Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't comfortable with mid-season coaching changes.

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin chalks his team's 5-2 start to accountability.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson hopes to return after the bye week.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis would accept a reduced role when he returns from his groin injury.

The 1-5 Carolina Panthers believe they're ready to go on a run, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution identifies the five key plays from Sunday's 39-32 win over the Bengals.

After releasing Jerramy Stevens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers elevated tight end Ryan Purvis from the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is 1,408 yards away from becoming the franchise's all-time passing leader.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Max Hall passed his neurological tests and was cleared to practice this week.

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York remains committed to head coach Mike Singletary.

Seattle Seahawks defensive backs love the team's "Bandit" package, writes John Boyle of the Everett Herald.

St. Louis Rams defensive backs are frequently showing why they're not wide receivers, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers left tackle Chad Clifton is healthy and keeping his quarterback clean.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress was fined $35,000 for twice commenting about conversations with game and league officials.

The 1-5 Detroit Lions are still using the p-word, writes Chris McCoskey of the Detroit News.

Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times thinks it's time the Chicago Bears offense took a conservative approach.

Injuries have moved Indianapolis Colts special teams players into key roles and vice-versa, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.

Three defensive tackles worked out for the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Houston Texans linebackers are adjusting to their new positions, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has been cleared to play this week against the Cowboys.

The Miami Dolphins re-signed cornerback Evan Oglesby on Tuesday.

The New York Jets did some roster shuffling on Tuesday, Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger reports.

New England Patriots inside linebacker Jerod Mayo is on pace for a 200-tackle season, reports Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Roscoe Parrish's rebirth is a product of the faith his head coach has in him, writes Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has been a major reason for the team's 5-2 record, writes Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith had surgery on his partially torn triceps, but won't be placed on injured reserve yet.

Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner praised the work that president Mike Holmgren has done, the Associated Press reports.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury on Tuesday.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Chambers is frustrated after being inactive the last two weeks.

Denver Broncos players are coming to the defense of head coach Josh McDaniels, reports Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

The Oakland Raiders won't confirm or deny a report from ProFootballTalk.com that wide receiver Louis Murphy will miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks, reports Paul Gutierrez of CSNBayArea.com.

Free agent linebacker David Herron signed with the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers kicker John Kasay (41), Bengals fourth-round linebacker Roddrick Muckelroy (24), Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn (26),  Jets safety Jim Leonhard (28), free agent cornerback Will Blackmon (26), wide receiver Kelton Tindal (23), retired NFL quarterbacks Doug Johnson (33) and Timm Rosenbach (44) and wide receiver Peerless Price (34).