NFL Notes: Broncos, Colts, Dolphins, Patriots, & Redskins

Broncos

• According to Chris Mortensen, there is no definitive timeline regarding Peyton Manning‘s return.
• Mortensen mentions that Manning will get his boot off perhaps later this week and continue to rehab his injured foot.

Colts

• Colts HC Chuck Pagano told reporters that Andrew Luck “is our starting quarterback. When he’s 100 percent healthy, he’s going to be under center.” (Mike Chappell)
• Regarding the possibility of benching Luck in favor of Matt Hasselbeck, who has won four games, Pagano said: “That’s ridiculous…you gotta stay off twitter.” (Andrew Siciliano)
• Pagano told reporters that veteran RB Frank Gore is “beat to crap.” (Mike Chappell)
• Pagano also referred to ILB Jerrell Freeman as “week to week” with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Dolphins

• Rand Getlin reports that Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews suffered multiple fractured ribs during yesterday’s game.
• As of now, Getlin mentions that there’s no clear timetable for his return.

Patriots

• Adam Schefter reports that Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski is not expected to play against the Eagles in Week 13.
• Instead, Gronkowski will likely miss “multiple” weeks with his return date ultimately being a pain tolerance issue, according to Schefter.

Redskins

• Redskins signed CB Jeremy Harris to their practice squad.