Pats lose Hightower for rest of season

“I wasn’t naive,” he said. “We knew there were going to be some things along the way to adjust to.”

Among

the elite: may be 44, but the Colts kicker is 12 of 13 on field goals, has scored 45 points and is on pace for an unprecedented 20th 100point season. This week he is pursuing

who is second on the league’s career scoring list at 2,434 points. Vinatieri needs 12 points to pass him and 23 to move within double digits of career leader 2,544.

“I’m feeling good now, so hopefully I can play next year, and if I’m still feeling good next year, we’ll see after that,” Vinatieri said.

Garrett out again: A concussion will keep Browns rookie defensive end

from traveling to London to face the Vikings on Sunday.

The No. 1 pick in the draft, who missed the first four games with a sprained ankle, recorded a sack Sunday and had no symptoms until two days later.

The

Bills

Extra points: granted WR permission to explore a trade, according to reports. The Bills hold the rights to Boldin, who retired in August . ... The Cardinals placed QB

on injured reserve after he underwent surgery for a broken left arm. Palmer’s longtime backup,

will now start . ... The Cowboys parted ways with backup QB after promoting

to the No. 2 role. ... The Jaguars signed speedy LB to a fouryear contract extension. He leads the Jaguars with 58 tackles.