Rookie safety Major Wright will not return to Sunday’s game after suffering a leg injury.
Our View: This is what the Bears wanted to avoid, though Wright’s not a starter. Chris Harris and Danieal Manning will fill in in three-safety sets from here on out, and we’ll update you on Wright’s status once further details are released.
Zac Diles left Sunday’s game with a concussion, according to the Texans Twitter.
Our View: He obviously won’t return to the game. Diles will finish the season with a career-high 82 tackles.
Brian Westbrook was shaken up in the second quarter of Sunday’s game after a brutal hit from Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson.
Our View: Westbrook stayed down after being slammed into the turf by his neck, but he did leave under his own power. He may have just had the wind knocked out of him, but a concussion is possible. We’ll keep you posted.
Ed Reed (ribs) plans to play next week, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.
Our View: This news will bring a sigh of relief to Ravens fans, as Reed is a key part of Baltimore’s defensive unit.
Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe was held to 13 yards on just two catches in a 20-13 loss to Detroit Week 17.
Our View: Shiancoe finishes with just two TD and 530 yards this season after scoring 11 times with a healthy Brett Favre under center in 2009. He’ll be in the final year of his current contract next season, but he’s nothing more than a TE2 at this point.
Adrian Arrington caught seven passes for 79 yards in his first career game, a 23-13 loss to the Bucs.
Our View: Arrington got the nod with Marques Colston out, and he was able to nab a roster spot with Courtney Roby on IR. He won’t hold any fantasy value next season unless the Saints unexpectedly unload some receivers this offseason.
Chiefs coach Todd Haley confirmed following Sunday’s loss to Oakland that offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is leaving Kansas City to fill the same position with the Florida Gators.
Michael Bush ran the ball 25 times for 137 yards and a touchdown and added four catches for 34 yards in the 31-10 Week 17 upset of the Chiefs.
It was quite the showcase performance from the impending free agent, as Bush took advantage of Darren McFadden sitting out. On his 26-yard touchdown run, Bush shot through the middle of the line, then made Kendrick Lewis miss with a change of direction as he eased into the end zone. He also made a nice one-handed catch on pass thrown behind him, then made a guy miss and picked up nine yards for a first down. He finishes the season with a 4.1 YPC mark on 158 carries to go along with eight touchdowns. Bush has the power and enough skill to find a starting job somewhere.
Wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe scored his first career touchdown in Tampa’s 23-13 win over the Saints.
Our View: Briscoe was signed to the practice squad in September, but he first appeared last week, catching two passes for 28 yards in a 38-15 win over Seattle. His role has increased with fellow rookie Arrelious Benn (knee) out, and he’s unlikely to be much of a fantasy option in 2011.
Brett Favre announced his retirement at a post-game press conference in Detroit Sunday, following the Vikings’ 20-13 loss to the Lions.
"It’s time, I know it’s time," he said, expressing concern about the head injury that sidelined him for Weeks 16 and 17, and adding that he has "no regrets." "I’m done. It’s never easy for any player. Great group of guys. Didn’t workout this year but great group of guys." Now 41 years old, Favre apparently is set to walk away as the NFL’s all-time leader in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. He’ll be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in five years, assuming the latest retirement sticks.