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No pleasant surprise: Giants' Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

Steelers safety Polamalu could miss next two games with bad knee
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn't practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Polamalu also might miss the Steelers' Nov. 29 showdown with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports, citing a league source.

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.

Falcons RB Norwood healthier, hoping to play vs. Giants
Jerious Norwood practiced Friday for the second consecutive day and could stabilize the Atlanta Falcons' running back situation for this weekend's game against the New York Giants on Sunday.

Jets CB Revis says he's up to task of shutting down Moss again
Darrelle Revis has heard enough about his last matchup with Randy Moss. The New York Jets' cornerback just wants to move on to the next one.

Vikings players back Childress, who signs extension through 2013
The contract extension that Brad Childress signed Thursday was a sign of Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf's trust in the coach's guidance, as well as evidence of the team's connection with a man who made an unpleasant first impression.