Rams DE Chris Long had his No. 91 jersey retired at both his Charlottesville, Va. high school and also during his senior season at the University of Virginia –the only player to have one retired at UVA while still active — so when the team’s previous holder of 91, Leonard Little, called it a career in December, Long asked his permission to trade in his 72 for the old familiar and Little obliged

With the likelihood that OLB Elvis Dumervil is lost for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the Broncos are forced to quickly find a replacement, and a source of a pass rush, in their 3-4 defense. Easier said than done.

Free-agent DE Leonard Little will visit the Saints on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a league source. Former Chargers DT Jamal Williams is also scheduled to visit this week.

A number of teams will use the NFL Scouting Combine not only as a way to look at new players, but hopefully hammer out some contract details with potential free agents.

St. Louis RB Steven Jackson, who was deactivated by the Rams last week against the Patriots due to a strained right thigh, was limited in practice on Wednesday.

St. Louis defensive end Leonard Little is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the defending Super Bowl champions with a hamstring injury. The team also will be without receiver Drew Bennett, which forced the team to sign Eddie Kennison.

Rams DE Leonard Little did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday and looks to be a game-time decision against the Giants on Sunday.