Brian Cushing will still be eligible for the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, but if the voters thought he should win it again, a quick survey might have told them not to take the measures they’re about to take.

Taking a look through the 2010 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC, here are a few interesting distinctions. The list starts with the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the way with eight Pro Bowl representatives.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

Veteran CB Terrence McGee returned to the Bills on Thursday night after he missed the previous three games because of a knee injury.

The Bills are banking on rookie safety Jairus Byrd being able to play Sunday against the Dolphins, a team source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Bills rookie DB Jairus Byrd took part in warmups and is active for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora.

aguars CB Rashean Mathis has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bills.

Teams have released their Week 10 practice participation reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

There are so many things that can be debated at the midseason point. Even though there’s still a lot of football left to be played, I’m about to give props to some deserving guys who might not be getting the recognition they deserve.

Offensive lineman Eric Wood has agreed to a five-year contract with the Bills, according to a league source, becoming the fifth first-round pick from the 2009 draft class to reach a deal.

First-round draft pick Eric Wood, a center from Louisville, is expected to sign a contract with the Bills tonight or tomorrow, according to a league source. The Bills also are believed to be getting close to a deal with second-round pick Jairus Byrd, a cornerback from Oregon.

Picks in the top two rounds are agreeing to contracts with greater frequency now, but still a majority of the top picks unsigned.

The Bills become the first NFL team to take the field for camp, doing so Saturday morning, but it will be virtually impossible to have all of their top remain picks signed by then.

Jairus Byrd, Oregon’s quick defensive back who did not participate in the Ducks’ pro day, held a private workout for scouts Thursday indoors on FieldTurf.