Wednesday, 26 December 2012 07:48

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

-"If you look at our years when we went 12-4 and went to Super Bowls, we didn't blow people out. But, in these types of games, we find ways to make plays in the fourth quarter. That was the story all year. We find a way, defensively, offensively, or on special teams notto make a play." - Ryan Clark (right) comparing this Steelers team to past ones.

-A knee injury finishes Heath Miller's season.

-Former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was jailed after allegedly writing a bad check.

-Browns running back Trent Richardson (ankle) and quarterback Brandon Weeden (shoulder) are dinged up heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

-The Browns placed wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (knee) on injured reserve.

-The Bengals claimed wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher of waivers from the Bears and placed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) on injured reserve.

-Colts coach Chuck Pagano officially returned to his duties after recovering from leukemia treatment.

-The Jaguars placed wide receiver Cecil Shorts (concussion), running back Rashad Jennings (shoulder) and linebacker Greg Jones (leg) on injured reserve.

-Bills tight end Scott Chandler will miss the season finale against the Jets due to a knee injury.

-Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer will miss the season finale against the Chargers due to rib and lung injuries.

-49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

-The Bears signed long snapper Patrick Mannelly to a one-year contract extension.

(Photo: Clark-Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)