ankle as well as bone chips in the ankle and likely will need to undergo surgery this offseason.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said QB Carson Palmer has not told him if he will continue his playing career but he believes Palmer will play in 2017.

Former Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is not expected to join the San Francisco 49ers organization in any formal role.

The Washington Redskins have promoted outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky to the defensive coordinator position, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs), who is expected to play in the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 22, ordered military-grade Kevlar padding to protect his fractured ribs, according to multiple sources.

Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula will be interviewed by the New Orleans Saints for their defensive line coaching vacancy at the Senior Bowl this week, according to a source.

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion, illness) is not expected to play in the AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22.

Indianapolis Colts interim general manager Jimmy Raye III is believed to be the leading candidate for the full-time position, according to multiple sources.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (shoulder, triceps) is expected to play in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22. He was a full participant in two of the team’s three practice sessions during the week and was listed as questionable on the injury report.

The Green Bay Packers are optimistic that FS Morgan Burnett (thigh) will be able to play in the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 22. He was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable on the injury report.