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Steelers receiver Hines Ward says he and QB Ben Roethlisberger have "resolved" their controversy, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Meanwhile, Roethlisberger is expected to start against the Raiders on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts have waived DE Josh Thomas and CB Anthony Madison, per the Indianapolis Star.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback D.J. Shockley to their practice squad, according to the team's website.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed punter Sam Paulescu, who will also hold for kicker Connor Barth as well.

Arizona Cardinals rookie LaRod Stephens-Howling was named this week's NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

The Atlanta Falcons have replaced kicker Jason Elam, who was cut today, with Matt Bryant.

Saints QB Drew Brees is ahead of Vikings QB Brett Favre in Pro Bowl voting.

The Panthers placed Kelvin Smith on IR and signed linebacker Quinton Culberson to its 53-man roster, per the team's website.

The Lions signed Dan Gronkowski from its practice squad to replace Brandon Pettigrew, who was placed on IR.

The Chiefs will retire #58 in honor of linebacker Derrick Thomas.

Tampa Bay will be without wide receiver Michael Clayton for the next 1-2 weeks.

Don't tell Charles Barkley, but Cardinals QB Kurt Warner was voted the best role model by other players in a Sports Illustrated poll.

Rich Cimini of the NY Daily News doesn't expect Charlie Weis to end up as the Jets' offensive coordinator.

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce expects to be back in 2010.