Wide receiver Deion Branch has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Patriots, according to a league source.

In terms of name recognition, the early run on pass-catchers has left only a few notable options available, including WRs Mario Manningham and Brandon Lloyd.

Star receiver Calvin Johnson’s status is in doubt for the Lions’ home opener against the Chiefs.

It’s been interesting to watch just how much things have changed for the Colts over the course of the season, because we’ve witnessed a progression in how the greatness of Peyton Manning can overshadow other issues on his team.

The Colts could save a lot of time and effort if they just listed every notable player on their team as questionable or worse. The Colts injury report looks like the VIP list for St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis — WRs Austin Collie (hand), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Mike Hart (ankle) and Joseph Addai (neck) are all questionable or worse.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon is active for Monday night’s game against the Texans, and should see plenty of action. WR Anthony Gonzalez returns to the lineup for the first time since Week 1. Texans TE Owen Daniels is active.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon missed practice on Thursday, but he should be active for owners on Monday night.

Fantasy owners are going to be without Austin Collie for several games due to a hand injury.

Seemingly every offensive player for the Colts is listed on the team’s injury report, but expect most of them to play. WRs Austin Collie (heel) and Pierre Garcon (hamstring), along with RBs Joseph Addai (neck) and Mike Hart (hip) all practiced on Friday but are listed as questionable. WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) is questionable but did not practice on Friday.

Bob Sanders‘ bad luck with injuries struck again in the season opener.

A quick look at some of the stories on the radar on Tuesday.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon and TE Dallas Clark will sit out tonight’s contest against the Bills, as noted here on Tuesday. So one of the keys that I will be watching Thursday night is who gets the start at receiver opposite Reggie Wayne.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon and TE Dallas Clark are expected to miss Thursday’s preseason game against the Bills, according to the team’s official Web site. Much ado about nothing or further fuel for the notion that teams coming off Super Bowl losses tend to struggle the following season?

The first week of preseason is drawing to a conclusion. Can you feel the excitement? We are that much closer to the start of fantasy football season. There are two games to keep track of while you gather the family for Summer Slam on Sunday.

Pierre Garcon is listed as a starting wide receiver opposite Reggie Wayne on the Colts’ unofficial depth chart, which was released today.