NFL FOOTBALL TICKETS

Broncos' Orton again out of practice; status is game-time decision
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says quarterback Kyle Orton's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with the San Diego Chargers will come down to a game-time decision.

Cribbs defends Edwards' hit against him, should play for Browns
Wide receiver/kick returner Josh Cribbs said Friday that he expects to play in the Cleveland Browns' game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which will be six days after he was strapped to a backboard and wheeled into an ambulance following a loss to the Ravens.

Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Patriots
New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for Sunday's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb.

Bills DT Stroud won't play vs. ex-Jags mates because of knee injury
Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Marcus Stroud has been ruled out at Jacksonville this weekend because of a knee injury.

Seahawks could be down a starting CB with Wilson ailing
Josh Wilson is unlikely to play Sunday at Minnesota because of a concussion, leaving the Seattle Seahawks without a starting cornerback against quarterback Brett Favre and the high-flying Vikings.

Union wants NFL concussion expert ousted due to perceived bias
The NFL Players Association has requested the removal of a doctor as co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions, claiming he is too biased to lead the group.