In a league filled with stars, where every team has its marquee guys, it is the unheralded players that can truly make the difference in how teams fare year to year. In our 2010 film study, we have identified 22 players who stand out on tape but may not be the first names that come to mind when you think of their respective positions.

Dolphins center Cory Procter was helped off the field during the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Bears due to a left leg injury.

The Steelers have concerns about the sexual-assault allegations against QB Ben Roethlisberger, but not enough to alter their draft board. Also making news today: Sam Bradford will visit St. Louis, Julius Peppers will make one teammate happy and more.

One after another, the news of recent signings hit the NFL newsroom on this Wednesday. Here’s a look at who signed where.

In the main section of Sunday’s Kansas City Star, the Jets took out a full-page ad to say thanks for Thomas Jones’ contributions to the team.

Browns QB Brady Quinn could be on the move, but it will not be to Carolina, a league source has told the Charlotte Observer.

Bills WR Terrell Owens is active and will start Sunday against the Patriots, NFL Network’s Kara Henderson reports.

Guard Richie Incognito was fined $50,000 for two unnecessary roughness fouls in last week’s Rams-Titans game, according to a league source.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports that the Bills have claimed OL Richie Incognito off waivers.

Steven Jackson was among several key starters who missed practice Wednesday when the Rams began preparing for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

It was a tough day for wide receivers, as Houston’s Andre Johnson, Minnesota’s Bernard Berrian and Indianapolis’ Reggie Wayne all sustained injuries. Johnson and Berrian didn’t return, although Wayne did.

The NFL fined Chargers QB Philip Rivers $7,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct in Monday night’s victory over the AFC West rival Raiders, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. Rivers was penalized 15 yards for taunting Raiders DT Gerard Warren in the third quarter of the game.

A few general observations before we get into the late games.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Rams restricted free agents DL Victor Adeyanju and OG Richie Incognito did not receive offers from outside teams, meaning the players will return in 2009.

St. Louis guard Richie Incognito laid into officials last week and the NFL laid into him Friday, hitting him with a triple whammy.