Using Antonio Gates as an inspiration, University of Miami tight end Jimmy Graham is trying to become the next NFL player to make the transition from basketball to football.

The Patriots will be thin along both lines during Sunday’s game against the Bills.

Jets safety Jim Leonhard is active for Sunday’s AFC East showdown with the Patriots, meaning he’ll likely play with a cast protecting his broken right thumb.

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is inactive for the Patriots today against the New York Jets.

Jets DT Kris Jenkins (back) is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report after practicing on a limited basis all week.

The Thursday injury reports have been filed around the league, so we’ll pass along some of the names that caught our attention, including T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Kevin Walter and Pierre Thomas.