With Peyton Manning’s status for the regular season in doubt, the Colts agreed to terms with veteran QB Kerry Collins Wednesday.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posted on his Twitter account that he is in Brett Favre’s hometown, but the quarterback’s agent says he has not heard of any interest
from the Colts.

Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton is out at least four weeks after suffering a knee injury in the preseason opener that will require arthroscopic surgery.

Brad Childress, whom the Vikings fired as coach midway through last season, said the short-lived acquisition of Randy Moss was one of many things that went wrong in Minnesota.

Hoping to revive his career, Vince Young jumped at a chance to play for Andy Reid and learn from Michael Vick in Philadelphia.

The Colts wanted to make Peyton Manning the NFL’s highest-paid player. But the QB took a five-year, $90 million deal, leaving money on the table so the team can sign other players.

Donovan McNabb has agreed to a new contract with the Vikings, meaning the proposed trade from the Redskins will go ahead as planned.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports that the Seattle Seahawks will sign quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who will compete for the starting job.

Is Troy Polamalu angling for a new contract? His agent points out that the Steelers normally take care of players who have one year remaining on their deals, which is the star safety’s case.

The Minnesota Vikings need a starting quarterback. Joe Webb wants to be the guy, so he has turned to his mentor, Brett Favre, for assistance.