The New Orleans Saints are moving in a different direction at kicker. The team released veteran Garrett Hartley and signed Shayne Graham to take over kicking duties.

The New Orleans Saints moved linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the active roster Saturday. The veteran is expected to be on the field against his former New York Jets team.

Jordy Nelson is among the big-name players such as Alshon Jeffery, Rashard Mendenhall and Trent Richardson who are fighting injuries. Marc Sessler examines all of Week 9's ailments.

Percy Harvin is playing under a very team-friendly contract with the Vikings, but his discontent this offseason hints that things could get sticky, Brian McIntyre writes.

While not quite as abrupt as former 49ers RB Glen Coffee retiring after one NFL campaign, Vikings CB Asher Allen is done with football after just three seasons.

If Vikings pass on Kalil, they have options

Ravens tag Ray Rice, Bears do same with Forte

Ray Rice gets franchise tag from Ravens

Ravens fine season again ends in disappointment

Championship Sunday features two alluring bouts, with two top-tier offenses (New England and New York) facing two imposing defenses (Baltimore and San Francisco). Jason La Canfora analyzes both.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is inactive as expected for Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Percy Harvin will play for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. The wide receiver has been dealing with a rib injury.

Derrick Mason's trade to the Texans this week will give him a second shot at revenge against the Ravens team that cut him. Ravens CB Chris Carr said Mason shouldn't get his hopes up.