Denver Broncos starting safety Quinton Carter has hurt his neck and is questionable to return to the divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots.

Denver safety Brian Dawkins is not worried about the neck injury that caused him to sit out the majority of the Broncos’ 40-14 loss Saturday to the Buffalo Bills. But is that enough to quell fans’ fears that he might not be able to play in next week’s must-win game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

While Colts quarterback Peyton Manning remains unwilling to discuss his future in Indianapolis or the 2012 NFL Draft, Jeff Darlington writes he was more than pleased Friday to disclose some encouraging information about his neck rehab.

Saints cornerback Tracy Porter injured his neck and team officials said he was taken to a hospital for observation as a precaution.

Louisville coach Charlie Strong says cornerback Anthony Conner broke his neck when his head hit the knee of Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu but he isn’t paralyzed.

A frustrated Justin Tuck said he is “definitely” considering the idea of resting until the New York Giants bye week due to pain in his neck.

Packers Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins underwent neck surgery Thursday night in New York City to have a herniated disc removed and to have single fusion vertebrae in his neck, according to a league source.

Archie Manning told ESPNNewYork.com’s Ian O’Connor on Monday night that his son Peyton is feeling “better” after his neck surgery but he’s not sure if the quarterback will be able to play for the Indianapolis Colts this season.

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins was carried off the field on a stretcher after he injured his neck in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck is concerned about the lingering pain in his neck and sounded uncertain about his status for Sunday’s season-opener against the Washington Redskins.